Spring in Kashmir comes in late March and April. Snow still sits on the high peaks around Gulmarg, while the valley around Srinagar turns green and the terraced Mughal gardens along Dal Lake come back into flower. The days are fresh and cool, and the mornings can still be cold.

The first half of this tour stays in Kashmir. On Day 2 you see Nishat Bagh and Shalimar Bagh, two gardens built by Mughal rulers in the 1600s. Day 3 is the mountain valley of Sonamarg, and Day 4 is Gulmarg, where you ride the Gulmarg Gondola, one of the highest cable cars in the world. On Day 5 you take a shikara, a wooden boat, out on Dal Lake before flying back to Delhi. The second half is the Mughal monuments of the plains: the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort on Day 6, then Jama Masjid, Qutub Minar and India Gate in Delhi on Day 7.

Expect a lot of travel. There are two domestic flights, the long drive between Delhi and Agra, and the flight home leaves at the end of a full sightseeing day. In return, all meals from Day 2 to Day 7 and the gratuities are included.

Quick facts

Duration: 8 days 6 nights
Route: Delhi, Srinagar, Sonamarg, Gulmarg and Agra
Package type: group tour on fixed departure dates in spring
Flights: included, from KLIA, with airport taxes, checked luggage and meals on board, plus the domestic flights between Delhi and Srinagar
Hotels: 2 nights in Delhi, 3 nights in Srinagar and 1 night in Agra
Meals: 6 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 6 dinners
Booking: seats are subject to availability. We confirm with the tour operator and email you once your seats are secured.

Highlights

The Taj Mahal and Agra Fort
A ride on the Gulmarg Gondola
A shikara ride on Dal Lake
Nishat Bagh and Shalimar Bagh, two Mughal gardens in Srinagar
The mountain valley of Sonamarg
Jama Masjid, Qutub Minar and India Gate in Delhi

Itinerary

Day 1: Kuala Lumpur to Delhi

Meet the group at KLIA for the flight to Delhi.

Meals: on the flight. Overnight: Delhi.

Day 2: Delhi to Srinagar

Take the domestic flight to Srinagar, the main city of Kashmir. Visit Nishat Bagh, a garden of 12 terraces built in 1633 on the shore of Dal Lake, and Shalimar Bagh, built by the Mughal emperor Jahangir for his wife Nur Jahan. Then visit a carpet weaving factory to see how Kashmiri carpets are knotted by hand.

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight: Srinagar.

Day 3: Sonamarg

Day trip from Srinagar to Sonamarg, whose name means "meadow of gold". It is a high valley about 80 km from Srinagar, with a river, pine forests and snow-capped mountains around it. Return to Srinagar in the evening.

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight: Srinagar.

Day 4: Gulmarg and the Gulmarg Gondola

Day trip from Srinagar to Gulmarg, a wide mountain meadow at about 2,650 metres. Ride the Gulmarg Gondola, one of the highest cable cars in the world, for views over the snowy peaks. Return to Srinagar in the evening.

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight: Srinagar.

Day 5: Dal Lake, then on to Agra

Take a shikara ride on Dal Lake, past houseboats and floating gardens. Then fly back to Delhi and continue by road to Agra.

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight: Agra.

Day 6: Taj Mahal and Agra Fort

Visit the Taj Mahal, the white marble tomb built in the 1600s by the emperor Shah Jahan for his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Then see Agra Fort, the red sandstone fort of the Mughal emperors. Drive back to Delhi.

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight: Delhi.

Day 7: Delhi sightseeing and flight home

A full day in Delhi. See India Gate, the war memorial in central Delhi, and Raj Ghat, the memorial to Mahatma Gandhi. Visit Jama Masjid, one of the largest mosques in India, built by Shah Jahan, and Qutub Minar, a 73-metre stone tower from the 1200s. Stop near the Red Fort and the President's Palace (Rashtrapati Bhavan). In the evening, transfer to the airport for the flight home.

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

Day 8: Arrive in Kuala Lumpur

Arrive back in Kuala Lumpur.

What's included

Return flights from KLIA to Delhi
Domestic flights between Delhi and Srinagar
Airport taxes
Checked luggage
Meals on the flights
Hotels: 2 nights in Delhi, 3 nights in Srinagar and 1 night in Agra
Meals as listed in the itinerary
Gratuities

Good to know

Kashmir is cool in spring, and Gulmarg can still have snow. Bring warm layers and good shoes.
Day 2 includes a visit to a carpet weaving factory, which is a shopping stop. Buying anything is up to you.
Day 5 is a long travel day: a shikara ride, a flight to Delhi and the drive to Agra.

FAQ

Are flights included?

Yes. Return flights from KLIA to Delhi and the domestic flights between Delhi and Srinagar are included, with airport taxes and checked luggage.

Which meals are included?

All breakfasts, lunches and dinners from Day 2 to Day 7, 18 meals in total.

Do you run this route at other times of year?

Yes. Our 8-day Kashmir, Agra & Delhi tour follows a similar route on other departure dates.

Is my booking confirmed straight away?

No. Seats are subject to availability. We confirm with the tour operator and email you once your seats are secured.