Kashmir with houseboat stay
Srinagar 2N, Gulmarg 1N, Pahalgam 2N
Trip highlights
- Night on a Dal Lake houseboat
- Shikara ride
- Gulmarg Gondola
- Pahalgam valleys
Day-by-day plan
Day 1: Arrive in Srinagar
Check in to the houseboat and evening shikara ride.
Day 2: Srinagar sightseeing
Mughal gardens and Shankaracharya temple.
Day 3: Gulmarg
Drive to Gulmarg and ride the Gondola.
Day 4: To Pahalgam
Saffron fields and Avantipura ruins on the way.
Day 5: Pahalgam
Aru, Betaab and Chandanwari valleys by local cab.
Day 6: Departure
Drive to Srinagar airport.
What's included
Included
- Hotel and 1 night houseboat with breakfast and dinner
- Private cab for all transfers and sightseeing
- Shikara ride
- Airport pickup and drop
Not included
- Flights or train tickets to the start point
- Lunch unless mentioned
- Entry tickets, ponies and local guides
- Personal expenses and 5% GST
Activities you can add
Ask us to add any of these to this plan.
Where you could stay
Representative photoRiverwood
Srinagar
Comfortable mid-range stay in Srinagar
Representative photoDeluxe houseboats
Dal Lake, Srinagar
Carved wooden houseboats with shikara transfers
Representative photoHotel The Montreal
Srinagar
Near Dal Lake and the Mughal gardens
Representative photoKolahoi Green Heights
Gulmarg
Close to the Gulmarg Gondola
Representative photoThe Lalit Grand Palace
Srinagar
Former palace with Dal Lake views
Representative photoVivanta Dal View
Kralsangri, Srinagar
Hilltop hotel overlooking Dal Lake
Representative photoThe Khyber Himalayan Resort & Spa
Gulmarg
Gulmarg's best known luxury resort
Examples of hotels we book. The exact hotel is confirmed in your quote, subject to availability, or a similar hotel of the same category.
Good to know
Questions about this trip
Is Kashmir safe to visit?
Lakhs of tourists visit Kashmir every season. We follow current travel advisories and use trusted local drivers and hotels.
When is the best time for snow in Kashmir?
December to February for snow in Gulmarg and Pahalgam. March to October for green meadows.
Are your prices per person?
Yes. Prices shown are starting prices per person on twin sharing. The final quote depends on your dates, hotel choice and number of travellers.
Do international package prices include flights?
Our international prices include return economy flights from Delhi unless the package says otherwise. We can also quote from Mumbai, Bengaluru, Indore or any other city.
Can you change the itinerary?
Every package can be changed. Add nights, swap hotels, remove activities or combine two destinations. Tell us what you want and we will send a revised plan.
Do you help with visas?
Yes. We tell you the documents needed, fill the forms and file the application for you.
What is TCS on international packages?
Tax Collected at Source is charged by the government on overseas tour packages and can be adjusted against your income tax. Budget 2026 proposed reducing it to 2%. We will show the exact amount in your quote.
How do I book?
Send an enquiry or WhatsApp us. We send a day-by-day plan and quote, and once you confirm, you pay an advance to lock flights and hotels.
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