7 Nights 8 Days Kashmir Tour Package from Delhi

Your 8 Day Kashmir Itinerary from Delhi begins with a morning or early afternoon flight from Delhi to Srinagar. Flight time is roughly 1 hour 10 minutes. Our representative will receive you at Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport and transfer you straight to your hotel or houseboat in Srinagar, about 30–40 minutes from the airport depending on traffic.

After check-in and a short rest, we head out to the Mughal Gardens — Nishat Bagh and Shalimar Bagh — both laid out along the eastern edge of Dal Lake with the Zabarwan hills as a backdrop. In the evening, you will board a Shikara for a ride across Dal Lake, passing floating vegetable gardens, houseboats, and the Hazratbal shrine silhouette in the distance.

Local tip: Ask your Shikara boatman to row past the floating vegetable market area even outside early morning hours — the wooden houseboats along the banks make for a beautiful backdrop.
Food suggestion: Try Kashmiri kahwa at a lakeside stall, and if you are staying near Boulevard Road, sample rogan josh at a local Wazwan restaurant for dinner.
Photography spot: The Shalimar Bagh terraces at golden hour, and mid-lake during your Shikara ride with the Pir Panjal range in the frame.

Travel: Airport, gardens & lake combined (~45–55 km, 1.5–2 hours total)
Highlights: Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh & Dal Lake Shikara Ride

Day 2 of this Delhi to Kashmir 7 Nights 8 Days Package is a full-day excursion to Gulmarg, Asia's highest gondola destination and one of the most photographed places in the valley. Gulmarg is roughly 55 km from Srinagar, and the drive takes about 2 to 2.5 hours through Tangmarg town. We recommend leaving Srinagar by 7:30 AM to reach Gulmarg before the gondola queues build up.

The Gulmarg Gondola operates in two phases — Phase 1 to Kongdoori and Phase 2 toward Apharwat Peak — and tickets are subject to weather clearance and daily capacity limits, so we always confirm availability the evening before. Between December and March, this is prime snow season, with skiing, sledging, and snowball fights on offer near Kongdoori. In the warmer months, the same slopes turn into green meadows, and the Gulmarg Golf Course, one of the highest golf courses in the world, is worth a look even if you are not playing.

Local tip: Book Gondola tickets a day in advance through your tour representative; walk-in queues at the ticket counter can take over an hour in peak season.
Food suggestion: A hot bowl of Maggi with tea at one of the small eateries near the gondola base station is a Gulmarg tradition among travellers.
Photography spot: Kongdoori meadow with Nanga Parbat visible on a clear day, and the pine-lined road just before Tangmarg.

Travel: Srinagar to Gulmarg (~110 km round trip, 4.5–5 hours)
Highlights: Gulmarg Gondola, Apharwat Peak & Golf Course

This leg of your 7 Nights 8 Days Kashmir Tour Package from Delhi takes you from Srinagar to Pahalgam, roughly 90 km and about 2.5 hours away, with two worthwhile stops en route. The first is Pampore, known as the saffron town of Kashmir, where fields turn a soft purple during the October flowering season. The second is the Avantipur Ruins, remains of two 9th-century Hindu temples built by King Avantivarman, standing quietly along the highway and often skipped by tour groups that are in a hurry.

Once in Pahalgam, you will see the Lidder River running through the town, and if time allows, a short visit toward Betaab Valley, named after the 1983 film shot there, with its dense pine forest and clear stream. Aru Valley, a small meadow-village about 12 km further, can also be covered today or on Day 4 depending on your pace.

Local tip: If travelling in October, ask your driver to slow down through Pampore — saffron flowering is brief and easy to miss.
Food suggestion: Try fresh trout, farmed locally in the Lidder River valley, at one of the riverside restaurants in Pahalgam.
Photography spot: The Lidder River from the wooden bridges in town, and the pine canopy inside Betaab Valley.

Travel: Srinagar to Pahalgam (~90–100 km, 2.5–3 hours)
Highlights: Pampore, Avantipur Ruins, Lidder River & Betaab Valley

Day 4 is dedicated to Pahalgam itself, part of what makes this One Week Kashmir Tour from Delhi feel unhurried compared to shorter packages. Baisaran Valley, often called "Mini Switzerland," sits above Pahalgam town and is reached by a pony ride or a moderate uphill walk through pine forest, opening into a wide meadow ringed by mountains. Pony rides are optional and paid locally, not included in the package cost.

The rest of the day is left flexible for a walk along the Lidder River, browsing local handicraft and dry fruit shops, or simply resting at your hotel.

