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- The best Kashmir tour packages
- What people love about Kashmir Tours
- Travel Kashmir your way
- Best tour companies for Kashmir tours
- Kashmir tours for every type of group
- Top Kashmir travel itineraries to fit your plans
- Demographics
- Best time to visit Kashmir
- Contact our Kashmir travel experts
- What our customers ask about Kashmir Tours & Trips
The best Kashmir tour packages
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MelissaKashmir travel expert at TourRadar
Dal Lake houseboats and mountain resorts in Gulmarg offer distinctive accommodations. Pahalgam's Betab Valley, Sonamarg's Thajiwas glacier, and world's highest golf course showcase natural wonders. Traditional breakfasts and guided tours enhance the experience.
Duration 7 days Destinations Srinagar, Sonamarg, Gulmarg, Pahalgam Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Dutch, Russian Operator Golden Triangle India Tours From $2,597
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Dal Lake houseboats and 3-star hotels provide comfort throughout the journey. Shalimar Bagh's Mughal architecture, Gulmarg's world-highest golf course, and Sonamarg's glacier adventures await. Carpet-weaving workshops and shikara rides through floating gardens round out the cultural experience.
Duration 6 days Destinations Srinagar, Gulmarg, Sonamarg, Pahalgam Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Dutch, Russian Operator Golden Triangle India Tours From $2,201
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Paradise On Earth - Ladakh And Kashmir !!
3 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Perfectly arranged. Quite an amazing experience.”
SARVESWARA, traveled in July
Shikara rides on Dal Lake, visits to Mughal Gardens Nishat and Shalimar Bagh, and traditional market tours showcase Kashmir's highlights. Authentic Kashmiri cuisine and stays in luxury houseboats with panoramic lake views complete the experience.
Duration 11 days Destinations Leh, Nubra Valley, Pangong Tso Lake, Lamayuru, Kargil, Srinagar Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator MTA Destination Management Company From $3,164
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Search for Snow Leopards with Valerie Parkinson
10 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“A memorable winter holiday, superbly organised and led. We went for the winter walking, the Buddhist monasteries, Leh out of season and of course the snow leopards.”
Valerie, traveled in July
Winter brings this masterfully guided expedition through Kashmir's remote valleys. Traditional Ladakhi homes and high-altitude camps serve as bases for snow leopard tracking. Ancient Buddhist monasteries and festivals feature masked dancers and oracles.
Duration 14 days Destinations New Delhi, Leh, Shey, Hemis Shukpachan Age Range Ages 18+ Operator Exodus Adventure Travels From
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The Best of Kashmir & Ladakh
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Had the most amazing time traveling Kashmir & ladakh. We would definitely recommend Swastik India to anyone looking to travel to Kashmir & Ladakh.”
Eduardo, traveled in April
Srinagar's Mughal Gardens and Gulmarg's world-highest golf course highlight Kashmir's diversity. Dal Lake offers traditional Shikara rides and houseboat stays, while Nishat Bagh and Shalimar Bagh showcase historical architecture. A 112km scenic drive to Gulmarg presents optional Gondola rides to Khalinmarg.
Duration 10 days Destinations Srinagar, Gulmarg, Kargil, Leh, Nubra Valley, Turtuk, Pangong Tso Lake Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Swastik India Journeys From
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What people love about Kashmir Tours
- Paradise On Earth - Ladakh And Kashmir !!
We booked this tour via tour radar, implemented by MTA. Perfectly arranged. Quite an amazing experience. Better to do this when you are in good health.
- The Best of Kashmir & Ladakh
It was amazing trip. Very well organised. Hotels were excellent. Best way to experience the beautiful Kashmir.
- The Best of Leh Ladakh : The Land of High Passes
One of the best family tours we had in years. Thanks to Karni and Swastik India for organizing everything so quickly and perfectly.
Travel Kashmir your way
Our Ladakh treks take you deep into the Himalayan high country where the views just keep getting better. The Rumbak Valley route puts you right in snow leopard territory during winter months and you'll spend nights camping in villages, getting to know the families who call these mountains home. Another great route goes up and over the Ganda La pass at 4900m before winding down through rocky gorges to find centuries-old monasteries in the Markha Valley. Our customers really love joining the monks for morning prayers at Diskit Monastery and camping out on Nimaling's green meadows at 4200m with massive peaks rising up to 6400m all around. These treks run 8-14 days, with proper time built in at Leh to get used to the altitude before heading up into the real heights.
