Trip Info for Kashmir Film Shooting Package
-
Cab, Mini Bus
-
3,4,5 Stars Hotels
-
3,980 metres
-
Srinagar
-
Jan-Dec
-
Eco-Tour, Hiking
-
Breakfast and Dinner
-
English, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi, Spanish, French
-
Easy to Moderate
-
2-15
-
3
-
90
Overview
The Kashmir Film Shooting Package offered by Panda Tours and Travels is a thoughtfully curated production-focused journey designed for filmmakers, production houses, OTT platforms, ad agencies, music video crews, and documentary teams seeking diverse cinematic landscapes within a single destination. This package covers Kashmir’s most visually striking locations—Srinagar, Dal Lake, Sonamarg, Gulmarg, and Pahalgam—offering a perfect blend of natural beauty, heritage architecture, cultural depth, and seasonal variety.
From sunrise shoots on Dal Lake with shikaras and floating markets to snow-covered alpine frames in Gulmarg, lush green valleys of Sonamarg, and riverside landscapes of Pahalgam, the itinerary is planned to maximize visual output while maintaining smooth logistics. Special focus is given to heritage streets, Mughal gardens, shrines, handicraft zones, and traditional Kashmiri lifestyle, enabling authentic storytelling across multiple genres.
This Kashmir Film Shooting Package includes end-to-end on-ground support such as location planning, travel coordination, local guidance, and assistance with logistics as per regional regulations. With carefully timed shoots, scenic transitions, and culturally rich backdrops, the tour ensures high-quality footage, creative flexibility, and a seamless filming experience—allowing production teams to focus entirely on storytelling while Kashmir delivers the visuals.
Highlights
- Pickup & drop at Srinagar International Airport
- Private taxi for the entire Kashmir Film Shooting Package
- Same driver throughout the trip (driver-cum-tourist guide)
- 24×7 assistance for safety, emergencies, and support
Itinerary
On arrival at Srinagar International Airport, our team will receive the film crew and escort them to Srinagar city. The distance from Srinagar Airport to the hotel is approximately 7 kilometres, which usually takes around 20 minutes, depending on traffic conditions.
After check-in and a short briefing, proceed for Srinagar full-day film shooting and location exploration as part of the Kashmir Film Shooting Package. Srinagar offers visually rich locations ideal for movie scenes, music videos, advertisements, and web series.
Key shooting-friendly locations include Dal Lake (Shikara shots), Mughal Gardens, Boulevard Road, houseboats, and city landscapes. Time is provided for camera setup, lighting checks, technical recce, and coordination, ensuring smooth shooting operations.
By evening, capture scenic sunset visuals before returning to the hotel for rest and preparation for the next day’s shoot.
ACTIVITIES TO DO IN SRINAGAR CITY (Client On Expense)
- Water Park In Dal Lake
- E-Bike Riding
- Buggy Ride
- Jet Sky In Dal Lake
- Photography
Stay at 3-star property hotel viz. IN SRINAGAR
Hotel Home in Paradise
Hotel Mid-Town Greens
Hotel Rizq Inn
Hotel Elight Residency
- Hotel Sahara Grand Hills
- Hotel Royal Heritage
- Hotel The Royal Arabia
- Hotel Home Inn Paradise
- Hotel Bloosom
- Hotel Duke
- Hotel Gurcoo Residency
The day begins early with a sunrise cinematic shoot at Dal Lake, one of the most iconic visuals included in our Kashmir Film Shooting Package.
Capture wide establishing shots of the lake using drones (subject to permission), followed by slow tracking shots of shikaras gliding through misty waters.
Close-up frames of vendors at the floating vegetable market, hands exchanging produce, and ripples on water add texture and realism to the scene.
Proceed to an Old Srinagar heritage shoot, focusing on timeless architecture and cultural depth. Locations include Shankaracharya Temple, Mughal Gardens, Jamia Masjid, Zaina Kadal bridges, and the narrow lanes with traditional wooden balconies.
Use low-angle shots for monuments, symmetry frames inside Jamia Masjid, and handheld walk-through shots in old city alleys to create an immersive, documentary-style feel.
Throughout the shoot, capture lifestyle and B-roll footage of Kashmiri artisans, carpet weavers, papier-mâché artists, and locals in traditional attire.
Medium shots and close-ups help convey emotion, craftsmanship, and authenticity—essential storytelling elements for films, web series, commercials, and travel documentaries.
In the evening, wrap up with a cinematic sunset and time-lapse shoot at Boulevard Road, highlighting Dal Lake reflections, moving shikaras, passing silhouettes, and golden-hour color transitions. Nightfall offers opportunities for long-exposure shots and city-light reflections for visually rich transitions.
