Houseboat stay

Kashmir: Heaven on Earth

Seven days in Kashmir: a houseboat night and shikara ride on Dal Lake, the Mughal gardens, Sonamarg's glacier, the Gulmarg Gondola and Pahalgam's Aru and Betaab valleys.

Trip at a glance

Duration7 days / 6 nights
Starts inSrinagar
RouteSrinagar · Gulmarg · Pahalgam
Places3 destinations
StateJammu & Kashmir, India
Ideal forHoneymoon packages, Family holidays
Trip stylePrivate cab, one night on a houseboat
Package codeNX-TOP-21

Best time to visit: March to October

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Jammu & Kashmir

Trip overview

Seven days in Kashmir: a houseboat night and shikara ride on Dal Lake, the Mughal gardens, Sonamarg's glacier, the Gulmarg Gondola and Pahalgam's Aru and Betaab valleys.

You begin on a Dal Lake houseboat with a sunset shikara ride, then see Srinagar's Mughal gardens and make a day trip to Sonamarg for the Thajiwas glacier. A night in Gulmarg gives you time for both stages of the Gondola. On the way to Pahalgam you pass the saffron fields of Pampore, and two nights there let you explore the Aru, Betaab and Chandanwari valleys and ride a pony up to Baisaran.

Highlights

Dal Lake houseboat & shikara
Gulmarg Gondola
Sonamarg glacier
Pahalgam's Betaab Valley

Dal Lake shikara rideNishat and Shalimar BaghIndira Gandhi Memorial Tulip GardenGulmarg GondolaGulmarg meadowsSt Mary's ChurchBetaab ValleyAru ValleyChandanwari

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Srinagar, houseboat night

Arrive at Srinagar airport, transfer to your Dal Lake houseboat
Sunset shikara ride past the floating gardens and markets
Dinner on the houseboat

Day 2Mughal gardens of Srinagar

Move to your Srinagar hotel
Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh and Chashme Shahi
Shankaracharya Temple viewpoint
Evening at the Lal Chowk and Polo View markets

Day 3Sonamarg day trip

Drive along the Sindh river to Sonamarg
Pony ride to the Thajiwas glacier (at your own cost)
Return to Srinagar

Day 4Srinagar to Gulmarg

Drive to Gulmarg
Gulmarg Gondola to Kongdoori (phase 1) and Apharwat (phase 2), weather permitting
Snow activities in season; St Mary's Church and the golf course

Day 5Gulmarg to Pahalgam

Drive to Pahalgam via the Pampore saffron fields and Avantipora ruins
Stop at a cricket bat factory
Evening walk by the Lidder river

Day 6Pahalgam valleys

Aru Valley, Betaab Valley and Chandanwari by local union cab
Pony ride to Baisaran meadow (at your own cost)

Day 7Depart from Srinagar

Breakfast and check-out
Drive to Srinagar airport (about 2.5 hours)

Photo gallery

Hazratbal Shrine – Srinagar — **Hazratbal Shrine**Srinagar

Gulmarg Gondola – Gulmarg — **Gulmarg Gondola**Gulmarg

Gulmarg meadows – Gulmarg — **Gulmarg meadows**Gulmarg

Betaab Valley – Pahalgam — **Betaab Valley**Pahalgam

Aru Valley – Pahalgam — **Aru Valley**Pahalgam

Hotels, sightseeing order and the final price are confirmed in your written quote. Timings may change with opening days, weather and local conditions.

Good to know

Srinagar: Spend one night on a houseboat and the rest in a hotel; it gives you both experiences.
Gulmarg: Book gondola tickets online the day before; they sell out quickly in peak season.
Pahalgam: Local union taxis are required for Aru, Betaab and Chandanwari; we include them in your quote.

At a glance

Duration: 7 days / 6 nights
Route: Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam
Ideal for: Honeymoon packages, Family holidays, Hill-station holidays
Best time: March to October; December to March for snow; May to September for meadows; April to October
Trip style: Private cab, one night on a houseboat
Package code: NX-TOP-21

Plan this trip

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Prices depend on dates, hotel category and group size, so we quote each trip individually.

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Included

6 nights stay with breakfast and dinner (1 houseboat, 2 Srinagar, 1 Gulmarg, 2 Pahalgam)
Private cab for all transfers and sightseeing
One-hour shikara ride
Airport pick-up and drop
Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel

Not included

Flights unless added to your quote
Gondola tickets, pony rides and local union cabs in Sonamarg, Gulmarg and Pahalgam
Garden entry fees
Lunch and personal expenses
GST as applicable

FAQs

Questions about this trip

Can I change this itinerary?

Yes. This is a private, customisable itinerary. We can add or remove nights, change hotels, swap sightseeing and adjust the pace before you book.

When is the best time for this trip?

Srinagar: March to October. Gulmarg: December to March for snow; May to September for meadows. Pahalgam: April to October.

How do I start the trip from Chennai?

The trip begins in Srinagar (Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport (SXR), about 15 km). We can add flights or train tickets from Chennai or any other city to your quote.

How much does this package cost?

We quote each trip individually because the price depends on travel dates, hotel category, room sharing and group size. Request a quote and we send a price on WhatsApp.