Kashmir Taj Mahal Tour: Delhi, Agra, Dal Lake, Gulmarg and Pahalgam in 9 Days
Our Kashmir Taj Mahal tour joins two of India’s great sights: the Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the lakes and mountains of the Kashmir valley. Explore Old and New Delhi, watch the sun rise over the Taj Mahal in Agra, then fly to Srinagar for a Dal Lake houseboat, a Shikara ride, the Mughal gardens, the Gulmarg Gondola and the valleys of Pahalgam. Your hotels, houseboat, guides, transfers and sightseeing by private car are all planned for you.
Shamrock Journeys is a trusted India tour operator. Since 2002 we have planned private holidays across India for couples, families and groups, and this is one of our best North India tours.
Tour at a Glance
Here are the key facts of our Kashmir Taj Mahal tour.
- Tour name: Kashmir with the Taj Mahal
- Duration: 9 days and 8 nights
- Stay: Delhi (2 nights), Agra (1 night), Srinagar houseboat (3 nights), Pahalgam (1 night), Srinagar hotel (1 night)
- Starts: Delhi airport
- Ends: Srinagar airport
- Tour type: private car with driver and local guides; a flight from Delhi to Srinagar
- Highlights: Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, Qutub Minar, Agra Fort, the Taj Mahal at sunrise, Dal Lake, Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh, the Gulmarg Gondola, Betaab Valley and Aru Valley
- Best for: honeymooners, families and first-time visitors to India
- Best time: March to June and September to November
Why Choose This Tour
- Mughal Heritage from Delhi to Kashmir: the Kashmir Taj Mahal tour follows the Mughal emperors from their capitals in Delhi and Agra to their summer gardens in Srinagar.
- A Taj Mahal sunrise: see the white marble glow in the first light, before the crowds.
- Three nights on a houseboat: one of the most special stays in India.
- A night in Pahalgam: time for both Betaab Valley and Aru Valley.
- Private and flexible: add Jaipur for the Golden Triangle, Fatehpur Sikri, Sonamarg or Ladakh.
Kashmir Taj Mahal Tour Itinerary
This is the day-by-day plan of the tour.
Day 1: Arrive in Delhi
Your Kashmir Taj Mahal tour begins when we meet you at Delhi airport and take you to your hotel. Rest after your journey, or see the evening light and sound show at Akshardham. Read about Delhi.
Overnight: hotel, Delhi
Day 2: Old and New Delhi
Day 2 of the Kashmir Taj Mahal tour shows you the Mughal Architecture of Delhi. Join a Heritage Walk in Mughal Walled City of Shahjahanabad Old Delhi: see the Jama Masjid, drive past the Red Fort and ride a cycle rickshaw through the lanes of Chandni Chowk. In the afternoon, see India Gate, the government buildings of Rashtrapati Bhavan and the Qutub Minar.
Shamrock travel tip: cover your shoulders and knees at the Jama Masjid, and keep your bag in front of you in Chandni Chowk. For more advice, read our Shamrock India Travel Tips.
Meals: breakfast. Overnight: hotel, Delhi
Day 3: Delhi to Agra, Agra Fort and Mehtab Bagh
Day 3 of the Kashmir Taj Mahal tour takes you to Agra, a drive of about three and a half hours. In Agra, join a Heritage Walk in Mughal Heritage of Agra at the red sandstone Agra Fort, where Shah Jahan spent his last years looking out at the Taj Mahal. At sunset, see the Taj Mahal across the Yamuna river from the Mehtab Bagh garden.
Meals: breakfast. Overnight: hotel, Agra
Day 4: Taj Mahal at Sunrise and Fly to Srinagar
Day 4 of the Kashmir Taj Mahal tour starts with the Taj Mahal at sunrise, the marble tomb Shah Jahan built for Mumtaz Mahal. After breakfast, drive to Delhi airport for your afternoon flight to Srinagar. We meet you there and take you to your Dal Lake houseboat. Read our Kashmir travel guide.
Shamrock travel tip: the Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays. If your Day 4 is a Friday, we swap Days 3 and 4 around. See our Shamrock India Travel Tips.
