A private pool villa in Kashmir is rarer than you'd think, so when we found one we filmed it twice. Our 4 August reel walks through it: a pool with the mountains right behind it, two bedrooms, a full kitchen, a big balcony and, as the on-screen text says, "This place is just 35 km away from Srinagar." Two weeks later, on 18 August, we went back and asked our followers a cheeky question: "Would you call this a hut?" That one passed 1.1 lakh views.
Watch it on our Instagram: walk-through of the private resort with its own pool (4 Aug 2026)
From our 18 Aug 2026 reel.
Below is what the two reels actually show, who this kind of stay suits, what to check before you book one, and how we fit it into a Kashmir trip.
Private pool villa in Kashmir: the short version
| What you want to know | Short answer |
|---|---|
| What it is | A whole private stay, not a hotel room: 2 bedrooms, a private swimming pool, a fully equipped kitchen and a large balcony (from our 4 Aug caption) |
| Where | About 35 km from Srinagar, per the reel. We share the exact location when you enquire |
| Who it suits | Couples, families and small groups who want privacy and their own pace |
| Getting there | By road; the caption says it has easy road access. We add the transfer to your cab plan |
| Price | Depends on dates and group size. WhatsApp us on 7006085655 for dates and rates |
| Best months for the pool | Our reels were shot in August, with summer sun. In late autumn and winter, ask us about the water first (see below) |
What our two reels show
The 4 August walk-through
Zahid, who runs Travel Etios Kashmir, opens the reel with a quick selfie on a green hillside. Then it cuts to a terrace with sun loungers above a valley filled with cloud, and a drone-style view of the property sitting on a slope with the pool below and mountains on every side. The text on screen tells the story in short lines: "Swim freely, completely private and away from the crowds", "Perfect for families who want quality time together", "Cook together, swim together, make memories together" and "Why book a hotel when you can have an entire private retreat?"
Inside, the reel shows a white lounge with purple sofas and framed paintings, a TV wall, an open kitchen with a hob and shelves, a covered sit-out with a swing chair and hanging bulbs, and bedrooms with big windows onto the trees. The caption fills in the rest: 2 spacious bedrooms, a private swimming pool, a fully equipped kitchen, a large balcony, complete privacy and easy road access.
The lounge, from our 18 Aug 2026 reel.
The 18 August "Would you call this a hut?" reel
The 18 August reel starts on a dirt path through tall grass with the line "Before we reach 'there'... let me show you something you won't expect." The path leads to the same place: the cloud-filled valley from the terrace, a gazebo in a garden of big boulders and green plants, the purple lounge, a bedroom with a yellow armchair and a window full of green, and the pool looking straight out at the mountains. It ends on a wooden deck with a railing, above a rocky stream bed under the trees. The caption calls it "a hidden riverside escape surrounded by mountains, greenery and a beautiful pool."
The garden and gazebo, from our 18 Aug 2026 reel.
So yes, it's one property, filmed on two visits. We'd call it a villa, not a hut.
Who should book a private pool villa (and who shouldn't)
We suggest a stay like this to three kinds of guests. Honeymoon couples who want two or three quiet days after the Srinagar and Gulmarg rush; it slots well into our Kashmir honeymoon package. Families with kids, who get the pool to themselves and a kitchen for simple meals. And small groups of friends, who'd otherwise split across two hotel rooms.
It's not for everyone. If this is your first trip and you want to tick off Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Sonamarg in five days, a villa 35 km out adds driving you don't need. Stay central for that trip and keep the villa for a slower one. Our Kashmir tourist places guide helps you decide what to cover.
One of the two bedrooms, from our 18 Aug 2026 reel.
What to check before you book any pool villa in Kashmir
Listings with "private pool" in the name don't always mean what you think. These are the questions we ask on a guest's behalf, and you should ask them too, whoever you book with.
- Is the pool really private? Some resorts call a shared pool "private" because it's small. Ask whether anyone else can use it during your stay.
- Is the water heated? Kashmir nights turn cold from autumn (see our October weather guide). Unless a pool is heated, it's for summer swims. We ask this for every booking and never assume it.
- Room heating. From October, ask what heats the bedrooms and whether there's power backup.
- The kitchen. A "fully equipped kitchen" should mean gas, utensils and a fridge. Ask whether a cook can be arranged if you don't want to cook on holiday.
- The last stretch of road. Hillside stays sometimes end on a steep or narrow lane. The caption here says easy road access; still, tell us your car size and we'll plan the transfer.
- A recent video. Ask for a fresh clip of the pool and rooms, not only last summer's photos.
The terrace, from our 18 Aug 2026 reel.
How we fit a villa into your Kashmir trip
We usually suggest a private villa as a pause in the middle or at the end of the trip: two nights in a Srinagar hotel or houseboat for the Dal Lake side, day trips to Gulmarg or Pahalgam in a private cab, then two nights at the villa with nothing planned. Our drivers handle the transfer as part of the cab plan, so you're not hunting for a taxi 35 km from the city.
Prices for a whole villa change with dates and the number of guests, so we don't post one rate. For other stays we book hotels from budget rooms to 5-star mountain resorts (WhatsApp us for today's rate), and our Kashmir trip cost guide shows how the stay fits the full budget. If you want a bigger resort near Srinagar with a pool, read our post on resorts in Srinagar Kashmir, or see the stays we use in our Kashmir luxury tour package.
The deck above the stream, from our 18 Aug 2026 reel.
Questions guests ask us
Is there a resort in Srinagar with a private pool?
The villa in our reels is about 35 km from Srinagar, not in the city, and the pool is for your group alone. Inside Srinagar, pools are usually shared hotel pools. Tell us which you prefer and we'll suggest options for your dates.
Can we swim in Kashmir in October or winter?
Only if the pool is heated. Our reels were shot in August. For an October, November or winter stay, we confirm the water with the owner before you book, and plan the trip around snow and views instead if it isn't heated.
Is a private villa good for a family with kids?
Yes, that's what the reel pitches it for: two bedrooms, a kitchen and a pool nobody else uses. Keep an adult at the pool with young children, since a private stay won't have a lifeguard on duty.
Book the villa or ask us about it
Seen the reels and want it for your dates? Call or WhatsApp us on 7006085655 (or call), or on 9596044418. Tell us your dates, how many adults and children, and the rest of your plan, and we'll come back with availability, the rate and the transfer. We're a Srinagar agency registered with J&K Tourism (JKEA00005366), and we take a 20% advance, with the balance paid after you arrive.
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Travel Etios Kashmir, Pantha Chowk, Srinagar. J&K Tourism registered (JKEA00005366). Rated 5.0★ from 155 Google reviews. Call or WhatsApp +91 95960 44418 or +91 70060 85655, or email enquiry@traveletioskashmir.com.
