Kashmir New Year Group Tour | Gulmarg, Pahalgam & Offbeat Winter Trails

Enjoy breakfast and begin your journey towards Gulmarg, one of the highlights of your Kashmir New Year group tour.

Drive through pine forests, mountain villages, and scenic valleys before reaching the snow-covered meadows of Gulmarg.

Board the famous Gulmarg Gondola, one of the world's highest cable cars to Kongdoori (3,080 m) in Phase I.

You can go further to Apharwat (3,980 m) in Phase II (weather permitting; at your own cost).

At the summit, enjoy breathtaking views of snow-clad peaks, deep valleys, and the Pir Panjal range.

You can try snow activities, explore winter landscapes, or simply soak in the mountain views.

Dinner and overnight stay in Gulmarg.

Wake up in Gulmarg, pack up after breakfast, and begin the scenic drive down towards Pahalgam.

En route, stop at Drung Waterfall, a stunning, frozen multi-tiered cascade framed by pine forests and snow-dusted cliffs.

Take in the sound of rushing water and grab some photos before continuing towards Pahalgam.

Pass through Pampore and Awantipora as the landscape shifts from alpine slopes to open valley meadows and willow-lined rivers.

Arrive in Pahalgam, the 'Valley of Shepherds', perched alongside the Lidder River, a dramatically different mood from Gulmarg's ski-resort energy.

Check into your hotel and spend your evening at leisure.

You may browse Pahalgam's bazaar for Kashmiri dry fruits, saffron, and hand-knotted woolens.

Dinner and overnight stay in Pahalgam.

After breakfast, head out for a full day of valley sightseeing around Pahalgam.

Your first stop is Aru Valley, which serves as the base for Kolahoi Glacier treks covered in a thick blanket of snow.

Next, visit Betaab Valley, one of the most photographed spots in Kashmir due to the stunning confluence of the Lidder River and snow-covered meadows.

Continue to Chandanwari, the starting point of the annual Amarnath Yatra, with waist-deep snow all around.

Enjoy a snowball fight or simply stand at the edge of the frozen landscape and soak in the quiet.

Head back to Pahalgam by late afternoon, with time to freshen up before the evening.

Dinner and overnight stay in Pahalgam.

After a hearty breakfast, continue your KashmirNew Year trip towards its lesser-explored landscapes.

Depending on weather and road conditions, we’ll visit either Yusmarg or Doodhpathri.

If visiting Yusmarg, enjoy a scenic 4-5 km trek to Nilnag Lake, a small alpine lake surrounded by pine forests and meadows.

Spend time exploring Yusmarg's snow-covered meadows, forest trails, and panoramic mountain views.

Alternatively, visit Doodhpathri, known for its vast grasslands, frozen streams, and Himalayan scenery during winter.

After the exploration, return to your hotel by evening and relax.

Dinner and overnight stay in Srinagar.

Wake up to your final morning in the Kashmir Valley and enjoy breakfast at the hotel.

Then, pack your belongings, and check out of your hotel.

Later, we’ll transfer to Srinagar Airport for your onward journey.

As your Kashmir New Year group tour comes to an end, head back home with memories of snowy landscapes and mountain adventures.