India's Golden Triangle and Kashmir — 10 Days

International flights typically arrive in the evening. Airport staff meet passengers at baggage claim and transport them to the hotel in central or south Delhi. Check-in and overnight rest.

A guided day through Delhi's landmarks. Visit Humayun's Tomb, Red Fort, Qutub Minar, India Gate, President House, Parliament House, Lotus Temple, and Akshardham Temple. Overnight in Delhi.

A three-hour drive covers the 200 kilometers from Delhi to Agra. After hotel check-in, the first afternoon includes visits to Agra Fort and the Baby Taj (Itimad-ud-Daulah). Evening concludes with a sunset viewing of the Taj Mahal from Mehtab Bagh, a garden across the Yamuna River that faces the monument's rear elevation. Overnight in Agra.

An early-morning departure captures the Taj Mahal at sunrise. After returning to the hotel for breakfast, the drive to Jaipur (240 kilometers, approximately four hours) includes stops at Fatehpur Sikri, a sixteenth-century palace city built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar, and Abhaneri Stepwell, a geometric descent structure dating to the 10th century. Arrival in Jaipur in the evening. Overnight in Jaipur.

A guided tour encompasses Amber Fort (an eighteenth-century hilltop fortification overlooking the city), Jal Mahal (a palace set in a lake), Hawa Mahal (the 'Palace of Winds,' a five-story pink-sandstone structure), the City Palace (still partially a royal residence), and Jantar Mantar (an eighteenth-century astronomical observation site). A midday rest at the hotel provides a break. The evening is free for shopping in Jaipur's local markets or relaxation at the hotel. Overnight in Jaipur.

Morning departure from Jaipur Airport with afternoon arrival in Srinagar, about 14 kilometers from the airport. After hotel check-in and a welcome refreshment, the itinerary focuses on the series of Mughal gardens that ring the city: Nishan Bagh (Garden of Pleasure), Shalimar Bagh (Garden of Love, with terraced sections and fountains), Chesmashai (the Royal Spring), and Pari Mahal (a structure on the slopes of the Zabarwan Mountains). The day concludes with a shikara ride on Dal Lake, the large water body in the center of Srinagar. Overnight in Srinagar.

A two-hour drive of 60 kilometers leads to Gulmarg (Meadow of Flowers), a mountain resort that was developed as a tourist destination during the British era, though it was historically used by Mughal emperors. The gondola, a cable car system rising to 14,000 feet above sea level, provides panoramic views and serves as the starting point for trekking routes to Khilanmarg, Kongdoori, and the Seven Springs; the descent can also be made on foot or by horse. Alternatively, pony rides are available through meadows. Overnight in Gulmarg.

After breakfast at your Gulmarg hotel, you have a full day to visit the meadows and slopes at leisure. Before checkout, deposit your luggage in the hotel lobby and obtain a receipt from management. Your driver will meet you after your activities conclude to begin the two-hour drive to Srinagar. Overnight in Srinagar.

A 98-kilometer drive south from Srinagar (approximately two hours) passes through Pampore, a region historically significant for saffron cultivation. The terraced saffron fields that line the route represent centuries of tradition in Kashmir's most prized spice. Pahalgam, known as the Valley of Shepherds, sits alongside the Lidder River. The river supports a population of rainbow trout, while nearby forest slopes harbor Himalayan brown bears. The resort village itself offers a tranquil base for exploration. Day visits from Pahalgam include Betaab Valley, situated 15 kilometers away and named after a Hindi film of the same name. The valley features open meadows, mountain vistas, and serves as a trekking base to Kolhoi Glacier. Aru, located 12 kilometers from Pahalgam on the left bank of the Aru River (a tributary of the Lidder), offers similar scenic appeal with its meadows and mountain backdrop. Both valleys reward leisurely exploration on foot. The return journey to Srinagar follows the same route in the late afternoon, retracing the drive through the saffron fields as light shifts across the landscape. Overnight in Srinagar.

After breakfast, our representative will transfer you to Srinagar Airport for your departure flight, bringing the tour to a close.