North Kashmir Explorer: Lolab & Bangus Valleys

6N / 7D · 2N Srinagar · 2N Lolab · 1N Bangus · 1N Srinagar · Customizable

About this Kashmir holiday package

Head north to two valleys most visitors never see: Lolab, the Valley of Love, with its orchards and villages, and Bangus, a vast high meadow ringed by forest. Simple stays, warm hosts and complete peace.

Duration
6N / 7D
Places
Srinagar, Lolab and Bangus
Hotels
3 star
Best for
Explorers and slow travellers
Best time
June to September
Trip type
Customizable

Highlights

  • Lolab Valley villages
  • Bangus meadows
  • Wular Lake drive

Photos from this trip

Lolab Valley, Kupwara
Lolab Valley, Kupwara
Shikaras on Dal Lake, Srinagar
Shikaras on Dal Lake, Srinagar
Houseboat on Dal Lake below snowy mountains
Houseboat on Dal Lake below snowy mountains
Shalimar Bagh, Srinagar
Shalimar Bagh, Srinagar
Nishat Bagh terraces below the Zabarwan hills
Nishat Bagh terraces below the Zabarwan hills

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrival in Srinagar

Arrive in Srinagar and check in to a houseboat. Sunset shikara ride.

Day 2Srinagar sightseeing

Mughal Gardens, Shankaracharya Temple and the old city.

Day 3Srinagar to Lolab Valley

Drive about 4 hours north via Sopore and Kupwara, with a stop at Wular Lake. Overnight in Lolab.

Day 4Lolab Valley

Explore the orchards and villages of the 'Valley of Love', the Kalaroos caves and forest walks.

Day 5Lolab to Bangus Valley

Drive to Bangus, a high open meadow surrounded by forested hills. Simple overnight stay.

Day 6Bangus to Srinagar

Morning in the meadows, then drive back to Srinagar via Handwara.

Day 7Departure

Transfer to Srinagar airport.

What's included

  • Accommodation on twin sharing in the hotels or houseboat listed
  • Daily breakfast and dinner (MAP plan)
  • All transfers and sightseeing by private cab as per itinerary
  • Airport pick-up at Srinagar and drop at Srinagar airport
  • One-hour shikara ride on Dal Lake
  • Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
  • All applicable hotel taxes

Not included

  • Flights or train tickets to and from Srinagar
  • Gondola tickets, pony rides and union taxis in Pahalgam, Gulmarg and Sonamarg
  • Lunch, entry fees and personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • GST of 5% on the package price
  • Anything not listed under inclusions

Good to know

  • Prepaid SIM cards from outside Jammu & Kashmir don't work here. Postpaid connections do.
  • Snow can close Gondola Phase 2 and some high passes. If that happens, we'll suggest something just as good on the day.
  • In Pahalgam, Gulmarg and Sonamarg, local union taxis handle inner sightseeing. You pay them directly.
  • Carry a government photo ID for every traveller.

Read our payment and cancellation policy.

Similar Kashmir holiday packages

★ RECOMMENDED 6N / 7D  | Group Departure

Kashmir Four Valleys Panorama

2N Srinagar | 1N Sonamarg | 2N Pahalgam | 1N Gulmarg
  • Fixed dates
  • Thajiwas Glacier
  • Betaab Valley
  • 3 Star Accommodation
STARTING FROM₹ 24,699SAVE 13% ₹ 21,399Per person · land package only
View Package Book Now →
6N / 7D  | Group Departure

Kashmir Autumn Photography Tour

3N Srinagar | 1N Anantnag | 2N Pahalgam
  • Golden chinars
  • Pampore saffron harvest
  • Sunrise shoots with a guide
  • 3 Star Accommodation
STARTING FROM₹ 28,499SAVE 13% ₹ 24,699Per person · land package only
View Package Book Now →