Srinagar
The valley's only city and the base for every itinerary — Dal Lake, the Mughal gardens and the airport all sit
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Mughal Gardens: Timings, Season & What to Know
Mughal Gardens is at Srinagar. Allow about 3h, and the months that work are Apr–Oct. Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh and Chashme Shahi sit along the eastern shore of Dal Lake and are…
- Where
- Srinagar
- Allow
- 3h
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- Effort
- easy
Mughal Gardens is at Srinagar. Allow about 3h, and the months that work are Apr–Oct. Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh and Chashme Shahi sit along the eastern shore of Dal Lake and are normally done together in one half-day.
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Mughal Gardens at a glance
- Where
- Srinagar
- Allow
- 3h
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- Effort
- easy
- Suits
- families, older travellers, photographers
- Booking notes
- Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh and Chashme Shahi sit along the eastern shore of Dal Lake and are normally done together in one half-day. Each is ticketed separately. Terraced layouts mean steps throughout, which is worth knowing for anyone with limited mobility.
- Altitude
- 1,585 m
- District
- Srinagar
Before you book
How it works
Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh and Chashme Shahi sit along the eastern shore of Dal Lake and are normally done together in one half-day. Each is ticketed separately. Terraced layouts mean steps throughout, which is worth knowing for anyone with limited mobility.
At Srinagar
Houseboat quality varies enormously within the same star band — book by boat name, not category.
Where it is
Kashmir in pictures
Dal Lake, Srinagar — evening shikara ride 
Gulmarg Gondola — Phase 1 towards Kongdoori 
The Lidder valley at Pahalgam 
Sonamarg under snow — open May to September 
Tulip garden, Srinagar — a short window each April 
Mughal gardens above Dal Lake, Srinagar 
Houseboat and shikara, Dal Lake 
Group departures across the three main valleys
Our current packages
Printed rates for our standard Kashmir itineraries. Tap any sheet to read it at full size, or send us your dates for a quote against them.
4N/5D · ₹27,200 per car · private sedanFull size
5N/6D · ₹29,700 per car · houseboat nightFull size
4N/5D · ₹38,200 for 4 · InnovaFull size
4N/5D · ₹70,500 for 8 · Tempo TravellerFull size
4N/5D · ₹96,600 for 12 · Tempo TravellerFull size
Prices shown are package totals on the terms printed on each sheet. Airfare, gondola tickets and local union taxi charges are excluded — ask us for a quote against your dates.
Frequently asked questions
How many days are enough for Kashmir?
Five nights covers Srinagar, Gulmarg and Pahalgam at a reasonable pace. Four nights works if you drop one valley. Three nights only makes sense from Delhi, and Sonamarg almost never fits into it.
When does the Tulip Garden open?
Typically for a few weeks in April, though the exact window shifts each year with the weather. Booking a trip specifically around the bloom is risky unless you can keep the dates flexible.
Do Indian nationals need a permit for Kashmir?
No permit is required for Indian nationals visiting Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam or Sonamarg. High-altitude treks such as Tarsar–Marsar do require registration and a licensed guide, arranged locally.
What is not included in a typical Kashmir package?
Most packages exclude return airfare, Gulmarg gondola tickets, local union taxis at Pahalgam and Sonamarg, pony rides, and entry tickets at ticketed gardens. Union taxi charges in particular surprise people, because they are compulsory and separate from your package vehicle.
How reliable is snow at Gulmarg?
Reliable from roughly late December through February. November and early December are a gamble. If snow is the entire reason for the trip, January and February are the safest months.
Does the Gulmarg gondola always run?
Phase 1 to Kongdoori runs in most conditions. Phase 2 to Apharwat closes in high wind and on heavy-snow mornings. Check at the Phase 1 counter on the day rather than buying a combined ticket in advance.
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