If you someone who is looking for a Kashmir tour package in October, this is the best time to plan your trip, if you want to enjoy the beautiful autumn colors, cool weather and mountains views of Kashmir. Our Kashmir tour package in October include trip to most popular places in Kashmir like Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Sonmarg and Srinagar with option for 4 nights 5 days to 7 nights 8 days. October is mainly an autumn season in Kashmir, so if you want to see snow then that is not guranteed in most of the places, but you may see snow at the hilly parts of the kashmir. Especially at the end of the month. Here in this page you can check Kashmir tour package prices, October weather, best places to visit, snowfall chances and complete itineraries that you can plan for your Kashmir trip.
Destinations: Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Sonmarg
Stay: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner Included
Transport: Private Cab for Sightseeing
Exclusions: Flights, Lunch, Local Union Taxis
Price: 35,000 / 2 person
Destinations: Srinagar, Sonmarg, Pahalgam, Gulmarg Departure
Stay: Hotel & Houseboat
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner Included
Transport: Private Cab for Sightseeing
Exclusions: Flights, Lunch, Local Union Taxis
Price: 45,000 / 2 person
Destinations: Srinagar, Sonmarg, Sightseeing in Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Pahalgam Sightseeing, Departure
Stay: Hotel & Houseboat
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner Included
Transport: Private Cab for Sightseeing
Exclusions: Flights, Lunch, Gondola Tickets
Price: 52,000 / 2 person
Kashmir is a place which is well connected by air, train and roads, so you can choose the best way to reach Kashmir in October according to your travel time comfort and budget. let’s discuss these all three one by one so that you can select the best travel option.
Taking a flight to Kashmir is the fastest and easiest option especially for those people who are travelling far from Kashmir. The Main airport where you will land in Kashmir is Srinagar International Airport / Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport (SXR). It have Direct flights from some of the major Indian cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Jammu, while travellers from other states may need to take a connecting flight which will be having at least one stop at Delhi. The flight time depends on the origin and the flight type like direct or connecting. For October holidays, booking your flight earlier can help you to get tickets easily and also at lower price. Once you reach at the Airport of Srinagar you can take a cab to your hotel and then continue your trip. Check Tripmore first for available flights and Kashmir tour packages. For flight fare comparison, use Skyscanner or other flight booking websites.
Travelling to Kashmir by train can be a good option if you want to save money and have enough time for your journey. As Kashmir now have a good railway connectivity up to Jammu after the Kashmir to Jammu train of Vande Bharat Express. Travellers from different parts of the India can take a train towards Jammu Tawi or Katra and from there can consider the available transport options, as of now the Jammu to Kashmir Vande Bharat Express train has made it more convenient for the travellers as it runs daily from Jammu to Kashmir till Nowgam station, But make sure when you are travelling in train always check for the availability and time table. Once you reach here then you can take a cab to your hotel for your rest and then start exploring the beauty of Kashmir.
You can travel to Kashmir by road if you enjoy long road trips and want to explore different places in between the trip to Kashmir. As Srinagar is connected with Jammu and other parts of India thought the National highway (NH44). The total time depends on the city you are travelling from with also things like road conditions, traffic etc. October can be a good time for a Kashmir road trip as the weather is generally cooler than the months of summer, But you should still check the weather conditions and route before starting your Journey. As sometimes the road of Jammu to Kashimr is sometimes closed due to rainfall or landslides so it is important to remain updated with the latest road conditions. So once you reach then you can take rest at your hotel and then start visiting the different places in Kashmir valley.
Now if you have planned to visit Kashmir here is the itinerary which covers the most popular places like Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Sonmarg in Kashmir once you reach. Here below is the complete day by day plan that you can concern.
You will start your Kashmir trip when you arrive at the Srinagar International Airport. Our driver will be ready to pick you up with your name placard. He will assist you with loading the baggage into the car. Now, after leaving the airport, you can either check in at your hotel or go for local sightseeing. Local sightseeing will include Mughal gardens like Nishat Garden, Shalimar Garden, Botanical Garden, Chasm-e-Shahe, and Pari Mahal. After this, you can also do the famous Shikara ride in the Dal lake. In Dal Lake, you can buy saffron, fruit chat, and Kashmiri Kehwa or Nun Chai (salt tea). At the end of the day, our driver will drop you off at your hotel for the night.
We will drive from Srinagar to Gulmarg on the second day of your Kashmir tour itinerary. It’s 52 km from Srinagar and will take us about 2 hours to get there. Gulmarg is famous for its thrilling activities and natural beauty. After reaching Gulmarg, we can do the local sightseeing. If your Kashmir tour package includes a Gondola ride, then we will go for that first. Gulmarg’s Gondola is a popular two-stage cable car that takes visitors towards the higher reaches of Gulmarg. Gondola tickets are booked separately and availability can vary. There is plenty of snow related activities available for you if you visit during the winter, including skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing. In the summer, you can do ATV rides and pony rides. At the end of the day we are going to come back to our hotel in Srinagar.
