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Classic Kashmir Tour with Houseboat

  1. 2N Srinagar (houseboat)
  2. 1N Gulmarg
  3. 2N Pahalgam

Starts in Srinagar · Ends in Srinagar

Classic Kashmir Tour with Houseboat

Overview

The complete classic Kashmir circuit, with two nights on a Dal Lake houseboat and overnight stays in Gulmarg and Pahalgam.

  • Hotels
  • Meals
  • Transfers
  • Sightseeing

Highlights

  • 2 nights on a Dal Lake houseboat
  • Overnight in Gulmarg
  • 2 nights in Pahalgam
  • Sonamarg day trip

Day-by-day itinerary

DAY 1Arrive in Srinagar, houseboat check-in

Pickup from the airport and check in to your houseboat. Evening shikara ride on Dal Lake.

TransferPrivate cab: Srinagar airport to houseboat
Activities
  • Shikara ride on Dal LakeIncluded
StayOvernight in Houseboat, Srinagar
MealsDinner
DAY 2Day trip to Sonamarg

Full day in Sonamarg with an optional pony ride to the glacier. Return to the houseboat.

TransferPrivate cab: Srinagar to Sonamarg and back
Activities
  • Sonamarg sightseeingIncluded
  • Pony ride to Thajiwas glacierOptional, pay there
StayOvernight in Houseboat, Srinagar
MealsBreakfast, Dinner
DAY 3Srinagar to Gulmarg

Drive to Gulmarg and check in. Afternoon gondola ride and a walk on the meadow.

TransferPrivate cab: Srinagar to Gulmarg, about 2 hours
Activities
  • Gulmarg meadowIncluded
  • Gulmarg GondolaOptional, pay there
StayOvernight in Gulmarg
MealsBreakfast, Dinner
DAY 4Gulmarg to Pahalgam

Drive to Pahalgam via the saffron fields of Pampore. Evening by the Lidder river.

TransferPrivate cab: Gulmarg to Pahalgam, about 4 hours
Activities
  • Saffron fields on the wayIncluded
StayOvernight in Pahalgam
MealsBreakfast, Dinner
DAY 5Pahalgam sightseeing

Visit Betaab Valley, Aru Valley and Chandanwari by Pahalgam union taxi, or relax at the hotel.

Activities
  • Betaab, Aru and Chandanwari by union taxiOptional, pay there
StayOvernight in Pahalgam
MealsBreakfast, Dinner
DAY 6Departure

Drive to Srinagar airport for your flight.

TransferPrivate cab: Pahalgam to Srinagar airport, about 3 hours
MealsBreakfast

Hotels

  • Standard hotel or similarSrinagar (houseboat)
    2 nights
  • Standard hotel or similarGulmarg
    1 night
  • Standard hotel or similarPahalgam
    2 nights

Your travel expert confirms hotel names with your quote, based on availability for your dates.

What's included

  • Hotel stays as per the itinerary (houseboat where mentioned)
  • Daily breakfast and dinner
  • Private cab for airport transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary
  • Shikara ride on Dal Lake
  • Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel

Not included

  • Flights or train tickets
  • Gulmarg Gondola tickets
  • Pony rides and Pahalgam union taxis for Betaab, Aru and Chandanwari
  • Entry fees, lunch and personal expenses
  • GST and anything not listed under inclusions

Know before you go

  • Carry a government photo ID; hotels and checkpoints ask for it.
  • Prepaid mobile connections from outside Jammu and Kashmir do not work here; postpaid connections do.
  • Gulmarg Gondola tickets sell out in peak season; book online in advance.
  • Pahalgam and Sonamarg valleys are visited by local union taxis or ponies, paid directly.
  • Hotel check-in is usually 12 noon and check-out 10 or 11 am.

Things to carry

  • Warm jacket and layers (even in summer evenings)
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Sunscreen and sunglasses
  • Basic medicines
  • Power bank

Policies

Cancellation

When you cancelCharge
More than 15 days before departureCancellation charge as stated in your booking confirmation
Less than 15 days before departure, or no-showNo refund
Flights, visas and non-refundable hotelsAs per the airline, embassy or hotel rules

Payment

  • A booking amount confirms your trip; the balance is due before departure. Your travel expert shares the exact amounts with your quote.
  • Pay by UPI, bank transfer, debit or credit card. A GST invoice is issued for every payment.

Date change

Date changes are free when requested at least 15 days before departure, subject to hotel and transport availability and any difference in price.

Prices change with season, hotel category and group size; your travel expert confirms the final price before you pay. Full terms: cancellation and refund policy.

FAQs

Is Kashmir safe for tourists?

Tourist areas such as Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Sonamarg receive millions of visitors a year. Our team in Srinagar tracks local conditions and adjusts plans if needed.

When can I see snow in Kashmir?

Gulmarg usually has snow from December to March, and the top of the gondola often has snow into May. Sonamarg's glacier has snow through most of summer.

What is included in a Kashmir package?

Our packages include hotel or houseboat stays, daily breakfast and dinner, a private cab for transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary, and a shikara ride on Dal Lake. Flights, gondola tickets, pony rides and entry fees are extra.

Can I customise the itinerary?

Yes. Tell us your dates, number of travellers and hotel category, and we will adjust the number of nights, hotels and sightseeing.

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