Houseboats moored on a lake below snow-covered mountains in Kashmir

Kashmir · India

Kashmir Paradise – 5 Nights / 6 Days

Srinagar → Sonmarg → Gulmarg → Pahalgam

  • Honeymoon
  • Family
  • Hill station
  • Standard
  • Duration5 Nights / 6 Days
  • Hotel3★ / 4★ / 5★ options
  • Meal planBreakfast and dinner (MAP)
  • TransportPrivate AC vehicle; local union cabs where required in Pahalgam and Sonmarg
  • Travel datesMarch to October for meadows; December to February for snow
  • Price per personOn request

Overview

The classic Kashmir circuit: a houseboat night on Dal Lake, day trips to Sonmarg and Gulmarg, and the valleys of Pahalgam.

Package highlights

  • A night on a Dal Lake houseboat
  • Shikara ride
  • Gulmarg Gondola (optional)

Day-wise itinerary

  1. Day01

    Arrive in Srinagar

    Houseboat, Srinagar
    • Airport pickup
    • Houseboat check-in
    • Shikara ride on Dal Lake
    Meals
    Dinner
    Hotel
    Houseboat, Srinagar
    Transfer
    Private vehicle
  2. Day02

    Sonmarg Day Trip

    Srinagar
    • Drive along the Sindh river
    • Thajiwas glacier (pony optional)
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Hotel
    Srinagar
    Transfer
    Private vehicle
  3. Day03

    Gulmarg Day Trip

    Srinagar
    • Gulmarg meadows
    • Gondola phase 1 & 2 (optional)
    • St. Mary’s Church
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Hotel
    Srinagar
    Transfer
    Private vehicle
  4. Day04

    To Pahalgam

    Pahalgam
    • Saffron fields at Pampore
    • Awantipora ruins
    • Lidder river walk
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Hotel
    Pahalgam
    Transfer
    Private vehicle
  5. Day05

    Pahalgam Valleys

    Pahalgam
    • Aru Valley
    • Betaab Valley
    • Chandanwari (local cab)
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Hotel
    Pahalgam
    Transfer
    Local union cab
  6. Day06

    Mughal Gardens & Departure

    • Nishat Bagh & Shalimar Bagh
    • Transfer to Srinagar airport
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Hotel
    Check-out day
    Transfer
    Private vehicle

Hotels & room options

OptionHotel categoryRoom categoryMeal plan
Standard3★ hotelsStandard roomBreakfast and dinner (MAP)
Deluxe4★ hotelsDeluxe roomBreakfast and dinner (MAP)
Luxury5★ hotelsPremium roomBreakfast and dinner (MAP)

Hotel names are confirmed with your quotation, based on availability for your dates. Overnight cities: Houseboat, Srinagar, Srinagar, Pahalgam.

Sightseeing & activities

  • Shikara ride on Dal Lake
  • Drive along the Sindh river
  • Thajiwas glacier (pony optional)
  • Gulmarg meadows
  • Gondola phase 1 & 2 (optional)
  • St. Mary’s Church
  • Saffron fields at Pampore
  • Awantipora ruins
  • Lidder river walk
  • Aru Valley
  • Betaab Valley
  • Chandanwari (local cab)
  • Nishat Bagh & Shalimar Bagh

Transportation: Private AC vehicle; local union cabs where required in Pahalgam and Sonmarg.

Inclusions & exclusions

Included

  • Accommodation in the chosen hotel category on twin/double sharing
  • Daily breakfast and dinner at the hotel (MAP)
  • Private AC vehicle for all transfers and sightseeing
  • Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
  • One night on a deluxe houseboat
  • One-hour shikara ride

Not included

  • Airfare or train tickets to the starting city
  • Entry tickets, guide fees and activity charges
  • Lunches and anything ordered outside the meal plan
  • GST as applicable
  • Personal expenses, tips and any cost from weather, landslides or road closures
  • Pony rides, sledges and Gondola tickets

Visa information

No visa is needed for Indian citizens. Carry a government photo ID (Aadhaar, passport, voter ID or driving licence) for hotel check-ins and flights.

Important notes & policies

Travel dates

March to October for meadows; December to February for snow. Best time to visit Kashmir: March to October for meadows; December to February for snow.

Price per person

Prices depend on travel dates, hotel category and number of travellers. Request a quote for the current price.

Child policy

Child rates depend on the child’s age and whether an extra bed is needed. Share each child’s age when you enquire and we will quote accordingly.

Payment terms

50% advance confirms the booking. The balance is due 25–30 days before departure, as stated in your quotation. Payments are accepted by bank transfer (NEFT / RTGS / IMPS) or cheque; cash deposits are not accepted. Bank details are shared when you confirm.

Cancellation policy

Cancellations must be sent by email. Charges depend on how close to departure you cancel and on the hotels, airlines and suppliers in your booking; the exact slab is written in your quotation. Peak dates (15 December – 15 January) are usually non-refundable within 30 days of departure. Changes to a confirmed booking are treated as a cancellation and rebooking. Refunds take at least 15 days to process, and unused services are not refundable.

Booking terms

  • Hotel check-in is generally at 14:00 and check-out at 11:00. Early check-in or late check-out depends on the hotel.
  • Hotels and room types are subject to availability at the time of booking. If a hotel is not available, we offer a similar property and tell you about any change in cost.
  • Room views, floors, bed type and interconnecting rooms are at the hotel’s discretion.
  • For safety, we do not plan night driving in hill areas. Vehicle A/C is switched off on hill roads.
  • Peak-season surcharges and Christmas / New Year gala dinners are charged extra where applicable.
  • Any complaint should be reported to us during the trip, or in writing within 15 days of the tour ending.
  • Disputes are subject to the jurisdiction of Pune courts only.

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