Meals: breakfast. Overnight: houseboat, Dal Lake
Day 5: Mughal Gardens and a Shikara Ride
On Day 5 of the Kashmir Taj Mahal tour, see the Mughal Heritage of Kashmir at Nishat Bagh, with its terraces stepping down to the lake, and Shalimar Bagh, laid out by Emperor Jahangir. In the afternoon, take a Shikara ride on Dal Lake past floating gardens and lotus beds.
Meals: breakfast. Overnight: houseboat, Dal Lake
Day 6: Gulmarg Day Trip
Day 6 of the Kashmir Taj Mahal tour is a day trip to Gulmarg, the meadow of flowers, about two hours away. Ride the Gulmarg Gondola to Kongdoori, and on to Apharwat if the weather allows. Play in the snow in winter, or walk the meadows in summer. Return to Srinagar in the evening.
Meals: breakfast. Overnight: houseboat, Dal Lake
Day 7: Srinagar to Pahalgam and Betaab Valley
Day 7 of the Kashmir Taj Mahal tour takes you to Pahalgam, a drive of about two and a half to three hours, stopping at the saffron fields of Pampore, which flower in October and November. Visit Betaab Valley by local taxi and walk beside the Lidder river among pine forests.
Meals: breakfast. Overnight: hotel, Pahalgam
Day 8: Aru Valley and Return to Srinagar
In the morning, visit Aru Valley, a quiet village surrounded by meadows and forest. A pony ride is optional, at your own cost. Drive back to Srinagar and spend the evening shopping at Lal Chowk and the Bund for pashmina, saffron and papier-mâché.
Meals: breakfast. Overnight: hotel, Srinagar
Day 9: Departure from Srinagar
Enjoy a Kashmiri breakfast with kahwa, then transfer to Srinagar airport. Your Kashmir Taj Mahal tour ends here.
Meals: breakfast
What Is Included
Your Kashmir Taj Mahal tour includes:
- Two nights in Delhi, one in Agra, three on a Dal Lake houseboat, one in Pahalgam and one in Srinagar, with breakfast
- A private air-conditioned car with driver in Delhi and Agra, and in Kashmir
- English-speaking local guides in Delhi, Agra and Srinagar
- A Shikara ride on Dal Lake
- All airport transfers
- Tolls, parking, driver costs and taxes
What Is Not Included
Your Kashmir Taj Mahal tour does not include:
- International flights and the Delhi to Srinagar flight (we can book it for you)
- Monument entry tickets, the Gulmarg Gondola and local union taxis in Pahalgam
- Lunches and dinners
- Personal expenses, tips and travel insurance
Best Time for This Tour
March to June and September to November are the best time for our Kashmir Taj Mahal tour, with green valleys in Kashmir and bearable heat in Delhi and Agra. From October to March, Delhi and Agra are pleasant, and Gulmarg has snow from December to February. May and June are very hot in Delhi and Agra but perfect in Kashmir, so we plan early starts for the Taj Mahal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Delhi to Srinagar flight included?
No, but we can book it for you and add it to your quotation. It takes about an hour and a half.
Is this a Kashmir and Golden Triangle India tour?
It covers Delhi and Agra. Add two nights in Jaipur and it becomes a full Golden Triangle and Kashmir tour. See our Golden Triangle tour.
Is it a good honeymoon package?
Yes. The Taj Mahal at sunrise and a Dal Lake houseboat make it one of our favourite Kashmir honeymoon packages. See our honeymoon packages.
Can we add Fatehpur Sikri?
Yes. Add a Heritage Walk in Mughal Walled City of Fatehpur Sikri, Akbar’s red sandstone capital near Agra, by adding a night or starting early on Day 3.
What meals are included?
Breakfast every day. Your guide and driver will suggest good places for lunch and dinner, including Mughlai food in Old Delhi and Wazwan in Srinagar.
How much does the Kashmir Taj Mahal tour cost?
The price depends on your hotels and houseboat (Standard, Deluxe or Luxury), the number of travellers and the season. Tell us your dates and we will send a clear quotation.
More Kashmir and India Tours
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