Kashmir Paradise

The valley at its most beautiful — shikara rides on Dal Lake, the meadows of Gulmarg, and the pine valleys of Pahalgam.

Trip highlights

• ★Shikara ride on Dal Lake
• ★Gulmarg Gondola
• ★Betaab & Aru Valley, Pahalgam
• ★Thajiwas Glacier, Sonmarg

What's included

Day-by-day itinerary

6-day plan — your agency can tweak any of this when they send your quote.

1. 1Arrive Srinagar · Shikara on Dal LakeSrinagar

   On arrival at Srinagar airport, transfer to your Dal Lake houseboat / hotel. In the evening enjoy a relaxing Shikara ride across Dal Lake, gliding past floating gardens and houseboats. Overnight in Srinagar.

   • 🚗 Transfer

     Arrive Srinagar · transfer to houseboat/hotel

   • ✨ Activity

     Evening Shikara ride on Dal Lake

   • 🍴 Meal

     Dinner

   • 🏨 Hotel

     Overnight in Srinagar

2. 2Srinagar → Sonmarg (day trip)Sonmarg · Srinagar

   Full-day excursion to Sonmarg, the "Meadow of Gold", ringed by snow peaks and home to the Thajiwas Glacier (pony ride at own cost). Return to Srinagar for the night.

   • 🚗 Transfer

     Day trip: Srinagar → Sonmarg → Srinagar

   • ✨ Activity

     Thajiwas Glacier area, Sonmarg

     Pony ride on own cost

   • 🍴 Meal

     Breakfast & dinner

   • 🏨 Hotel

     Overnight in Srinagar

3. 3Srinagar → GulmargGulmarg

   Drive to Gulmarg, the "Meadow of Flowers" and a famous ski destination. Ride the Gulmarg Gondola — one of the world’s highest cable cars — for sweeping Himalayan views. Overnight in Gulmarg.

   • 🚗 Transfer

     Srinagar → Gulmarg

   • ✨ Activity

     Gulmarg Gondola (Phase 1 / 2)

     Gondola ticket on own cost

   • 🍴 Meal

     Breakfast & dinner

   • 🏨 Hotel

     Overnight in Gulmarg

4. 4Gulmarg → PahalgamPahalgam

   Journey to Pahalgam, the "Valley of Shepherds", through saffron fields and pine forests. Visit Betaab Valley, Aru Valley and Chandanwari. Overnight in Pahalgam.

   • 🚗 Transfer

     Gulmarg → Pahalgam

   • ✨ Activity

     Betaab Valley · Aru Valley · Chandanwari

     Local union cab inside on own cost

   • 🍴 Meal

     Breakfast & dinner

   • 🏨 Hotel

     Overnight in Pahalgam

5. 5Pahalgam → Srinagar · Mughal GardensSrinagar

   Return to Srinagar and visit the famous Mughal Gardens — Nishat Bagh and Shalimar Bagh — and the hilltop Shankaracharya Temple. Overnight in Srinagar.

   • 🚗 Transfer

     Pahalgam → Srinagar

   • ✨ Activity

     Nishat Bagh · Shalimar Bagh · Shankaracharya Temple

   • 🍴 Meal

     Breakfast & dinner

   • 🏨 Hotel

     Overnight in Srinagar

6. 6Departure from SrinagarSrinagar

   After breakfast, transfer to Srinagar airport for your onward journey, carrying home memories of the valley.

   • 🍴 Meal

     Breakfast

   • 🚗 Transfer

     Transfer to Srinagar Airport

   • 📝 Note

     Tour ends — safe travels!