5N / 6DPatnitop – Srinagar – Gulmarg – Pahalgam – Kokernag Circuit
Package ID: TG-IN-909672
Jammu & Kashmir · 5-destination circuit — This 5-night, 6-day journey links Patnitop, Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam & Kokernag in Jammu & Kashmir, run as a single logical route and tailored to your dates. In Patnitop, the itinerary takes in Patnitop meadows, Nathatop & Sanasar. In Srinagar, the itinerary takes in Dal Lake, Mughal Gardens & Hazratbal Shrine. In Gulmarg, the itinerary takes in Gulmarg Gondola, Alpine meadows & Apharwat Peak. In Pahalgam, the itinerary takes in Betaab Valley, Aru Valley & Lidder River. In Kokernag, the itinerary takes in Kokernag spring & garden & Verinag (nearby). The best time to travel is broadly March to June & September to November (snow Dec–Feb), with seasons varying along the route. Hotels, inter-city transfers and the day-by-day plan are confirmed at the quotation stage; pricing is on request.
- Duration
- 5N / 6D
- Cities
- Patnitop, Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Kokernag
- States
- Jammu & Kashmir
- Start → End
- Patnitop → Kokernag
- Transport
- Private air-conditioned car for all transfers & sightseeing
- Hotels
- 3★ / 4★ (confirmed at quotation)
- Meals
- Daily breakfast (meal plan configurable)
- Best season
- March to June & September to November (snow Dec–Feb)
- Ideal for
- Nature lovers · families · adventure travellers
Day by day
Complete itinerary
Tap any day to expand. Drive distances and times are realistic approximations, stated up front and traffic-dependent — never hidden.
Day 1 Arrive PatnitopAirport → Patnitop
- Private transfer & hotel check-in in Patnitop
- Patnitop meadows
- Nathatop
- Sanasar
Begin the circuit in Patnitop. The day is a flexible framework around the destination's key sights; the exact plan, specific hotels and inter-city transfers are confirmed at quotation for your dates.
Patnitop meadows: Rolling deodar-fringed slopes for walks and picnics.
Nathatop: A higher viewpoint with paragliding and, in winter, snow play.
Sanasar: A cup-shaped meadow and lake with a small golf course.
🛏 Overnight: Patnitop
Day 2 Patnitop → SrinagarPatnitop → Srinagar
- Route
- Patnitop → Srinagar
- Distance
- Approx. — confirmed at quotation
- Travel time
- Approx. — confirmed at quotation
- Mode
- Private air-conditioned car
- Depart
- Morning
- Arrive
- Afternoon
- Alternative
- Train/flight where available
- Depart Patnitop for Srinagar by private car (approx. distance & time confirmed at quotation)
- Arrive Srinagar & hotel check-in
- Dal Lake
- Mughal Gardens
- Hazratbal Shrine
Continue to Srinagar. The day is a flexible framework around the destination's key sights; the exact plan, specific hotels and inter-city transfers are confirmed at quotation for your dates.
Dal Lake: The famous lake of shikaras and houseboats, with floating gardens.
Mughal Gardens: Terraced gardens such as Nishat Bagh and Shalimar Bagh above the lake.
Hazratbal Shrine: A revered white-marble shrine on the lake's west bank.
🛏 Overnight: Srinagar
Day 3 Srinagar → GulmargSrinagar → Gulmarg
- Route
- Srinagar → Gulmarg
- Distance
- Approx. — confirmed at quotation
- Travel time
- Approx. — confirmed at quotation
- Mode
- Private air-conditioned car
- Depart
- Morning
- Arrive
- Afternoon
- Alternative
- Train/flight where available
- Depart Srinagar for Gulmarg by private car (approx. distance & time confirmed at quotation)
- Arrive Gulmarg & hotel check-in
- Gulmarg Gondola
- Alpine meadows
- Apharwat Peak
Continue to Gulmarg. The day is a flexible framework around the destination's key sights; the exact plan, specific hotels and inter-city transfers are confirmed at quotation for your dates.
Gulmarg Gondola: One of the highest cable cars in the world, rising towards Apharwat.
Alpine meadows: The flower meadows that give Gulmarg (the "meadow of flowers") its name.
Apharwat Peak: A high ridge reached by the gondola, snow-covered much of the year.
🛏 Overnight: Gulmarg
Day 4 Gulmarg → PahalgamGulmarg → Pahalgam
- Route
- Gulmarg → Pahalgam
- Distance
- Approx. — confirmed at quotation
- Travel time
- Approx. — confirmed at quotation
- Mode
- Private air-conditioned car
- Depart
- Morning
- Arrive
- Afternoon
- Alternative
- Train/flight where available
- Depart Gulmarg for Pahalgam by private car (approx. distance & time confirmed at quotation)
- Arrive Pahalgam & hotel check-in
- Betaab Valley
- Aru Valley
- Lidder River
Continue to Pahalgam. The day is a flexible framework around the destination's key sights; the exact plan, specific hotels and inter-city transfers are confirmed at quotation for your dates.
Betaab Valley: A green valley by the Lidder, framed by pine slopes and snow peaks.
