Tour Highlights:

✔ Shikara Ride on Dal Lake – Experience the serene beauty of Srinagar
✔ Stay in a Houseboat – Enjoy a unique overnight stay on Dal Lake
✔ Mughal Gardens & Shankaracharya Temple Visit
✔ Sonmarg Excursion – Visit the gateway to Ladakh, Thajiwas Glacier (optional pony ride)
✔ Gulmarg Adventure – Experience the Gondola Ride (Asia’s highest cable car) & winter sports
✔ Pahalgam Exploration – Visit Aru Valley, Betaab Valley & Chandanwari
✔ Shopping & Local Cuisine – Saffron, Kashmiri Handicrafts, Wazwan Cuisine

Detailed Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival at Srinagar & Local Sightseeing

Arrival at Srinagar Airport, meet our representative and transfer to the hotel.
Visit Mughal Gardens (Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh, Chashme Shahi).
Visit Shankaracharya Temple for panoramic views of Srinagar.
Evening free for shopping at Lal Chowk (Pashmina shawls, dry fruits, Kashmiri handicrafts).
Overnight stay in Srinagar Hotel.

Day 2: Excursion to Sonmarg (80 km, 2.5 hrs one way)

After breakfast, proceed to Sonmarg, the “Meadow of Gold.”
Visit Thajiwas Glacier (via pony ride, optional) & enjoy breathtaking landscapes.
Optional: White water river rafting in Sindh River.
Return to Srinagar in the evening.
Overnight stay in Srinagar Hotel.

Day 3: Srinagar to Gulmarg (50 km, 2 hrs one way) & Return

Post breakfast, drive to Gulmarg, the “Meadow of Flowers.”
Experience the famous Gondola Ride (Cable Car) up to Apharwat Peak.
Enjoy activities like skiing, snowboarding, horse riding (seasonal).
Explore Maharani Temple & St. Mary’s Church.
Return to Srinagar in the evening.
Overnight stay in Srinagar Hotel.

Day 4: Srinagar to Pahalgam (90 km, 3 hrs) & Local Sightseeing

Check out from the hotel & drive to Pahalgam, the “Valley of Shepherds.”
En route visit Awantipora Ruins & Saffron Fields.
Visit Aru Valley, Betaab Valley & Chandanwari.
Enjoy leisure time by the Lidder River.
Overnight stay in Pahalgam Hotel.

Day 5: Pahalgam to Srinagar | Shikara Ride & Houseboat Stay

After breakfast, drive back to Srinagar.
Check into a luxury houseboat on Dal Lake.
Enjoy a relaxing Shikara Ride on Dal Lake.
Overnight stay in a houseboat in Srinagar.

Day 6: Departure from Srinagar

After breakfast, transfer to Srinagar Airport for your onward journey.

Inclusions:

✔ 5 Nights’ accommodation (3N Srinagar Hotel + 1N Pahalgam Hotel + 1N Houseboat)
✔ Daily Breakfast & Dinner
✔ Shikara Ride on Dal Lake
✔ All Transfers & Sightseeing by Private Vehicle
✔ Airport Pickup & Drop

Exclusions:

✖ Airfare/Train fare
✖ Gondola Ride, Pony Rides & Optional Activities
✖ Entry Fees at Monuments & Gardens
✖ Personal Expenses, Shopping, & Tips