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6-Day Kashmir Apple Season Family Trip

September and October, when the orchards come down and the chinars turn. Fewer visitors than summer, better rates on the same houseboats, and an orchard lunch with a grower family at Shopian.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Srinagar
Airport pickup, Nishat and Shalimar gardens under the chinars.
Meals
Dinner
Stay
Srinagar
Day 2: Shopian orchards
Out to the Shopian belt for the harvest and an orchard lunch.
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Stay
Srinagar
Day 3: Gulmarg
Day trip to Gulmarg — the gondola and the meadow in autumn colour.
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Stay
Srinagar
Day 4: Srinagar to Pahalgam
Drive via the saffron fields, then the Betaab valley.
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Stay
Pahalgam
Day 5: Pahalgam to Srinagar
Aru valley in the morning, then back for a night on a houseboat.
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Stay
Houseboat, Srinagar
Day 6: Departure
Shikara through the floating market, then airport transfer.
Meals
Breakfast

Trip Highlights

Apple harvest in the Shopian and Sopore orchards
Chinar leaves turning at the Mughal gardens
Orchard lunch with a grower family
Gulmarg gondola and the Pahalgam valleys
Off-peak rates on the same properties

What's included

Accommodation as per the itinerary, on twin sharing
Daily breakfast and dinner
All transfers and sightseeing by private vehicle
One shikara ride on Dal Lake
Driver allowance, fuel, tolls and parking

What's not included

Airfare to and from Srinagar
Lunch throughout unless specified
Gondola tickets, pony rides and union taxis in Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Sonamarg
Any activity not listed under inclusions
Entry fees at the Mughal gardens

Pickup point

Srinagar Airport

Cancellation policy

Cancel 30 days or more before departure — full refund minus a ₹2,000 processing fee.

Cancel 15 to 29 days before departure — 50% of the trip cost is refunded.

Cancel 7 to 14 days before departure — 25% of the trip cost is refunded.

Cancel within 7 days of departure — no refund.

Airfare and houseboat advances already paid are non-refundable. If a road closure or an official advisory prevents travel to a specific valley, we reroute at no extra cost or refund the unused portion.

Frequently asked questions

When should I visit Kashmir?

March and April for the tulips and blossom, May to August for green valleys and comfortable weather, October for the chinars turning, December to February for snow and skiing in Gulmarg. There is no bad month, only different trips.

Why are pony rides and local taxis not included?

In Pahalgam, Sonamarg and Gulmarg those services are run by local unions with fixed rates, and they are optional. We tell you the current rates before you go so nobody gets overcharged on the spot.

Is a houseboat stay worth it?

For a night or two, yes — it is the thing people remember. We book deluxe houseboats on the quieter side of Dal Lake rather than the crowded boulevard.

Is Kashmir safe to travel in?

The tourist circuit runs normally and has done for years. We keep to the standard routes, our drivers are local, and our team monitors advisories daily. If anything changes we reroute and tell you why.

How much walking is involved?

The classic circuit is mostly driving with short walks. The Great Lakes and Tarsar Marsar treks are a different matter — those are proper multi-day treks with a fitness requirement we will go through with you before booking.

Ready to book Kashmir Apple Season Family Trip?

Tell us your dates and group size and our team will confirm availability, hold the rooms and send you the invoice and vouchers.

Book This Tour

₹30,999₹36,000

Save ₹5,001

+ tax as applicable

Runs on any date you choose — tell us when and we will confirm availability.

Tour Option

Twin Sharing₹30,999

Kashmir, Jammu & Kashmir

Paradise, exactly as advertised.

Know Before You Go

When should I visit Kashmir?March and April for the tulips and blossom, May to August for green valleys and comfortable weather, October for the chinars turning, December to February for snow and skiing in Gulmarg. There is no bad month, only different trips.
Why are pony rides and local taxis not included?In Pahalgam, Sonamarg and Gulmarg those services are run by local unions with fixed rates, and they are optional. We tell you the current rates before you go so nobody gets overcharged on the spot.
Is a houseboat stay worth it?For a night or two, yes — it is the thing people remember. We book deluxe houseboats on the quieter side of Dal Lake rather than the crowded boulevard.

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