Kashmir package from Kolkata — 5 nights from ₹28,000*
Houseboats, the Gulmarg gondola and four distinct seasons — planned day by day.
By Vaanya Travels Editorial Desk · Updated 2026-07-12
Fly to
Srinagar (SXR) via Delhi
Typical duration
5–6 nights
Package from
₹28,000 per person*
Best months
March–October (Dec–Feb for snow)
When is the best time to visit Kashmir?
March–April for tulips and blossoms, May–August for green valleys and pleasant 15–28°C weather, September–October for golden chinar autumn, and December–February for snow and Gulmarg skiing. Avoid only the late-winter slush weeks of February-end unless you are chasing fresh snowfall.
5-night Kashmir itinerary
- Srinagar arrival — Dal Lake shikara ride at sunset, night in a heritage houseboat.
- Srinagar — Mughal gardens (Nishat, Shalimar, Chashme Shahi), Shankaracharya temple, old-city walk.
- Gulmarg — Gondola Phase 1 & 2 (Apharwat 3,980 m), snow activities or summer meadows; back to Srinagar or stay.
- Pahalgam — drive via saffron fields of Pampore; Betaab Valley, Aru Valley, Lidder river.
- Sonmarg day trip — Thajiwas glacier pony ride; return via Srinagar.
- Departure — morning floating vegetable market if early flight allows.
Season guide
| Months | What you get | Pack |
|---|
| March – April | Tulip Garden (Asia's largest), blossoms | Light woollens |
| May – August | Green valleys, all roads open, family season | Layers, sunscreen |
| September – October | Autumn chinars, photographers' pick | Woollens |
| December – February | Snow, skiing in Gulmarg | Heavy winter wear (rentable locally) |
What a typical Vaanya Kashmir package includes
- Return airfare to Srinagar
- 1 night houseboat + 4 nights hotels (Srinagar/Pahalgam/Gulmarg)
- Private cab for all sightseeing & transfers
- Shikara ride, all applicable permits
- Breakfast + dinner (MAP) throughout
- GST invoice for corporate travellers
Price from ₹28,000 per person (twin sharing, ex-Kolkata, travel-date dependent).*
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kashmir safe for tourists?
Tourist circuits — Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Sonmarg — host lakhs of Indian travellers yearly with heavy security presence and warm local hospitality. Follow local advisories, book through a company that tracks conditions daily, and keep buffer time for weather road closures.
Houseboat or hotel in Srinagar?
Do one night on a Dal Lake houseboat for the experience — intricately carved cedar interiors and shikara pickup — then switch to a hotel for space and heating. Deluxe-category houseboats are worth the ₹1,500–2,500 premium.
Does the Gulmarg Gondola need advance booking?
Yes, absolutely — Phase 2 tickets sell out days ahead in peak season. Vaanya pre-books gondola slots with your package so you skip the counter queue.
What does a Kashmir trip cost?
₹28,000–₹45,000 per person for 5 nights ex-Kolkata including flights, MAP meals and private cab, depending on season and hotel category. Snow season and Tulip fortnight run at the top of that band.
Also read
Fares, prices, visa fees and rules shown are indicative as of July 2026 and change without notice — always verify the live fare on Vaanya and the latest visa rules on the official government site before travelling.
