Duration
05 Nights / 06 Days
Route
Srinagar – Gulmarg
Stay Type
Handpicked Hotels & Resorts
Transportation
Dedicated Private Cab
Tour Highlights
- ✓ Overnight stay in a handcrafted luxury Dal Lake houseboat
- ✓ Complimentary 1-hour romantic Shikara ride during sunset
- ✓ Mughal Gardens tour: Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh & Chashme Shahi
- ✓ Gulmarg Gondola ride to Apharwat Peak snow fields
- ✓ Private dedicated heating-equipped cab for entire tour
Day 01
Arrival in Srinagar & Dal Lake Shikara Ride
Morning:
Arrive at Srinagar Airport, traditional Kashmiri welcome by tour
driver.
Afternoon:
Transfer to traditional luxury wooden houseboat on Dal Lake and check
in.
Evening:
Relaxing 1-hour Shikara ride around floating gardens and Char Chinar.
Night:
Authentic Kashmiri dinner (Wazwan options available) and houseboat
stay.
Day 02
Srinagar Heritage & Mughal Gardens Sightseeing
Morning:
Visit Shankaracharya Temple offering panoramic views of Srinagar city.
Afternoon:
Explore world-famous Mughal Gardens: Nishat Bagh (Garden of Pleasure) and
Shalimar Bagh (Abode of Love).
Evening:
Visit Chashme Shahi royal spring and stroll through local Kashmiri handicraft
bazaars.
Night:
Check in to hotel in Srinagar and dinner.
Day 03
Srinagar to Gulmarg - Meadow of Flowers
Morning:
Drive from Srinagar to Gulmarg (54 km / 2 hours) through scenic pine
slopes.
Afternoon:
Check in to Gulmarg hotel and take a scenic walk to Gulmarg Golf Course and
St. Mary's Church.
Evening:
Enjoy hot Kashmiri Kahwa tea with views of snow-clad Apharwat range.
Night:
Dinner and cozy overnight stay in Gulmarg.
Day 04
Gulmarg Gondola Ride & Snow Adventure
Morning:
Board the famous Gulmarg Gondola (Phase 1 to Kongdoori at 8,530 ft).
Afternoon:
Ascend to Phase 2 (Apharwat Peak at 13,057 ft) for thrilling snow sports,
skiing and photography.
Evening:
Descend to town, enjoy pony rides or snow sledging in the meadows.
Night:
Dinner and night stay in Gulmarg.
Day 05
Gulmarg to Srinagar - Shopping & Relaxation
Morning:
Breakfast in Gulmarg and drive back towards Srinagar.
Afternoon:
Visit famous saffron fields and dry fruit / walnut processing centers.
Evening:
Shop for Pashmina shawls, Kashmiri carpets, and saffron at Lal Chowk.
Night:
Farewell dinner and overnight stay in Srinagar.
Day 06
Srinagar Airport Departure
Morning:
Enjoy a leisurely morning breakfast.
Afternoon:
Assisted transfer to Srinagar Airport for your scheduled flight back home with
golden memories.
What's Included
- Comfortable hotel / camp accommodation on twin/triple sharing.
- Daily breakfast & dinner at all hotels.
- Dedicated private cab for all airport/station transfers and sightseeing as per itinerary.
- All driver allowances, toll taxes, state permits, and vehicle parking fees.
- 24/7 on-call travel assistance and expert local guidance.
What's Excluded
- Flight / train tickets to and from starting and ending destination.
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, tips, and extra meals.
- Monument entrance fees, camera fees, or local guide charges.
- Adventure sports charges (rafting, skiing, paragliding, boating, etc. unless specified).
- Anything not explicitly mentioned in the package inclusions.
Important Notes & Travel Guidelines
- Standard hotel check-in time is 12:00 PM and check-out is 10:00 AM. Early check-in is subject to availability.
- Valid government-issued photo ID (Aadhar / Voter ID / Passport) is mandatory for all travellers during hotel check-in.
- Sightseeing at high passes, glaciers, or beaches is subject to local weather and local administration permissions.
- Carry appropriate seasonal clothing (warm woollens for hills/high passes, light cottons for coastal & desert plains).
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