Airport pickup and drive to Gulmarg, about two hours, through snow-covered pine forests. Evening at leisure in your heated room.
Places on this day
GulmargHigh meadow at about 2,650 m: ski slopes in winter, flowers in summer.
A full day in the snow. Take the Gondola if you have tickets, try sledging or a beginner ski lesson on the slopes, and warm up with Kahwa.
Places on this day
GulmargHigh meadow at about 2,650 m: ski slopes in winter, flowers in summer.
Gulmarg GondolaCable car to Kongdoori (Phase 1) and Apharwat (Phase 2).Drive towards Pahalgam, breaking the journey in Srinagar or at Doodhpathri if the road is open. Arrive in Pahalgam by evening.
Places on this day
Pampore saffron fieldsKashmir's saffron town. The fields flower purple in late October and November.
Awantipora ruinsStone temples built by King Avantivarman in the 9th century.
Apple orchardsThe road to Pahalgam runs past orchards. Apples ripen from August to October.
PahalgamPine-forest town on the Lidder River, the base for Aru, Betaab and Chandanwari.Walk along the Lidder and explore the snowy valleys by local union taxi, including Betaab and Aru when the roads are clear.
Places on this day
PahalgamPine-forest town on the Lidder River, the base for Aru, Betaab and Chandanwari.
Betaab ValleyMeadow and stream above Pahalgam, named after the 1983 film shot here.
Aru ValleyQuiet meadow village about 12 km above Pahalgam.Return to Srinagar and check into a heated houseboat. See the Mughal Gardens in winter light and take a Shikara ride, weather permitting.
Places on this day
PahalgamPine-forest town on the Lidder River, the base for Aru, Betaab and Chandanwari.
Dal LakeHouseboats, floating gardens and shikara rides in the heart of Srinagar.
After breakfast, transfer to Srinagar Airport with plenty of time for winter road conditions.
The Kashmir Winter Snow Tour (5N/6D) is priced on request, before taxes where relevant. Your final quote depends on your travel dates, hotel category, meal plan, cab type and group size. Dates between about 24 December and 2 January usually cost more, because hotels in Gulmarg and Pahalgam charge peak rates.
| Included | Not included |
|---|---|
| Hotel stays as per the package (2 nights Gulmarg, 2 nights Pahalgam, 1 night Srinagar) | Flights or trains to and from Srinagar |
| Breakfast and dinner daily (MAP) | Lunch and snacks |
| Private non-AC cab for pickup, drop and planned sightseeing | Snow-chained or 4x4 vehicles from Tangmarg to Gulmarg after heavy snow |
| Srinagar airport or railway-station pickup and drop | Gulmarg Gondola Phase 1 and 2 tickets |
| Room heating in winter as per the hotel; hot water as per hotel schedule | Skiing, sledging, snowmobiles, pony rides and snow gear hire |
| One Dal Lake shikara ride of about an hour, subject to lake operations | Sonamarg local taxi; garden and monument entry tickets |
| Driver allowance, fuel, tolls and parking; on-trip support from our Srinagar team | Tips and personal expenses |
Gondola tickets are booked online at jammukashmircablecar.com, often 2 to 4 weeks ahead in winter, and we can guide you through the booking on request. For Betaab, Aru and Chandanwari in Pahalgam, an authorised union taxi is used. Please check your quote to see whether it is covered on your booking. Flights from any Indian city can be added on request. See our Gulmarg Gondola booking guide.
This tour is for people whose main goal is snow. It gives you two nights in Gulmarg, so you get one full day on the snowfield instead of a rushed visit. It then moves to Pahalgam for the Lidder river and pine valleys under snow, and ends in Srinagar.
It suits elders too, if they are comfortable with cold weather and take things slowly. If you have limited days, our Kashmir Budget Tour (3N/4D, price on request) can also be booked in winter.
For more on weather, costs and where to find snow, read our Kashmir in winter guide.
Gulmarg usually has snow from December to March, with January and February the most reliable. Snowfall varies each year.
Main routes are usually kept open, but heavy snow can close roads for a time. We adjust the order of days when needed.
We book stays with heating or heaters, as winter nights are very cold.
Yes, beginner lessons can be arranged in Gulmarg at extra cost. For a ski-focused trip, see our Gulmarg Ski & Snow package.
Yes, with warm clothing and a relaxed pace. Tell us about any medical conditions so we can plan around the cold.
Yes, if you want winter. Kashmir in December is cold and quiet, and snow in Gulmarg becomes more likely late in the month. Our Kashmir tour packages in December use heated stays and keep a spare half day for weather, and Kashmir tour packages in January usually have the most snow.
This Winter Snow Tour and the Gulmarg Ski and Snow Package are our Kashmir winter tour packages. Any other package can also be booked in winter.
Yes. If heavy snow closes a road, our Srinagar team re-orders the days, for example moving Pahalgam before Gulmarg. If Doodhpathri is not reachable on day 3, we drive through Srinagar instead. The aim is to keep your main snow day in Gulmarg and your nights booked, while keeping every drive safe.
Yes. You can add an extra Gulmarg night to give the weather a second chance or to take more ski lessons. Tell us when you enquire and we will send a revised day-by-day plan with the updated price, usually within 24 hours. Extra nights depend on hotel availability, especially near New Year.
The tour is priced on request. For four people, the quote depends on whether you take two rooms or one room with extra beds, the hotel category and your dates. Children's rates depend on age and bedding. Share your family details and we will price it exactly.
No. This tour covers Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Doodhpathri when the road is open, and Srinagar. In winter, access to Sonamarg depends on road conditions. If you would like to try it, we can add it as an extra day on request and confirm it locally on the day, based on whether the road is open.
Yes. We can quote the same route with premium hotels, usually 3-star or entry 4-star properties, which often have better heating. The price changes with the hotel you choose. If you want premium hotels throughout, also compare our Kashmir Luxury Tour, which is priced on request.
The cab is a private non-AC vehicle by default, and in winter you will not need AC. Our drivers are local and used to snowy roads. Dress warmly for the drives anyway, since doors open often at viewpoints. AC is only useful in summer, when it is charged extra.
The tour is planned from Srinagar airport or railway station. If you reach Jammu or Katra by train, we can arrange the road transfer to Srinagar at extra cost. In winter the Jammu to Srinagar road can close after heavy snow, so we suggest keeping a spare day if you come by road.
Send us your dates, group size and hotel preference on WhatsApp at +91 70062 26176. We send a day-by-day plan and price, usually within 24 hours. Once you agree, we share the booking and payment details. Jiya Travels is a registered travel agency, Registration No. JKTA00005428.