We will drive from Srinagar to Sonmarg on the third day of your Kashmir tour itinerary. We will need about 2 hours to travel 80 kilometers there from Srinagar. Sonmarg is a famous hill station in Kashmir, a place where you can find snowy glaciers and a beautiful river that flows along the road. You can go for water rafting or for a pony ride to Thajiwas Glacier. Tourists visit Thajiwas Glacier to enjoy its beautiful views, build snowmen, and enjoy a sledding ride. You can also have breakfast or snacks at the Sonmarg Main market. At the end of the day, we will come back to the hotel in Srinagar.
On the fourth day of your Kashmir tour itinerary, we will take a road trip from Srinagar to Pahalgam. It will take us approximately 1.5 hour to reach and is 50 kilometres. Pahalgam is a beautiful hill station, and here you can see the Lidder River flowing through amazing meadows. If you’re looking for activities, you can do hiking, go on a pony ride to beautiful places like Mini-Switzerland, Baisaran, Pahalgam Valley, and Waterfall, or you can also try water rafting on the river. You can also go for a walk with your partner at sunset. At last, our driver will drop you off at your hotel.
The famous Betaab Valley, named after the Bollywood film “Betaab,” can be visited to wrap up your Pahalgam trip on the fifth day of your Kashmir tour itinerary. This valley is well known for its meadows and pine forests. Many tourists enjoy acting out movie scenes and creating videos for their social media pages. After that, you can go to Aru Valley and have a picnic beside the stunning Lidder River. You are also allowed to bring food and eat it there on the riverbanks. When the day is almost over, you will return to Srinagar from Pahalgam. In Srinagar, you are going to stay on a houseboat at Nigeen Lake, where you will spend the night.
On the sixth day of your Kashmir tour itinerary, you can have breakfast at your Srinagar hotel, depending on when you need to depart or catch your flight. Take one final look at Dal Lake or the Mughal Gardens. If you have extra time before your flight, consider doing some last-minute shopping at a nearby market. Pashmina shawls, Kashmiri carpets, and handicrafts made by regional artists are for sale. To ensure that our driver drops you off at Srinagar Airport, please arrive at least two hours before your flight. Enjoy your travel!
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| Kashmir Tour Package For October | Duration | Price for 2 People |
|---|---|---|
| Kashmir 4 Nights 5 Days | 4N / 5D | ₹35,000 |
| Kashmir 5 Nights 6 Days | 5N / 6D | ₹45,000 |
| Kashmir 6 Nights 7 Days | 6N / 7D | ₹52,000 |
| Kashmir 7 Nights 8 Days | 7N / 8D | ₹56,000 |
Planning your honeymoon in october in Kashmir? A 5 to 7 days trip is a great choice for a couple who want to enjoy the most famous places like Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam without making this a trip that feels too rushed. A private cab also makes it much easier to travel between different places that are in your itinerary. So if you want to proceed with this then you can contact the best travel agency in kashmir.
Kashmir is a great destination for family holiday if you are travelling to Kashmir in october, especially if you want to cover the most known places like Srinagar, Gulmarg, Sonmarg, Pahalgam, Houseboat stay, Shikara ride on Dal Lake with a private cab for sightseeing at different places which you are going to visit. A 5 to 7 days trip will give you enough time for enjoying and rest during the trip.
If you want to see snow in Kashmir, winter is the best time to plan your trip for Kashmir trip as if you are expecting snow in Kashmir and want to enjoy it then there is very less chance that you can see it, because most of the times snow in kashmir starts from the ending of November probably, but it can change with time.
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You can start with enjoying the Shikara ride on Dal Lake and see floating houseboats and scenery surrounded by mountains. For a different kind of experience, stay in traditional Kashmiri houseboats on Dal Lake. Visit Mughal Gardens such as Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh and Chashme Shahi. Explore local markets for Kashmiri handicrafts, saffron, dry fruits and Pashmina.
If you want to see the views of Gulmarg surrounded by mountains and snow covered slopes then taking a Gondola ride is must for you. Enjoying skiing and snow activities in Gulmarg during the season of winter, depending on snow and weather conditions. Enjoy mountain views and pony rides around sightseeing areas of gulmarg.
Visit Betaab Valley and enjoy its green meadows, mountains and the most beautiful riverside scenery. Exploring Aru Valley for enjoying the peaceful landscape, pine forests and mountain views. Enjoying of walk beside the Lidder River and spending some time in valley for relax. Pony rides to Baisaran (optional, paid separately).
