India · Boating

5-Day Kashmir Valley Tour with Houseboat Stay and Gulmarg

5 Days Round trip from Srinagar Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Wander through the world-famous Mughal Gardens of Srinagar
02 Take a traditional Shikara ride on Dal Lake
03 Enjoy Gulmarg's famous gondola ride amid beautiful mountain scenery
04 See saffron fields and the historic Avantipur ruins on the way to Pahalgam

Embark on an incredible trip to explore the charm of Kashmir's most beautiful valleys. Visit the world-famous Mughal Gardens, take a traditional Shikara ride on Dal Lake, enjoy a gondola ride in Gulmarg, and admire the breathtaking landscapes of Pahalgam. Stay in a beautiful houseboat and unwind in the lap of nature throughout this 5-day journey.

Visit the world-famous Mughal Gardens, take a traditional Shikara ride on Dal Lake, enjoy a gondola ride in Gulmarg, and admire the breathtaking landscapes of Pahalgam.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam

Languages English, Hindi

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Srinagar and Shikara Ride

Arrive in Srinagar, meet your tour guide, and transfer to the houseboat.
Spend the rest of the day at leisure.
In the afternoon, head for a Shikara ride on Dal Lake and enjoy the beauty that God has graced this city with.
Stay overnight at the houseboat.

Day 02

Srinagar City Tour and Mughal Gardens

After breakfast, proceed for a city tour of Srinagar.
Visit the world-famous Mughal Gardens: Nishat Bagh (the Garden of Pleasure), Shalimar Bagh (the Abode of Love), Cheshma Shahi Garden, and Shankaracharya Temple.
In the evening, return to the houseboat.
Stay overnight in the houseboat.

Day 03

Excursion to Pahalgam

After breakfast, drive to Pahalgam, the Valley of Shepherds.
On the way, visit the saffron fields and the Avantipur ruins, an eleven-hundred-year-old temple.
Reach Pahalgam, one of the most famous places in the Indian film industry.
Have lunch and enjoy the charm of the valley.
Later, return to Srinagar for an overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 04

Excursion to Gulmarg

In the morning, visit Gulmarg, the Valley of Meadows, one of the most beautiful summer destinations in the valley.
On arrival, take a gondola ride (cable car) from Gulmarg to Khilanmarg, either the 1st Phase or 2nd Phase.
Enjoy the natural beauty of Gulmarg.
In the evening, drive back to Srinagar for an overnight stay in a hotel.

Day 05

Departure from Srinagar

Drive to the airport for your onward journey.

Where this trip takes you

Dal Lake, Mughal Gardens, Gulmarg to Khilanmarg gondola, Pahalgam

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Srinagar 3 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

4 nights / 5 days tour package
2 nights of hotel accommodation
2 nights of houseboat accommodation
Accommodation on a twin-sharing basis
Daily buffet breakfast and dinner at hotels
Private car and driver as per the itinerary
Arrival and departure transfers, city tours, and excursions as per the above tour itinerary
Driver allowance (food and accommodation)
Toll taxes and parking fees
State taxes
Fuel charges
All currently applicable taxes
Shikara ride on Dal Lake for one hour

What's Not Included

Monument entrance fees
Personal expenditures and portage services
Any other expenses not mentioned above
Gondola rides (cable car) in Gulmarg
Horse rides in Pahalgam and Gulmarg
In Pahalgam, excursions to Betaab Valley, Chandanwari, and Aru Valley
Guide services

What to bring

Light woollen clothes
Lightweight jackets
Good walking shoes or snow boots
Trekking shoes are recommended for this trip, or any other good and comfortable walking shoes