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South Kashmir Tour: Kokernag, Daksum & Sinthan Top, 5 Nights 6 Days

5N / 6D

3Nights in
Srinagar
2Nights in
Kokernag

South Kashmir's spring gardens and forests: Achabal, Kokernag and Verinag, two nights in Kokernag with Daksum and Sinthan Top, then Aharbal and the lakes of Manasbal and Wular.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Srinagar 1 night
Kokernag 2 nights
Srinagar 2 nights

Start date

Day 1

Night in Srinagar

Arrive in Srinagar: Mughal gardens & shikara ride

Our driver meets you at Srinagar Airport. Visit Nishat Bagh and Shalimar Bagh, then take a shikara ride on Dal Lake.

Airport pickup Mughal gardens Shikara ride

Places on this day

Nishat BaghThe largest Mughal garden, built in 1633 in terraces down to Dal Lake.
Dal LakeHouseboats, floating gardens and shikara rides in the heart of Srinagar.

Day 2

Night in Kokernag

Achabal, Kokernag & Verinag Springs

Drive south through Pampore and Awantipora to the Mughal spring garden at Achabal, the Kokernag spring garden and Verinag, the source of the Jhelum.

Achabal Kokernag spring Verinag

Places on this day

KokernagSpring and botanical garden in Anantnag, known for its trout farm.
VerinagSpring at the source of the Jhelum, in an octagonal Mughal tank.

Day 3

Night in Kokernag

Daksum & Sinthan Top

Through the pine forests of Daksum along the Bringi stream, up to the high pass of Sinthan Top. The pass is usually open from about May to November.

Daksum forest Sinthan Top

Places on this day

Sinthan TopHigh pass of about 3,700 m between Kashmir and Kishtwar. Snow into June.

Day 4

Night in Srinagar

Aharbal Waterfall, back to Srinagar

Drive to Aharbal, where the Vishav River drops through pine forest, then continue back to Srinagar.

Aharbal Waterfall

Places on this day

Aharbal WaterfallThe Vishav River drops about 25 m through pine forest.

Day 5

Night in Srinagar

Kheer Bhawani, Manasbal & Wular

Visit the Kheer Bhawani spring temple, the calm Manasbal Lake and the vast Wular Lake near Bandipora.

Kheer Bhawani Manasbal Lake Wular Lake

Places on this day

Kheer BhawaniSpring temple at Tulmulla, sacred to Kashmiri Pandits.
Manasbal LakeDeep, calm lake known for lotus blooms in July and August.
Wular LakeOne of Asia's largest freshwater lakes, near Bandipora.

Day 6

Farewell

Departure from Srinagar

After breakfast, our driver drops you at Srinagar Airport.

Airport drop

Included

3 nights Srinagar, 2 nights Kokernag
Private cab with driver for the whole trip, sized for your group
Fuel, tolls, parking and driver allowance
Srinagar Airport pickup and drop
One shikara ride on Dal Lake

Not included

Meals, unless you add them in the price box
Flights and trains
Gulmarg Gondola tickets (booked online)
Local union vehicles in Pahalgam and Sonamarg, unless added
Pony rides, garden tickets and personal expenses

Good to know

Snow depends on the weather. Gulmarg usually has snow from December to March, and Sonamarg's Zero Point often keeps snow into early summer.
Gulmarg Gondola tickets are sold only online by the J&K Cable Car Corporation and can sell out. Book them as early as you can; we help you choose the slot.
Pahalgam's Aru, Betaab and Chandanwari, and Sonamarg's Zero Point, are reached in local union vehicles. Add them in the price box if you want them included.
Carry a government photo ID. Only postpaid SIM cards from other states work in Kashmir.

Cancellation

More than 20 days before arrival: Change or cancel with no charge.
Within 20 days of arrival: 50% of the package cost is charged.
No-show: Treated as a cancellation; the same charges apply.

Always included when you book with us

No booking-site commissionYou book direct with a local operator in Srinagar.
Free changesChange or cancel free up to 20 days before arrival.

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