3-Day Srinagar and Pahalgam Tour with Dal Lake Shikara Ride

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Go for a Shikara ride on Dal Lake in Srinagar
• 02 Visit the Mughal Gardens, Pari Mahal & Botanical Garden in Srinagar
• 03 Explore the Awantipora Ruins and saffron fields on the way to Pahalgam
• 04 Admire the beauty of Betaab Valley in Pahalgam

Embark on a fantastic 3-day tour through Srinagar and Pahalgam, visiting Srinagar's Mughal Gardens, Botanical Garden, and Pari Mahal before enjoying a Shikara ride on Dal Lake past floating gardens and scenic views of the Zarbarwan Mountains. Continue to Pahalgam with stops at the Awantipora Ruins and saffron fields, then admire the beauty of Aru and Betaab Valley. This short getaway combines gardens, lake scenery, and Kashmir's hill landscapes in one memorable journey.

Embark on a Shikara ride on the famous Dal Lake and visit the Floating Gardens, Vegetable Gardens, and Golden Lake while enjoying the scenic views of the Zarbarwan Mountains.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Srinagar, Pahalgam

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Arrival in Srinagar and Mughal Garden Tour

• Meet your tour representative and check in to the hotel.
• Visit Pari Mahal, the Palace of Fairies; Botanical Garden; Chesma Shahi, a Mughal Spring; Nishat, the Garden of Bliss; and Shalimar, the Abode of Love.
• Embark on a Shikara ride on the famous Dal Lake and visit the Floating Gardens, Vegetable Gardens, and Golden Lake while enjoying the scenic views of the Zarbarwan Mountains.

2

Day 02

Pahalgam Excursion via Awantipora and Saffron Fields

• Depart for Pahalgam and take a pit stop at the Awantipora Ruins and saffron fields on the way.
• Sightsee Aru, a hill station located 11 km from Pahalgam.
• Be amazed by the beauty of Betaab Valley, which has a brook flowing through the middle of it.
• Return to Srinagar.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

3

Day 03

Departure from Srinagar

• After breakfast, depart for the airport.

The tour ends here.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Accommodation as per the itinerary

• Breakfast and dinner

• Private transportation

• English-speaking Indian tour guide

• All taxes, fees, and handling charges

• Light snacks during travelling

What's Not Included

• Lunch
• Personal expenses
• Anything not mentioned above

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Srinagar

Tour start

Srinagar, Uttarakhand, India

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.