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Painted shikara boats moored on Dal Lake, Srinagar

Kashmir Tours & Tickets

Srinagar’s lake, gardens and old city, and guided days out to the valley’s great mountain resorts.

You can see a lot of Kashmir on your own — shikaras, gardens and meadows are easy to reach — but a good local guide makes a real difference here. They know which gardens to see at which time of day, how Gulmarg’s gondola and Pahalgam’s local taxi rules work, where to eat, and how to handle checkpoints and closures calmly.

GetYourGuide’s Kashmir list is modest, so we have grouped the real Srinagar and valley products by what you want to do: Srinagar city and heritage tours, day trips to the mountain resorts, Gulmarg ski days, and houseboat and multi-day packages. Prices are indicative starting points in euros; tap any card for the live price in your currency.

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Srinagar: lake, gardens and old city

Start here. The Mughal gardens, Shankaracharya hill, Dal Lake and the wooden mosques of downtown Srinagar with a local guide.

Terraced lawns, flowerbeds and fountains of the Chashme Shahi Mughal garden above Srinagar Private city tour from €39
🕒 1 day 📍 From Srinagar ⭐ 5.0 (12)

Srinagar: Old City and Mughal Gardens Guided Tour

The best single day in Srinagar. A local guide walks you through the old city — its bazaars, wooden mosques and Hari Parbat fort — then drives you round the Mughal gardens above Dal Lake before a shikara-style boat cruise on the lake itself.

  • Old-city heritage walk: bazaars, historic mosques and the fort
  • Shalimar, Nishat and the other Mughal gardens by AC car
  • Boat ride on Dal Lake to finish the day

Day trips to the mountain resorts

Gulmarg’s meadows and gondola, Pahalgam’s pine valleys via the saffron fields, and Sonamarg’s glaciers — each an easy day from Srinagar with a driver-guide.

Gulmarg Gondola cabins climbing above snowy fir forest Private day trip from €160
🕒 8 hours 📍 From Srinagar

From Srinagar: Gulmarg Private Day Trip with Guide

A private, unhurried day in Gulmarg: drive up through Tangmarg, explore the meadows and the Drang waterfall, and — if you book gondola tickets — ride up towards Mount Apharwat for snow views, with your guide handling the logistics.

  • Private car and guide from Srinagar
  • Gulmarg’s meadows and Drang waterfall
  • Optional ride on the Gulmarg Gondola (tickets extra)

Skiing and snow in Gulmarg

Guided skiing and freeride days on Mount Apharwat, and a short snow break for families — roughly December to March.

Houseboats and multi-day tours

Let someone else plan it: houseboat stays on Dal Lake, and packages covering Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Sonamarg.

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Eighteen experiences across the valley — from a three-hour old-city walk to an eight-day tour from Delhi.

Terraced lawns, flowerbeds and fountains of the Chashme Shahi Mughal garden above Srinagar Private city tour from €39
🕒 1 day 📍 From Srinagar ⭐ 5.0 (12)

Srinagar: Old City and Mughal Gardens Guided Tour

The best single day in Srinagar. A local guide walks you through the old city — its bazaars, wooden mosques and Hari Parbat fort — then drives you round the Mughal gardens above Dal Lake before a shikara-style boat cruise on the lake itself.

  • Old-city heritage walk: bazaars, historic mosques and the fort
  • Shalimar, Nishat and the other Mughal gardens by AC car
  • Boat ride on Dal Lake to finish the day
Gulmarg Gondola cabins climbing above snowy fir forest Private day trip from €160
🕒 8 hours 📍 From Srinagar

From Srinagar: Gulmarg Private Day Trip with Guide

A private, unhurried day in Gulmarg: drive up through Tangmarg, explore the meadows and the Drang waterfall, and — if you book gondola tickets — ride up towards Mount Apharwat for snow views, with your guide handling the logistics.

  • Private car and guide from Srinagar
  • Gulmarg’s meadows and Drang waterfall
  • Optional ride on the Gulmarg Gondola (tickets extra)
Plan your valley escape

See the Kashmir Valley the easy way

Dal Lake at sunrise, the Mughal gardens, the Gulmarg gondola and the pine valleys of Pahalgam — with local guides who know the roads, the rules and the best time of day for each place. Compare tours and book in a couple of taps.

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Booking questions

Frequently asked questions

Which Kashmir tour should I book first?

If you have one day in Srinagar, book the guided old city and Mughal gardens tour — it covers the gardens, the old city and a boat ride on Dal Lake. Then add a day trip to Gulmarg, Pahalgam or Sonamarg depending on the season.

Are gondola tickets included in Gulmarg day trips?

Usually not. Gulmarg Gondola tickets are sold by the J&K Cable Car Corporation, often online only and in limited numbers. Book them yourself as early as possible and check with the tour operator.

Can I do Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Sonamarg as day trips from Srinagar?

Yes. Gulmarg is about 1.5–2 hours away, Sonamarg 2.5–3 hours and Pahalgam 2.5–3 hours. Many travellers base themselves in Srinagar and do them as day trips; spending a night in Pahalgam or Gulmarg is more relaxed.

What is usually included?

Typically a car and driver or driver-guide with pickup in Srinagar. Gondola tickets, pony rides, local union taxis (in Pahalgam and Sonamarg), entry fees and meals are usually extra — each listing spells out exactly what is included.

Can I cancel if plans change?

Many listings offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start, and some let you reserve now and pay later. In Kashmir, weather or local restrictions occasionally force changes — always read the cancellation terms on the tour page.