Kashmir and Gurez Valley Discovery

Arrive in Srinagar and meet your representative for your transfer to a Dal Lake houseboat. In the evening, enjoy a peaceful one-hour Shikara ride gliding past wooden houseboats and floating gardens. Afterward, take a leisurely stroll along Boulevard Road by the lake. Dinner is included, and you spend the night on the houseboat in Srinagar.

Have breakfast at your houseboat before starting your local tour of Srinagar. Visit the classic Mughal Gardens: Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh, and Chashme Shahi. Continue to Hazratbal Shrine along the water, then drive up to historic Pari Mahal for broad views overlooking the city and the lake. Return to Srinagar for dinner and an overnight stay.

Start early after breakfast for your scenic drive north toward Gurez Valley. The route leads past the wide waters of Wular Lake and climbs over Razdan Pass with its panoramic mountain vistas. On reaching Dawar Village, take time to explore the traditional wooden houses and quiet mountain setting. Dinner is served at your guesthouse or homestay, where you stay overnight.

Begin with breakfast before setting out into the Gurez wilderness. Visit the landmark Habba Khatoon Peak and its natural spring, steeped in local folklore. Later, take a drive deeper into Tulail Valley to see pine-forested slopes, alpine streams, and secluded wooden hamlets. Return to your Dawar base for dinner and another peaceful overnight stay in Gurez.

Eat breakfast in Gurez and start your long drive south toward the valley of Pahalgam. Enjoy changing scenery as the rugged northern terrain softens into pine forests along the Lidder River. Check in to your hotel on arrival. Spend the evening resting at your own pace amidst the tranquil surroundings. Dinner and overnight stay are in Pahalgam.

After breakfast, head out for a full day of sightseeing in Pahalgam. Begin with the green meadows of Aru Valley, well suited for relaxed walks and landscape photography. Next, visit Betaab Valley, known for its clear streams and pine woods. Conclude at Chandanwari, the starting point of the Amarnath Yatra, framed by snow peaks. Return to Pahalgam for dinner and an overnight stay.

Have breakfast and check out from your hotel in Pahalgam before driving back to Srinagar. Take in the valley scenery along the highway. On arrival, check in to a Dal Lake houseboat. The remainder of the day is free at leisure to relax on the water or browse local shops for handicrafts and dry fruits. Dinner and your final overnight stay are on the houseboat in Srinagar.

Enjoy breakfast on your houseboat. Check out and meet your driver for the transfer to Srinagar Airport for your onward journey, bringing your Kashmir holiday to a close.