Day 1: Arrival in Srinagar – Budget Welcome
Arrive at Srinagar Airport and transfer to budget hotel / shared houseboat.
Rest and meet fellow travelers.
Evening walk at Dal Lake Boulevard for sunset vibes.
Overnight stay in Srinagar.
Day 2: Srinagar Sightseeing – Culture on Foot
After breakfast, visit Mughal Gardens (Nishat & Shalimar).
Explore local streets, markets, cafés, and old Srinagar by foot/public areas.
Evening free for street food and chill scenes.
Overnight stay in Srinagar.
Day 3: Srinagar to Gulmarg – Meadows on a Budget
Post breakfast, shared drive to Gulmarg.
Enjoy open meadows, photography, and optional Gondola ride (extra).
Snow fun or long walks depending on season.
Overnight stay in Gulmarg (budget hotel/guesthouse).
Day 4: Gulmarg to Pahalgam – Scenic Ride
After breakfast, drive to Pahalgam.
Check in and relax near the Lidder River.
Evening free for riverside walks, cards, and conversations.
Overnight stay in Pahalgam.
Day 5: Pahalgam Sightseeing – Valleys Day
After breakfast, visit Aru Valley and Betaab Valley using local union cab (shared).
Enjoy wide landscapes and relaxed pace.
Return by evening.
Overnight stay in Pahalgam.
Day 6: Pahalgam to Srinagar – Sonamarg Hit
After breakfast, return to Srinagar and continue to Sonamarg.
Short walks, river views, and glacier scenery (pony optional).
Return to Srinagar by evening.
Overnight stay in Srinagar.
Day 7: Departure
After breakfast, transfer to Srinagar Airport with new friends and lifelong travel stories.
Airport pickup & drop
Budget accommodation (double / triple / shared)
Daily breakfast & dinner
Shared or private cab (as per group size)
All sightseeing as per itinerary
All hotel taxes
Airfare / train tickets
Lunch & snacks
Gondola tickets, pony rides
Local union cab charges (shared basis)
Travel insurance
Anything not mentioned in inclusions