Itinerary Detail
Arrival & Sightseeing
- Pickup from Srinagar Airport.
- Transfer to hotel, check-in & relax.
- If arrival is early: sightseeing of Dal Lake, Mughal Gardens, Shankaracharya Temple, city tour & shopping areas.
Overnight: Srinagar
Excursion
- Breakfast at hotel.
- Drive to Sonmarg (approx. 2.5 hrs).
- Visit Thajiwas Glacier (pony ride optional).
- Optional visit to Baltal & Zero Point (by union cab, extra cost).
Overnight: Sonmarg
Leisure & Culture
- Breakfast at hotel.
- Return drive to Srinagar.
- Enjoy 1-hour Shikara ride on Dal Lake (included).
- Evening leisure at Boulevard Road.
Overnight: Srinagar
Snow Adventure
- Breakfast at hotel.
- Drive to Gulmarg (approx. 2 hrs).
- Enjoy Gondola ride (tickets to be booked online).
- Optional snow activities: skiing, sledging, ATV ride to Drung Waterfall.
Overnight: Gulmarg
Valley Tour
- Breakfast at hotel.
- Drive to Pahalgam (approx. 4 hrs).
- Visit Aru Valley, Betaab Valley & Chandanwari (by union cab, extra cost).
Overnight: Pahalgam
Nature & Leisure
- Breakfast at hotel.
- Visit Baisaran Valley (pony ride optional).
- Return to Srinagar.
Overnight: Srinagar
Excursion & Stay
- Breakfast at hotel.
- Excursion to Doodhpathri – lush meadows & Shaliganga River.
- Evening transfer to traditional houseboat on Dal Lake.
Overnight: Srinagar Houseboat
Return
- Breakfast at houseboat.
- Transfer to Srinagar Airport for onward journey.
Overnight: Departure
Trip at a Glance
Destinations Covered
Travel Style
Ideal For
Best Season
December to March
Food Guide
Rogan Josh
Place: Ahdoos Restaurant
Location: Srinagar
Special: Iconic Kashmiri lamb curry
Gushtaba
Place: Mughal Darbar
Location: Srinagar
Special: Mutton balls in yogurt gravy (Wazwan dish)
Kahwa
Place: Boulevard Road Cafés
Location: Srinagar
Special: Saffron-infused Kashmiri green tea
Trout Fish
Place: Local Dhabas
Location: Sonmarg
Special: Fresh Himalayan trout
Yakhni
Place: Hotel Restaurants
Location: Gulmarg
Special: Mild yogurt-based mutton curry
Noon Chai (Sheer Chai)
Place: Houseboat Breakfast
Location: Srinagar
Special: Traditional pink salted tea
Modur Pulao
Place: Traditional Kashmiri Homes
Location: Srinagar
Special: Sweet festive rice with dry fruits
Phirni
Place: Local Restaurants
Location: Kashmir
Special: Saffron-flavored rice dessert
Inclusions
- ✔️Accommodation: 3N Srinagar, 1N Sonmarg, 1N Gulmarg, 1N Pahalgam, 1N Houseboat
- ✔️Daily breakfast & dinner
- ✔️Private sedan vehicle for transfers & sightseeing
- ✔️Srinagar sightseeing (Dal Lake, Mughal Gardens, Shankaracharya Temple)
- ✔️1-hour Shikara ride
- ✔️Driver expenses: fuel, tolls, parking, night stays
Exclusions
- ❌Air/train tickets
- ❌Gondola ride tickets
- ❌Union cabs at Sonmarg, Gulmarg & Pahalgam
- ❌Pony rides & snow activities
- ❌Entry fees to gardens & monuments
- ❌Lunches
- ❌Travel insurance
- ❌Guide charges
- ❌Personal expenses
- ❌Anything not mentioned in inclusions