Charismatic Kashmir Delight

Duration: 5 Nights / 6 Days Highlights: Srinagar houseboats, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Sonamarg

12/16/20241 min read

green pine trees at the bottom of the mountain
green pine trees at the bottom of the mountain

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Srinagar

  • Check-in to a houseboat on Dal Lake.

  • Enjoy a Shikara ride.

  • Overnight stay in Srinagar.

Day 2: Srinagar to Gulmarg (50 km / 2 hours)

  • Explore Gulmarg and enjoy an optional Gondola ride.

  • Return to Srinagar for an overnight stay.

Day 3: Srinagar to Pahalgam (95 km / 3 hours)

  • Visit Aru Valley and Betaab Valley.

  • Return to Srinagar for an overnight stay.

Day 4: Excursion to Sonamarg (80 km / 3 hours)

  • Visit Thajiwas Glacier or enjoy a pony ride (optional).

  • Return to Srinagar for an overnight stay.

Day 5: Srinagar Sightseeing

  • Visit Mughal Gardens, Shankaracharya Temple, and local markets.

  • Overnight stay in Srinagar.

Day 6: Departure from Srinagar

  • Transfer to the airport.

Inclusions

  • Accommodation with daily breakfast and dinner.

  • Shikara ride on Dal Lake.

  • Private cab for all transfers and sightseeing.

  • Airport/railway station transfers.

Exclusions

  • Airfare or train tickets.

  • Gondola ride charges in Gulmarg.

  • Pony rides or other activities in Sonamarg and Pahalgam.

  • Monument entry fees.

  • Personal expenses (meals not mentioned, laundry, tips, etc.).

a grassy field with trees and mountains in the background
a grassy field with trees and mountains in the background