Arrive and ease into Kashmir’s rhythm.

Float on Dal Lake at golden hour, letting the first day carry you into calm.

Overnight in Srinagar.

Cycle around the lake, visit the Mughal Gardens, Tulip Garden (in season), and Hazratbal Mosque.

Sunset from Shankaracharya Temple and an evening walk through Old Srinagar.

Overnight in Srinagar.

Take the Gondola to Phase II, trek to Alpather Lake, or race through meadows on an ATV.

Stop by Drung Waterfall before resting in Gulmarg’s mountain air. Overnight in Gulmarg.

Drive along the Lidder River.

Visit a bat factory, apple orchards (in season), and a trout farm where your catch becomes your riverside lunch. Overnight in Pahalgam.

Stroll through Aru Valley’s pine trails.

Taste handmade cheese en route to Betaab Valley.

Sit by the river.

Let the meadows do the talking. Overnight in Pahalgam.

Swim in a hidden glacial river.

Then, visit Aharbal Falls—raw, roaring, and real.

Stop at Pampore's saffron fields (in season) for kahwa before heading to Srinagar. Overnight in Srinagar.

A day trip to Sonamarg.

Ride to Thajwas Glacier, explore meadows, and—if possible—drive to Zoji La Pass.

Return to Srinagar and stroll through Lal Chowk for stories you can pack. Overnight in Srinagar.

Visit the floating vegetable market at dawn.

Sip kahwa as the city wakes around you. Depart with bags full—but hearts fuller.