Houseboats on Dal, snow in Gulmarg, the long green meadows beyond Sonamarg. We plan private trips across the valley from our office in Kangan, about an hour up the Sindh valley from Srinagar.
We are a Kashmiri travel company based in Kangan, on the road to Sonamarg. Kashmir is the only place we plan trips for.
That focus shows in the details. We know which houseboats on Dal still catch the morning light, when the Gurez road usually opens, and why you should leave Srinagar for Gulmarg before eight on a snow day.
Every trip is private and built around your dates. The same small team handles it from the airport pickup to the drop.
Six places most first trips are built around. Our destinations page covers these and the quieter valleys near our office in more detail.
Houseboats, Mughal gardens and the old city on the Jhelum.
A high meadow ringed by fir forest. Gondola rides, and skiing in winter.
Pine forest, the Lidder river and the side valleys of Aru and Betaab.
The meadow of gold below Thajiwas glacier, on the road to Ladakh.
Log villages and the Kishanganga river beyond Razdan Pass.
Quiet meadows and the milky Shaliganga river, a day trip from Srinagar.
Every package can be changed. Add a night, swap a hotel, skip a place. Prices are per person on twin sharing unless noted, and vary by season.
Best for a first visit6 nights, 7 days
Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Sonamarg
The trip most first-time visitors should take. Three valleys, a night on a houseboat and enough time in Srinagar to actually see it.
From₹24,999 per person
For couples5 nights, 6 days
Srinagar, Gulmarg and Pahalgam
Slower days and better rooms. A deluxe houseboat with a private sit-out, a candle-lit dinner in Pahalgam and no early starts unless you want them.
From₹36,999 per couple
December to March5 nights, 6 days
Srinagar and Gulmarg
Four nights in Gulmarg in proper snow. Ski lessons with a certified instructor if you are new to it, or guided days off the Gondola if you already ski.
From₹27,499 per person
Pick a month to see what the valley looks like, what is open and what we would plan. The dot marks this month.
Srinagar: about −2°C to 7°C
This is the month for snow. Gulmarg is fully white, the ski runs off Apharwat are at their best and the edges of Dal Lake sometimes freeze. Days are short and very clear after a snowfall. We put you in heated rooms and keep a 4x4 on standby for the Tangmarg road.
Srinagar: about −1°C to 9°C
February keeps the snow but gives you more light. Ski schools in Gulmarg run beginner courses all month, and the slopes at Kongdori are less crowded than over New Year. Srinagar starts to feel a little warmer by the end of the month.
Srinagar: about 3°C to 14°C
Spring comes to Srinagar first. The almond orchards at Badamwari flower white and pink, the Mughal gardens are cleaned and replanted, and Gulmarg still holds snow for anyone who wants both seasons in one trip. Nights stay cold, so keep a warm layer handy.
Srinagar: about 7°C to 19°C
The Tulip Garden is at its fullest in the first half of April, and the apple and cherry orchards bloom around the same time. It is one of the busiest months in Srinagar, so book hotels and houseboats well ahead and visit the garden at opening time.
Srinagar: about 11°C to 24°C
May is when the whole valley becomes reachable. Sonamarg's meadows clear, the road over Razdan Pass to Gurez usually opens towards the end of the month and the Lidder runs high and fast at Pahalgam. Pleasant days and cool nights.
Srinagar: about 15°C to 29°C
June is peak season for families. Days are long and warm, the rivers are full of snowmelt and rafting runs on the Sindh near Kangan and on the Lidder at Pahalgam. Book early and expect busier viewpoints in the middle of the day.
Srinagar: about 18°C to 31°C
The alpine lakes above Sonamarg and Aru thaw fully in July, which opens the classic treks. The Amarnath Yatra also runs through July and August, so Pahalgam and Sonamarg see heavy traffic and security checks. We plan routes and timings around it.
Srinagar: about 18°C to 30°C
While the rest of India is in the monsoon, Kashmir stays mostly dry. The meadows are at their greenest and the trekking season continues. Afternoon showers in the hills are common, so we start treks and sightseeing early.
Srinagar: about 13°C to 28°C
The air turns clear and the views go on for miles. The summer crowds leave, hotel rates drop a little and the apple harvest starts in Sopore and Shopian, with roadside stalls selling fruit straight from the orchards.
Srinagar: about 6°C to 22°C
Autumn is the season Kashmiris talk about most. The chinar trees in Naseem Bagh and along the canals turn gold, then red. Apple trucks fill the highway, and late in the month the saffron fields at Pampore bloom purple for a few short weeks.
Srinagar: about 0°C to 15°C
Early November still has colour, with the saffron harvest at Pampore and the last chinar leaves on the ground. By the end of the month it is cold and still, with the first snow on the peaks around Gulmarg and Sonamarg.
Srinagar: about −2°C to 9°C
The first proper snowfall usually lands in December, and Gulmarg's ski season opens soon after. Christmas and New Year weeks book out early in Gulmarg and Pahalgam, so plan ahead if you want to be in the snow for the holidays.
A few of the experiences we add to trips most often. Ask and we will fit them into your days.
Out before sunrise to the floating vegetable market on Dal.
All year
Two stages up to about 3,950 m on Apharwat.
All year Our home river, a few minutes from the office.
May to September Seven alpine lakes, finishing at Naranag near Kangan.
July to September
The full Kashmiri feast, shared from one trami.
All year
Shah-e-Hamadan, Jamia Masjid and the old bazaars.
All yearFour steps, usually done within a day or two. You talk to the same person from the first message to the airport drop.
Dates, number of people, a rough budget and anything you already have in mind. WhatsApp is quickest.
We send a day-by-day itinerary with hotel options and one clear price, with nothing added at the end.
Change whatever you like. Once it feels right, an advance payment confirms the hotels and the cab.
We meet you at Srinagar airport and stay on call every day until we drop you back.
Can't find yours? Send us a message on WhatsApp and you will get a straight answer.
It depends on what you want to see. March and April for tulips and blossom, May to August for green meadows and treks, October and November for chinars and saffron, and December to February for snow. There is no bad month, only different trips.
Six or seven nights covers Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Sonamarg without rushing. With four nights, we suggest Srinagar with day trips to Gulmarg and Sonamarg.
Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Sonamarg receive visitors all year. Our team lives here and follows local conditions every day. If we think a plan should change, we will tell you plainly. It is also sensible to check current government travel advisories before you book.
Postpaid connections from other states work normally. Prepaid connections from outside Jammu and Kashmir do not, so bring a postpaid SIM or ask us to help with a local one.
No. Gondola tickets, pony rides and the local union taxis at Pahalgam and Sonamarg are paid on the spot or booked separately at government rates. We share the current prices before you travel so there are no surprises.
Yes. Every package includes pickup from and drop to Srinagar airport in a private vehicle, with the driver tracking your flight.
Indian citizens do not need a permit for the main tourist areas. Border areas such as Gurez need registration at checkpoints, and foreign nationals may need extra permission. We take care of this whenever your route needs it.
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