Day 1
Arrival in Srinagar
Welcome at Srinagar Airport and transfer to your lakeside hotel. After freshening up, take an evening shikara ride on the serene Dal Lake — kids will love spotting the floating vegetable gardens and colourful kingfishers. Enjoy Kashmiri Kahwa tea at the hotel as the family settles in.
Dal Lake
Shikara Ride
Srinagar
Day 2
Srinagar Sightseeing & Mughal Gardens
Visit the magnificent Mughal Gardens — Nishat Bagh with its twelve terraces, Shalimar Bagh with its stunning fountains, and Chashme Shahi with its natural spring water. Kids can run through the manicured lawns while parents soak in centuries of Mughal history. Afternoon visit to the Shankaracharya Temple for panoramic valley views.
Nishat Bagh
Shalimar Bagh
Chashme Shahi
Shankaracharya Temple
Day 3
Day Trip to Gulmarg (Meadow of Flowers)
Drive to Gulmarg at 8,694 feet, just 2 hours from Srinagar. Take the famous Gulmarg Gondola — Asia's highest cable car — for a thrilling ride above the pine forests. At the top, enjoy snow play, build snowmen, and take in 360-degree views of the Himalayas. Kids absolutely love the snow activities here! Walk through the green meadows before returning to Srinagar in the evening.
Gulmarg
Gondola Ride
Snow Play
Meadow Walk
Day 4
Day Trip to Sonamarg (Meadow of Gold)
Drive through the spectacular Sind Valley to Sonamarg, where wildflower meadows meet glacial streams. Take a pony ride to the Thajiwas Glacier where snow remains year-round — a magical experience for the whole family. Children can play in the snow while parents admire the panoramic mountain views. Packed lunch amidst nature before returning to Srinagar.
Sonamarg
Thajiwas Glacier
Sind Valley
Pony Ride
Day 5
Srinagar to Pahalgam (Valley of Shepherds)
Drive to Pahalgam through the scenic countryside, passing the ancient Awantipora ruins and the aromatic saffron fields of Pampore. Arrive at the "Valley of Shepherds" and check into your riverside hotel. Evening walk along the Lidder River — the kids can skip stones while you watch the sunset paint the pine-covered mountains.
Pahalgam
Lidder River
Awantipora Ruins
Pampore
Day 6
Pahalgam Exploration & Return to Srinagar
A full morning of family fun! Visit the stunning Betaab Valley — a wide green meadow surrounded by snow-capped peaks, perfect for a family picnic. Then head to Aru Valley, a quieter paradise with alpine meadows and grazing horses. Kids can enjoy pony rides through the meadows. After lunch, drive back to Srinagar for your last evening — relax at the hotel or explore the local market.
Betaab Valley
Aru Valley
Pony Rides
Family Picnic
Day 7
Shopping & Departure
After breakfast, pick up some last-minute souvenirs — miniature shikaras, Pashmina shawls, and walnut wood crafts from the local markets. Transfer to Srinagar Airport for your flight home, carrying seven days of unforgettable family memories.
Shopping
Airport Transfer
Departure
