Chandigarh to Srinagar Gulmarg Pahalgam 9-Day Tour
Start your trip with a scenic drive from Chandigarh towards Srinagar, passing through Jammu on the way. The long road journey becomes hassle-free with the option of booking a taxi or tempo traveller. On arrival in Srinagar, check into your hotel or houseboat and relax. Evening at leisure with an optional Shikara ride on Dal Lake.
After breakfast, explore Srinagar’s Mughal Gardens – Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh, and Chashme Shahi. Visit Shankaracharya Temple for panoramic city views. Spend the afternoon shopping in local markets for Kashmiri handicrafts, carpets, and dry fruits. Taxis and tempo travellers make it easy to cover these attractions comfortably.
Drive to Gulmarg, known as the “Meadow of Flowers” and a popular snow destination. Enjoy the Gondola cable car ride, one of the highest in the world. In winter, activities like skiing, snow biking, and sledging are available. Return to Srinagar by evening in your private taxi or tempo traveller.
Take a day trip to Sonmarg, the “Meadow of Gold.” Surrounded by glaciers and rivers, it offers breathtaking landscapes. Adventure lovers can try horse riding to the Thajiwas Glacier. In the evening, return to Srinagar with your rented taxi or tempo traveller for an overnight stay.
Check out after breakfast and drive towards Pahalgam, often called the “Valley of Shepherds.” En route, stop at Avantipura ruins and saffron fields. In Pahalgam, enjoy the beauty of the Lidder River and the surrounding pine forests. Overnight stay in Pahalgam. Travel is made smooth with taxi and tempo traveller rentals.
Spend the day exploring Pahalgam. You can visit Aru Valley, Betaab Valley, and Chandanwari, famous for their stunning scenery. Families or groups can easily move around in a comfortable taxi or tempo traveller. Overnight stay in Pahalgam.
Return to Srinagar and spend the day at leisure. You may choose to enjoy another Shikara ride, explore local food, or simply relax at your houseboat or hotel. With taxi and tempo traveller service, short trips around the city remain flexible and comfortable.
Enjoy a day trip to either Yusmarg or Doodhpathri, lesser-known gems with beautiful meadows and streams. The drive is scenic and best enjoyed in a rented taxi or tempo traveller. Evening return to Srinagar for overnight stay.
Check out after breakfast and begin your return journey to Chandigarh. With the availability of taxi and tempo traveller rental services, the long drive is made convenient and comfortable. Your 9-day Kashmir Grand Tour ends with unforgettable memories of mountains, valleys, and lakes.