3N/4D Pahalgam Valley of Shepherds - Lidder River & Betaab Valley Retreat

Pahalgam, Srinagar · 3 nights / 4 days · India

From ₹5,514 per person

Lidder River & Betaab Valley Retreat. Stay plan: Pahalgam (2N) – Srinagar (1N). Arrive Srinagar, depart Srinagar.

Where the nights are

Pahalgam (2N) → Srinagar (1N)

Day by day

1. Day 1 — Arrival at Gateway - Transfer to Pahalgam

   Arrive at airport / railway station (Jammu/Srinagar/Leh/Delhi). Meet our tour representative and commence your journey to Pahalgam. Check in at hotel/houseboat/camp. Valley of Shepherds along Lidder River: Betaab Valley, Aru Valley, Chandanwari (Amarnath Yatra base), and pristine pine woods. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Pahalgam.

   Overnight: Pahalgam

2. Day 2 — Full Day Sightseeing & Exploration in Pahalgam

   Arrive in Pahalgam and check in at the hotel. Breakfast at hotel, followed by a full day excursion exploring the top scenic and cultural landmarks of this Valley of Shepherds along the Lidder River. Visit Betaab Valley, Aru Valley and Chandanwari, the base of the Amarnath Yatra, passing pristine pine woods on the way. Evening stroll through the local markets. Overnight stay in Pahalgam.

   Overnight: Pahalgam

3. Day 3 — Pahalgam to Srinagar High Altitude / Scenic Transfer

   Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Srinagar through magnificent mountain passes, river valleys, and high-altitude highways. Arrive in Srinagar and check in at hotel/camp. Summer capital of J&K: Dal Lake iconic Houseboat stay, Shikara ride, Floating Vegetable Market, and Mughal Gardens (Shalimar Bagh, Nishat Bagh, Chashme Shahi). Overnight stay in Srinagar.

   Overnight: Srinagar

4. Day 4 — Srinagar - Morning Sightseeing & Onward Departure

   Post breakfast and morning mountain views across the valley, check out from the hotel. Complete any final souvenir shopping in Srinagar, where Pashmina shawls, walnut woodwork, saffron and papier-mache are the local specialities. You are then transferred to Srinagar airport or the railway station for your onward journey home. The short drive passes the Dal Lake shoreline and city boulevards.

Inclusions

• Accommodation in selected category hotels/resorts/houseboats/camps on DBL/Twin sharing basis.
• Meal Plan as booked (EP: Room Only / CP: Breakfast / MAP: Daily Buffet Breakfast & Dinner).
• Private exclusive AC/Heating Vehicle (Sedan / Innova SUV / Tempo Traveller / Non-AC Xylo/Innova for Ladakh interior sectors) for all transfers and sightseeing as per itinerary.
• Leh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) environmental permits, wildlife fees, and Inner Line Permits for restricted Ladakh border sectors.
• Shikara ride on Dal Lake for 1 hour in Srinagar.
• All driver allowances, toll taxes, state/inter-state road taxes, parking charges, and fuel charges.
• 24x7 on-tour coordination and dedicated J&K / Ladakh destination desk support.

Exclusions

• Airfare or Train tickets to/from Srinagar / Jammu / Leh / Delhi.
• Mata Vaishno Devi helicopter tickets, battery car, pony, or palanquin charges at Katra.
• Gulmarg Gondola cable car tickets (Phase 1 & Phase 2), pony rides, or local union cab charges for Nubra / Pangong / Tso Moriri if union vehicle rules apply.
• Entry fees to monasteries, museums, national parks, wildlife sanctuary fees, or adventure sports.
• Additional meals, room service, alcoholic beverages, laundry, telephone calls, or personal incidentals.
• Mandatory Gala Dinner supplements during Christmas Eve (24th Dec) and New Year's Eve (31st Dec).
• GST @ 5% applicable on overall billing invoice.
• Any expenses arising out of unforeseen circumstances like landslides, road blocks at Zojila/Khardung La, flight cancellations, or extreme weather conditions.