Tour overview

Take this opportunity to explore the paradisiacal Vale of Kashmir with the 5 nights 6 days Kashmir package ex Katra. The popular getaway from Delhi is rightfully called the Heaven on Earth. The popular Kashmir family package covers the cities of Srinagar, Sonamarg, Gulmarg, and Pahalgam. The Kashmir tour itinerary begins with a pick-up from Katra and is ideal for those who wish to head on to Kashmir after their Vaishno Devi Darshan.

The lush green valleys, snow-clad mountains, stunning sunsets, and year-round pleasant weather make Kashmir a popular destination among the families. Indulge in the spirit of vacation in Srinagar – the rightful paradise on Earth – with the 5 nights 6 days family package of Kashmir. Alpine peaks and snow-laden mountains immensely contribute in establishing Kashmir as heaven on earth. From trekking to solo trips to easy family holidays, Kashmir emerges as a complete vacation package. A landscape too beautiful to believe, valley overflowing with blooms, placid lakes, and thrilling trekking trails make this lovely place offer something to every visitor. This 6 days itinerary covers the iconic and most sought after cities, and imparts you ample time to visit the major tourist attractions of this lovable dale.

The exciting Gondola rides in Gulmarg, the white river rafting in Pahalgam, and the popular Shikara rides in Dal Lake are some of the things to do in Kashmir with family. With the option of customized Kashmir family tour packages offered by State Holidays, popular tourist attractions such as the Grand Mughal Gardens and the Shankaracharya Temple in Srinagar, the Apharwat peak in Gulmarg, the Lidder River in Pahalgam, and the Thajiwas glacier in Sonamarg can be included in Kashmir itinerary.

Day 01

Your Kashmir family tour commences with arrival in Katra

The agent’s representative will meet you at the Katra hotel and assist you in your transfer to Pahalgam. En route, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Patnitop and marvel at the splendid views. After drinking in the scenic wonders, continue your journey towards Pahalgam.

Once you reach, check-in to the hotel and freshen up. Evening is at leisure to enjoy the way you want. You can choose to visit Mamleshwar Temple, Tulian Lake or Sheshnaag Lake. Later, come back to the hotel for a delicious dinner and overnight stay.

Optional: Leisure sightseeing in Pahalgam (charges extra)

Distance from Katra to Pahalgam: 260 km (approx.)

Travel Time: 6 hours, 15 minutes (approx.)

Day 02

Enjoy a leisure day and proceed for a houseboat experience in Srinagar as planned by this Kashmir tour itinerary

After breakfast, you can enjoy the morning at leisure. You can visit the Amusement Park by the Lidder River or go for white river rafting in the Aru Valley. Pony rides are also available to Baisaran, Betaab Valley, and Chandanwari. However, only a few of these activities can be taken up due to time constraints.

Later, you will be transferred to Srinagar houseboat docked at the jetty at Dal Lake. Check-in to the houseboat and relax. Later, you can take a shikara ride to Nehru Park. After the ride, coem back to the houseboat for a scrumptious dinner and overnight stay.

Optional: Joy rides at Amusement Park by Lidder river, river rafting in Aru Valley, & pony rides to Baisaran, Betaab Valley, and Chandanwari (charges extra)

Distance from Pahalgam to Dal Lake: 95 km (approx.)

Travel Time: 2 hours (approx.)

Day 03

Off to the marvelous meadow land of Gulmarg as planned by this 6 days Kashmir tour package

Arise to a toothsome breakfast and disembark from the houseboat as you will be transferred to Gulmarg today. On arrival, check-in to the hotel and freshen up. Remainder of the day is at leisure. You can enjoy various optional activities such as visit to Maharani Temple, go golfing, enjoy nature walks, bird watching, and pony rides.

Today, as a part of your Kashmir tour package, you will delight in a gondola ride that takes you towards Apharwat via Kongdori is one of the most popular and fun activities here. Most of the high-end hotels in Gulmarg are located near Kongdori Gondola Station. Once the day has treated you well, come back to the hotel for a lip-smacking dinner, followed by a restful night.

Optional: Golf, nature walks, bird watching, pony rides, sightseeing (charges extra)

Distance from Dal Lake to Gulmarg: 56 km (approx.)

Travel Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes (approx.)

Day 04

The next leg of your Kashmir family tour takes you to Srinagar again

Post breakfast, check-out from the Gulmarg hotel and proceed to Srinagar. You can take an excursion directly to the Shankaracharya Hill Temple before proceeding for check-in to the Srinagar hotel. After visiting the Shankaracharya Hill Temple, complete check-in formalities at the hotel and relax.

In the evening, you can take a tour of the beautiful Grand Mughal Gardens such as Chashme Shahi, Nishat Bagh, and Shalimar Bagh. Once you have enjoyed the day, return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Distance from Gulmarg to Srinagar: 50 km (approx.)

Travel Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes (approx.)

Day 05

Indulge in lovely time at Sonamarg as planned by your 6 day tour itinerary to Kashmir

Next in your Kashmir itinerary is a day’s excursion to Sonamarg, following a filling breakfast at the hotel in Srinagar. Enjoying the beautiful scenery, you will reach Sonamarg. Check-in to the hotel and unwind. Later, you can head for a pony ride at the Thajiwas Glacier.

You can also visit Khir-Bhawani and Narang temples. Ganderbal is a another great option for families because of its watersports at the Manasbal Lake. With this variety of options to enjoy yoir time in Sonamarg, you can have a gala time with your loved ones. In the evening, you will be taken back to the hotel in Srinagar for dinner and overnight stay.

Optional: Pony ride to Thajiwas Glacier, watersports at Manasbal, & temple tour (charges extra)

Distance from Srinagar to Sonamarg: 80 km (approx.)

Travel Time: 1 hour 45 minutes per side (approx.)

Day 06

Farewell Kashmir!

Relish one more breakfast and checkout from the hotel. Now, you will be transferred to Jammu Tawi Railway Station to catch your train back home.

Distance from Srinagar to Jammu Tawi Railway Station: 300 km (approx.)

Travel Time: 7 hours (approx.)