Overview
Discover the breathtaking beauty of Kashmir with this 5-night tour covering Srinagar, Pahalgam, Sonmarg, and Gulmarg. Begin your journey in Srinagar with a stay on a luxurious houseboat at Dal Lake and enjoy panoramic views aboard a Shikara ride. Explore the meadows of Gulmarg, the serene valleys of Pahalgam, and the majestic glaciers of Sonmarg, with stops at ancient temples and Mughal gardens along the way. This tour offers a perfect mix of nature, culture, and adventure.
Itinerary
- Arrive in Srinagar Airport and meet your guide.
- Transfer to Dal Lake and cross the lake by Shikara with your luggage to your houseboat.
- Enjoy a welcome drink on arrival.
- In the evening, experience a Shikara ride on Dal Lake, relaxing in long spring seats and enjoying views of the Zabarwan hills.
- Return to the houseboat for dinner and overnight stay.
- Meal: Breakfast & Dinner
- After breakfast, head to Sonmarg, located 80 km from Srinagar (2.5-hour drive).
- En route, visit Mansbal Lake and the revered Mata Kheer Bhawani Temple.
- Explore Sonmarg, also known as the Meadow of Gold, which offers a scenic base for visiting Kolhoi Glacier or Thajiwas Glacier (optional pony rides).
- Return to Srinagar for dinner and overnight stay in the houseboat.
- Meal: Breakfast & Dinner
- Drive to Gulmarg (59 km from Srinagar), renowned for its flower-filled meadows and lush golf courses.
- Ride the Gondola cable car to enjoy panoramic views of snow-capped mountains, akin to Switzerland’s landscapes.
- Explore the Rani Temple, made famous by Bollywood films, and stop at Zig View Point for a chance to glimpse Nanga Parbat and peaks of K2 on clear days.
- Return to Srinagar for dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
- Meal: Breakfast & Dinner
- After breakfast, drive to Pahalgam (88 km from Srinagar).
- En route, visit saffron fields in Pampore, the Avantipura ruins, and the Martand Sun Temple—believed to be built by the Pandavas during exile.
- On arrival, check into the hotel and explore the bazaars and the scenic valleys of Pahalgam, where many Bollywood songs were once filmed.
- Enjoy the beautiful Lidder River flowing through the valley.
- Overnight stay at the hotel in Pahalgam.
Meal: Breakfast & DinnerAfter breakfast, drive back to Srinagar with a stop at Ashi Mukam, where a qawwali from the movie "Bajrangi Bhaijaan" was filmed. The site is also believed to have been visited by Jesus Christ during his travels.Check in to your hotel in Srinagar, and proceed for a Mughal Garden tour:
- Cheshmashahi Garden (Royal Spring)
- Nishat Bagh (Garden of Joy)
- Shalimar Bagh (Abode of Love)
Later, explore the Old City of Srinagar.Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
- Meal: Breakfast
- After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to Srinagar Airport for your onward flight.
- Depart with cherished memories of your Kashmir trip.
Inclusions
- 2 Nights Accommodation in a houseboat on Dal Lake, Srinagar
- 2 Nights Accommodation in a hotel in Srinagar
- 1 Night Accommodation in a hotel in Pahalgam
- Meals: Breakfast & Dinner throughout the trip
- Sightseeing tours as per itinerary
- All transfers by air-conditioned private vehicles
- All applicable taxes