About Thrill Top Journeys Kashmir Travel, Run by Kashmiris
Thrill Top Journeys is a Kashmir-based travel company founded in 2023 with one straightforward idea: that the best people to show you Kashmir are the people who live here. We are not a call centre in Delhi. We are not a booking platform in Mumbai. We are a team of Kashmiris operating out of Srinagar, and we have been organising trips across this valley since before most travel aggregators could point to Pahalgam on a map.
Since 2023, we have completed over 300 trips for families, couples, solo travellers, adventure seekers, and pilgrimage groups from every major city in India. Every one of those trips was planned, coordinated, and supported by people who know Kashmir's roads, its weather, its hotels, and its seasons from the ground up.
Founded in Kashmir. Built for Travellers.
Thrill Top Journeys was founded in 2023 by Basit Bhat, a Kashmiri entrepreneur who saw a consistent problem: travellers were booking Kashmir trips through agencies that had never been to the valley themselves. Itineraries were generic. Hotels were listed without being verified. Drivers were assigned without being vetted. And when things went wrong on the ground, there was nobody local to call.
Basit started Thrill Top Journeys to fix that. The premise was simple: keep everything in Kashmir. Book directly with local hotels. Work with drivers who have spent years on the Gulmarg winter road and the Sonamarg highway. Build packages that reflect how Kashmir actually works, not how it looks on a stock photo.
Three years later, Thrill Top Journeys operates a full fleet of bikes, cars, and cabs, manages tour packages across every travel style and budget, and has become a trusted name for travellers who want Kashmir done properly.
What We Do
- Kashmir Tour Packages: Honeymoon, family, group, adventure, budget, and customised packages covering Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Sonamarg, and Ladakh. Every package is built around what you actually want to experience, not a fixed itinerary copy-pasted from a brochure.
- Cab Service in Kashmir: Point-to-point taxi service and full day rentals across all major routes. Srinagar to Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Sonamarg, Kargil, and Leh. Fixed fares, local drivers, no surprises.
- Car Rentals: Self-drive and chauffeur-driven cars for travellers who want flexibility. Hatchbacks for city driving, SUVs for mountain terrain, 7-seaters for families.
- Bike Rentals: Royal Enfield and Hero Xpulse bikes for riders who want to explore Kashmir on their own terms. Helmets included. No hidden charges.
Why Travellers Choose Thrill Top Journeys
| What most agencies offer | What Thrill Top Journeys offers |
|---|---|
| Packages booked from Delhi or Mumbai offices | Packages planned and managed from Srinagar |
| Hotels listed from an online database | Hotels personally visited and verified by our team |
| Generic fixed itineraries for everyone | Customised plans built around your dates and interests |
| A call centre number that doesn't pick up on day 3 | A local team reachable throughout your trip |
| Drivers sourced through third-party contractors | Our own vetted fleet with experienced local drivers |
| Prices inflated by middlemen and commissions | Direct booking with local suppliers, better value |
ThrillTop Journeys by the Numbers
- Founded: 2023, Srinagar, Kashmir
- Trips completed: 300+ and counting
- Traveller types served: Families, honeymoon couples, solo travellers, groups, pilgrims, adventure riders, corporate retreats
- Fleet: Cars, SUVs, bikes, and cabs operated directly from Srinagar
- Routes covered: Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Sonamarg, Gurez Valley, Yusmarg, Doodhpathri, Kargil, Leh, Ladakh, and beyond
- Support: Local team, reachable before, during, and after your trip
Our People Know Kashmir
Every driver in our network is a local. They know which stretch of the Srinagar-Leh highway gets icy in October. They know the correct gate to enter for Mughal Gardens on a busy weekend. They know the good dhabas between Pahalgam and Aru Valley. This kind of knowledge does not come from a training manual. It comes from living here.
Our trip planners are Kashmir residents who have travelled every route we sell. When we recommend a houseboat on Nigeen Lake over Dal Lake for a honeymoon couple, it is because we know the difference in experience, not because one pays us a higher commission.
When we tell you the Gulmarg Gondola Phase 2 tickets sell out fast in January and must be booked 72 hours in advance, it is because our team has seen travellers miss it. We brief every guest on these details before they arrive because we want the trip to actually work.
Our Commitment to You
- No hidden charges: The price we quote includes accommodation, private cab, meals, and local sightseeing. We tell you upfront what is additional (flights, gondola tickets, personal shopping) so you can plan honestly.
- Transparent itineraries: We share the full day-by-day plan before you pay a rupee. No vague "sightseeing as per itinerary" language.
- Flexible customisation: Dates, destinations, hotel category, group size, special requirements — we build around you, not around a template.
- Real local support: Our Srinagar-based team is available throughout your trip. Not a chatbot. Not a ticketing system. A person who picks up.
- Honest recommendations: If a particular month is not ideal for your planned itinerary, we will tell you. We would rather you reschedule than have a bad trip and blame us for it.
A Note From Our Founder
"Kashmir has been welcoming visitors for centuries. The valley has always known how to take care of guests. What changed in recent years is that most of the money travellers spend on Kashmir trips was going to agencies in other cities who had never stepped foot here. Thrill Top Journeys was built to change that. When you book with us, your money goes to Kashmiri drivers, Kashmiri hoteliers, and Kashmiri guides. You get a better trip. They get a fair livelihood. And Kashmir gets the kind of tourism it deserves — one that actually benefits the people who live here."
— Basit Bhat, Founder, Thrill Top Journeys
Book Your Kashmir Trip With Us
Whether you are planning your first trip to Kashmir or your fifth, we are here to make it the best one. Tell us your dates, your group size, and what you want to experience. We will send you a customised itinerary and honest quote within 24 hours.
Call or WhatsApp: +91 9797776779