Stay at 3-star property hotel viz. IN SRINAGAR
Hotel Home in Paradise
Hotel Mid-Town Greens
Hotel Rizq Inn
Hotel Elight Residency
- Hotel Sahara Grand Hills
- Hotel Royal Heritage
- Hotel The Royal Arabia
- Hotel Home Inn Paradise
- Hotel Bloosom
- Hotel Duke
- Hotel Gurcoo Residency
After an early breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a scenic location drive from Srinagar to Sonamarg, famously known as the Meadow of Gold. This route is a key highlight of our Kashmir Film Shooting Package, offering visually rich landscapes ideal for travel films, feature films, commercials, music videos, and web series.
The distance between Srinagar and Sonamarg is approximately 80 kilometers, and the drive takes around 2 hours, depending on traffic and road conditions.
En route, capture cinematic highway shots of lush green valleys, flowing Sindh River, snow-capped mountain backdrops, alpine forests, and authentic Kashmiri villages. Recommended shots include:
Moving vehicle tracking shots
Wide establishing landscape frames
Drone flyovers (subject to permissions)
Time-lapse clouds and light transitions
Upon arrival in Sonamarg, the company vehicle will drop the crew at the designated Sonamarg entry point, strictly following Tourism Department regulations.
Please note that company taxis are not authorized for internal Sonamarg sightseeing or shooting movements. For interior locations, local union taxis or pony services can be arranged at an additional cost, which is standard practice for film shoots in this region.
KEY SHOOTING LOCATIONS IN SONAMARG
Thajiwas Glacier – Ideal for snow sequences, romantic visuals, and adventure scenes
Zero Point – High-altitude cinematic frames and wide panoramic shots
Fishing Point – Calm river visuals, reflective shots, and lifestyle scenes
Baltal Valley – Rugged terrain suitable for dramatic and action-based sequences
ACTIVITIES TO DO IN SONAMARG (Client On Expense)
- Snow Boarding
- ATV Ride
- Water Zorbing Ball
- Sledging
- Photography
- Skiing
After completing the scheduled shoot and capturing required footage, return to Srinagar by evening for an overnight hotel stay, concluding a visually powerful and productive shooting day under the Kashmir Film Shooting Package.
Stay at 3-star property hotel viz. IN SRINAGAR
Hotel Home in Paradise
Hotel Mid-Town Greens
Hotel Rizq Inn
Hotel Elight Residency
- Hotel Sahara Grand Hills
- Hotel Royal Heritage
- Hotel The Royal Arabia
- Hotel Home in Paradise
- Hotel Bloosom
- Hotel Duke
- Hotel Gurcoo Residency
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a scenic location drive from Srinagar to Gulmarg, one of Kashmir’s most iconic hill resorts and a globally recognized destination for snow-based visuals, alpine landscapes, and cinematic mountain backdrops. This day forms a major highlight of the Kashmir Film Shooting Package, ideal for feature films, music videos, OTT content, commercials, and travel documentaries.
The distance from Srinagar to Gulmarg is approximately 52 kilometers, and the drive takes around 1.5 hours, depending on road and traffic conditions. The route offers excellent opportunities for road-montage shots, pine forest tracking sequences, and wide establishing frames showcasing changing altitudes and landscapes.
Upon arrival in Gulmarg, the company taxi will drop the crew at the designated Gulmarg entry point, strictly as per Tourism Department regulations.
Please note that company vehicles are not permitted for internal sightseeing or shooting movements within Gulmarg. All interior locations must be accessed via local union taxis, pony services, or on foot, which can be coordinated separately for filming requirements.
KEY LOCATIONS FOR FILM SHOOTING
Kongdori (Gondola Phase 1) – Ideal for wide aerial shots, crowd movement scenes, and snow-play visuals
Apharwat Peak (Gondola Phase 2) – High-altitude cinematic landscapes, whiteout scenes, and dramatic wide frames
Maharani Temple – Calm heritage visuals, devotional or emotional scenes
St. Mary’s Church – Symmetrical architecture shots, romantic and period-style scenes
Gulmarg Golf Course – Expansive green frames, drone-friendly visuals (permissions required)
Al Pather Lake – Minimalist nature shots and reflective compositions
Strawberry Valley & Buta Patri – Offbeat scenic frames, ideal for music videos
Mission Kashmir Shooting Point & Drung Waterfall – Recognizable cinematic locations for film nostalgia and action sequences
Seasonal activities such as snow skiing, snowboarding, ATV rides, snow sledging, horse riding, and photography-based sequences can be incorporated into the shoot, depending on weather, permissions, and creative requirements.
After completing the planned shoot and capturing required footage, check in to the hotel in Gulmarg for an overnight stay, allowing time for golden-hour shots, sunset time-lapses, or night ambiance frames, concluding a visually rich day under the Kashmir Film Shooting Package.
