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Kashmir Deluxe with Houseboat and Doodhpathri

  1. 1N Srinagar (houseboat)
  2. 2N Srinagar
  3. 1N Gulmarg
  4. 2N Pahalgam

Starts in Srinagar · Ends in Srinagar

Kashmir Deluxe with Houseboat and Doodhpathri

Overview

A relaxed week covering every major valley plus the offbeat meadows of Doodhpathri.

  • Hotels
  • Meals
  • Transfers
  • Sightseeing

Highlights

  • Houseboat night on Dal Lake
  • Offbeat Doodhpathri
  • Overnight in Gulmarg
  • 2 nights in Pahalgam

Day-by-day itinerary

DAY 1Arrive in Srinagar, houseboat check-in

Pickup from the airport, houseboat check-in and an evening shikara ride.

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. Return to a hotel in Srinagar.

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

Drive to the quiet meadows and streams of Doodhpathri. Back to Srinagar for the Mughal gardens if time allows.

TransferPrivate cab: Srinagar to Doodhpathri and back, about 2 hours each way
Activities
  • Doodhpathri meadowsIncluded
  • Mughal gardens, time permittingIncluded
StayOvernight in Srinagar
MealsBreakfast, Dinner
DAY 4Srinagar to Gulmarg

Drive to Gulmarg and check in. Gondola ride in the afternoon.

TransferPrivate cab: Srinagar to Gulmarg
Activities
  • Gulmarg GondolaOptional, pay there
StayOvernight in Gulmarg
MealsBreakfast, Dinner
DAY 5Gulmarg to Pahalgam

Drive to Pahalgam via Pampore's saffron fields.

TransferPrivate cab: Gulmarg to Pahalgam, about 4 hours
StayOvernight in Pahalgam
MealsBreakfast, Dinner
DAY 6Pahalgam sightseeing

Betaab Valley, Aru Valley and Chandanwari by union taxi.

Activities
  • Betaab, Aru and Chandanwari by union taxiOptional, pay there
StayOvernight in Pahalgam
MealsBreakfast, Dinner
DAY 7Departure

Drive to Srinagar airport.

TransferPrivate cab: Pahalgam to Srinagar airport
MealsBreakfast

Hotels

  • Standard hotel or similarSrinagar (houseboat)
    1 night
  • Standard hotel or similarSrinagar
    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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