Kashmir · 5 Nights / 6 Days
Kashmir Pure Veg & Jain Friendly Family Tour
A stress-free 5-night Kashmir circuit tailored for vegetarian and Jain families: certified pure vegetarian partner hotels (Hotel Batra / Hotel Mamta) with separate kitchens, Dal Lake houseboat, Pahalgam riverside stay, and day excursions to Gulmarg, Sonamarg, and Doodhpathri.
Duration
5 nights / 6 days
Route
Srinagar → Gulmarg → Sonamarg → Doodhpathri → Pahalgam → Srinagar
Best months
All year (March for early spring blossoms, April–June for pleasant meadow weather, December–March for winter snow)
Price
from ₹18,500 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 in Srinagar · Super Deluxe Houseboat on Dal Lake
Meet your chauffeur at Srinagar Airport and transfer to Dal Lake. Check into an authentic carved cedarwood Super Deluxe Houseboat. Enjoy an evening Shikara ride through floating lotus gardens and quiet channels. Relish a pure vegetarian dinner on board.
Super Deluxe Houseboat, Dal LakeDinner
Sunset hues reflecting over heritage houseboats on Dal Lake
- 2
Srinagar to Gulmarg Excursion · Meadow of Flowers
After breakfast, drive through apple orchards to Gulmarg (2,650 m). Board the Gulmarg Gondola up to Phase 1 (Kongdoori) and Phase 2 (Apharwat Peak at 3,950 m) for sweeping snow panoramas. Return to Srinagar in the evening for dinner at your pure vegetarian hotel.
Certified Pure Veg Partner Hotel in Srinagar (Hotel Batra / Hotel Mamta)Breakfast & dinner
Alpine meadows and snow summits in Gulmarg
- 3
Srinagar to Sonamarg Excursion · Meadow of Gold
Scenic drive along the Sindh River to Sonamarg. Enjoy views of snow-capped mountains and optional pony rides to the Thajiwas Glacier. Return to Srinagar in the evening for a hot pure vegetarian / Jain dinner.
Certified Pure Veg Partner Hotel in Srinagar (Hotel Batra / Hotel Mamta)Breakfast & dinner
The majestic Thajiwas Glacier and alpine meadows in Sonamarg
- 4
Srinagar to Doodhpathri (or Yusmarg) Excursion
Take a gentle, unhurried day excursion to Doodhpathri (the Valley of Milk) or the serene fir forests of Yusmarg. Stroll along crystal clear streams and expansive green lawns before heading back to Srinagar for an evening of leisure.
Certified Pure Veg Partner Hotel in Srinagar (Hotel Batra / Hotel Mamta)Breakfast & dinner
Gentle green pastures and pine forests of Doodhpathri
- 5
Srinagar to Pahalgam · Overnight Valley Stay
Drive southeast to Pahalgam through Pampore saffron fields and Awantipora ruins. In Pahalgam, hire a local union cab to visit Betaab Valley, Aru Valley, and Chandanwari along the Lidder River. Check into your riverside hotel and enjoy dinner amidst pine-scented mountain air.
Deluxe Riverside Resort in Pahalgam (Hotel Sparrow / Hotel Forest Hill / Hotel Hermitage)Breakfast & dinner
Riverside tranquility in Pahalgam along the Lidder River
- 6
Pahalgam to Srinagar Airport Departure
After breakfast, take a scenic drive through the Kashmir valley directly to Srinagar International Airport for your departure flight.
Breakfast
What’s included
- 1 night stay in an authentic Super Deluxe Houseboat on Dal Lake
- 3 nights stay in certified Pure Veg partner hotels in Srinagar (Hotel Batra / Hotel Mamta with dedicated vegetarian/Jain kitchens)
- 1 night stay in a deluxe riverside resort in Pahalgam (Hotel Sparrow / Hotel Forest Hill / Hotel Hermitage)
- Daily pure vegetarian breakfast and dinner (MAP plan, strict Jain meals without onion and garlic available on request)
- Dedicated private Sedan / SUV for the complete 6-day tour and excursions
- Complimentary 1-hour sunset Shikara ride on Dal Lake
- All driver allowances, fuel, toll taxes, and parking fees
- Airport pickup and drop-off in Srinagar
Not included
- Airfare or train tickets
- Gulmarg Gondola tickets (booked online in advance)
- Local union cab in Pahalgam for Aru, Betaab, and Chandanwari (approx. ₹2,500)
- Sonamarg Zero Point vehicle (approx. ₹4,000 for up to 4 pax)
- Tangmarg to Gulmarg snow jeep during heavy winter snow (approx. ₹4,000 per vehicle)
- Pony rides, camera fees, 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 Pure Veg & Jain Friendly Family Tour itinerary is NOT for
- •100% Pure Vegetarian & Jain Kitchens: We partner with Srinagar’s premier pure vegetarian properties (Hotel Batra and Hotel Mamta) with certified pure vegetarian kitchens. If you require strict Jain food prepared without onion, garlic, or root vegetables, please notify us during booking.
- •Local Union Cabs & Snow Jeep Guidelines: In Pahalgam, union cabs for Aru, Betaab, and Chandanwari cost approx. ₹2,500/vehicle. During peak winter snowfall (late Dec–March), snow jeeps with tire chains between Tangmarg and Gulmarg cost approx. ₹4,000/vehicle round-trip. At Sonamarg, Zero Point vehicles charge approx. ₹4,000 for up to 4 passengers.
- •Transparent Pricing Options: 3★ Premium Standard: ₹18,500/person (₹37,000 for 2 Pax). 3★ Premium Pure Veg Hotel Guaranteed: ₹20,500/person (₹41,000 for 2 Pax). 4★ Luxury Standard: ₹32,000/person (₹64,000 for 2 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.
Is authentic Jain food easily available in Kashmir?
Yes! We host our guests in certified pure vegetarian properties such as Hotel Batra and Hotel Mamta in Srinagar, where specialized chefs prepare authentic Jain and Vaishnav food strictly without onion, garlic, or root vegetables.
Is this itinerary suitable for senior citizens?
Yes, this is one of our most comfortable circuits. It provides 3 consecutive nights in Srinagar, reducing travel fatigue and daily packing, while day trips are well-paced with dedicated private sedans.
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.