Quick answer
The top places to visit in Kashmir are Srinagar (Dal Lake, houseboats, Mughal gardens), Gulmarg (gondola, skiing), Pahalgam (valleys) and Sonamarg (glacier). A 5–7 day circuit covers them well. See our Kashmir guide.
Srinagar
Shikara rides and houseboats on Dal Lake, and the Mughal gardens of Nishat and Shalimar.
Gulmarg
Green meadows in summer, snow and skiing in winter, and one of the world's highest gondolas.
Pahalgam
The Betaab and Aru valleys, riverside walks and pony rides.
Sonamarg
The “meadow of gold” and the Thajiwas Glacier.
Frequently asked questions
Srinagar (Dal Lake and gardens), Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Sonamarg are the essential highlights.
Five days covers Srinagar, Gulmarg and Pahalgam; seven days adds Sonamarg and relaxed time on the Dal.
Yes — Gulmarg offers green summer meadows, winter skiing and a spectacular gondola ride.
Dal Lake with its shikaras and houseboats, and the Mughal gardens, make Srinagar the heart of any Kashmir trip.
Pahalgam has lush valleys and more to do; Sonamarg is a scenic day trip with a glacier. Both are lovely.
March–October for green scenery and gardens; December–February for Gulmarg snow.
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