{"product_id":"golden-autumn-red-saffron-in-kashmir-6n-7d-classic-private-tour-3-oct-nov-2026","title":"Golden Autumn, Red Saffron in Kashmir – 6N\/7D Classic Private Tour 3 Star | Oct–Nov 2026","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;padding:0;font-size:26px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.25;\"\u003eGolden Autumn, Red Saffron in Kashmir – Kashmir Classic Escape\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6 Nights \/ 7 Days · October \u0026amp; November 2026 · 3★ Deluxe Stays · Private Vehicle · Shikara · Gondola · Pahalgam Valley\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eAutumn, called \u003cem\u003eHarud\u003c\/em\u003e in Kashmir, is one of the best times to visit the valley. In October and November the chinar trees in the Mughal gardens turn from gold to deep red, the skies are clear, and the evening light over Dal Lake is soft and golden. This is also the only time of year when the saffron fields of Pampore bloom with purple crocus flowers, and only for a few weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eThis private tour is planned around the season and is great value for money. You'll see the lakes and gardens of Srinagar, ride the Gondola in Gulmarg, stop at ancient stone temples on the drive south, and spend time in the river valleys of Pahalgam. You travel only with your own group, in your own vehicle with a driver, and stay in comfortable 3-star deluxe hotels throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice: from ₹21,999 per person\u003c\/strong\u003e (for 5 travellers sharing an Innova Crysta)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:24px 0 10px;padding:0;font-size:20px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;\"\u003eYour Day-by-Day Journey\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 1 – Arrival in Srinagar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou'll be met at Srinagar airport and taken to your hotel. In the afternoon, visit Chashme Shahi, a hillside Mughal garden that looks its best in autumn colours. In the evening, take a Shikara ride on Dal Lake at golden hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 2 – Srinagar Sightseeing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStart at Shankaracharya Hill for a wide view over the city and the lake. Explore the Old City, visit the Mughal Gardens and walk under the old chinar trees of Naseem Bagh. End the day at Pari Mahal, which is especially beautiful at dusk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 3 – Gulmarg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrive to Gulmarg and ride the Gulmarg Gondola, Phase I and Phase II, for views of Mount Apharwat. Visit the Maharani Temple on its small hill in the middle of the meadow. Overnight stay in Gulmarg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 4 – Drive to Pahalgam\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStop at Pampore, the saffron town of Kashmir, for a cup of Kesar Kehwa. Visit the Awantipora ruins, 9th-century stone temples with detailed carvings. In Pahalgam, visit the Mamleshwar Temple and spend a quiet evening by the Lidder River.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 5 – Pahalgam Valleys\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore Chandanwari, Betaab Valley and Aru Valley by local union taxi, with pine forests, green meadows and the Lidder River.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 6 – Return to Srinagar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrive back to Srinagar. Shop for Kashmiri handicrafts, pashmina, dry fruits and saffron, and try local Kashmiri food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 7 – Departure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTransfer to Srinagar Airport. We recommend booking a flight after 2:30 PM.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:24px 0 10px;padding:0;font-size:20px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;\"\u003eWhere You'll Stay\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 8px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,.45);font-size:15px;\"\u003ePlace\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,.45);font-size:15px;\"\u003eHotel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,.45);font-size:15px;\"\u003eRoom\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,.45);font-size:15px;\"\u003eNights\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,.45);\"\u003eSrinagar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,.45);\"\u003eThe Stay Villa \/ similar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,.45);\"\u003ePremium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,.45);\"\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,.45);\"\u003eGulmarg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,.45);\"\u003eRoyal Park \/ similar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,.45);\"\u003eDeluxe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,.45);\"\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,.45);\"\u003ePahalgam\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,.45);\"\u003eThe Pahalgam Pines \/ similar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,.45);\"\u003eSuper Deluxe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,.45);\"\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll stays include breakfast and room heating. \"Similar\" means a hotel of the same category, confirmed by name before booking.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:24px 0 10px;padding:0;font-size:20px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;\"\u003ePackage Price (Per Person)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 8px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,.45);font-size:15px;\"\u003eGroup Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,.45);font-size:15px;\"\u003eVehicle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,.45);font-size:15px;\"\u003ePrice Per Person\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,.45);\"\u003e2 guests\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,.45);\"\u003eEtios\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,.45);\"\u003e₹26,999\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,.45);\"\u003e4 guests\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,.45);\"\u003eInnova\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,.45);\"\u003e₹23,599\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,.45);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5 guests\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,.45);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInnova Crysta\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,.45);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e₹21,999 (Best Value)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrices are per person on double sharing and depend on the group size travelling together. For 5 guests, two double rooms with one extra bed.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:24px 0 10px;padding:0;font-size:20px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;\"\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 12px 20px;padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e6 nights' hotel stay with breakfast and room heating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003ePrivate vehicle with driver for the whole trip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003eOne-hour Shikara ride on Dal Lake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003eGulmarg Gondola tickets, Phase I and Phase II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003ePahalgam union taxis to Chandanwari, Aru and Betaab Valley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003eKashmiri Kesar Kehwa at Pampore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003eMineral water, tolls, parking, fuel and driver allowances\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003eAll applicable GST\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:24px 0 10px;padding:0;font-size:20px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;\"\u003eNot Included (Pay Directly)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 12px 20px;padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003eEntry fees for monuments, gardens and valleys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003eLunch and dinner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003eAirfare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:24px 0 10px;padding:0;font-size:20px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;\"\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 12px 20px;padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGondola closures:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Gulmarg Gondola is closed for maintenance on 12 \u0026amp; 26 October and 9 \u0026amp; 23 November 2026. We plan your Gulmarg day around these dates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSaffron bloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e Usually from the last week of October to mid-November.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChandanwari in November:\u003c\/strong\u003e Depends on snow and road conditions. If closed, Aru and Betaab Valley are visited instead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFestival dates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 11–20 October and 6–12 November, hotels may charge extra.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:24px 0 10px;padding:0;font-size:20px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;\"\u003eHow to Book\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eWhatsApp or call \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/919211283636\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e+91 92112 83636\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or email \u003ca href=\"mailto:cbdo@zaantravels.com\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecbdo@zaantravels.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eA 50% advance confirms your booking, and the balance is paid once all services are confirmed. Prices are valid only for travel in October \u0026amp; November 2026, subject to availability. Full terms are in your detailed itinerary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eZAAN Wondrous Kashmir Travels Pvt. Ltd. · Kitroo House, Shivpora, Srinagar · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.zaantravels.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewww.zaantravels.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ZAAN TRAVELS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67700706967597,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/6023\/0957\/files\/zaan-hero.jpg?v=1792411229","url":"https:\/\/zaantravels.com\/products\/golden-autumn-red-saffron-in-kashmir-6n-7d-classic-private-tour-3-oct-nov-2026","provider":"ZAAN TRAVELS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}