5D/4N
Duration
3 Cities
Srinagar·Gulmarg·Pahalgam
2 People
Twin Sharing
Year Round
Best Time: Apr–Oct
Day-by-Day Itinerary
1Day 1 — Arrival Srinagar
Airport → Houseboat → Shikara Ride
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Day 1 — Arrival Srinagar
Airport → Houseboat → Shikara Ride
Arrive Srinagar Airport. Transfer to Dal Lake houseboat (20 min). Welcome Kehwa tea on the sun deck. Sunset Shikara ride through the floating gardens and lotus beds of Dal Lake. Dinner and overnight on houseboat.
🏨 Houseboat / Hotel | 🍽️ Dinner
2Day 2 — Srinagar Sightseeing
Mughal Gardens · Pari Mahal · Old City
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Day 2 — Srinagar Sightseeing
Mughal Gardens · Pari Mahal · Old City
Full-day private cab sightseeing. Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh, Chashme Shahi, Pari Mahal (terraced garden above the lake), Shankaracharya Temple (panoramic city view), Hazratbal Shrine on the lakefront. Optional: Old City lane walk, Shah-i-Hamdan shrine.
🏨 Houseboat / Hotel | 🍽️ Breakfast + Dinner
3Day 3 — Gulmarg Day Trip
Gondola · Apharwat Peak · Snow Activities
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Day 3 — Gulmarg Day Trip
Gondola · Apharwat Peak · Snow Activities
Early start, drive to Gulmarg (56 km, ~1.5 hrs) via Tangmarg forest. Gulmarg Gondola Phase I (Kongdori Meadow, 8,694 ft) + Phase II (Apharwat Peak, 13,780 ft) — views of Nanga Parbat and the entire valley. Golf Course, St. Mary's Church, Strawberry Valley. Snow activities in season. Return to Srinagar/hotel.
🏨 Hotel Srinagar | 🍽️ Breakfast + Dinner
4Day 4 — Pahalgam
Aru Valley · Betaab Valley · Lidder River
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Day 4 — Pahalgam
Aru Valley · Betaab Valley · Lidder River
Drive to Pahalgam (95 km, ~2.5 hrs) via Awantipora ruins and Saffron fields of Pampore. Betaab Valley (named after the 1983 Bollywood film shot here — lush meadow with crystal river). Aru Valley (hidden gem, untouched landscape, base for Kolahoi Glacier treks). Chandanwari (starting point of Amarnath Yatra). Optional pony rides. Overnight Pahalgam.
🏨 Pahalgam Hotel | 🍽️ Breakfast + Dinner
5Day 5 — Departure
Return Srinagar → Shopping → Airport
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Day 5 — Departure
Return Srinagar → Shopping → Airport
Breakfast. Drive back to Srinagar (2.5 hrs). Optional: Lal Chowk market for Pashmina, saffron, dry fruits, silk carpets. Transfer to Srinagar Airport for departure flight.
🍽️ Breakfast
Pricing — Kashmir 5 Days 4 Nights
Per person, twin sharing. Child (5-11) at 70%. Infant free. Peak season (Apr–Jun, Oct) +20%.
| Tier | Price/pp | Hotel Category | Peak (+20%) | Key Add-ons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | ₹12,499 | 2-Star / Guesthouse | ₹14,999 | Cab, Breakfast, Airport |
| Standard | ₹16,499 | 3-Star Hotel | ₹19,799 | B+D, Shikara, Airport |
| Deluxe ⭐ Popular | ₹22,499 | 4-Star / Houseboat | ₹26,999 | All meals, Gondola, Shikara |
| Premium | ₹31,499 | 5-Star Resort | ₹37,799 | All meals, Luxury SUV |
| Luxury | ₹51,999 | Heritage Luxury | ₹62,399 | Full board, Wazwan, Concierge |
✅ Included
- ✓ 4 nights accommodation (tier basis)
- ✓ Airport pickup & drop
- ✓ Private AC cab — all days
- ✓ Shikara ride on Dal Lake
- ✓ Gulmarg day trip
- ✓ Pahalgam sightseeing
- ✓ Daily breakfast (Standard+)
- ✓ Local driver-guide
- ✓ All tolls & parking
❌ Not Included
- ✗ Flights to/from Srinagar
- ✗ Gondola tickets (Phase I: ₹740, Phase II: ₹1,640)
- ✗ Lunches & personal spends
- ✗ Adventure activities
- ✗ Travel insurance
- ✗ Pony rides in Pahalgam
- ✗ Tips for guides & drivers
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Dal Lake Houseboat
Iconic Kashmir experience
Gulmarg Gondola
World's highest cable car
Betaab Valley, Pahalgam
India's most cinematic valley
Inclusions
- ✓ Accommodation in selected hotels/houseboats
- ✓ Breakfast and Dinner
- ✓ Private cab for sightseeing & transfers
- ✓ Shikara ride on Dal Lake
- ✓ Toll taxes, parking, and driver allowances
Exclusions
- ✗ Airfare / Train tickets
- ✗ Lunch
- ✗ Gondola tickets, pony rides, or entry fees
- ✗ Personal expenses (laundry, tips, etc.)
- ✗ Union cab in Pahalgam/Sonamarg/Gulmarg