Do Malaysians need a visa for India?

Yes. Malaysian passport holders apply for an India e-Visa online before departure. The tourist e-Visa covers tourism and short visits and is valid for 30 days from entry. The application is on the official India e-Visa portal, and Dhesu walks you through it when you book. Visa fees are not included in the package price.

Which airport does this trip use?

This is a land-only package: hotels, transfers, tours and guide are included, but international flights are not. Most Malaysian travellers fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) to Varanasi and Srinagar Airports (VNS / SXR). We can recommend suitable flights and timings on request.

Are the domestic flights included?

Yes. This package includes the domestic flights linking Varanasi and Srinagar, usually routed via Delhi. International flights to and from India are not included.

What is the best time for this trip?

October to March is ideal for Varanasi, while April to October suits Kashmir. The overlapping shoulder months of April, May, September and October offer good weather in both regions, making them the best windows for the combined journey.

Is this trip a big contrast?

Yes, and that is the point. Varanasi is intense and spiritual, Kashmir calm and scenic. Many travellers find the contrast makes each destination more vivid and memorable. The pacing gives you time to absorb both.

Kashmir

7 Days, Varanasi & Kashmir. The Sacred Ganges and the Valley of Paradise.

Two of India's most powerful experiences in one journey: the spiritual intensity of Varanasi on the Ganges, and the serene mountain beauty of Kashmir. Sacred fire and still water, linked by a domestic flight.

RM5,626

From RM4,688

per person (twin sharing)

Save RM1,875 per couple

7 Days / 6 Nights

Hotel

Meals (as itinerary)

Guided Tours

Airport Transfers

Domestic Flights

About This Package

7 Days Varanasi + Kashmir: The Full Picture

This journey pairs two utterly different sides of India. Varanasi, the spiritual capital on the Ganges, where life and death play out on the ghats and the evening Ganga Aarti fills the air with fire and chant. And Kashmir, the valley of paradise, with its still lakes, houseboats and mountain meadows.

Arranged privately from Malaysia, this 7 day package includes the domestic flights linking Varanasi and Kashmir, with a private vehicle and driver guide at each end. It is a profound contrast: the intensity of the sacred city and the calm of the mountains, in a single, well-paced trip.

Package Includes

✓Hotel & Houseboat Stay (6 nights)
✓Daily Breakfast
✓Private Vehicle & Driver Guide
✓Return Airport Transfers
✓Domestic Flights

Not Included

×International Flights
×India Visa Fee (30-day e-Visa applies)
×ETIQA Travel Insurance (6-10 Days) RM60
×Entrance Fees (unless stated)
×Lunches and dinners (unless stated)
×Personal Expenses
×Optional tour tips

What Makes This Trip

Why Travellers from Malaysia Love This Trip

Varanasi's Ghats & Ganga Aarti

The sunrise boat ride along the ghats and the spectacular evening Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat make Varanasi one of the most moving places on earth.

Kashmir's Dal Lake & Mountains

Houseboat nights, shikara rides and mountain excursions to Gulmarg or Pahalgam, the serene counterpoint to Varanasi's intensity.

Two Indias in One Trip

From the sacred fire of the Ganges to the still water of Dal Lake, this trip captures the extraordinary range of India in a single journey.

Day by Day

Your 7 Days Itinerary

Arrive Varanasi

No meals

Met at Varanasi airport and transferred to your hotel. Evening Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat.

Suggested activities

Evening Ganga Aarti from a boat
Old city walk
First Banarasi meal

Varanasi Sunrise & Sarnath

Breakfast

Sunrise boat ride, temples and the Buddhist site of Sarnath.

Suggested activities

Sunrise boat ride
Kashi Vishwanath Temple
Sarnath excursion
Banarasi silk shopping

Fly Varanasi to Srinagar

Breakfast

Domestic flights (often via Delhi) to Srinagar and transfer to your houseboat.

Suggested activities

Flights to Srinagar
Check in to houseboat
Evening shikara ride

Srinagar Sightseeing

Breakfast

The Mughal gardens and old city of Srinagar.

Suggested activities

Shalimar Bagh and Nishat Bagh
Shankaracharya Temple
Handicraft shopping

Gulmarg Excursion

Breakfast

Drive to Gulmarg for the gondola and mountain scenery.

Suggested activities

Drive to Gulmarg
Gulmarg Gondola
Meadow walks
Return to Srinagar

Pahalgam Excursion

Breakfast

A full day in the valleys of Pahalgam.

Suggested activities

Drive to Pahalgam
Betaab and Aru Valleys
Lidder river
Return to Srinagar

Depart Srinagar

Breakfast

Checkout and transfer to the airport for your onward flight.

Suggested activities

Last shopping
Airport transfer

Hotel Options

Choose Your Comfort Level

Centrally located hotels with easy access to the main sights. Pick the tier that suits your style.

3 Star

Budget Friendly

3-star hotels + deluxe houseboat or similar

Per person (twin sharing)RM4688 per person

From RM4688

per person

Most Chosen

4 Star

Value Plus Comfort

4-star hotels + premium houseboat or similar

Per person (twin sharing)RM5088 per person

From RM5088

per person

5 Star

Premium Value Stay

5-star hotels + luxury houseboat or similar

Per person (twin sharing)RM5888 per person

From RM5888

per person

Why Dhesu

Sacred and Serene, One Seamless Journey

Linking Varanasi and Kashmir means coordinating domestic flights and two very different destinations. We handle the logistics so the contrast becomes the journey's strength. Dhesu has arranged India tours for over 35 years.

MATTA & IATA Registered

Fully licensed Malaysian travel agency. We guide you through India e-Visa documentation with every booking.

Private Tours, Daily Departures

No minimum group to wait for. Your trip runs on your dates, your pace, your own vehicle and guide.

A Real Team to Call

Reachable throughout your trip. Flight delayed, your guide waits. Plans change, we adapt on the ground.

Group & Custom Pricing

Travelling as a family or group lowers the per-person cost. Ask us for a tailored quote.

Varanasi & Kashmir Tour from Malaysia

This 7 day package combines two of India's most powerful experiences: the spiritual intensity of Varanasi and the serene beauty of Kashmir. The domestic flights link them, making a journey that would otherwise be impractical into a smooth, well-paced trip.

Varanasi offers the sunrise boat ride and the Ganga Aarti; Kashmir offers Dal Lake, houseboats and mountain meadows. Together they capture the extraordinary range of the country.

A private vehicle and driver guide at each end ensure everything flows.

Why Combine Varanasi and Kashmir

Few trips capture the diversity of India like this one. Varanasi is intense, sacred and ancient; Kashmir is calm, alpine and breathtaking. The contrast makes each more memorable.

The domestic flights, usually routed via Delhi, connect the two efficiently. It is an ideal journey for travellers who want both the spiritual and the scenic heart of India in a single trip.

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