Stay at 3-star property hotel viz. IN GULMARG
- Hotel Grand Hill View (Our Own Property)
- Hotel Apple Tree Resort
After breakfast at the hotel in Gulmarg, begin a scenic transition shoot and location drive towards Pahalgam, popularly known as the Valley of Shepherds.
This route is an important visual segment of the Kashmir Film Shooting Package, ideal for travel transitions, road sequences, montage scenes, and storytelling visuals.
The distance between Gulmarg and Pahalgam is approximately 130 kilometers, and the journey takes around 3 hours, depending on road and traffic conditions.
The drive showcases Kashmir’s changing terrain—from alpine landscapes to fertile valleys—making it perfect for establishing shots, journey montages, and cultural cutaways.
ENROUTE FILM SHOOTING LOCATIONS & VISUAL ELEMENTS
During the drive, multiple cinematic stopovers allow the crew to capture diverse natural and cultural frames:
Apple Orchards – Wide-angle orchard shots, close-ups of fruit textures, lifestyle visuals
Saffron Fields near Pampore – Low-angle crop shots, slow-motion wind movements, seasonal color palettes
Awantipora Ruins – Heritage architecture shots, drone-friendly symmetrical frames (permissions required)
Kashmiri Bat Factories – Craftsmanship close-ups, artisan hand movements, documentary-style visuals
Riverside & Countryside Stretches – Natural tracking shots, road-follow sequences, village life cutaways
As you approach Pahalgam, capture the Lidder River viewpoints, pine forests, and serene mountain backdrops—ideal for romantic scenes, reflective moments, or closing transition shots within the Kashmir Film Shooting Package.
Upon arrival in Pahalgam, check in to your hotel and unwind amidst peaceful surroundings. The evening can be utilized for light shoots, ambient sound recording, sunset frames, or rehearsal, followed by an overnight stay in Pahalgam.
Stay at 3-star property hotel viz. IN PAHALGAM
Hotel Silver Sleek
Hotel Grand Millennium
Hotel Golden Heritage
Hotel Grand Salveen
Hotel Mountain Dreams
- Hotel Golden Residency
- Hotel Waterfront Resort
- Hotel Pine Palace Resort
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full-day film shoot and sightseeing schedule in Pahalgam, one of the most visually rich locations included in the Kashmir Film Shooting Package. Known for its lush valleys, pine forests, flowing rivers, and dramatic mountain backdrops, Pahalgam offers ideal settings for romantic scenes, emotional sequences, music videos, commercials, and travel films.
As per Tourism Department regulations, the company taxi will drop the crew at the Pahalgam destination point only. All local sightseeing and shooting at internal locations is conducted using local union taxis, as private taxis are not authorized within Pahalgam for sightseeing or filming.
KEY FILM LOCATIONS IN PAHALGAM (By Union Taxi)
Aru Valley (12 km)
Wide establishing shots, drone-style valley frames, slow-motion meadow walks, cinematic couple scenesBetaab Valley (5 km)
River-side romantic shots, soft-light close-ups, iconic Bollywood-style visualsChandanwari (2 km)
Snow patches (seasonal), rugged terrain shots, travel transition scenes
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS AND SUPPORTING VISUALS (By Company Taxi)
Lidder River (0 km) – Static tripod shots, flowing water close-ups, golden-hour reflections
Mamleshwar Temple (1 km) – Cultural inserts, heritage frames, spiritual visuals
Amusement Park (1 km) – Lifestyle B-roll, casual movement shots
Aru Wildlife Sanctuary (3 km) – Nature cutaways, forest textures
Mini Zoo (10 km) – Optional documentary-style visuals
ACTIVITIES IN PAHALGAM (On own Expense)
Pony Ride – Traditional travel visuals
River Rafting – Adventure/action sequences
Zip Lining – Dynamic motion shots
Trekking – Natural journey frames
Photography – Behind-the-scenes & promotional stills
After a productive day of filming and exploration, return to the hotel and unwind amidst the peaceful surroundings of Pahalgam. Enjoy an overnight stay in Pahalgam, preparing for the next shooting schedule.
Stay at 3-star property hotel viz. IN PAHALGAM
Hotel Silver Sleek
Hotel Grand Millennium
Hotel Golden Heritage
Hotel Grand Salveen
Hotel Mountain Dreams
- Hotel Golden Residency
- Hotel Waterfront Resort
- Hotel Pine Palace Resort
After breakfast in Pahalgam, begin the scenic drive back to Srinagar, transitioning from natural landscapes to the cultural heart of Kashmir.
This day of the Kashmir Film Shooting Package is dedicated to capturing the soul of Kashmiri heritage, spirituality, music, and cuisine, making it ideal for documentary films, cultural features, OTT content, music videos, and branded storytelling.
Proceed towards Old Srinagar (Downtown) for an immersive cultural shooting experience. Narrow streets, historic wooden architecture, and bustling local life create a rich visual canvas for cinematic storytelling.
