Kashmir · 5 Nights / 6 Days
Kashmir 5-Meadow Grand Circuit with Doodhpathri
The complete 5-gem Kashmir holiday: an authentic Dal Lake houseboat night, the meadows of Gulmarg, the glaciers of Sonamarg, the rolling pine pastures of Doodhpathri, and an overnight riverside stay in Pahalgam.
Duration
5 nights / 6 days
Route
Srinagar → Gulmarg → Sonamarg → Doodhpathri → Pahalgam → Srinagar
Best months
April to October
Price
from ₹13,750 per person
Planned and run by the Falcon Trails team
Local team in Srinagar · private cab · itemised quote before you pay
Day by day
The whole itinerary, nothing withheld.
- 1
Arrive Srinagar · Dal Lake & Houseboat Stay
Airport pickup in Srinagar. Visit the terraced Mughal gardens of Nishat and Shalimar, then take a sunset shikara ride to your traditional carved cedarwood houseboat on Dal Lake.
Deluxe Houseboat, Dal LakeDinner - 2
Gulmarg Day Excursion · Meadow of Flowers & Gondola
Full-day excursion to Gulmarg (approx. 2 hours). Ride the world-famous Gulmarg Gondola to Kongdoori and Apharwat Peak (3,950 m) for sweeping Himalayan panoramas. Return to Srinagar for dinner.
Hotel in SrinagarBreakfast & dinner - 3
Sonamarg Day Excursion · Meadow of Gold
Drive along the turquoise Sindh River to Sonamarg. Enjoy horse rides to the Thajiwas Glacier, riverbank walks, and dramatic mountain peaks before driving back to Srinagar.
Hotel in SrinagarBreakfast & dinner - 4
Doodhpathri Day Excursion · The Valley of Milk
Drive to Doodhpathri in Budgam district (about 1.5–2 hours). Walk along the gushing Shaliganga River and emerald pine pastures far away from crowded tourist circuits. Return to Srinagar for the evening.
Hotel in SrinagarBreakfast & dinner - 5
Srinagar to Pahalgam · Valley of Shepherds
Travel south past the saffron fields of Pampore and Awantipora ruins to Pahalgam. Relax alongside the rushing Lidder River, visit the local bazaar, and unwind in your riverside hotel.
Hotel in PahalgamBreakfast & dinner - 6
Pahalgam to Srinagar Airport Departure
After breakfast, take in your final views of the Lidder Valley and transfer directly to Srinagar International Airport (approx. 2.5 hours) for your onward flight.
Breakfast
What’s included
- Hotels as per itinerary in the category you choose, on twin-sharing
- One night on a houseboat where the itinerary says so
- Daily breakfast and dinner
- Private cab for all transfers and sightseeing in the itinerary
- Airport pickup and drop in Srinagar
- A shikara ride on Dal Lake
- One named trip coordinator on WhatsApp for the whole trip
Not included
- Flights or trains to and from Srinagar
- Gulmarg Gondola tickets
- Local union taxis at Pahalgam (Aru, Betaab, Chandanwari) and Sonamarg (Thajiwas, Zojila), paid on the spot at fixed rates
- Ponies, sledges, snow gear and guide fees at the resorts
- Lunches, drinks, tips and anything not listed as included
We list exclusions plainly rather than burying them. If something here matters to you, ask — most can be added to the quote.
A Small Promise from Us
When you book this tour with Falcon Trails, we plant a native tree in Kashmir in your party’s name as our contribution towards preserving the natural beauty of the valley for future generations.
Honest Travel Advisory
Who this Kashmir 5-Meadow Grand Circuit with Doodhpathri itinerary is NOT for
- •Flight Timings on Departure Day: Day 6 starts from Pahalgam (about 2.5 hours to Srinagar Airport). Book an afternoon flight departing after 2:00 PM, or ask us to swap the final night to Srinagar.
If any of these apply to your party, speak to us and we will adapt the route.
Before you book
Questions on this itinerary.
Why include Doodhpathri in a 5-night trip?
Doodhpathri is one of Kashmir’s most serene and untouched meadows with far fewer crowds than Gulmarg. It gives your holiday a quiet, pristine natural contrast.
Can we stay overnight in Pahalgam?
Yes, Night 5 is spent right on the Lidder River in Pahalgam so you experience its cool mountain air and evening tranquility.
Customise this trip
This is the template. Yours will be different.
Add a night, swap a hotel category, start from a different city, travel with fifteen people instead of two. Tell us what changes and we rebuild the itinerary and the quote around it.
Every quote comes from our own team, from the planner who will actually run your trip.