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Kashmir Snow & Helicopter Package – 5 Days, 4 Nights is a 5-day, 4-night private leisure tour that starts and ends at Srinagar Airport and covers Srinagar and Gulmarg. It costs ₹35,400 per person on double sharing, ₹42,000 per person in a single room and ₹22,200 per child (5–12 years). The price includes 3-star hotels, breakfast and dinner, and a private Innova / Ertiga with driver. Best time to go: December to February.
- Price
- ₹35,400 per person (double sharing)
- Single room
- ₹42,000 per person
- Child (5–12 years)
- ₹22,200
- Duration
- 5 days, 4 nights
- Route
- Srinagar Airport → Srinagar → Gulmarg → Srinagar Airport
- Stay
- 3-star hotels
- Meals
- Breakfast and dinner (MAP (Breakfast + Dinner))
- Transport
- Innova / Ertiga with driver
- Best time
- December to February
Prices updated · Local Srinagar operator since 2022
Highlights
- Gulmarg helicopter joy ride
- Two nights in snowy Gulmarg
- Gulmarg Gondola
- Dal Lake shikara ride
- Houseboat night
- Private cab with driver
Please note: After snowfall, cars need snow chains beyond Tangmarg. The helicopter flies only in suitable weather; if stopped on Day 3 we try to rebook it on Day 4. 5% GST extra.
The Kashmir Snow and Helicopter Package is a 5-day, 4-night winter trip to Srinagar and Gulmarg with a Gulmarg helicopter joy ride included. You get two nights in snowy Gulmarg, a Dal Lake shikara ride, the Mughal gardens and a night on a houseboat, with 3-star hotels, breakfast and dinner, and a private cab with driver. It costs ₹35,400 per person on double sharing, plus 5% GST, and runs from December to February.
What is the Kashmir Snow & Helicopter Package – 5 Days, 4 Nights itinerary?
Day 1 Srinagar and a Dal Lake shikara ride, Day 2 Gulmarg and the Gondola, Day 3 the helicopter joy ride and snow play in Gulmarg, Day 4 back to Srinagar for the Mughal gardens and a houseboat night, Day 5 airport drop. ₹35,400 per person on double sharing, 5% GST extra.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrival in Srinagar and Dal Lake Shikara Ride
Arrive at Srinagar Airport, where your driver meets you. Check in to your hotel, then take a shikara ride on Dal Lake. Overnight in a 3-star hotel in Srinagar.
Srinagar to Gulmarg, Gondola and Snow
Drive to Gulmarg (about 50 km, 1.5–2 hours). Ride the Gulmarg Gondola (ticket extra) and enjoy the snow. After snowfall, cars need snow chains beyond Tangmarg. Overnight in a 3-star hotel in Gulmarg.
Gulmarg Helicopter Joy Ride
Take your 8–10 minute helicopter joy ride over Gulmarg (included, weather permitting), then spend the rest of the day in the snow: sledging, a snowmobile ride or a ski lesson (all extra). Overnight in a 3-star hotel in Gulmarg.
Back to Srinagar, Mughal Gardens and Houseboat
Drive back to Srinagar and visit the Mughal gardens and the old city. If bad weather stopped the helicopter on Day 3, we try to rebook it this morning before you leave Gulmarg. Overnight on a Dal Lake houseboat.
Departure
After breakfast, transfer to Srinagar Airport (about 30–45 minutes) for your onward journey.
How Much Does This Package Cost?
₹35,400 per person on double sharing, ₹42,000 for a single traveller, ₹22,200 per child and from ₹31,440 per person for groups, plus 5% GST. The price includes the helicopter joy ride (₹9,000 per person). A 30% advance confirms your booking, and the balance is paid to the driver on pickup day.
Places covered in this package
Srinagar
Summer capital — Dal Lake, Mughal Gardens, houseboats
Gulmarg
Meadow of Flowers — Gondola ride, skiing, snow activities
Popular activities
Shikara Ride
Dal Lake · 1 hr
IncludedGondola Ride
Gulmarg · Phase 1 & 2
Extra CostPony Ride
Pahalgam / Gulmarg
Extra CostThajiwas Glacier
Sonamarg · Trek
Extra CostSkiing
Gulmarg · Dec–Mar
SeasonalTulip Garden
Srinagar · Mar–Apr
SeasonalCamping
Pahalgam / Sonamarg
Extra CostATV Ride
Gulmarg meadows
Extra Cost💬 Want to add any activity? Chat with us on WhatsApp
What is Included
- 4 nights: 3 nights in handpicked 3-star hotels (1 in Srinagar, 2 in Gulmarg) and 1 night on a Dal Lake houseboat
- Breakfast and dinner every day (MAP)
- Private Innova or Ertiga with driver for all transfers and sightseeing, including fuel, tolls, parking and driver allowance
- Dal Lake shikara ride
- Gulmarg helicopter joy ride, 8–10 minutes, weather permitting
- Airport pickup and drop
What is Not Included
- 5% GST
- Airfare or train fare to Srinagar
- Lunch and drinks
- Gulmarg Gondola tickets
- Ski gear, ski lessons, sledge and snowmobile rides
- Snow chain charges, if needed after snowfall
- A refund if the weather stops the helicopter ride (we try to rebook it on Day 4)
- Personal expenses, tips and shopping
Why Book With Kashmir Tour Packages Taxi
We are a Srinagar-based taxi and tour operator with our own fleet, running since 2022. Your driver knows the winter roads to Gulmarg, prices are published upfront, and you pay only a 30% advance before the trip. See our Gulmarg helicopter booking guide for the ride options.
Best Time to Visit
December to February. Gulmarg usually has snow from mid to late December, January is the coldest and snowiest month, and February often has the deepest snow with more sunny days. Snow is never guaranteed on a given date. Read Kashmir in December, January and February.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Kashmir Snow and Helicopter Package cost?
₹35,400 per person on double sharing, plus 5% GST. It includes 3-star hotels, a houseboat night, breakfast and dinner, a private cab, a shikara ride and the Gulmarg helicopter joy ride.
How long is the helicopter ride?
The Gulmarg joy ride lasts about 8–10 minutes. It flies only when the weather allows; if it is stopped on Day 3, we try to rebook it on Day 4.
How do I reach Srinagar?
Fly to Srinagar Airport, where your driver meets you. Srinagar is also connected by train; see our taxi from Srinagar railway station if you arrive by rail.
Which hotels will I stay in?
Handpicked 3-star hotels in Srinagar and Gulmarg and one night on a Dal Lake houseboat. The exact properties are confirmed when you book.
How cold is it, and what should I pack?
In January, Srinagar is usually around 3–8°C by day and below freezing at night; Gulmarg is around −2 to 3°C by day and can fall below −10°C at night. Pack thermals, a warm jacket, gloves, a woollen cap and waterproof boots. See what to wear in Kashmir in winter.
How do I book?
Send us your dates on WhatsApp. A 30% advance confirms the booking, and the balance is paid to the driver on pickup day.
Are meals included?
Breakfast and dinner are included every day. Lunch is not, so you can eat where you like in Srinagar and Gulmarg.