Kashmir and Ladakh's adventure tours mix high-altitude action with deep cultural connections. You'll drive across Khardung La - the world's highest driveable pass at 18,380 feet and try your hand at rafting where the mighty Zanskar and Indus rivers crash together at Sangam. Our tours typically start with a night or two in traditional Dal Lake houseboats before heading up to Gulmarg for some seriously high cable car rides. Over in the Nubra Valley, you can hop on a Bactrian camel and cross actual sand dunes between ancient Buddhist temples. Our travelers particularly enjoy those quiet early monastery visits and meeting local Baltistani families in places like Turtuk that most tourists never see. We've got the timing down perfectly for altitude adjustment and our guides know exactly when to push on and when to ease back when you're up this high.
Kashmir's explorer tours really shine when they mix the big sights with quiet local moments. The most popular trips run 7-8 days, starting with tranquil mornings on Srinagar's Dal Lake where you'll glide past floating markets in a traditional Shikara boat. For a deeper dive into the region, the 11-day tours add Pahalgam to the mix - our travelers love walking through fragrant saffron fields and finding their way to small spots like Baisaran village. The traditional houseboats are a highlight, especially when paired with visits to the precise gardens of Nishat Bagh and also Shalimar Bagh. What makes these routes work so well is the contrast - you start in Old Delhi's busy spice markets before flying up to Kashmir's clear mountain air. Our customers often tell us this shift from city buzz to mountain quiet sets up their journey perfectly. The best routes include time at Yusmarg's meadows and Doodhpathri's alpine landscape, where you can take it slow with optional horse rides. We've found the most satisfying itineraries combine Gulmarg's popular Gondola ride with quieter spots like the Charari Sharief shrine that most tourists miss.
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Alkof Holidays runs solid Leh Ladakh tours that our travelers consistently rate well. The itineraries include monastery visits, camel safaris and high-altitude passes through the mountains and valleys. It's worth noting though that some guests mention bumpy stretches along the Changla Pass, and the hotel quality can vary depending on which properties you stay at. TourRadar's "Land of the Lamas" tour got particularly good feedback from Alexander, one of our recent travelers. He appreciated how smoothly everything ran and pointed out the guides really knew their history and culture. The tour hits major sites like the Akshardham Temple in Delhi, then takes you to Agra for both the Taj Mahal and also the Red Fort - all carefully woven into a well-paced schedule. The guides handle the logistics well, which matters a lot in this region where road conditions and accommodation standards can sometimes be unpredictable. They keep groups moving efficiently between destinations while still allowing enough time to properly explore each place.
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Kashmir tours for every type of group
Who are you traveling with?
Group
55 tours in KashmirExplore a wide diversity of group tours through Kashmir. We have 55 adventures that vary from 4 days to 18 days. With the greatest number of departures in September, this is also the most popular time of the year.
Small Group
84 tours in KashmirKashmir's small-group tours blend cultural immersion with natural exploration, and two routes stand out from our customer feedback. An 8-day journey weaves through Leh Palace, Shanti Stupa and the ancient markets, with many travelers choosing early spring departures to avoid peak crowds. The guides take a smart approach to altitude, starting with monastery visits at lower elevations before moving higher up. Another strong choice spans 7 days of local encounters, where you'll glide past morning markets on Dal Lake in a shikara boat, walk through fragrant saffron fields near Pahalgam, and spend nights in traditional houseboats. The success of these tours comes from balancing planned activities with spontaneous moments - like sharing tea with families in Betaab Valley or taking horseback rides to Thajiwas glacier. Our tour participants tell us how traveling in small groups opens doors to more personal monastery visits and genuine interactions with local communities in spots like Aru Valley, Awantipora and the surrounding ancient ruins.
Private / Personalized
49 tours in KashmirPrivate tours give you room to breathe and adjust as you go. Our most complete options run 7-10 days, covering both Kashmir and Ladakh properly. Starting in Srinagar, you get your own Shikara boat and time to explore the Mughal Gardens before taking that incredible drive through Kargil to reach Leh. Our travelers tell us they love how these tours mix culture and nature - one morning you're walking through ancient monasteries like Diskit and Thiksey, then by afternoon you're riding camels across actual sand dunes in Nubra Valley. You'll spend nights by Pangong Lake, visit hidden spots like Turtuk village and discover peaceful places like the Charari Sharief shrine that most visitors skip entirely.