Handicrafts & Artisan Shoots
Capture close-up and mid-range shots of traditional Kashmiri craftsmanship:
Carpet weaving – detailed hand movements, loom textures, pattern reveals
Papier-mâché art – color application, brush strokes, finishing details
Pashmina making – spinning, weaving, fabric draping shots
Visit iconic shrines such as:
Hazratbal Shrine
Khanqah-e-Moula
These locations offer serene settings for wide architectural shots, soft-focus spiritual visuals, and devotional sequences, enhanced by a live or recorded Sufi music backdrop. Ideal for emotional montages, spiritual narratives, and cultural transitions.
Wrap up the day with a live-recorded Kashmiri cultural and Sufi music show. This evening shoot allows for:
Multi-camera coverage
Ambient audio capture
Audience reaction shots
Emotional closing visuals for the project
The combination of music, heritage, and authentic Kashmiri ambiance makes this a powerful conclusion to a culturally focused day within the Kashmir Film Shooting Package.
After the shoot, return to the houseboat in Srinagar for overnight stay and equipment wrap-up.
Stay at 3-star property HOUSEBOAT viz. IN SRINAGAR _ Dal Lake & Nigeen lake
Dangola Group Of HouseBoats
Blue Palace Group Of HouseBoats
- New Peony Group of Houseboats
- New Peony Group of Houseboats
After breakfast, proceed with a smooth and well-coordinated transfer from your traditional Srinagar houseboat to Srinagar International Airport, covering approximately 10 kilometres in around 20 minutes, subject to traffic conditions.
This transfer marks the official wrap-up of your Kashmir Film Shooting Package, concluding days of cinematic storytelling across Dal Lake, heritage locations, valleys, and cultural backdrops. With all scheduled shoots completed, equipment secured, and footage captured, the journey ends with successful production memories and visually rich moments from the heart of Kashmir.
Film unit departs with completed shots, cultural depth, and lasting creative impressions.
Important Travel advise
- It's advisable to start the journey at least 2 hours before your FLIGHT departure time.
- The distance between Hotel To Srinagar Airport is around 10 kilometers, and the travel time can vary depending on traffic conditions.
- Starting early ensures that you have ample time to reach the Flight, considering any potential delays along the way.
- Additionally, it's always better to arrive at the Flight with extra time to spare for check-in procedures, security checks, and unforeseen circumstances.
Cost
The Cost Includes
- Pick-up or Drop-off service from and to Airport(in our own vehicle)
- Welcome with Flower-Greetings
- Breakfast & Dinner __ Veg / Non veg
- Shikara Ride In DAL LAKE __ 01 Hour
- Drinking water in taxi till end the tour
- All toll Taxes & Allowances paid by company
- Location scouting assistance in Srinagar- Gulmarg- Pahalgam- Sonamarg
- Film shooting permits & local permissions (as per itinerary)
- On-ground coordination & logistic support
- Assistance Till End Of Tour
The Cost Excludes
- Flight Tickets / Train Tickets
- Gandola Ride Tickets _ Gulmarg
- Additional meals other than included in packages
- Activities performed at the Destinations
- Camera gear rentals, drones and other equipments
- Special Permits, Entry fee and charges not mentioned in inclusions
- Personal Expenses like shopping, phone bills and laundry
- Cosmetics and Costumes
- Travel Insurance and Medical Expenses
- Items not mentioned in inclusions
Frequently Asked Questions By Clients (FAQ's)
The Kashmir Film Shooting Package includes location assistance, local logistics support, transportation, accommodation coordination, on-ground coordination, and guidance for filming at approved shooting locations across Kashmir.
Yes, we assist filmmakers with the process of obtaining required shooting permissions in Kashmir by coordinating with local authorities and tourism departments, subject to government regulations.
The package covers popular and cinematic locations such as Srinagar, Gulmarg, Sonamarg, Pahalgam depending on feasibility and approvals.
Absolutely. Our Kashmir Film Shooting Package is ideal for feature films, web series, OTT projects, music videos, documentaries, and commercial ad shoots.
Yes, we can help connect you with experienced local crew members, fixers, drivers, and support staff to ensure smooth execution during the shoot.
The duration depends on the script and locations, but a 7 Nights 8 Days Kashmir Film Shooting Package is commonly chosen for multi-location shoots.
Yes, filming in Kashmir is safe when done through authorized channels. We ensure proper coordination and follow all local guidelines for a secure and hassle-free shoot.
We assist in arranging comfortable accommodation and reliable transportation for cast and crew as part of the Kashmir Film Shooting Package.
It is recommended to book at least 4–6 weeks in advance to allow sufficient time for planning, permissions, and logistics coordination.
Yes, the Kashmir Film Shooting Package can be fully customized based on your script requirements, preferred locations, shooting schedule, and budget.
