Overview
See why Kashmir is called paradise on earth. Stay a night on a houseboat on Dal Lake, ride the Gondola in Gulmarg, walk the valleys of Pahalgam and take in the glaciers of Sonamarg. A great choice for families, couples and first-time visitors to the hills.
Tour highlights
- Night on a deluxe houseboat on Dal Lake
- Shikara ride on Dal Lake
- Mughal Gardens: Nishat, Shalimar and Chashme Shahi
- Gulmarg with Gondola cable car (optional ticket)
- Pahalgam: Betaab Valley and Aru Valley
- Sonamarg day trip to Thajiwas Glacier
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 Arrive in Srinagar, houseboat & Shikara
Fly from Mumbai to Srinagar. Check in to your houseboat on Dal Lake. Evening Shikara ride past floating gardens and markets.
- Dinner
Day 2 Srinagar to Gulmarg
Drive to Gulmarg (about 2 hours), the meadow of flowers. Ride the Gondola (optional) to Kongdori or Apharwat for snow views. Overnight in Gulmarg.
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Day 3 Gulmarg to Pahalgam
Drive to Pahalgam via saffron fields and Awantipora ruins. Evening walk by the Lidder river.
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Day 4 Pahalgam sightseeing
Visit Betaab Valley, Aru Valley and Chandanwari by local taxi (paid locally as per union rules). Pony rides are optional.
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Day 5 Sonamarg day trip, back to Srinagar
Drive to Sonamarg, the meadow of gold. Optional pony ride to Thajiwas Glacier. Return to a hotel in Srinagar; visit the Mughal Gardens on the way if time allows.
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Day 6 Depart for Mumbai
Visit Shankaracharya Temple or Hazratbal Shrine if flight timing allows, then transfer to Srinagar airport.
- Breakfast
Inclusions & exclusions
What's included
- Return economy flights Mumbai–Srinagar
- 1 night houseboat + 4 nights hotels
- Breakfast and dinner daily (MAP)
- Private car for all transfers and sightseeing
- Shikara ride (1 hour)
- All driver allowances, tolls and parking
Not included
- Gulmarg Gondola tickets
- Local union taxi in Pahalgam and Sonamarg
- Pony rides and garden entry tickets
- Lunch and personal expenses
Good to know
- Prices start from ₹28,000 per person and change with travel dates, hotel choice and flight fares.
- The day-by-day plan is a guide. Sightseeing order can change with flight times, weather and local conditions.
- Every package is fully customisable: add nights, upgrade hotels or travel privately.
- Need a visa, forex or travel insurance? We arrange all of it under one roof.
Frequently asked questions
Is Kashmir safe for tourists?
Tourist areas like Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Sonamarg see lakhs of visitors every year. We use trusted local partners and keep you updated on any advisories.
Why are local taxis not included?
In Pahalgam and Sonamarg, local unions run the taxis to the valleys and do not allow outside cars. Rates are fixed and paid directly there.
