Day 1: Mumbai: train to Jammu
- Start the trip from Mumbai to Jammu by train.
- Overnight train journey.
Exotic Kashmir
8 Nights / 9 Days by train from Mumbai
- Destination
- Kashmir
- Duration
- 8 Nights / 9 Days
- Departure
- Dates on request
- Starts and ends
- Mumbai to Mumbai by train
Overview
Kashmir by train from Mumbai: Gulmarg and Sonmarg day trips from Srinagar, a full day of Srinagar's temples and Mughal gardens with a shikara ride on Dal Lake, a night in Pahalgam and a homestay in Jammu before the train home.
The package includes six nights' stay with breakfast and dinner, sleeper class train fare and a tempo traveller or car for the whole road journey.
Highlights
- Gulmarg and the Maharani Temple
- Sonmarg, the meadow of gold
- Shankaracharya Temple, Nishat Bagh and Shalimar Bagh
- Shikara ride on Dal Lake
- Pahalgam, with saffron fields and Avantipur ruins on the way
- Aishmuqam Dargah
Destination photos are for illustration and do not show specific hotels or included activities.
Day-by-day itinerary
9 days. Kashmir by train from Mumbai: Gulmarg, Sonmarg, Srinagar's gardens and shikara ride, Pahalgam and Jammu.
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Day 2: Jammu to Srinagar
- Arrive at Jammu station at 2:45 pm and travel by bus to Srinagar (250 km).
- Transfer to the hotel, followed by dinner.
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Day 3: Gulmarg
- Full-day trip to Gulmarg (about a 3-hour drive), known for its ski slopes and its 18-hole golf course.
- Visit the Maharani Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Optional gondola ride (cable car) from Gulmarg to Kongdoori and Mary's Shoulder (at own cost).
- Evening drive back to Srinagar for the night.
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Day 4: Sonmarg
- Full-day excursion to Sonmarg, the 'meadow of gold' (about a 3-hour drive), along the Sindh river.
- Optional pony ride to a glacier (own payment).
- Return to Srinagar in the evening.
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Day 5: Srinagar sightseeing
- Shankaracharya Temple, with views over Srinagar and Dal Lake.
- Nishat Bagh and Shalimar Bagh, two Mughal gardens.
- Hazratbal Shrine on the banks of Dal Lake.
- Evening shikara ride on Dal Lake and a stroll at Lal Chowk.
- Overnight in Srinagar.
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Day 6: Srinagar to Pahalgam
- Drive to Pahalgam, the Valley of Shepherds, visiting saffron fields, the Avantipur ruins and the Anantnag sulphur spring on the way.
- Optional (own cost, if open): Aru Valley, Betaab Valley and Chandanwari, or a pony to Baisaran Valley.
- Market stroll. Night in Pahalgam.
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Day 7: Pahalgam to Jammu
- Drive to Jammu, stopping at Aishmuqam Dargah.
- Check in at the homestay, followed by dinner (vegetarian, limited tiffin).
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Day 8: Jammu: train to Mumbai
- Check out after breakfast for the 11:35 am train.
- Overnight train journey.
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Day 9: Arrive in Mumbai
- Reach Mumbai by 4:10 pm.
Accommodation and transport
Accommodation
- 6 nights in the mentioned hotels or similar: Srinagar, Pahalgam and a homestay in Jammu
- 2 nights on the train
Transport
- Sleeper class train fare
- Tempo traveller or car for the full road journey
- Toll taxes, driver's allowance and parking
Meals
- 6 breakfasts and 6 dinners
- Dinner at the Jammu homestay is vegetarian (limited tiffin)
Inclusions and exclusions
Included
- Accommodation in the mentioned hotels or similar: 6 nights
- 2 nights on the train
- 6 breakfasts and 6 dinners
- Transport for the entire round trip by tempo traveller or car
- Sightseeing as per the itinerary
- One 1-hour shikara ride on Dal Lake
- Toll taxes, driver's allowance, parking and applicable taxes
- Sleeper class train fare
Not included
- Aru Valley, Betaab Valley and Chandanwari charges
- Garden entry
- Union cabs
- Insurance
- Activities
- Pony rides
- Gondola (cable ride)
- Helipad ride
- Rental clothes
- Shopping and miscellaneous
Important notes and conditions
- In winter, travellers may need to hire chain jeeps from Tangmarg to Gulmarg because of snowfall. This cost is paid by travellers.
Cancellation policy
- Cancellation more than 45 days before: 50% refund.
- Within 45 days: no refund.
- No refund for vehicle breakdowns or natural events such as landslides, floods, earthquakes or heavy snowfall, or any other reason beyond the company's control.
Terms
- Mumbai jurisdiction applies.
Frequently asked questions
Which train class is included?
Sleeper class train fare from Mumbai to Jammu and back.
Are the gondola and pony rides included?
No. Gondola, pony rides, union cabs and Aru, Betaab and Chandanwari charges are paid separately.
Which meals are included?
Six breakfasts and six dinners.
What about winter travel?
In heavy snow, chain jeeps may be needed from Tangmarg to Gulmarg. This cost is paid by travellers.
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