Kashmir · 6 Nights / 7 Days
Kashmir Rail-to-Air Tour from Anantnag
Arrive by train at Anantnag Railway Station right into South Kashmir: 2 nights in Pahalgam, 1 night on a Dal Lake houseboat, and day trips to Gulmarg, Sonamarg and Doodhpathri, finishing at Srinagar Airport.
Duration
6 nights / 7 days
Route
Anantnag → Pahalgam → Srinagar → Gulmarg → Sonamarg → Doodhpathri → Srinagar Airport
Best months
April to October (lush green meadows) & December to March (fresh winter snow)
Price
from ₹13,600 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
Arrival Anantnag Railway Station to Pahalgam
Pickup from Anantnag Railway Station. Enjoy a short 45-minute drive (approx. 40 km) straight to Pahalgam along the Lidder River, avoiding Srinagar city traffic. Check into your riverside hotel and relax in the evening amidst pine-clad peaks.
Hotel in PahalgamDinner - 2
Explore Pahalgam Valleys
Full day in Pahalgam. Explore the picturesque valleys by local union cab: Aru Valley’s alpine meadows, Betaab Valley where Bollywood classics were filmed, and Chandanwari (the Amarnath Yatra base camp). Optional pony ride up to Baisaran Meadow (Mini Switzerland).
Hotel in PahalgamBreakfast & dinner - 3
Pahalgam to Srinagar & Houseboat Check-in
Drive to Srinagar via the historic 9th-century Awantipura ruins and saffron fields of Pampore. In Srinagar, visit Shankaracharya Temple atop Gopadari Hill (1,100 ft above the city) and the Nishat Bagh Mughal garden. Check into a traditional Deluxe Houseboat on Dal Lake with an evening Shikara ride.
Houseboat, Dal LakeBreakfast & dinner - 4
Srinagar to Gulmarg Day Excursion
Day excursion to Gulmarg (55 km, ~1.5 hours) at 8,700 ft. Board the Gulmarg Gondola up to Phase 1 Kongdoori and Phase 2 Apharwat Peak (13,780 ft) for breathtaking Himalayan panorama. Return to your hotel in Srinagar for the night.
Hotel in SrinagarBreakfast & dinner - 5
Srinagar to Sonamarg Day Excursion
Scenic drive along the gushing Sindh River to Sonamarg (the Meadow of Gold) at 2,730 m (90 km, ~2.5 hours). Take a local pony ride or walk up towards the majestic Thajiwas Glacier. Return to Srinagar hotel in the evening.
Hotel in SrinagarBreakfast & dinner - 6
Srinagar to Doodhpathri Day Excursion
Day trip to Doodhpathri (Valley of Milk, ~50 km / 1.5 hours), a pristine bowl-shaped meadow framed by dense deodars and the crystal-clear Shaliganga stream. Soak in the peaceful mountain silence before returning to Srinagar.
Hotel in SrinagarBreakfast & dinner - 7
Srinagar Airport Departure
After breakfast, transfer to Srinagar International Airport for your onward flight, carrying sweet memories of Kashmir.
Breakfast
What’s included
- 2 nights stay in Pahalgam (Hotel Valley Resort / Grand Mala or similar)
- 1 night stay in an authentic Deluxe Houseboat on Dal Lake
- 3 nights stay in a quality hotel in Srinagar (Hotel Green Leaf / City Grace or similar)
- Daily breakfast and dinner (MAP plan)
- Dedicated private vehicle (Toyota Etios with heater or Tavera/Innova) for all 7 days
- Pickup from Anantnag Railway Station and drop at Srinagar International Airport
- 1-hour complimentary Shikara ride on Dal Lake
- All toll taxes, parking fees, and driver allowances
Not included
- Train tickets to Anantnag and flights from Srinagar
- Pahalgam union cab for Aru, Betaab, and Chandanwari (approx. ₹2,500/vehicle)
- Gulmarg Gondola tickets (booked in advance on the official portal)
- Sonamarg Zero Point / Thajiwas pony rides and guide charges
- Entry fees to Mughal gardens (approx. ₹20–50/person)
- Lunches, snow boots/jackets, tips, and personal expenses
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 Rail-to-Air Tour from Anantnag itinerary is NOT for
- •Why Anantnag Railway Station Arrival Works Best: If you are arriving by train via Jammu, booking your rail ticket up to Anantnag Railway Station (via the Kashmir rail corridor) saves you nearly 2 hours of road travel. Pahalgam is only 40 km from Anantnag, allowing you to settle directly into the valley on your very first day.
- •Transparent Quoted Tiers: Standard Package: approx. ₹13,600/person (₹54,400 for 4 pax). Deluxe Package with premium hotel upgrades & Super Deluxe Houseboat: approx. ₹16,575/person (₹66,300 for 4 pax).
If any of these apply to your party, speak to us and we will adapt the route.
Before you book
Questions on this itinerary.
How do I reach Anantnag Railway Station?
Anantnag is a prominent station on the Northern Railway network in Kashmir. You can take the Vande Bharat or express trains connecting through the Banihal-Qazigund-Anantnag rail corridor.
Can this itinerary be done in winter?
Yes! Gulmarg and Sonamarg offer snow, while hotels and vehicles include heating facilities. Snow chains/jeeps between Tangmarg and Gulmarg are arranged locally during heavy snowfall.
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