Kashmir on a Shoestring: 7 Days of Solo Serenity

Overview

Escape the tourist traps and embrace the warmth of Kashmiri hospitality on this immersive 7-day tour. Designed for the solo adventurer, this budget-conscious itinerary prioritizes authentic experiences, connecting you with local families in charming homestays and unveiling the hidden beauty of offbeat locations like Aru Valley and Tangmarg. Discover the true soulstice of Kashmir, one heartfelt encounter at a time.

Immerse Yourself in the Soul of Kashmir: Budget-Friendly Homestays, Hidden Valleys, and Authentic Encounters

Included/Excluded

  • Two star hotel or similar
  • Private Transport
  • Breakfast and Dinner
  • Gandola ride fee
  • Entry Fees for parks

Tour Plan

Day 01 Srinagar Arrival
  • Arrive at Srinagar Airport (SXR). Take a shared taxi/bus to your pre-booked homestay near Dal Lake.

  • Settle in, enjoy Kahwa with your host family, and learn about Kashmiri culture.

  • Afternoon: Explore the immediate neighborhood, soak in the atmosphere.

  • Soulstice Moment: Share stories with your host family.

Day 02 Mughal Gardens
  • Morning: Gentle boat ride around Dal Lake on a local Shikara (haggle for a good price!). Visit the floating gardens.

  • Afternoon: Visit a local Sufi Shrine.

  • Evening: A traditional Kashmiri dinner prepared with your host family.

  • Soulstice Moment: Contemplate the beauty of Dal Lake

Day 03 Gulmarg
  • Morning: Take a shared cab to Tangmarg early morning. 

  • From there to Gulmarg. spend four to five hours there

  • Check into your guesthouse.

  • Short trek through the pine forests surrounding Tangmarg, enjoying the panoramic views.

Day 04 Aru Valley
  • Morning: Shared taxi to Pahalgam, then another shared taxi/jeep to Aru Valley. (This will likely be a long day of travel).

  • Afternoon: Settle into your Homestay, stroll.

  • Soulstice Moment: Enjoy some most cherishable moments of life there.

  • Engage with local people
Day 05 Pahalgham
  • Full Day: Hike, explore the valley
  • Enjoy at Pahalgham
  • Night stay at Laripora Homestay
Day 06 Srinagar
  • Morning: Shared taxi from Pahalgham back to Srinagar. Check into your basic guesthouse.

  • Enjoy Nigheen Lake and the surroundings
  • Afternoon: Souvenir shopping and a chance to pick up any last-minute supplies.

Day 07 Departure
  • Morning: Enjoy a final breakfast. Take a shared taxi to Srinagar Airport (SXR) for your departure.

  • *Soulstice Moment: Spend some time at famous Lal Chowk Clock Tower

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