Kashmir · 4 Nights / 5 Days
A compact Kashmir trip: a houseboat night on Dal Lake, a day in Pahalgam, a night in Gulmarg and Srinagar's gardens.
For a long weekend or a short leave. It covers the main scenic bases once each and keeps transfers short. There is no time for repeat visits, so choose it if you want a first taste.
The plan can be adjusted to your season. In winter, Gulmarg is the highlight; in summer, Pahalgam's valleys. For a fuller version see the seven-day classic.
Sample itinerary. These are sample itineraries, designed as relaxed tour options. For a customised, detailed and personalised itinerary built around your dates, interests and pace, please contact us. Plan your journey or call +91 97755 97771.
Arrive at Srinagar airport and transfer to a deluxe houseboat on Dal Lake. Enjoy a Shikara ride if included, then dinner on board.
Drive to Pahalgam via orchards and villages. Visit Betaab Valley and Aru Valley in the afternoon, subject to conditions and local taxis charged separately.
Drive to Gulmarg. Time in the meadows and an optional Gondola ride, subject to tickets and conditions.
Drive down to Srinagar. Visit Nishat Bagh and Shalimar Bagh and shop for Kashmiri crafts in the evening.
Transfer to Srinagar airport as per your flight time.
Accommodation as per the plan, breakfast and dinner as stated, transfers and sightseeing by private vehicle as per the itinerary, and airport pickup and drop. Final inclusions are confirmed in writing before booking.
Air and train tickets, lunches and drinks, entry tickets, Shikara rides, Gondola tickets, local union taxi charges at Pahalgam, Gulmarg and Sonamarg, pony rides and optional activities, snow transfers in winter, personal expenses, and extra costs from road closures or weather. Charges for local union services are paid as applicable and confirmed at booking.
The plan may change for weather, road conditions, traffic, security restrictions or local rules. Hotel and houseboat check-in and check-out follow each property's policy. Carry valid photo ID for check-in. Check current travel advisories before you travel.
Breakfast and dinner daily.
This is a sample itinerary, not a fixed departure. Sequence, stays and activities are confirmed when we plan your journey, subject to availability, season, permits and local conditions.
Kashmir · 6 Nights / 7 Days
Srinagar, Pahalgam and Gulmarg in a relaxed week: a houseboat on Dal Lake, river valleys, alpine meadows and the Mughal gardens.
Suits: Families, groups and couples visiting Kashmir for the first time.
Kashmir · 6 Nights / 7 Days
Houseboat, Pahalgam, Gulmarg and a full day in Sonamarg, with the Mughal gardens on the road from Srinagar.
Suits: Travellers who want mountain scenery and are comfortable with several road days.
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