Plan your Srinagar trip
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Quick answer: Happy Jacks Tours and Travels is a family-run travel agency based in Zakura, Srinagar. We plan and run Kashmir tour packages from Rs 11,999 per person, book houseboats and hotels, and run our own taxi fleet and two hotels in Pahalgam. Send your dates on WhatsApp (+91 94192 44962) and you get a written plan with named hotels, the vehicle and a fixed price before you pay anything.
| Happy Jacks at a glance | Detail |
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| Office | Zakura, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir 190006 |
| Working in Kashmir travel | Over eight years |
| Own hotels | The Villagio and The Pinus Resort, Pahalgam |
| Own vehicles | Swift Dzire, Etios, Creta, Innova Crysta, Fortuner, 12 seat Force Traveller |
| Packages from | Rs 11,999 per person |
| Reviews | 4.9 on Google (130+ reviews), 5.0 on TripAdvisor |
| Hours | 09:00 to 17:00 IST daily, WhatsApp beyond hours |
What does a travel agent in Srinagar actually do for you?
A good local agent does four jobs that are hard to do well from outside Kashmir: picks hotels that match your budget and the view you want, puts you in a clean car with a driver who knows the mountain roads, plans the days so you are not driving in circles, and fixes things on the ground when weather or road closures change the plan. That last job is the one that matters most in Kashmir, where Zoji La, the Gulmarg road or the Mughal Road can change overnight.
From our office in Srinagar we handle the whole trip or just the part you need:
How does booking with Happy Jacks work?
- Message us on WhatsApp with your dates, number of adults and children, and what you want to see.
- Get a written plan: day by day route, named hotels or houseboat, the vehicle, inclusions and one fixed price.
- Confirm with an advance. The balance is settled during the trip.
- Arrive. Your driver meets you at the airport or station, and our team stays on WhatsApp for the whole trip.
Nothing is bundled into a number you cannot check. Flights, if you want us to book them, appear as a separate line in the quote.
What do Kashmir packages from a Srinagar agent cost?
Prices below are read live from our published rates, per person on twin sharing unless marked per couple. Peak weeks (April to June, Christmas and New Year) can cost more because hotels raise rates; your quote shows the exact figure for your dates.
Land packages from Srinagar with private cab, hotel or houseboat, breakfast and dinner.
Local agent, online platform or booking on arrival: which is better?
| Local Srinagar agent | National online platform | Booking on arrival |
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| Who runs the trip | The same team you spoke to | Usually passed to a local operator | Whoever you meet at the airport or boulevard |
| Hotel named before payment | Yes, ask for it | Often a category, not a name | Rarely |
| Help when roads close | Same day, local drivers re-route | Through a call centre | You negotiate yourself |
| Price | Direct, no platform margin | Platform margin added | Varies, often higher in peak weeks |
Whichever you choose, ask the questions in our guide on how to check a Kashmir travel agency before booking. We are happy to be checked the same way.
Why travellers book Happy Jacks in Srinagar
- We own what matters most. Two hotels in Pahalgam and a six-vehicle fleet with local Kashmiri drivers. Partner hotels in Srinagar and Gulmarg and the houseboats are named before you pay, and we tell you which is which.
- We live here. Our team knows when Gulmarg gets icy, which Pahalgam valleys need the local union taxi, and when to leave for Sonmarg to beat the traffic.
- You can check us. 4.9 on Google from more than 130 reviews and 5.0 on TripAdvisor, and every question answered in writing on WhatsApp.
Loved by travellersWhat our guests say about Happy Jacks
★★★★★
I booked my tour from Happy Jacks. The hotels booked by them were very good and the staff of Happy Jacks and the driver arranged by them was also very nice. Specially Happy Jacks owner Owais sir helped us day and night in every way at every point when needed.
★★★★★
I am from Delhi and wanted a reliable, tension free trip. Happy Jacks planned everything end to end and handled all the details, so we could just enjoy the beautiful valley without any stress. Highly reliable team.
★★★★★
First of all I would like to thank Azra, Iram and Owais sir for organizing such a wonderful trip to Kashmir. The cab driver they had provided was just awesome. Everything was smooth from start to finish.
★★★★★
Our Kashmir honeymoon with Happy Jacks was magical. The houseboat, the shikara ride at sunset and the Pahalgam stay were beautiful, and the driver knew every good photo spot. Thank you team.
★★★★★
Booked a family package for six people. The Innova was comfortable, the itinerary was well paced for our kids and parents, and the pricing was honest with no hidden costs. Will book again.
Where is our Srinagar office?
Happy Jacks Tours and Travels, Zakura, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir 190006, India. Phone and WhatsApp +91 94192 44962, email happy7jacks@gmail.com. If you would like to meet the team before your trip, message us and we will share directions. See about us and contact.
Written and checked by the Happy Jacks Tours and Travels planning team in Srinagar, who run these trips, drive these roads and operate our own Pahalgam hotels and cab fleet. Package prices on this page are read live from our published rates. Updated 17 October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the best travel agents in Srinagar?
The best agent for you is a Srinagar-based operator that names your hotels before payment, runs or directly controls its cars and drivers, and has reviews you can check on Google or TripAdvisor. Happy Jacks is one such local operator, based in Zakura, with its own Pahalgam hotels and vehicle fleet.
Is it safe to book a Kashmir trip through a local travel agent?
Yes, if you check the basics: a written itinerary with named hotels, a clear advance amount, a real office address and independent reviews. Ask your questions on WhatsApp before paying and keep the written plan.
How much advance do I pay to book?
You pay an advance to confirm, and the balance is settled during the trip. The exact advance depends on the hotels and dates and is written in your quote before you pay.
Can a Srinagar travel agent book my flights?
We book domestic flights to Srinagar on request and show them as a separate line in your quote, so you can compare them with booking flights yourself.
Do you only cover Kashmir?
We cover the Kashmir valley (Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Sonmarg, Gurez, Doodhpathri, Yusmarg), Jammu and Katra for Vaishno Devi, and Ladakh by road from Srinagar or by air to Leh.
Can I hire just a taxi without a package?
Yes. Our cabs can be hired by the day or for a single transfer, from a Swift Dzire at Rs 2,500 per day up to a 12 seat Force Traveller at Rs 5,000 per day, driver included.
What are your office hours?
Our office works 09:00 to 17:00 IST every day, and WhatsApp is answered beyond those hours, including while you are on the trip.
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