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Wahipora, Tangmarg, Gulmarg, Kashmir – 193402, India

Turquoise octagonal spring pool at Verinag surrounded by the arched Mughal arcade

Offbeat package

South Kashmir Springs & Waterfalls

Pahalgam's river valleys combined with the Mughal spring at Verinag, the gardens and springs of Kokernag and the waterfall at Aharbal – a calmer side of Kashmir that many visitors miss.

  • Srinagar
  • Pahalgam
  • Verinag
  • Kokernag
  • Aharbal
  • Srinagar
Duration
5 Nights / 6 Days
Trip type
Offbeat
Best time
April to November
Price
On request

Trip overview

Pahalgam's river valleys combined with the Mughal spring at Verinag, the gardens and springs of Kokernag and the waterfall at Aharbal – a calmer side of Kashmir that many visitors miss.

Ideal for: Travellers who enjoy heritage, gardens and quieter sightseeing

Highlights

  • Verinag Mughal spring
  • Kokernag botanical garden
  • Aharbal waterfall
  • Two nights in Pahalgam

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. Day1

    Arrive in Srinagar

    Pickup, check-in and an evening shikara ride on Dal Lake.

  2. Day2

    Srinagar to Pahalgam

    Drive via saffron fields and the Avantipora ruins to the Lidder valley.

  3. Day3

    Pahalgam sightseeing

    Betaab Valley, Aru Valley and Chandanwari by local taxi, as open on the day.

  4. Day4

    Verinag and Kokernag

    The octagonal Mughal spring at Verinag, then Kokernag's botanical garden and springs.

  5. Day5

    Aharbal to Srinagar

    Visit Aharbal waterfall on the Veshaw river and drive back to Srinagar.

  6. Day6

    Departure

    Transfer to Srinagar airport.

This is a sample plan. Nights, hotels, vehicle type and sightseeing can all be changed – your quotation will list exactly what is included.

Places on this tour

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Kashmir Valley Classic

Srinagar · Gulmarg · Sonamarg · Pahalgam

The best-loved first-time route: Dal Lake and the Mughal gardens in Srinagar, a day in Gulmarg, a glacier day in Sonamarg and two calm nights in Pahalgam.

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Kashmir Honeymoon

Srinagar · Gulmarg · Pahalgam

An unhurried trip for couples, with a houseboat night on Dal Lake, a stay in Gulmarg and riverside evenings in Pahalgam. We can add room decoration or a candle-light dinner on request.

Price on requestDetails
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Kashmir Family Holiday

Srinagar · Gulmarg · Sonamarg

A shorter plan with fewer hotel changes, ideal for families with children or elderly parents. Srinagar is the base, with easy day trips to Gulmarg and Sonamarg.

Price on requestDetails

Make this trip your own

Tell us your dates and group size and we will tailor this itinerary and send a quotation.