What's included in this 5-night itinerary?

5 nights accommodation on MAPAI (breakfast and dinner) basis: 1 night in a houseboat in Srinagar, 1 night in Gulmarg, 1 night in Pahalgam, and 2 nights in Srinagar; Honeymoon inclusions: cake, candlelight dinner, and bed decoration in the Srinagar houseboat; All sightseeing and transfers by private Sedan; 1-hour Shikara ride on Dal Lake (1 boat); Toll, parking, and driver allowances. These describe the sample holiday. Review the inclusions of your chosen flights, stays and activities in the draft before booking.

What is not included in Dal Lake Houseboat, Gulmarg and Pahalgam Saffron Fields?

Early check-in and late check-out; Sightseeing visits to Aru, Betaab, and Chandanwari in Pahalgam; Gondola ride tickets in Gulmarg; Personal expenses, optional tours, or extra meals ordered; Vehicle services on leisure days and after scheduled sightseeing finishes; Guide fees, monument entrance fees, and camera fees; Medical and travel insurance; Any itinerary changes made during the tour.

Do I need a visa for Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Srinagar?

Visa requirements depend on your passport, residence and destinations. Ask a NxVoy travel expert about the documents, timing and any visa-service charges for your trip before booking.

How do I book Dal Lake Houseboat, Gulmarg and Pahalgam Saffron Fields?

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Srinagar & Gulmarg 5-Night Holiday Package from ₹45,200

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The journey

Explore the valleys and lakes of Kashmir on this six-day circuit starting and finishing in Srinagar. You begin with a stay on a traditional houseboat on Dal Lake, visiting the Mughal Gardens and taking an evening shikara ride. The route takes you to Gulmarg to see its high-altitude 18-hole golf course and ski slopes, before travelling onward to the meadows of Pahalgam via the historical ruins of Awantipora and the saffron fields.

Returning to Srinagar, you set out on a day excursion to Sonamarg along the Nallah Sindh river. Here you can try fishing or take an optional pony ride through alpine meadows before finishing your journey with an airport transfer in Srinagar.

Signature Moments

What you'll remember

Dal Lake: Relax on an evening shikara ride followed by an overnight houseboat stay

Gulmarg: See the world's highest 18-hole golf course and visit ski slopes

Awantipora: Discover the historic stone ruins on the road to Pahalgam

Pahalgam: Walk beside fragrant saffron fields in the valley

Sonamarg: Visit the alpine valley of Nallah Sindh for fishing and optional pony rides

Your days, your way

Your holiday, day by day

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6 days to exploreCustomisable in your draft

Day 1 · Srinagar

Arrival in Srinagar and Dal Lake Houseboat

Arrive at Srinagar Airport, where you are met and transferred to a traditional houseboat. Settle in with a cup of welcome Kahwa tea. After lunch, begin your local sightseeing tour with a visit to the historic Mughal Gardens. Later in the evening, enjoy a relaxing shikara ride on Dal Lake before returning to your houseboat for dinner and your overnight stay.

Meal notes

Dinner included

Day 1 of 6

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Find your kind of holiday

Places worth exploring

The well-known sights and a few quieter discoveries. Explore photos and reviews, then shape your days in the draft.

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Mughal Gardens

Historic terraced gardens laid out during the Mughal era beside Dal Lake.

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Gulmarg Golf Course

An 18-hole natural golf course set against alpine slopes at world-record altitude.

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Awantipora

Historic ancient temple ruins with detailed stone architecture along the highway.

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Nallah Sindh river

Alpine riverbed renowned for seasonal trout and mahseer fishing amidst mountain scenery.

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What to budget for

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In this holiday plan

5 nights accommodation on MAPAI (breakfast and dinner) basis: 1 night in a houseboat in Srinagar, 1 night in Gulmarg, 1 night in Pahalgam, and 2 nights in Srinagar
Honeymoon inclusions: cake, candlelight dinner, and bed decoration in the Srinagar houseboat
All sightseeing and transfers by private Sedan
1-hour Shikara ride on Dal Lake (1 boat)
Toll, parking, and driver allowances

Plan for these extras

Early check-in and late check-out
Sightseeing visits to Aru, Betaab, and Chandanwari in Pahalgam
Gondola ride tickets in Gulmarg
Personal expenses, optional tours, or extra meals ordered
Vehicle services on leisure days and after scheduled sightseeing finishes
Guide fees, monument entrance fees, and camera fees
Medical and travel insurance
Any itinerary changes made during the tour
Compulsory gala dinner supplements during Christmas and New Year periods payable directly at the hotel

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Good to know

Useful details to help you decide, with the finer points confirmed for your own trip.

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Local currencyIndian Rupee (₹)

Your starting price₹45,200

per person, twin-share. Includes return flights from Bengaluru, hotel stays and transfers. TBC: houseboat or cruise, sightseeing vehicle, activities, other listed services.

Local know-how

Pony rides in Sonamarg are optional and payable directly on site.
Vehicle services are restricted to the scheduled itinerary and are not available during leisure hours.
Excursions to Aru, Betaab, and Chandanwari in Pahalgam are not covered in the transport.
Gondola cable car tickets in Gulmarg must be arranged separately.

When is the best time to visit Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Srinagar?

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How many days is Dal Lake Houseboat, Gulmarg and Pahalgam Saffron Fields?

6 days and 5 nights, across 4 destinations.

Which places does Dal Lake Houseboat, Gulmarg and Pahalgam Saffron Fields cover?

Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Srinagar. The day-by-day plan on this page shows exactly how the nights are split and how you travel between them.

What are the must-see highlights of Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Srinagar?

Mughal Gardens; Gulmarg Golf Course; Awantipora; Nallah Sindh river.

Who is Dal Lake Houseboat, Gulmarg and Pahalgam Saffron Fields best suited to?

couples

Can this trip be customised to my dates and travellers?

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