Kashmir Tour Package from Amritsar (6 Days)
6-day Kashmir tour from Amritsar: Srinagar, Gulmarg and Pahalgam. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹14,030 per person.
per person · inclusive of all taxes
7° – 22°C
October in Kashmir

Description
6-day Kashmir tour from Amritsar: Srinagar, Gulmarg and Pahalgam. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹14,030 per person.
This 6 days 5 nights itinerary covers 14 handpicked stops, including Dal Lake shikara ride, Boulevard Road, Nishat and Shalimar Bagh and more. March–October (snow from December to February) is the best time to travel for pleasant weather. Your 5-night stay is arranged in a comfortable, well-reviewed hotel such as Treebo Vitasta Villa, Srinagar. Pickup and drop are arranged right from your hotel or home, so there's nothing extra to plan on your end. Every booking is backed by Trypdeals' 24x7 support team, from planning to the day you're back home.
Weather in Kashmir
Best time: October to MarchAverage temperature range: -6°C – 29°C
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Amritsar to Srinagar
Our driver picks you up from your hotel or home in Amritsar in the morning. Drive from Amritsar to Srinagar (about 399 km, 8 hrs). Check in at your hotel in Srinagar. Check in and take a shikara ride on Dal Lake in the late afternoon, past the floating vegetable gardens, houseboats and Char Chinar island. Shop for papier-mâché, pashmina and dry fruits on the boulevard in the evening. Overnight stay in Srinagar.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Amritsar to Srinagar
399 km · ~8h 39m · About 8h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Amritsar
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near JammuAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near KulgamAbout 300 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
99 km · 1h 59m drive from previous stop
Arrive in SrinagarSrinagar, Jammu and Kashmir
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Amritsar to Srinagar
399 km · ~8h 52m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Amritsar
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Amritsar. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Amritsar → Srinagar
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~399 km
~8h 52m|Tentative fare ₹440–₹1,170
Usual tea / meal halts: Jammu (~170 km)
- Arrive in Srinagar
Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Amritsar to Srinagar
There is no direct train between these stations in our timetable data, and no journey with up to two changes was found. Try a nearby city as the start or end, or use a bus/car leg for part of the trip.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
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Dal Lake shikara ride
A boat ride past houseboats, floating gardens and the lake markets.
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Boulevard Road
The lakeside road lined with shops and cafés.
Mughal gardens of Srinagar
Visit the three great Mughal gardens on the slopes above Dal Lake: Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh and Chashme Shahi, with its spring. Drive up to the Shankaracharya Temple for the view over the city (phones and cameras are not allowed at the top). End at the white marble Hazratbal shrine on the lake shore. Overnight stay in Srinagar.
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Nishat and Shalimar Bagh
Terraced Mughal gardens with fountains and chinar trees.
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Chashme Shahi
A small Mughal garden around a natural spring.
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Shankaracharya Temple
An ancient Shiva temple on a hill above Srinagar.
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Hazratbal Shrine
A white marble shrine on the north shore of Dal Lake.
Srinagar to Gulmarg
Today's travel: from Srinagar to Gulmarg (about 51 km, 1 hr). Drive to Gulmarg, about two hours away. Ride the Gulmarg Gondola, one of the highest cable cars in the world: phase 1 to Kongdori and, weather permitting, phase 2 to Apharwat (tickets are best booked online in advance). Walk across the meadow to the small St Mary's Church and the Maharani temple in the evening. Overnight stay in Gulmarg.
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Gulmarg Gondola
A two-stage cable car up to about 3,950 m on Apharwat.
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Gulmarg meadow
A wide meadow ringed by pine forest, under snow in winter.
Gulmarg to Pahalgam
Today's travel: from Gulmarg to Pahalgam (about 148 km, 3 hrs). Drive to Pahalgam via Srinagar, about five hours. Stop at the saffron fields of Pampore (in flower in October–November) and the ruins of the 9th-century Avantipura temples. Reach Pahalgam in the afternoon and walk along the Lidder river. Overnight stay in Pahalgam.
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Pampore saffron fields
The fields that grow most of India's saffron.
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Avantipura temple ruins
The stone ruins of two 9th-century temples of Vishnu and Shiva.
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Lidder river
The fast, clear river that runs through Pahalgam.
Betaab Valley and Aru
Valley trips from Pahalgam are by local union taxi (paid on the spot). Visit Betaab Valley, Aru Valley and Chandanwari, the start of the Amarnath yatra route. In the afternoon, a pony ride up to Baisaran, the "mini Switzerland", can be arranged locally. Overnight stay in Pahalgam.
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Betaab Valley
A green valley with a stream, named after the film shot here.
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Aru Valley
A meadow village, base for treks to Kolahoi glacier.
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Chandanwari
The start of the Amarnath trek, with snow even in early summer.
Pahalgam to Amritsar
Leave Pahalgam after breakfast for the drive back out of the valley. Drive from Pahalgam to Amritsar (about 568 km, 11 hrs 30 min), and drop at your hotel, home or the railway station in Amritsar. The tour ends here.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Pahalgam to Amritsar
568 km · ~12h 2m · About 11h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Pahalgam
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
134 km · 2h 41m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 284Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 434Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
134 km · 2h 41m drive from previous stop
Arrive in AmritsarAmritsar, Punjab
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Pahalgam to Amritsar
568 km · ~12h 37m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Pahalgam
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Pahalgam. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Pahalgam → Amritsar
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~568 km
~12h 37m|Tentative fare ₹620–₹1,640
- Arrive in Amritsar
Amritsar, Punjab
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Pahalgam to Amritsar
There is no direct train between these stations in our timetable data, and no journey with up to two changes was found. Try a nearby city as the start or end, or use a bus/car leg for part of the trip.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
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Drive back to Amritsar.
