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Dal Lake Shikara ride
Peaceful boat cruise along floating gardens with scenic views of surrounding mountain slopes.

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Discover the valley of Kashmir on this round-trip itinerary starting and ending in Srinagar. Spend your first day visiting Srinagar's Mughal Gardens, including Chashme Shahi, Nishat Bagh, and Shalimar Bagh, along with a Shikara ride on Dal Lake. Stay overnight in a combination of a traditional Dal Lake houseboat and a city hotel.
Take scenic day excursions across the region to Gulmarg, Pahalgam, and Sonmarg. Ride the Gulmarg Gondola cable car, see the ancient Awantipora Ruins and saffron fields en route to the Lidder River in Pahalgam, and journey along the Sindh River towards Sonmarg and the Thajiwas Glacier area.
Dal Lake: Relaxing Shikara boat ride past floating gardens and mountain vistas
Mughal Gardens: Historic terraced landscapes at Chashme Shahi, Nishat Bagh, and Shalimar Bagh
Gulmarg Gondola: High cable car journey offering sweeping views of surrounding peaks
Awantipora Ruins: Ancient historic temple remains visited along the drive to Pahalgam
Sonmarg Valley: Scenic mountain drive alongside the Sindh River towards Thajiwas Glacier
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SrinagarDay 1 · Srinagar
Arrive at Srinagar Airport, meet your representative and transfer to your hotel or houseboat for check-in. Head out for local sightseeing across Srinagar to visit the Mughal Gardens: Chashme Shahi, Nishat Bagh and Shalimar Bagh. Later in the evening, enjoy a Shikara ride across Dal Lake, taking in views of the surrounding mountains and floating gardens. Return to your hotel or houseboat for dinner and your overnight stay in Srinagar.
Dinner included
SrinagarDay 2 · Srinagar
After breakfast, depart on a full-day excursion to Gulmarg via Tangmarg, passing seasonal countryside apple orchards along the way. In Gulmarg, take the Gulmarg Gondola cable car ride, subject to ticket availability, for panoramic mountain views. You may opt for a pony ride to Khilanmarg at extra cost, or visit the historic Gulmarg Golf Course. Drive back to Srinagar in the evening for dinner and your overnight stay.
Breakfast and dinner included
SrinagarDay 3 · Srinagar
Eat breakfast and journey south towards Pahalgam. Stop en route to visit the Awantipora Ruins and seasonal saffron fields. Arrive in Pahalgam along the Lidder River, surrounded by pine forests and open meadows. You have the option to hire a local taxi at extra cost to explore Aru Valley, Betaab Valley and Chandanwari. In the evening, return to Srinagar for dinner and an overnight stay.
Breakfast and dinner included
SrinagarDay 4 · Srinagar
Have breakfast and travel through scenic valleys alongside the Sindh River towards Sonmarg. Pass through Gagangir Tourist Village along the route. Upon arrival in Sonmarg, take in views of alpine meadows and snow-capped peaks. You may choose to take an optional pony ride or local taxi at extra cost to visit Thajiwas Glacier. Drive back to Srinagar in the evening for dinner and your final overnight stay.
Breakfast and dinner included
SrinagarDay 5 · Srinagar
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Check out and drive to Srinagar Airport for your onward journey, bringing your Kashmir holiday to a close.
Breakfast included
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Peaceful boat cruise along floating gardens with scenic views of surrounding mountain slopes.

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High-altitude cable car ride providing sweeping panoramic perspectives over snow-clad mountain ranges.
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Historic ancient temple ruins giving fascinating insight into the historical heritage of Kashmir.
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Alpine glacier area featuring alpine meadows, tumbling streams, and dramatic Himalayan peaks.
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per person, twin-share. Includes return flights from Bengaluru, hotel stays and transfers. TBC: houseboat or cruise, sightseeing vehicle, entry tickets and permits, activities.
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5 days and 4 nights.
Dal Lake Shikara ride; Gulmarg Gondola Ride; Awantipora Ruins; Thajiwas Glacier.
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From ₹28,900 per person, twin-share. Includes return flights from Bengaluru, hotel stays and transfers. TBC: houseboat or cruise, sightseeing vehicle, entry tickets and permits, activities.. This is a starting price. Choose Customise this holiday to enter your dates and travellers, compare available options in your draft and review the updated total before checkout.
3 nights in hotels in Srinagar and 1 night in a houseboat in Dal Lake on a breakfast and dinner basis; All sightseeing and transfers by dedicated private vehicle (Swift Dzire for 2-4 persons, Tavera for 6 persons; AC will not operate in hilly areas); One Shikara ride on Dal Lake; Inner Line Permit; Toll, driver allowance, and parking charges; Experienced driver. These describe the sample holiday. Review the inclusions of your chosen flights, stays and activities in the draft before booking.
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