Top Kashmir travel itineraries to fit your plans
A week in Kashmir lets you really get to know the region. Many of our guests love starting with two nights on a traditional houseboat, then heading up to Gulmarg where the gondola ride reveals incredible mountain panoramas. The journey continues to Pahalgam's "Valley of Shepherds" - you'll walk through fields where saffron flowers grow and venture into the quiet Aru Valley. Our travelers often tell us they particularly loved Betaab Valley, named for its famous Bollywood connection, where you can take a pony trek to Chandanwari. The tour circles back to Srinagar, giving you proper time to explore the detailed architecture of Mughal Gardens and take a peaceful evening boat ride on Dal Lake as the sun sets behind the mountains.
Ten-day journeys across Kashmir and Ladakh weave together cultural experiences with high-altitude exploration in perfect balance. Starting from Srinagar with peaceful Dal Lake houseboat stays, you'll take that spectacular drive through Kargil's mountain passes to Leh. Our travelers especially connect with the morning prayers at Diskit Monastery, where monks welcome visitors to join them, and they often photograph the impressive Buddha statues at Thiksey. The routes include camel treks over Nubra Valley dunes, plus nights under the stars beside Pangong Lake's mirror-like waters. What sets these tours apart is visiting places like Turtuk village, where our guests frequently share traditional meals with Balti families, creating meaningful local connections. We've structured the itinerary carefully for altitude adaptation, beginning with gentler days exploring Leh's bustling markets and tranquil monasteries before moving to higher elevations. These extended tours provide space for both major cultural sites and, more importantly, those intimate moments in remote villages that most travelers never discover.
These snow leopard and trekking tours through Kashmir and Ladakh stretch across two weeks, blending authentic wildlife encounters with remarkable mountain exploration. The winter expeditions position you in prime snow leopard habitat, where guests work alongside skilled trackers and camp in secluded valleys to observe these mysterious cats. Routes wind through the Rumbak Valley, with essential acclimatization time at Leh base camp before ascending to 4,200m. Trekking groups follow time-worn paths over the Ganda La pass at 4,900m, before making their way down to explore the Markha Valley's historic monasteries. Extended itineraries feature dedicated wildlife viewing days, where our travelers have encountered up to six different snow leopards, alongside wolf packs, blue sheep and other highland wildlife. What makes these journeys special is their thoughtful balance - you'll participate in morning prayers with monks at Diskit Monastery, experience local life in traditional Ladakhi homestays, and settle in at high-altitude camps like Nimaling's meadows, surrounded by towering 6,400m peaks in every direction.
Demographics
Our solo travel tours through Kashmir and Ladakh focus on making you feel comfortable while discovering the real culture. The Leh tour stands out - our solo guests tell us they really appreciate how we plan the first days around proper altitude adjustment. It's smart to start gently with visits to local monasteries and markets in Leh before heading to higher locations. Another favorite combines Nubra Valley and Pangong Lake; the guides are excellent at connecting travelers with local families in spots where regular tourists don't usually go. For female travelers exploring on their own, we can arrange female guides where needed - it's just part of what we handle for you.
Couples looking for something special in Kashmir and Ladakh tend to love our mix of comfort and exploration. Many start with a few nights on traditional houseboats in Srinagar, taking private boat rides on Dal Lake when the water's calm and peaceful. Our travelers often mention how magical it feels watching the sunrise at Mughal Gardens before anyone else arrives. The journey continues through Ladakh with quiet monastery visits and impressive mountain drives through Kargil's passes. Pangong Lake camping is usually the highlight - you get your own tent by the water and the stargazing is incredible when the lake mirrors the night sky. Some couples choose our longer 10-day option which includes time in Turtuk village; sharing home-cooked meals with local families there creates the kind of moments you just can't plan for.
Our 8-day Kashmir routes have become a natural fit for younger travelers looking to mix active exploration with genuine cultural insights. These journeys weave together proper hiking around Yusmarg's meadows and Nilnag Lake, with immersive visits to lesser-known villages like Baisaran. Many of our travelers in their 20s and 30s tell us they love starting each day on traditional houseboats, before heading into Doodhpathri's alpine terrain, where optional horse rides let everyone set their own pace. While the famous Gulmarg Gondola makes an appearance, you'll also walk through Pampore's fragrant saffron fields and discover peaceful spots like the Charari Sharief shrine. The formula works well for young adults because it strikes the right note - you get active outdoor time with camel rides and mountain hikes, plus authentic cultural moments sharing meals in local homes, or joining morning prayers at monasteries. Our guest Alexander and other recent travelers noted how their guides maintained an efficient pace, while giving everyone space to properly explore each destination.
