Arrive at Jammu Railway Station or Airport and meet your lady trip lead before beginning the scenic 7–8 hour drive to Srinagar — the summer capital of Jammu & Kashmir and the starting point of your Kashmir Women-Only Group Tour. The road passes through the Pir Panjal ranges and wide river valleys, with comfort stops built in along the way. Check in on arrival, have dinner together as a group, and rest up for the days ahead.
Day 02 :
Srinagar Local Sightseeing
Start the morning at the Mughal Gardens — Shalimar Bagh and Nishat Bagh — built by Mughal emperors in the 17th century with terraced lawns, fountains, and flowering beds that have been drawing visitors for four centuries. Visit the Shankaracharya Temple on its hilltop for sweeping views over Dal Lake and the valley, then stop at the revered Dargah Hazratbal on the banks of the lake. The day ends with a complimentary one-hour Shikara ride on Dal Lake — past floating gardens, traditional houseboats, and the mountains settling into evening.
Day 03 :
Sonmarg Day Trip
Drive from Srinagar to Sonmarg — the Meadow of Gold — a wide alpine valley at around 2,800 metres with snow-capped peaks, alpine meadows, and the sparkling Sindh River running through its floor. In March, Sonmarg is often still carrying winter snow, making the landscape dramatically beautiful. Visit Zero Point and the Thajiwas Glacier at your own cost for a closer look at the snowline before returning to Srinagar for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 04 :
Gulmarg Day Trip
Head to Gulmarg — the Crown of Kashmir — one of Asia's most celebrated mountain resorts at 2,650 metres, where the meadows are wide and the Himalayan range frames every direction. March is ski season in Gulmarg, and the slopes and Gondola are at their most active. The Gulmarg Gondola Cable Car rises toward Apharwat Peak for extraordinary mountain views — tickets at your own cost and subject to availability. Return to Srinagar for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 05 :
Srinagar – Pahalgam
Check out after breakfast and drive to Pahalgam — the Valley of Shepherds — passing through the Pampore Saffron Fields, the 9th-century Avantipur Ruins built by King Avantivarman, and the scenic apple orchards lining the highway. Pahalgam sits at 2,130 metres at the confluence of Sheshnag streams and the Lidder River — a town beloved by Bollywood, pilgrims, and trekkers alike for decades. Check in, take an evening walk by the Lidder River, and enjoy dinner and overnight stay in Pahalgam.
Day 06 :
Pahalgam – Departure to Jammu
Have a last breakfast in Pahalgam with the valley still around you, then check out and drive back to Jammu Railway Station or Airport for your onward journey — heading home from six days in the Kashmir Valley with the mountains and the group very much in mind.
Overview & Route
Kashmir Women-Only Group Tour 5 Nights 6 Days — March 2027 Departure from Jammu
The Kashmir Women-Only Group Tour 5 Nights 6 Days is a March 2027 group departure exclusively for women — six days through the Kashmir Valley covering Srinagar’s Mughal Gardens and Dal Lake, the alpine meadow of Sonmarg, the ski resort landscape of Gulmarg, and the shepherd valleys of Pahalgam, all in a curated women-only format with a dedicated lady trip lead throughout.
Kashmir in March sits at the transition between winter and spring — one of the most beautiful and underappreciated times to visit the valley. The snow on the higher reaches is still substantial at Gulmarg and Sonmarg, the chinar trees in Srinagar are just beginning to show new growth, and the famous tulip gardens at Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden open in late March and April when the valley turns vivid with colour. The March 12 departure hits the window just as the valley is waking up from winter.
Why the Kashmir Women-Only Group Tour Is Worth Joining in March
Most Kashmir packages run in summer — July and August — when the valley is at its most crowded. The March departure of this Kashmir Women-Only Group Tour 5 Nights 6 Days hits an earlier window when Gulmarg is still in full ski season, Sonmarg carries winter snow, and the valley has the particular stillness of early spring before the tourist season builds.
For women who want to experience Kashmir’s mountain and valley landscape without the peak season crowds, March is one of the most rewarding months to travel. The group format — women-only, with a trip lead — makes the long driving days and the dal Lake Shikara ride and the valley evenings more social and more enjoyable.
Who Is This Kashmir Women’s Group Tour For
Solo women travellers joining as individual bookings are as welcome as groups of friends booking together. The March 12 departure is a natural long-weekend or short-leave break, and six days from Jammu covers the full Kashmir circuit at a comfortable pace without feeling rushed.
A dedicated lady trip lead accompanies the group throughout.
