Apr – Oct (tulips in early Apr, warmest Jun – Jul, autumn colour mid-Oct)
Currency
INR
Language
Kashmiri, Urdu, Hindi
Timezone
IST — same as India
Top Attractions
A Dal Lake houseboat stay
The classic Kashmir experience, plus a shikara ride at sunset.
The Mughal Gardens
Nishat and Shalimar Bagh, built for Mughal royalty centuries ago.
Gulmarg's gondola
Up to Apharwat Peak for proper Himalaya views.
Pahalgam's Lidder river
A slow walk along the water as the light goes soft.
Where to Stay
The classic stay — a Dal or Nigeen Lake houseboat
Heritage houseboats in Srinagar, the quintessential Kashmir night.
Boutique & central — Rajbagh or Sonwar
Srinagar's quieter, leafier neighbourhoods.
Out in the valleys — Pahalgam and Gulmarg
Everything from family-run guesthouses to full resorts.
Budget-friendly
Roughly ₹3,000–4,000/night for houseboats and valley guesthouses.
More indulgent
Premium houseboats and resort stays in Gulmarg or Pahalgam, for a splurge.
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Sample Itinerary
Day 1
Srinagar — houseboat check-in, evening shikara ride on Dal Lake.
Day 2
Mughal Gardens in the morning, then on to Pahalgam for a walk along the Lidder.
Day 3
Gulmarg — the gondola ride up to Apharwat, before heading back.
Note
A first Kashmir trip really wants 5–7 days — one valley a day is the right pace. This is just a taste; worth talking through the full plan.
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