Aru Valley: A meadow valley and trekking base upstream of Pahalgam.
Lidder River: The trout stream running through town, popular for riverside walks.
🛏 Overnight: Pahalgam
Day 5 Pahalgam → KokernagPahalgam → Kokernag
- Route
- Pahalgam → Kokernag
- Distance
- Approx. — confirmed at quotation
- Travel time
- Approx. — confirmed at quotation
- Mode
- Private air-conditioned car
- Depart
- Morning
- Arrive
- Afternoon
- Alternative
- Train/flight where available
- Depart Pahalgam for Kokernag by private car (approx. distance & time confirmed at quotation)
- Arrive Kokernag & hotel check-in
- Kokernag spring & garden
- Verinag (nearby)
Continue to Kokernag. The day is a flexible framework around the destination's key sights; the exact plan, specific hotels and inter-city transfers are confirmed at quotation for your dates.
Kokernag spring & garden: The great spring and its terraced Mughal-style garden.
Verinag (nearby): The octagonal Mughal spring, source of the Jhelum.
🛏 Overnight: Kokernag
Day 6 DepartureKokernag → airport / onward
- At the hotel
- Private transfer for your onward journey
Private transfer for your onward journey (nearest airport: Srinagar (SXR)). The final morning is planned around your real departure time.
Where you stay
Hotels
| Destination | Nights | Category | Meal plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patnitop | 1 | 3★ / 4★ | Breakfast |
| Srinagar | 1 | 3★ / 4★ | Breakfast |
| Gulmarg | 1 | 3★ / 4★ | Breakfast |
| Pahalgam | 1 | 3★ / 4★ | Breakfast |
| Kokernag | 1 | 3★ / 4★ | Breakfast |
Specific hotels are confirmed against your dates and budget at quotation — we never claim a named property is included unless your package explicitly specifies it.
Meals
What's included, day by day
| Day | Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 · Arrive Patnitop | — | Optional | Optional |
| Day 2 · Patnitop → Srinagar | ✓ | Optional | Optional |
| Day 3 · Srinagar → Gulmarg | ✓ | Optional | Optional |
| Day 4 · Gulmarg → Pahalgam | ✓ | Optional | Optional |
| Day 5 · Pahalgam → Kokernag | ✓ | Optional | Optional |
| Day 6 · Departure | ✓ | Optional | Optional |
✓ Included · Optional add-on · — not included. Meal plan (CP / MAP / AP) is configurable per booking.
Inclusions
What's in the price
- ✓5 nights' accommodation on twin-sharing (hotel category confirmed at quotation)
- ✓Daily breakfast at the hotel
- ✓Private air-conditioned car for all transfers & sightseeing across Patnitop, Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam & Kokernag
- ✓Sightseeing in Patnitop, Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam & Kokernag as per the day-by-day itinerary
- ✓Toll, parking & driver allowance
- ✓Applicable taxes (GST)
Exclusions
Not included
- ✕Flights & train fares to Patnitop and from Kokernag (can be added on request)
- ✕Entry fees at monuments & attractions (e.g. Patnitop meadows, Nathatop & Sanasar)
- ✕Guide, pony/palki, activity & ticketed-experience charges
- ✕Lunch & dinner unless specified
- ✕Personal expenses, tips & shopping
- ✕Travel insurance
- ✕Anything not listed under inclusions
Good to know
Important information
- •This is a multi-destination circuit linking Patnitop → Srinagar → Gulmarg → Pahalgam → Kokernag; the exact routing, hotels and inter-city transfer distances/times are confirmed at quotation.
- •Best time varies along the route — first stop: March to June & September to November (snow Dec–Feb). We advise per destination for your dates.
- •Monument and attraction timings and weekly closures change; we confirm current details close to travel.
- •Carry a government photo ID (Aadhaar / passport) — hotels and some monuments require it.
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| Occupancy | Price / person |
|---|---|
| Single occupancy | — |
| Double / twin sharing (per person) | — |
| Triple sharing (per person) | — |
| Child with bed | — |
| Child without bed | — |
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Questions
Package FAQs
Which places does this 5-night itinerary cover?
Patnitop, Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam & Kokernag — covered over 5 nights / 6 days as a single route; see the day-by-day plan.
What will I see in Patnitop?
In Patnitop the itinerary includes Patnitop meadows, Nathatop & Sanasar. Timings and any entry fees are advised for your dates.
What will I see in Srinagar?
In Srinagar the itinerary includes Dal Lake, Mughal Gardens & Hazratbal Shrine. Timings and any entry fees are advised for your dates.
What will I see in Gulmarg?
In Gulmarg the itinerary includes Gulmarg Gondola, Alpine meadows & Apharwat Peak. Timings and any entry fees are advised for your dates.
When is the best time to travel this Patnitop, Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam & Kokernag route?
Broadly March to June & September to November (snow Dec–Feb) for the first leg; seasons can differ between stops, which we advise on for your dates.
Can the itinerary be customised?
Yes — it is a flexible framework linking Patnitop, Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam & Kokernag. Add nights, stops or activities, or adjust the pace; the exact plan, hotels and transfers are tailored at the quotation stage.
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