Discover Kashmir in 5 days—Srinagar’s serene lakes, Gulmarg’s gondola views, Pahalgam’s lush valleys, and Sonmarg’s golden meadows. Stay in houseboats, explore Mughal gardens, ride shikaras, and savor Wazwan cuisine for an unforgettable blend of nature, culture, and adventure.
Arrival in Srinagar – Houseboat Stay & Shikara Ride
Arrive at Srinagar Airport – transfer to Dal Lake/Nigeen Lake.
Check into a traditional houseboat.
Afternoon: Shikara ride on Dal Lake – floating gardens, lotus fields, and the floating market (if open).
Stroll along Boulevard Road for local Kashmiri handicrafts.
Evening: Kashmiri Wazwan dinner (try Rogan Josh, Dum Aloo, Gustaba).
Overnight: Houseboat in Srinagar
Early breakfast and drive to Gulmarg (2 hrs).
Take the Gulmarg Gondola – one of the world’s highest cable cars.
Phase 1 (Kongdoori): Meadows & pine forests.
Phase 2 (Apharwat Peak): Panoramic snow-clad mountains.
Activities (seasonal): skiing (winter), horse rides, ATV rides, trekking.
Lunch at a local dhaba/hotel.
Evening return to Srinagar.
Overnight: Srinagar hotel
Morning drive to Pahalgam (3.5 hrs).
En route: stop at Awantipora ruins & apple orchards.
In Pahalgam: explore
Aru Valley (lush meadows & trout fishing)
Betaab Valley (filming spot with river views)
Chandanwari (base for Amarnath Yatra).
Overnight: Pahalgam
Drive to Sonmarg (2.5 hrs from Srinagar / 4.5 hrs from Pahalgam depending on plan).
Enjoy snow activities at Thajiwas Glacier (pony ride optional).
Option for white-water rafting in Sindh River (summer).
Breathtaking drives through mountain passes.
Return to Srinagar by evening.
Overnight: Srinagar hotel
Morning: visit Mughal Gardens – Shalimar Bagh, Nishat Bagh, Chashme Shahi.
Visit Shankaracharya Temple for panoramic Srinagar views.
If time permits: local markets (shawls, papier-mâché, saffron, dry fruits).
Airport transfer for departure.
Arrival in Srinagar – Houseboat Stay & Shikara Ride
Arrive at Srinagar Airport – transfer to Dal Lake/Nigeen Lake.
Check into a traditional houseboat.
Afternoon: Shikara ride on Dal Lake – floating gardens, lotus fields, and the floating market (if open).
Stroll along Boulevard Road for local Kashmiri handicrafts.
Evening: Kashmiri Wazwan dinner (try Rogan Josh, Dum Aloo, Gustaba).
Overnight: Houseboat in Srinagar
Early breakfast and drive to Gulmarg (2 hrs).
Take the Gulmarg Gondola – one of the world’s highest cable cars.
Phase 1 (Kongdoori): Meadows & pine forests.
Phase 2 (Apharwat Peak): Panoramic snow-clad mountains.
Activities (seasonal): skiing (winter), horse rides, ATV rides, trekking.
Lunch at a local dhaba/hotel.
Evening return to Srinagar.
Overnight: Srinagar hotel
Morning drive to Pahalgam (3.5 hrs).
En route: stop at Awantipora ruins & apple orchards.
In Pahalgam: explore
Aru Valley (lush meadows & trout fishing)
Betaab Valley (filming spot with river views)
Chandanwari (base for Amarnath Yatra).
Overnight: Pahalgam
Drive to Sonmarg (2.5 hrs from Srinagar / 4.5 hrs from Pahalgam depending on plan).
Enjoy snow activities at Thajiwas Glacier (pony ride optional).
Option for white-water rafting in Sindh River (summer).
Breathtaking drives through mountain passes.
Return to Srinagar by evening.
Overnight: Srinagar hotel
Morning: visit Mughal Gardens – Shalimar Bagh, Nishat Bagh, Chashme Shahi.
Visit Shankaracharya Temple for panoramic Srinagar views.
If time permits: local markets (shawls, papier-mâché, saffron, dry fruits).
Airport transfer for departure.
Discover Kashmir in 5 days—Srinagar’s serene lakes, Gulmarg’s gondola views, Pahalgam’s lush valleys, and Sonmarg’s golden meadows. Stay in houseboats, explore Mughal gardens, ride shikaras, and savor Wazwan cuisine for an unforgettable blend of nature, culture, and adventure.
Arrival in Srinagar – Houseboat Stay & Shikara Ride
Arrive at Srinagar Airport – transfer to Dal Lake/Nigeen Lake.
Check into a traditional houseboat.
Afternoon: Shikara ride on Dal Lake – floating gardens, lotus fields, and the floating market (if open).
Stroll along Boulevard Road for local Kashmiri handicrafts.
Evening: Kashmiri Wazwan dinner (try Rogan Josh, Dum Aloo, Gustaba).
Overnight: Houseboat in Srinagar
Early breakfast and drive to Gulmarg (2 hrs).
Take the Gulmarg Gondola – one of the world’s highest cable cars.
Phase 1 (Kongdoori): Meadows & pine forests.
Phase 2 (Apharwat Peak): Panoramic snow-clad mountains.
Activities (seasonal): skiing (winter), horse rides, ATV rides, trekking.
Lunch at a local dhaba/hotel.
Evening return to Srinagar.
Overnight: Srinagar hotel
Morning drive to Pahalgam (3.5 hrs).
En route: stop at Awantipora ruins & apple orchards.
In Pahalgam: explore
Aru Valley (lush meadows & trout fishing)
Betaab Valley (filming spot with river views)
Chandanwari (base for Amarnath Yatra).
Overnight: Pahalgam
Drive to Sonmarg (2.5 hrs from Srinagar / 4.5 hrs from Pahalgam depending on plan).
Enjoy snow activities at Thajiwas Glacier (pony ride optional).
Option for white-water rafting in Sindh River (summer).
Breathtaking drives through mountain passes.
Return to Srinagar by evening.
Overnight: Srinagar hotel
Morning: visit Mughal Gardens – Shalimar Bagh, Nishat Bagh, Chashme Shahi.
Visit Shankaracharya Temple for panoramic Srinagar views.
If time permits: local markets (shawls, papier-mâché, saffron, dry fruits).
Airport transfer for departure.
There is much more to explore and experience in India than the usual tourist spots, the usual hill stations and the waterfall picture you seen a thousand times in magazines. There is an absolutely new and unexplored India waiting for you to come and discover.
