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Dal Lake
Peaceful one-hour shikara cruise taking in floating markets, traditional wooden houseboats, and mountain scenery.

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Explore the valleys and lakes of Kashmir on a 5-day route starting and ending in Srinagar. Settle into a traditional houseboat on Dal Lake, walk through the historic terraced lawns of Nishat Bagh and Shalimar Bagh, and take a peaceful evening shikara cruise across the water.
Travel along pine-fringed roads to the riverside setting of Pahalgam, stopping en route at apple orchards and the ninth-century Avantipura temple ruins. Continue to Gulmarg for alpine meadows and views from the Gulmarg Gondola cable car before returning to Srinagar to shop for handicrafts and spices.
Dal Lake: tranquil shikara boat ride past floating markets and mountain reflections
Mughal Gardens: historic Persian-style terraced lawns and cascading fountains at Nishat and Shalimar
Avantipura ruins: ancient ninth-century stone temples constructed by King Avantivarman en route to Pahalgam
Gulmarg meadows: alpine walking trails with optional cable car rides up snow-capped peaks
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SrinagarDay 1 · Srinagar
Meet upon arrival at Srinagar Airport and transfer to your houseboat on Dal Lake for check-in. In the afternoon, visit the terraced Mughal Gardens of Nishat Bagh and Shalimar Bagh, taking in their cascading fountains and Persian design. Later, embark on an evening shikara ride across Dal Lake to observe floating markets and waterfront life. Dinner is included, and you spend the night in Srinagar.
Dinner included
PahalgamDay 2 · Pahalgam
Have breakfast and check out from your accommodation to begin the road journey to Pahalgam. Break your journey to walk through rural apple orchards and explore the historic ninth-century stone temple complex at Avantipura. Arrive in Pahalgam, the Valley of Shepherds, surrounded by forests, riverside tracks, and mountain ridges. Settle in for dinner and an overnight stay in Pahalgam.
Breakfast and dinner included
GulmargDay 3 · Gulmarg
Eat breakfast, check out from Pahalgam, and drive along pine-lined roads up to the alpine hill station of Gulmarg. Check in to your hotel and head out to wander across the wide green meadows. You have the option to take the Gulmarg Gondola cable car up towards the snow-covered peaks for wide mountain views. Dinner is provided at your accommodation, where you stay overnight.
Breakfast and dinner included
SrinagarDay 4 · Srinagar
Start the morning with a Gondola ride up Phase 1 or Phase 2 if not completed yesterday. Check out and take the transfer back to Srinagar. In the evening, explore the bustling bazaars of Srinagar at your own pace to browse for Kashmiri handicrafts, Pashmina shawls, saffron, and dry fruits. Finish the day with dinner and an overnight stay in Srinagar.
Breakfast and dinner included
SrinagarDay 5 · Srinagar
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel in Srinagar. Check out of your accommodation and transfer to Srinagar Airport for your return flight, bringing the tour to an end.
Breakfast included
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Peaceful one-hour shikara cruise taking in floating markets, traditional wooden houseboats, and mountain scenery.
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Historic Persian terraced garden designs with flowing water cascades overlooking Dal Lake.
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Carved stone structural remnants of ninth-century Hindu temples built during King Avantivarman's reign.
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High-altitude passenger cable car taking visitors to mountain ridges for sweeping Himalayan views.
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per person, twin-share. Includes return flights from Bengaluru and hotel stays. Ground transfers quoted with your itinerary. TBC: houseboat or cruise, sightseeing vehicle, activities, other listed services.
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5 days and 4 nights, across 4 destinations.
Srinagar, Pahalgam, Gulmarg, Srinagar. The day-by-day plan on this page shows exactly how the nights are split and how you travel between them.
Dal Lake; Mughal Gardens; Avantipura ruins; Gulmarg Gondola.
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From ₹26,100 per person, twin-share. Includes return flights from Bengaluru and hotel stays. Ground transfers quoted with your itinerary. TBC: houseboat or cruise, sightseeing vehicle, activities, other listed services.. 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.
4 nights accommodation in 3-star hotels and houseboats (1 night Srinagar houseboat, 1 night Pahalgam, 1 night Gulmarg, 1 night Srinagar hotel) on a daily breakfast and dinner plan; Private vehicle (Sedan, Innova, or Tempo Traveller according to group size) for all transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary; Airport pick-up and drop-off as per the itinerary; Sightseeing as detailed in the itinerary; 1-hour complimentary Shikara ride on Dal Lake; Toll tax, parking charges, driver allowance, and fuel. These describe the sample holiday. Review the inclusions of your chosen flights, stays and activities in the draft before booking.
Union cabs for Aru, Chandanwari, and Betab Valley in Pahalgam; Gondola ride in Gulmarg; Pony rides, sledging, rafting, or any other adventure activities; Entrance fees at gardens, monuments, and attractions; Lunch and any beverages not mentioned in the inclusions; Personal expenses such as laundry, tips, telephone calls, etc.; Travel insurance; Any other services not mentioned under inclusions.
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