India · Garden Stroll

5-Day Srinagar, Gulmarg and Pahalgam Tour with Houseboat Stay

5 Days Round trip from Srinagar Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Srinagar's famous Mughal gardens, including Nishat Garden and Shalimar Garden
02 Enjoy a Shikara ride on the famous Dal Lake
03 Take in Gulmarg's natural surroundings with optional Gondola and pony rides
04 Explore Chandanwadi, Aru, and Betaab Valley in Pahalgam
05 Stay overnight in a traditional houseboat in Srinagar

Go on a 5-day tour to Srinagar, Gulmarg, and Pahalgam, and visit the famous Mughal gardens of Srinagar, including Nishat Garden, Shalimar Garden, Chashma Shahi, Pari Mahal, and Shakar Acharya Temple. Enjoy a Shikara ride on Dal Lake, take in the natural beauty of Gulmarg with optional Gondola rides, and explore Pahalgam's scenic surroundings, including Chandanwadi, Aru, and Betaab Valley. The tour also includes a memorable overnight stay in a houseboat in Srinagar.

Enjoy a Shikara ride on Dal Lake, take in the natural beauty of Gulmarg with optional Gondola rides, and explore Pahalgam's scenic surroundings, including Chandanwadi, Aru, and Betaab Valley.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Srinagar and Mughal Gardens Tour

Arrive at Srinagar Airport, meet the representative, and transfer to the hotel.
Visit the famous Mughal gardens, including Nishat Garden, Shalimar Garden, Chashma Shahi, and Pari Mahal/Shakar Acharya Temple.
In the evening, enjoy a Shikara ride on the famous Dal Lake.
The evening is free for leisure.

Overnight stay in the hotel.

Inclusions: Dinner, transport, and accommodation.

Day 02

Excursion to Gulmarg

After breakfast, transfer to Gulmarg.
On arrival, enjoy the beautiful natural surroundings and optional pony rides at your own expense.
Relax and enjoy optional Gondola rides at your own expense. The Gulmarg ropeway has two phases: Gulmarg to Kungdoor (Phase I) and Kungdoor to Affarwatt (Phase II). Gulmarg Golf Club has been in existence for 100 years.
In the evening, return to the hotel for a comfortable overnight stay.

Inclusions: Breakfast, dinner, transport, and accommodation.

Day 03

Transfer to Pahalgam

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to Pahalgam. Pahalgam, known as the Valley of Shepherds, is reached en route via the Saffron Garden and Apple Garden.
On arrival, check in to the hotel. Relax and enjoy the famous natural surroundings.
Visit Chandanwadi, Aru, and Betaab Valley at your own expense.
In the evening, return to the hotel for a comfortable overnight stay in Pahalgam.

Inclusions: Breakfast, dinner, transport, and accommodation.

Day 04

Return to Srinagar and Houseboat Stay

After breakfast, check out from the Pahalgam hotel and transfer to Srinagar.
On arrival in Srinagar, check in to a houseboat.

Dinner and overnight stay in the houseboat.

Inclusions: Breakfast, dinner, transport, and accommodation.

Day 05

Departure from Srinagar

After breakfast, transfer to Srinagar Airport with a memorable experience.

Inclusions: Breakfast and transport.

Where this trip takes you

Dal Lake, Nishat Garden, Betaab Valley

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Srinagar 3 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Comprehensive package for 02 adults in one room.
Welcome drink on arrival (non-alcoholic, i.e. tea, coffee, juice, etc.).
MAP meal plan - 5 breakfasts and 5 dinners.
Transfers and sightseeing by non-AC vehicle for 5 days in Srinagar, Gulmarg, Sonmarg, and Pahalgam.
Pick-up and drop-off from Srinagar Airport.
One Shikara ride on Dal Lake once during the stay.
Inclusive of all taxes (parking, toll tax, luxury tax, government service tax, green tax, fuel expenses, and driver expenses, etc.).

What's Not Included

Monument entrance fees / camera fees.
Any personal expenses - laundry, shopping, tips, etc.
Items of a personal nature, such as tips, laundry, room service, telephone, alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages, room heaters, boat rides, pony/horse rides, safaris, rafting, skiing, skating, camera fees, etc.
Cable car / ropeway rides, helicopter rides, additional sightseeing tours, excursions not included in the itinerary, and still or video camera charges.
Meals other than those specified.
Horse riding charges are extra.

Know before you go

Optional activities not mentioned in the cost:

Betaab Valley, Aru Valley, and Chandanwari (Pahalgam) @ 2200 per 07-seater vehicle.
Zojila Pass, Thajwas Glacier (Sonamarg) @ 4500/- approx. per 07-seater vehicle.
Gondola Ride (Gulmarg) @ 750 for 1st Phase / 1700 for 2nd Phase per person above 03 years of age.
Horse ride @ 500 up to 2500.
Any other joy ride or sports activity, etc.

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