Kashmir’s classic triangle is Srinagar, Gulmarg and Pahalgam. A shikara on Dal Lake and a night on a houseboat set the tone.

Houseboats, meadows and snow

Gulmarg’s gondola and winter ski slopes contrast with Pahalgam’s Lidder river and Betaab Valley. Mughal gardens—Shalimar, Nishat, Chashme Shahi—are best in spring tulip season.

Check local advisories and fly into SXR. Road journeys via Jammu take longer but add Vaishno Devi if combined.

PP Tour uses vetted houseboats and hotels, with flexible sightseeing if weather closes the gondola.

Quick tips

• April–October for gardens and treks
• December–February for snow
• Pack both wool and rain protection

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