Our senior-focused tours through Kashmir and Ladakh seamlessly blend cultural experiences with a relaxed, mindful pace. Starting on Dal Lake, guests spend peaceful mornings gliding on traditional Shikara boats, drifting past the floating markets and taking in local life. The 8-day Kashmir circuits give travelers proper time to adjust between destinations, with comfortable houseboat stays and visits to the Mughal Gardens, peaceful village walks, and optional pony rides in Betaab Valley. For Ladakh journeys, we've structured careful altitude acclimation in Leh before moving to higher ground. Our experienced guides adjust the rhythm naturally, particularly during monastery visits to Thiksey, Diskit and also Alchi. These routes have proven ideal for seniors because they strike just the right balance - you'll take in signature experiences like the Gulmarg Gondola and Nubra Valley's Bactrian camel safari, while enjoying nights in traditional houseboats and carefully selected hotels. Our travelers in their 60s and beyond often tell us how much they appreciate having space to properly absorb each destination without pressure.
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- Seniors (50+)32 tours All tours for Seniors
Best time to visit Kashmir
- Fall / Autumn 2025
Autumn brings out amazing colors in Kashmir's valleys against Ladakh's stark scenery. The routes mix visits to Srinagar's Mughal Gardens in full fall colors with drives through Kargil when the weather stays stable. Our guests particularly enjoy seeing Pampore's saffron harvest, and the monastery tours in Ladakh work really well - the clear autumn air gives perfect views of the peaks and also the old architecture.
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- Winter 2025 / 2026
Winter in Kashmir and Ladakh transforms the landscape with snow, making for really special experiences. The 7-8 day circuits start from Srinagar where Dal Lake takes on a quiet winter character, and those houseboats stay surprisingly cozy even in cold weather. One of our families who came through in December told us they got lucky with sunny days in Leh, though they did need hot water bottles at night. You'll find way fewer people at places like Pangong Lake, Shanti Stupa and also Nubra Valley, which makes the winter routes extra special for monastery visits.
- December 2025 popular 43 tours
- January 2026 39 tours
- February 2026 39 tours
- Spring 2026
Spring fills Kashmir's valleys with colors - it's when photographers get their best shots and cultural activities pick up. The 8-day routes start at Dal Lake just as the floating markets come back to life. We take people to quieter spots like Yusmarg where the meadows start blooming and Nilnag Lake when the pine forests turn properly green again. Lots of our travelers choose this time for Alchi Monastery; the spring light really shows off those ancient paintings and also the mountain backdrop.
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- Summer 2026
Summer opens everything up in Kashmir and Ladakh. Our most popular tours run 7-11 days, and people tell us they love how the warm weather lets them properly enjoy camping by Pangong Lake and exploring those sand dunes in Nubra Valley. You can go rafting where the Indus meets the Zanskar, take the Gulmarg Gondola up to snowy peaks and ride camels across the high desert near Hunder. The routes include time at Hemis during festival season and also visits to villages like Turtuk where locals welcome you into their communities.
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When's the perfect time to visit Kashmir?
Well that really depends on what you're after. Winter hits December through February and Gulmarg becomes this incredible snowy playground - if you're into skiing or snowboarding you'll absolutely love it. Come spring around March to May and wow the gardens just burst into life - it's honestly magical taking a Shikara ride on Dal Lake when everything's in bloom especially around Nishat Bagh and Shalimar Bagh. Summer's really pleasant from June to August perfect for exploring all those stunning lakes valleys and mountain passes. You can head up to places like Yusmarg and Aru Valley when the weather's just right. Then autumn rolls in September through November and the whole landscape transforms into these incredible colors - if you're into photography or trekking this is your time.
Is Kashmir safe for travelers?
Look it's generally quite safe but you'll want to stay updated on current conditions. Smart move is to check those travel advisories before you go and register with your embassy when you arrive. We've had great feedback about operators like Alkof Holidays their Leh Ladakh Tour (tour ID 155760) gets lots of praise especially for things like those camel safaris in Nubra Valley and camping by Pangong Lake - travelers really love how well organized everything is.