Hidden Kashmir – Gurez & Beyond (8N/9D)

Travel Distance: Approx. 14–16 km

Travel Time: Around 35–45 minutes

Your Kashmir holiday begins on arrival in Srinagar.

Proceed from:

Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport

to Dal Lake.

Dal Lake

Check in to your traditional Kashmiri houseboat.

Enjoy beautiful lake views, carved wooden interiors and a peaceful Kashmiri welcome.

Later enjoy the famous:

Shikara Ride on Dal Lake

See:

• Floating gardens

• Local wooden homes

• Kashmiri market boats

• Evening reflections over the lake

Relax and enjoy the peaceful beginning of your Kashmir journey.

Overnight Stay

Houseboat in Srinagar

Distance: Approx. 125–135 km

Travel Time: Around 8 to 9 hours depending on weather and road conditions

After an early breakfast begin one of Kashmir’s most spectacular mountain drives.

Travel toward:

Bandipora

Continue toward:

Razdan Pass

This high mountain pass offers:

• Panoramic Himalayan views

• Forest-covered slopes

• Beautiful valleys

• Stunning photography opportunities

Continue onward to:

Gurez Valley

After check-in spend time exploring:

Dawar

Enjoy:

• Village scenery

• Local markets

• Traditional mountain lifestyle

• Beautiful valley views

Overnight Stay

Gurez Valley

Local exploration 10–25 km

Wake up to breathtaking mountain landscapes.

Visit:

Habba Khatoon Peak

One of Kashmir’s most beautiful mountain landmarks.

Then explore:

Kishanganga River

Enjoy:

• Riverside photography

• Valley walks

• Mountain scenery

• Fresh Himalayan air

Spend time exploring nearby villages and interacting with locals.

Experience:

• Traditional homes

• Local culture

• Peaceful remote landscapes

A perfect day for nature lovers and photographers.

Overnight Stay

Gurez Valley

Distance: Approx. 35–45 km each way

Travel Time: Around 1.5–2 hours one way

After breakfast proceed toward:

Tulail Valley

This is one of Kashmir’s most untouched Himalayan regions.

Enjoy:

• Traditional villages

• Beautiful alpine meadows

• Pine forests

• Snow-fed rivers

• Quiet mountain landscapes

Travelers often love:

• Nature walks

• Photography

• Local cultural interaction

• Scenic picnic stops

Return to Gurez in the evening.

Overnight Stay

Gurez Valley

Distance: Approx. 125–135 km

Travel Time: Around 8 hours

After breakfast begin the return drive via:

Razdan Pass

The journey once again offers spectacular mountain scenery.

Reach Srinagar and check in.

Evening free to relax after the scenic drive.

Overnight Stay

Hotel in Srinagar

Distance: Approx. 80 km each way

Travel Time: Around 2.5 hours one way**

After breakfast drive toward:

Sonamarg

Known as the “Meadow of Gold.”

Enjoy:

• Mountain rivers

• Wide valleys

• Glacier views

• Scenic landscapes

Optional visit:

Thajiwas Glacier

Optional pony rides available.

Return to Srinagar.

Overnight Stay

Srinagar

Distance: Approx. 92 km

Travel Time: Around 4 to 5 hours

After breakfast drive toward:

Pahalgam

En route stop at:

Pampore Saffron Fields

Continue to:

Avantipur Ruins

Later visit:

Betaab Valley

and

Aru Valley

Enjoy peaceful valleys and rivers.

Overnight Stay

Pahalgam

Distance: Approx. 92 km

Travel Time: Around 4–5 hours

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast and spend some time around:

Lidder River

Optional:

• Pony rides

• Nature walks

• Photography

Later drive back to Srinagar.

Visit:

Shalimar Bagh

and

Nishat Bagh

Enjoy Mughal architecture and Dal Lake views.

Overnight Stay

Srinagar

After breakfast check out.

Transfer to:

Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport

Your Kashmir holiday ends with unforgettable memories of:

• Gurez Valley

• Tulail Valley

• Sonamarg

• Pahalgam

• Dal Lake

• Himalayan drives

• Beautiful Kashmir landscapes