Local tip: Go to Baisaran early morning if you want fewer crowds and softer light for photos.
Food suggestion: Kashmiri wazwan thali at a Pahalgam restaurant, or a simple rice and rajma meal if you want something lighter after the walk.
Photography spot: The open meadow at Baisaran with horses grazing in the foreground.

Travel: Local sightseeing (~10–15 km, mostly on foot or pony within Baisaran)
Highlights: Baisaran Valley & Free Time in Pahalgam

From Pahalgam, you travel back toward Srinagar and onward to Sonamarg, the "Meadow of Gold," as part of this 7 Nights 8 Days Kashmir Tour Package from Delhi. Depending on your hotel location, this can also be routed as a direct day trip from Srinagar if you prefer to base yourself there instead.

Sonamarg sits along the Sindh Valley at over 2,800 metres, and is the last major town before the Zojila Pass toward Ladakh. From the main road, you can reach Thajiwas Glacier by a pony ride or on foot, a walk of about 4–5 km through pine forest opening onto glacier views and glacial streams.

Local tip: Pony rides to Thajiwas are optional and priced locally — agree on the rate with the pony handler before starting.
Food suggestion: Grilled corn and hot tea from roadside stalls near the glacier base are a Sonamarg staple.
Photography spot: The Sindh River winding through pine forest along the highway, and the glacier itself against the surrounding peaks.

Travel: Srinagar/Pahalgam to Sonamarg (~85 km one way, 2.5–3 hours each way)
Highlights: Sindh Valley & Thajiwas Glacier

Day 6 of this 8 Days Kashmir Tour from Delhi is a choice between two lesser-visited meadows, both offering a quieter contrast to the busier stops earlier in the trip. We will confirm your preference before finalising the itinerary.

Doodhpathri, meaning "Valley of Milk," lies about 42 km from Srinagar and is known for its milky-white streams running through wide green pastures, with far fewer crowds than Gulmarg or Pahalgam. Yusmarg, about 47 km from Srinagar, offers similar open meadows with the Doodh Ganga stream and views toward the Pir Panjal range, along with a short trek option to Nilnag Lake for travellers who want to walk a little further.

Local tip: Both meadows are quieter than Gulmarg — carry a light jacket, as temperatures drop noticeably even in summer.
Food suggestion: Pack a light breakfast from your hotel, since food options near both meadows are limited to a handful of small local eateries.
Photography spot: The stream crossings in Doodhpathri, or the pine-fringed meadow at Yusmarg with grazing sheep in the frame.

Travel: Srinagar to Doodhpathri/Yusmarg (~85–95 km round trip, 3.5–4 hours)
Highlights: Doodhpathri or Yusmarg Meadows

Your final full day on this Delhi to Kashmir 7 Nights 8 Days Tour Package stays within Srinagar, covering the city's most significant heritage sites before you check into your houseboat for the night.

Start at Shankaracharya Temple, perched on a hilltop offering a panoramic view over Srinagar and Dal Lake — note that only Indian citizens can access it by private vehicle up to the hilltop, per current local regulations. From there, visit Pari Mahal, a 17th-century Mughal garden terrace built on the slopes above the lake, followed by Hazratbal Shrine, one of Kashmir's most revered Muslim pilgrimage sites, home to a relic believed to be a hair of the Prophet Muhammad.

In the afternoon, we take you through Srinagar's local markets for shopping — pashmina shawls, walnut wood carvings, papier-mâché items, and saffron are the region's signature buys. In the evening, you check into your houseboat on Dal Lake for the night, followed by one more Shikara ride at sunset.

Local tip: Buy pashmina and saffron only from GI-tagged or government-emporium-linked shops to avoid counterfeit products, which are common in tourist-heavy markets.
Food suggestion: Try Kashmiri modur pulao (a sweet rice dish) or nadru (lotus stem) preparations, both distinctly local and less commonly found outside Kashmir.
Photography spot: Srinagar city and Dal Lake from Shankaracharya hilltop, and the houseboat's carved wooden interior at sunset.

Travel: Local Srinagar sightseeing (~30–35 km, 2–2.5 hours total)
Highlights: Shankaracharya Temple, Pari Mahal, Hazratbal Shrine, Local Markets & Houseboat Stay

The final day of this 7 Day Kashmir Tour from Delhi is kept relaxed. After breakfast on the houseboat, you check out and transfer to Srinagar airport for your flight back to Delhi.

Local tip: Keep buffer time for airport security during peak tourist season, as queues can build up quickly between May and August.
Food suggestion: A last cup of kahwa on the houseboat before checkout is the local way to end the trip.
Photography spot: The houseboat and Dal Lake in the morning mist, before the day's traffic picks up.

Travel: Houseboat to Airport (~15–20 km, 30–45 minutes)