Every Destination on the Kashmir Women-Only Group Tour 5 Nights 6 Days
The Jammu to Srinagar Drive — The Journey Is Part of the Trip
The 7–8 hour drive from Jammu to Srinagar is not just a transfer — it is one of the most scenic road journeys in North India. The route passes through the Pir Panjal range, crosses the Banihal Tunnel, and follows river valleys through the mountains before the Kashmir Valley opens up ahead of you.
For most women on this tour who are visiting Kashmir for the first time, the gradual revelation of the landscape on the Day 1 drive — from Jammu plains to mountain passes to valley — is one of the more memorable parts of the whole trip.
Srinagar — Dal Lake, Mughal Gardens, and Dargah Hazratbal
Srinagar is the heart of this Kashmir Women-Only Group Tour 5 Nights 6 Days, with four nights based here and two full excursion days from the city. The Day 2 circuit covers the three most important sightseeing experiences Srinagar offers.
The Mughal Gardens — Shalimar Bagh and Nishat Bagh — are among the finest surviving examples of Mughal garden design in India. Shalimar Bagh was built by Emperor Jahangir for his wife Nur Jahan. Nishat Bagh has twelve terraced levels descending to the lake. Both are beautifully maintained and particularly lovely in early March when the first spring flowers begin to appear.
The Shankaracharya Temple on Shankaracharya Hill is one of Kashmir’s oldest Hindu shrines, and the view from the top — over Dal Lake and the mountains — is the single best panoramic viewpoint in the city.
The Dargah Hazratbal is one of the most sacred Muslim shrines in Kashmir, set directly on the shores of Dal Lake and drawing thousands of devotees daily. Including it alongside the Mughal Gardens and the Shankaracharya Temple gives the Srinagar day a genuine sense of the city’s layered religious and cultural character.
The complimentary one-hour Shikara ride on Dal Lake at the end of Day 2 is included in the package. Floating past the traditional houseboats, the floating vegetable gardens, and the lake islands in the late afternoon light is one of the defining Kashmir experiences — and doing it with a group of women after a full day of sightseeing is the best version of it.
Sonmarg in March is the most dramatic version of itself. The valley sits at around 2,800 metres and the surrounding peaks are still heavily snow-covered in the third month of the year. The Sindh River runs fast and cold through the valley floor, and the combination of snow, clear sky, and open alpine terrain is what makes Sonmarg in March a very different experience from a summer visit.
Zero Point and the Thajiwas Glacier are the key excursions from Sonmarg and are at your own cost — a Union Cab is required for Zero Point and pony rides are available for the Thajiwas Glacier trail. Your trip lead will help coordinate both on the day.
Gulmarg — Kashmir’s Ski Capital in Peak Winter Season
Gulmarg in March is still in full ski season. The slopes are active, the Gondola is running, and the meadows at 2,650 metres are covered in snow. For women who want to try skiing, snowboarding, or snow activities, March Gulmarg is the right time — the season is at its peak and the conditions are at their best.
The Gulmarg Gondola Cable Car rises in two stages to Apharwat Peak at over 4,000 metres — one of the highest cable cars in the world, with Himalayan views that are extraordinary on clear March days. Gondola tickets are at your own cost, subject to availability, and an early arrival at the cable car station is strongly recommended on busy days.
Pahalgam — The Valley of Shepherds in Early Spring
Pahalgam in March sits at the edge of winter and spring — the Lidder River is running fast with snowmelt, the surrounding meadows are beginning to green, and the town is relatively quiet before the Amarnath Yatra season begins in summer. It is one of the more peaceful and personally memorable times to stay overnight in Pahalgam.
The drive from Srinagar to Pahalgam passes through the Pampore Saffron Fields — the fields are not in bloom in March, but the landscape and the road are scenic throughout — and the Avantipur Ruins, a 9th-century Hindu temple complex that is one of the most significant archaeological sites in Kashmir and one that most travellers drive past without stopping.
What Is Included in the Kashmir Women-Only Group Tour
The package covers 5 nights in deluxe hotels — 4 nights in Srinagar and 1 night in Pahalgam — on triple or quad sharing basis, daily breakfast and dinner, private vehicle for all transfers and sightseeing, driver allowances, fuel, toll, and parking, free travel insurance, a dedicated lady trip lead throughout, and a toiletries and dental kit.
The complimentary one-hour Shikara ride on Dal Lake is included. The Gulmarg Gondola, Zero Point Union Cab, Thajiwas Glacier pony ride, and all adventure activities are at your own cost and are not included in the base package price.
