India
Kashmir Paradise with Gulmarg & Pahalgam
5 nights / 6 days Best time: March to October
Shikara rides on Dal Lake, snow at Gulmarg and the meadows of Pahalgam - a gentle, comfortable Kashmir tour ideal for families and senior citizens.
Trip highlights
- Houseboat stay on Dal Lake
- Gondola ride at Gulmarg
- Betaab Valley & Aru Valley
- Mughal Gardens of Srinagar
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Arrive Srinagar - Houseboat
Meet & greet at Srinagar airport, transfer to your houseboat on Dal Lake. Evening Shikara ride. Dinner and overnight on houseboat.
Day 2
Srinagar - Mughal Gardens
Visit Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh, Chashme Shahi and Shankaracharya Temple. Evening free at Lal Chowk market.
Day 3
Gulmarg day trip
Drive to Gulmarg (2 hrs). Gondola cable car ride, snow point and photo stops. Return to Srinagar hotel.
Day 4
Pahalgam
Full day at Pahalgam with Betaab Valley, Aru Valley and Chandanwari. Overnight Pahalgam or Srinagar.
Day 5
Sonmarg / leisure
Optional Sonmarg excursion or relaxed shopping day for Kashmiri shawls, dry fruit and handicrafts.
Day 6
Departure
After breakfast transfer to Srinagar airport with sweet memories.
What is included
- 5 nights hotel + houseboat with breakfast & dinner
- All transfers in private AC vehicle
- Shikara ride
- All toll, parking & driver charges
- Local support number 24x7
Not included
- Airfare
- Gondola & pony ride tickets
- Personal expenses
- Anything not in inclusions
Hotels used (or similar)
- Hotel Grand Mumtaz Srinagar or similar
- Hotel Highlands Park Gulmarg or similar