Timeless Kashmir Escape

After breakfast, set out for Sonmarg, the resplendent meadow of gold, via a picturesque countryside route dotted with emerald forests, glistening streams and verdant rice fields. Pass through Kangan and Mammar, known for its famed trout farms, before stopping at the river-island setting of Gagangir along the Sindh River. In Sonmarg, opt for a memorable walk or horseback ride to the majestic Thajiwas Glacier, framed by icy vistas and alpine grandeur, at your own expense. Return to Srinagar by evening, enriched by rustic encounters and mountain air.

Today unfolds with a drive through charming villages and pastoral landscapes towards Gulmarg, the celebrated meadow of flowers. After a brief halt at Tangmarg, ascend into Gulmarg, famed for its world-class ski slopes and the highest 18-hole golf course on earth. Experience the Gondola cable car, ascending towards the Apharwat range, revealing sweeping panoramas and sentinel peaks guarding the valley. Capture arresting photographs before returning to Srinagar as dusk settles over the mountains.

Post breakfast, journey towards Pahalgam via Pampore’s saffron fields, the historic ruins of Avantipura and the fertile hamlet of Bijbehara, Kashmir’s revered bread basket. Drive through Anantnag before reaching Pahalgam, a pastoral haven known as the Shepherds Village, embraced by pine forests, gurgling streams and imposing snow-clad peaks. Spend the day exploring the valley’s idyllic landscapes and absorbing its unspoilt tranquillity. Return to Srinagar by evening, carrying memories of alpine poetry and pastoral grace.

After an early breakfast, proceed to Srinagar Airport for your onward journey, assisted with luggage and departure formalities. If time permits, enjoy a brief final glimpse of Srinagar, allowing the city’s charm to linger just a little longer. Depart with indelible impressions of Kashmir’s beauty, culture and quiet magnificence etched into memory.