Best Time for a Kashmir Trip — Why March Works
March is the month when Kashmir transitions from winter to spring — the snow is still substantial at higher altitudes, the valley is clear and crisp, and the famous tulip season in Srinagar begins in late March to April. It is a genuinely beautiful and underappreciated window that the March 12 departure of this Kashmir Women-Only Group Tour 5 Nights 6 Days sits in perfectly.
For a longer Kashmir itinerary that adds Doodhpathri or Vaishno Devi, see our [Kashmir with Doodhpathri Tour] or our [Kashmir with Vaishno Devi Tour Package].
Why Book This March Kashmir Women’s Group Departure
Six days in the Kashmir Valley, with Srinagar as the base, two mountain excursions in peak winter season, a valley overnight in Pahalgam, and a women-only group format with a dedicated trip lead — the Kashmir Women-Only Group Tour 5 Nights 6 Days departing 12 March 2027 is one of the most complete and well-timed Kashmir holidays available for women travelling from Kolkata or anywhere in eastern India. March slots fill quickly — book early to secure your place.
Route: Jammu Railway Station / Airport → Srinagar → Sonmarg → Gulmarg → Pahalgam → Jammu Railway Station / Airport
Highlights
Departure: 12 March 2027 from Jammu
One-hour complimentary Shikara ride on Dal Lake — past floating gardens and traditional houseboats
Visit Shankaracharya Temple for the finest panoramic view over Srinagar and the Kashmir Valley
Explore Shalimar Bagh and Nishat Bagh — two of India's finest Mughal Gardens
Visit the revered Dargah Hazratbal on the shores of Dal Lake
Full-day excursion to Sonmarg — the Meadow of Gold with winter snow and glacier views in March
Ride the Gulmarg Gondola in peak ski season — one of the highest cable cars in the world
Drive through the Pampore Saffron Fields and explore the 9th-century Avantipur Ruins
Overnight stay in Pahalgam — the Valley of Shepherds on the Lidder River in early spring
Inclusions / Exclusions
Package Includes
4 nights in Srinagar and 1 night in Pahalgam in deluxe hotels on triple or quad sharing basis
Daily breakfast and dinner
One-hour complimentary Shikara ride on Dal Lake
Private vehicle for all transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary
Driver allowances, fuel charges, toll tax, and parking
Free travel insurance
One dedicated lady trip lead throughout the trip
Toiletries and dental kit
Package Excludes
Air or train fare to and from Kolkata
Tips for drivers and hotel staff
Laundry
All entry fees and camera fees at any attraction
Gulmarg Gondola cable car tickets, skiing, sledging, pony rides, and all adventure activities
Chain car from Tangmarg to Gulmarg and snow jeep transfers within Gulmarg
Union Cab for Zero Point and Thajiwas Glacier in Sonmarg
Union Cab for Aru Valley, Betaab Valley, and Chandanwari in Pahalgam
River rafting, paragliding, bonfire, BBQ, and any other activities payable on the day
Personal expenses of any kind
Anything not mentioned under inclusions
Frequently Asked Questions
The Gondola is not included in the base package price and is payable directly at Gulmarg. Tickets are limited and subject to availability. In March — peak ski season — the Gondola lines can be busy, so arriving early at the cable car station is strongly recommended. Your trip lead will guide the group on timing.
Yes — March is one of the snowiest months at both destinations. Gulmarg's slopes are fully covered and the ski season is at its peak. Sonmarg's valley and the surrounding peaks still carry heavy winter snow in March. If you want the Kashmir Valley with snow-covered mountains, March is one of the best months.
The package includes 4 nights in Srinagar — covering the city sightseeing day, the Sonmarg excursion, the Gulmarg excursion, and the night before driving to Pahalgam — and 1 night in Pahalgam. This gives enough time to cover the full Srinagar circuit without rushing any of the three excursion days.
Yes. The itinerary is designed to cover the essential Kashmir experience — Srinagar, Sonmarg, Gulmarg, and Pahalgam — at a comfortable pace with no trekking and no complicated logistics. Everything is handled by private vehicle with a dedicated trip lead, making it a well-supported introduction to the Kashmir Valley for first-time visitors.
March in Srinagar is cool — around 5°C to 14°C — while Gulmarg and Sonmarg can be significantly colder with snow conditions. Pack thermals, a good down jacket, warm gloves, a woolen cap, and waterproof boots with grip for the snow sections. Lighter layers work for the Pahalgam and Srinagar days. Sunscreen is important at all altitudes even in cool weather.
