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Overview

Experience the paradise of India with visits to Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, and a stay on a traditional Dal Lake houseboat. This classic Kashmir itinerary covers the best of the valley — from Mughal gardens and gondola rides to alpine meadows and pristine rivers.

Highlights

Your Journey, Day by Day

7 days of carefully crafted experiences

1

Shikara sunset on Dal Lake

Arrival in Srinagar

Touch down at Srinagar Airport and feel the cool mountain breeze as you step into the Valley of Kashmir. Transfer to your houseboat on Dal Lake where a warm Kahwa tea awaits. Spend the evening gliding on a Shikara through the floating gardens and lotus-filled channels of the lake.

Airport PickupHouseboat Check-inShikara RideKahwa Tea Welcome

🌙 Dinner

🏨Houseboat on Dal Lake

2

Walk through Nishat Bagh's 12 terraces

Srinagar Local — Mughal Gardens

Explore the magnificent Mughal Gardens that have enchanted visitors for centuries. Walk through the terraced Nishat Bagh with its stunning views of Dal Lake, then visit the symmetrical beauty of Shalimar Bagh built by Emperor Jahangir for his beloved Nur Jahan. End the day at Chashme Shahi, the smallest but most charming of the three.

Nishat BaghShalimar BaghChashme ShahiHazratbal ShrineLocal Market

🍳 Breakfast🌙 Dinner

🏨Hotel in Srinagar

3

Saffron fields of Pampore

🚗 95 km drive

Srinagar to Pahalgam

Drive through the saffron fields of Pampore and follow the Lidder River into the pine-scented valley of Pahalgam. Known as the Valley of Shepherds, this town sits at the confluence of pristine streams and towering Himalayan peaks. Enjoy a leisurely evening walk along the riverbank as the sun paints the mountains gold.

Saffron FieldsLidder River WalkPahalgam TownAnantnag Stop

🍳 Breakfast🌙 Dinner

🏨Hotel in Pahalgam

4

Betaab Valley panorama

Pahalgam Valleys Exploration

Venture into the spectacular side valleys of Pahalgam. Visit Betaab Valley — named after a Bollywood film and surrounded by snow-capped peaks and dense forests. Continue to the breathtaking Aru Valley where meadows stretch endlessly beneath glaciers, and experience the untouched serenity of Chandanwari, the starting point of the sacred Amarnath Yatra.

Betaab ValleyAru ValleyChandanwariPony Ride (Optional)River Picnic

🍳 Breakfast🌙 Dinner

🏨Hotel in Pahalgam

5

Gulmarg Gondola ride

⛰️ 3,080m at Kongdoori🚗 140 km from Pahalgam

Gulmarg — Gondola to the Peaks

Drive to Gulmarg, the Meadow of Flowers, and ascend on Asia's highest cable car — the Gulmarg Gondola. Phase 1 takes you to Kongdoori at 3,080m where wildflowers carpet the slopes in summer and snow blankets everything in winter. The views of Nanga Parbat and the Pir Panjal range from the top are simply unforgettable.

Gondola Phase 1Kongdoori ViewpointGolf Course WalkStrawberry ValleyATV Ride (Optional)

🍳 Breakfast🌙 Dinner

🏨Hotel in Gulmarg

6

Thajiwas Glacier trek

🚗 80 km from Gulmarg

Sonmarg — Glacier Country

Journey to Sonmarg, the Meadow of Gold, where the landscape transforms into a dramatic alpine wonderland. Drive alongside the Sindh River as it carves through towering gorges, and arrive at a valley ringed by glaciers and snow-covered peaks. Take a pony ride to Thajiwas Glacier, a river of ice nestled in the mountains that stays frozen even in summer.

Scenic DriveThajiwas GlacierPony Ride to GlacierSindh River ViewsZero Point (Seasonal)

🍳 Breakfast🌙 Dinner

🏨Hotel in Sonmarg

7

Pashmina shawl shopping

🚗 85 km to Srinagar Airport

Departure from Srinagar

Return to Srinagar for a final morning on the lake. If time permits, browse the bustling Lal Chowk market for Pashmina shawls, saffron, and Kashmiri handicrafts. Carry home not just souvenirs but the memory of floating gardens, snow-crowned peaks, and the warmest hospitality in the mountains.

Shopping at Lal ChowkPashmina ShoppingAirport Transfer

🍳 Breakfast

🏨N/A — Departure

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