Kashmir Tour Package from UK — 8D/7N from £849 + Flight
Kashmir tour package from UK — 8 days 7 nights from £849 (land only). LHR/BHX/MAN → Delhi → Srinagar. British-Kashmiri family specialists, houseboat, private cab.
The UK's British-Kashmiri diaspora (600,000+ strong) is our biggest overseas market. Mid Holidays runs 8D/7N Kashmir tours from London, Birmingham, Manchester and Bradford from £849 per person (land-only). Fly LHR/BHX/MAN to Srinagar via Delhi (11–14 h total) — we handle the Srinagar Airport pickup, houseboat, Innova and every meal.
How to reach Kashmir from United Kingdom (London / Birmingham)
LHR/BHX/MAN → DEL → SXR (11–14h total, British Airways, Virgin+IndiGo, Qatar Airways).
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Kashmir Tour Package from UK prices
| Package | Nights | Price | Inclusions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kashmir UK Family Standard | 7N | £849 | 3★ hotels + houseboat, Innova, halal meals, Gulmarg + Pahalgam + Sonmarg |
| Kashmir UK Deluxe | 7N | £1,199 | 4★ hotels + deluxe houseboat, Crysta, gondola Phase 2, Mughal Gardens |
| Kashmir Ancestral Village Add-on | 9N | £1,349 | Standard + 2N ancestral village visit (Baramulla/Kupwara/Anantnag) |
Day-wise itinerary from United Kingdom (London / Birmingham)
Day 1: Arrival at Srinagar
Airport pickup, houseboat check-in on Dal Lake, evening shikara ride.
Day 2: Gulmarg day trip
Drive via Tangmarg, Gondola Phase 1 & 2, snow point in winter, meadows in summer.
Day 3: Pahalgam & Aru Valley
Betaab Valley, Chandanwari, Aru Valley — pony ride optional.
Day 4: Sonmarg & Thajiwas
Drive to Sonmarg (80 km), Thajiwas Glacier by pony, return to Srinagar.
Day 5: Srinagar sightseeing
Mughal Gardens (Nishat, Shalimar), Shankaracharya, local shopping.
Day 6: Departure
Airport drop with memories & saffron.
Frequently asked questions
Do UK passport holders need an Indian visa?
Yes. UK citizens need an Indian e-Visa (tourist) — apply online at indianvisaonline.gov.in, 3–5 day processing, £13–£100 depending on duration. Persons of Indian Origin (PIO/OCI) travel visa-free.
Best airline UK to Srinagar?
Cheapest: Qatar Airways or Emirates via DOH/DXB (£550–£700). Fastest: British Airways LHR–DEL then IndiGo DEL–SXR (11 h total, £700–£900). Most direct baggage: Vistara LHR–DEL–SXR.
Can I visit my ancestral village?
Yes — we specialise in ancestral village day-trips to Baramulla, Kupwara, Bandipora, Anantnag, Pulwama and Kulgam. Include the ancestral add-on package (extra £500 for 2 nights with local homestay if desired).
Is Kashmir safe for British citizens?
Yes. UK FCDO advises against travel to areas within 10 km of the LoC only. All our tourist circuit (Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Sonmarg) is fully outside restricted zones and rated safe by FCDO.
Do you accept UK debit cards?
Advance 20% by GBP bank transfer to our UK-facing account (no card fees). Balance on arrival in INR at day's rate — bring a small cash buffer or use Wise/Revolut card at Srinagar ATMs (widely accepted).
Best time from UK?
May–September (British summer holidays align with Kashmir's most pleasant weather 15–28°C). December–January for snow (matches UK Christmas break).