We meet you at Srinagar Airport and transfer you to the hotel. Visit Nishat Bagh and Shalimar Bagh, and Chashme Shahi subject to time and opening hours. Enjoy a relaxing Shikara ride on Dal Lake and explore the local handicraft and souvenir markets.
Kashmir Ki Thandak in 6 Days
The valley’s lake, gardens, meadows and mountains in six days, with a Shikara ride and a houseboat night.
5 Nights / 6 DaysSrinagar 3N · Houseboat 1N · Pahalgam 1NHouseboat nightPrivate vehicleBreakfast from Day 2
5N · 6 DaysDuration
Srinagar 3 · Houseboat 1 · Pahalgam 1Nights
Srinagar AirportPick-up and drop
Private vehicleTransfers and sightseeing
Your 6-day itinerary
After breakfast, drive to Gulmarg along scenic mountain roads and beautiful meadows. Visit the Gulmarg Golf Course and St. Mary’s Church where accessible. Take the optional Gondola cable car, and enjoy seasonal snow activities or meadow walks. Return to Srinagar in the evening and stay in a houseboat.
After breakfast, depart for Pahalgam, with scenic views along the route. Visit the saffron fields around Pampore when the season is suitable, and stop at the Awantipora temple ruins, subject to time. Explore Pahalgam town and the beautiful Lidder River, then check in to the hotel and enjoy some leisure time.
After breakfast, explore Betaab Valley and Aru Valley for spectacular mountain scenery, and visit Chandanwari, subject to road and seasonal access. Enjoy photography and riverside views, then return to Srinagar for the night. Local sightseeing vehicles and entry fees in Pahalgam may be extra.
After an early breakfast, drive to Sonamarg for spectacular views of the Sindh River and the Himalayan mountains. Visit the scenic meadows and viewpoints, and take the optional excursion towards Thajiwas Glacier, depending on weather and local access. Enjoy photography and leisure time, then return to Srinagar in the evening.
Breakfast at the hotel, then free time for shopping, subject to your flight timings. We transfer you to Srinagar Airport and you depart with beautiful memories of Kashmir.
What you will enjoy
Srinagar and Dal Lake
A scenic Shikara ride, traditional houseboats and the local markets.
The Mughal gardens
Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh and Chashme Shahi, subject to time and opening hours.
Gulmarg
Mountain views, lush meadows and the Gondola cable car, subject to weather and ticket availability.
Pahalgam
Riverside scenery, pine forests, and Betaab Valley and Aru Valley, subject to local access.
Sonamarg
Magnificent Himalayan landscapes and mountain streams, with optional local excursions depending on seasonal access.
A houseboat night
One night on a traditional houseboat on the lake.
What is and is not included
Included
- 4 nights’ accommodation in selected hotels (3 in Srinagar, 1 in Pahalgam)
- 1 night’s accommodation in a houseboat in Srinagar
- Breakfast and dinner, if selected in the package
- Airport pick-up and drop at Srinagar
- Transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary
- One Shikara ride on Dal Lake
- Private vehicle, as per group size and package terms
Not included
- Airfare and train tickets
- Gondola tickets, pony rides and adventure activities
- Local union taxi charges and additional sightseeing vehicle charges, where applicable
- Entry tickets to gardens and other attractions
- Lunch, personal expenses and travel insurance
- Expenses caused by weather, road closures or itinerary changes
Your route at a glance
Srinagar AirportPick-up
Srinagar3 nights
Houseboat1 night
Pahalgam1 night
Srinagar AirportDrop
| Destination | Kashmir Tour Packages |
|---|---|
| Duration | 5 Nights / 6 Days |
| Nights | Srinagar 3 · Houseboat 1 · Pahalgam 1 |
| Pick-up and drop | Srinagar Airport |
Important travel note
Sonamarg, the Gulmarg Gondola and high-altitude excursions depend on weather and operating conditions. Local transport rules, entry fees and seasonal access are confirmed in your quotation.
How payment works
30%
To start your booking
A non-refundable booking amount, if your travel date is more than 30 days away.
50%
After confirmation
Paid once your booking is confirmed, or before we issue your service voucher.
20%
Before departure
Paid at least 10 days before your departure date.
Cancellation and other terms will be available on our Terms page.
Good to know before you book
At Srinagar Airport. We meet you on arrival and transfer you back at the end.
The houseboat night is on Day 2, after your Gulmarg excursion.
Breakfast and dinner are included if selected in the package. Lunches are not included.
No. It is optional, paid separately and subject to weather and ticket availability.
It is part of Day 5. The Thajiwas Glacier excursion depends on weather and local access.
Local sightseeing vehicles and entry fees in Pahalgam may be extra, and so may local union taxi charges where required.
Yes. It can be customised, including hotel category, meal plan and vehicle.
Send an enquiry and we will reply with a quotation for your dates.
Terms for this journey
Booking, payment and cancellation
Cancellation and other terms will be available on our Terms page.