Visit Thajiwas Glacier to see the beautiful mountains covered with snow during the suitable season. You can also take pony ride to the glacier and enjoy the stunning views around you exploring green meadows and mountain scenery of Sonmarg. Enjoy the peaceful surroundings there before returning from your day trip.
Rogan Josh is one of the most well-know Kashmiri mutton dish. In Kashmir it is traditionally prepared with different ingredients like mutton, spices and Kashmiri chilli, which gives this type of dish its colour without making it too hot. You will find this in any hotel, restaurant on there menu, especially in Srinagar.
Yakhni is a yogurt based mutton dish, The most loved and popular one in Kashmir. It is prepared with meat and spices like cardamom, cloves etc. and is commonly eaten with rice, If you want a milder meat dish then the dish like Yakhni is worth trying as you are going to remember its taste forever.
Gushtaba is another well know Kashmiri dish made of minced mutton. It is made up by shaping the minced meat into balls and then cooking them in a yogurt based utensil. It is very closely linked with Kashmiri Wazwan. It is generally served at the end of wazwan meal, this is one of the worth tasting dish.
Tabak Maaz is also a traditional lamb rib dish from Kashmir, which is prepared using the ribs of a lamb and is also one of the dish associated with the Kashmiri Wazwan. The meat is properly cooked before serving which gives it a unique texture and taste. You can definitely try this dish at places in Kashmir serving traditional food.
Kashmiri Rajma Dal or Kidney pulses is a delicious food that a local Kashmiri regularly eat through out the year. Rajma Dal is a must to have dish for all the non vegetarian people out there. With Rajma Dal you can have with green chilly sauce and onion sauce. It is one of the economical dishes and any one can eat it.
Kahwa is know as one of the most popular traditional drinks in Kashmir. It is a green tea which is prepared with spices like cardamom and cinnamon along with saffron and dry fruits. It is served mostly after meals and is also enjoyed during the gatherings. You will find this at many hotels, restaurants and local tea shops across the Kashmir.
Similar to West Asian and Armenian harees, Persian dizi, and Hyderabadi haleem, is the Kashmiri harissa. Persian beef and bean dish known as “dizi” is typically prepared and served in little stone bowls. The paste and the broth are presented in different bowls, with the paste on a plate topped with fresh mint leaves and the soup in a bowl with crumbled tarragon leaves.
As Wazwan is not one particular dish, it is a traditional Kashmiri course meal which is combination of many dishes generally 7. it is mostly served to the people on weddings, celebrations and other special occasions. If you are going to experience and have this Kashmiri Wazwan then you are going to try many dishes in one meal
Kashmiri street food largely echoes the diverse and delectable cuisine of the land. Tujji, marinated barbecued kebabs; and fried lotus-stem fritters called Nadru Monje are among the most popular snacks sold by street vendors for their spice quotient as well as crunchy texture. Sweetness and spices vie for honors in the tastiest of bread like Bakarkhani or Shirmal served with Kahwa, a fancy twist on that tea.
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Road travel: You will spend hours in a car travelling between cities on mountain roads.
Changing weather: Rain or sudden cold can happen at any time.
Hotel changes: In a 6-day trip, you might change hotels three times. This requires packing and unpacking.
Local transport: You will need to change from your main taxi to local union taxis or ponies in some places.
Possible itinerary changes: Snow or heavy rain can block mountain roads, forcing a change in your daily plan.
As living in the different parts of India the people are accumulated to Warm weather so its better you follow these health tips:
In Conclusion at Tripmore Tour and Travels we believe in Quality, Safety and Hospitality. we will provide you the best Kashmir Tour Package services which will make you Kashmir trip more comfortable and full of adventure that too hassle-free. We work with only the best service providers across the valley, and try to bring value to you. We have 4.8+ rating on Google and we continue to be the best in the valley.
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The Price for Kashmir Tour Packages In October for 4 nights is Rs 35,000 / 2 person
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A Kashmir trip can be easily planned around popular places in Kashmir like Sriangar, Pahalgam, Sonmarg, Gulmarg while if you are planning for long trip then you can add up more destinations. If you need help in planning a trip to Hyderabad you can give us a call on 7051909192.
The Kashmir trip in October for 2 people will cost you around 35,000 for 4 Night 5 Days package.
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The best Kashmir tour package is a 6-day, 5-night itinerary covering Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Sonmarg. It will give you enough time to visit these places with also houseboat stay according to package inclusions.
In daytime you can expect mild and pleasant with temperature ranging between 9 °C – 20 °C and in nighttime there will be cold and sometimes temperature can drop hastily, so you will require to wear proper clothes
There are very lesser chances of snow in October, but at the high altitudes or mountain peaks there can be chances of light snow dusting
Only postpaid mobile connections like Airtel, Jio and BSNL work in Jammu & Kashmir. Prepaid sims from other states do not work here
No, you won’t need any warmer clothes in Kashmir in October .