Tour Overview
Kashmir combines Srinagar's Dal Lake and Mughal gardens with the snow meadows of Gulmarg and the river valleys of Pahalgam, all against the backdrop of the Pir Panjal and the Great Himalaya.
This 6-day, 5-night package starts and ends in Amritsar. The route runs Amritsar → Srinagar → Gulmarg → Pahalgam → Amritsar, about 1,166 km in all. Choose how you travel: cab, train or bus. Every price includes 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Highlights of the Kashmir Tour from Amritsar
- Dal Lake shikara ride
- Boulevard Road
- Nishat and Shalimar Bagh
- Chashme Shahi
- Shankaracharya Temple
- Hazratbal Shrine
- Gulmarg Gondola
- Gulmarg meadow
Inclusions in the Kashmir Tour Package
- 5 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Amritsar for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
- AC 3-tier train tickets both ways with the train option
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions in the Kashmir Tour Package
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Child Policy
Child up to 6 years: free (no extra bed)
Child 6 to 8 years: half charge
Child above 8 years: full charge
Payment Policy
20 percent advance at the time of booking
20 percent after you receive the hotel booking voucher
60 percent during the tour
For tours between 15 December and 2 January, 50 percent advance is required.
Cancellation Policy
Minimum cancellation charge: Rs. 3000 per person, or 10 percent of the tour cost, whichever is higher
25 percent between 46 and 30 days before departure
50 percent between 30 and 15 days before departure
75 percent between 15 and 5 days before departure
100 percent within 5 days of departure or on no-show
Important Travel Information for the Kashmir Tour
Best time to visit: March–October (snow from December to February)
Route: Amritsar → Srinagar → Gulmarg → Pahalgam → Amritsar (about 1,166 km in all)
Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Jammu and back; the train journey is in addition to the 6 days.
Hotels: Treebo Vitasta Villa, Srinagar; 3-star hotel in Gulmarg; 3-star hotel in Pahalgam, or similar.
Package Price: Cab, Bus or Train
Per-person price by group size and how you travel from Amritsar. Every price includes 3-star hotels (twin sharing), breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
| PersonsGroup size | By Cab | By Bus | By Train |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Persons | ₹28,880 | ₹21,910 | ₹20,970 |
| 33 Persons | ₹24,060 | ₹20,300 | ₹19,030 |
| 4–74–7 Persons | ₹21,180 | ₹17,610 | ₹16,330 |
| 8–108–10 Persons | ₹19,590 | ₹16,590 | ₹15,250 |
| 11–1211–12 Persons | ₹16,980 | ₹15,520 | ₹14,030 |
Prices are per person in rupees. The highlighted price is the lowest for that group size.
With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Jammu and back; the train journey is in addition to the 6 days.
Route Map
Places Covered
- Dal Lake shikara ride
- Boulevard Road
- Nishat and Shalimar Bagh
- Chashme Shahi
- Shankaracharya Temple
- Hazratbal Shrine
- Gulmarg Gondola
- Gulmarg meadow
- Pampore saffron fields
- Avantipura temple ruins
- Lidder river
- Betaab Valley
- Aru Valley
- Chandanwari
Who Is This Tour For
Best Time to Visit
March–October (snow from December to February) is the ideal window for this trip, with the most pleasant weather for sightseeing.
How to Reach
What's Included / Excluded
Inclusions
- 5 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Amritsar for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
- AC 3-tier train tickets both ways with the train option
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Hotels for This Tour
Handpicked stays for a comfortable trip
Packing Checklist
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen
- ID proof (for hotel check-in)
- Basic first-aid/medication
- Light jacket or sweater
- Umbrella or raincoat
Important Travel Information
Best time to visit: March–October (snow from December to February)
Route: Amritsar → Srinagar → Gulmarg → Pahalgam → Amritsar (about 1,166 km in all)
Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Jammu and back; the train journey is in addition to the 6 days.
Hotels: Treebo Vitasta Villa, Srinagar; 3-star hotel in Gulmarg; 3-star hotel in Pahalgam, or similar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you go
6 days and 5 nights. It starts from Amritsar on day 1 and you are back in Amritsar on day 6. With the train option, the train journey is in addition to these days.
Amritsar → Srinagar → Gulmarg → Pahalgam → Amritsar. That is about 1,166 km in all; each leg is listed on this page with its distance and driving time.
For 2 persons it is ₹20,970 per person (train); for a group of 11–12 it comes down to ₹14,030 per person. Prices include 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Yes. This package is offered by cab, train or bus. By cab, the same AC car takes you from Amritsar and back. By bus, you take an AC bus to the first stop and back, and a cab covers the sightseeing. With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Jammu and back; the train journey is in addition to the 6 days. The price table shows each option for your group size.
March–October (snow from December to February).
Destinations Covered in This Tour
Explore the places this package takes you to
