Kashmir Bliss: Shikaras, Snow, and Serenity
The Experience
Tour Overview
Duration
5 Days / 4 Nights
Location
Srinagar-Gulmarg-Pahalgam
Budget
Premium
Status
Verified
Day-by-Day
Itinerary Schedule
Day 1: Arrival & The Floating Life
Morning: Arrive at Srinagar Airport. Meet our representative and transfer to a Luxury Houseboat on Dal Lake. Afternoon: Relax with a Shikara Ride (1-2 hours). Visit the "Floating Post Office" and the vibrant water markets. Evening: Walk along the Boulevard Road. Try local street food like Tujji (barbecued snacks). Stay: Srinagar (Houseboat).
Day 2: Gulmarg – Above the Clouds
Morning: Drive to Gulmarg (2 hours). Known as the "Meadow of Flowers." Highlight: Experience the Gondola Ride (Phase 1 & 2). At 13,000+ ft, you’ll have a panoramic view of the Nanga Parbat peak. Afternoon: Visit the Highest Golf Course in the world or try your hand at skiing (in winter). Get back to Srinagar for overnight stay (Hotel).
Day 3: Pahalgam – The Valley of Shepherds
Morning: Drive to Pahalgam (4 hours). En Route: Stop at the Pampore Saffron Fields and the Apple Orchards (seasonal). Grab some fresh apple juice or walnuts. Afternoon: Visit Betaab Valley (famous for its crystal-clear river and lush greenery) and Aru Valley. Evening: Enjoy a quiet dinner by the banks of the Lidder River. Stay: Pahalgam (Hotel).
Day 4: Pahalgam - Baisaran & return to Srinagar
Morning: Take a pony ride to Baisaran Meadows, famously known as "Mini Switzerland" for its stunning pine-fringed landscape. Afternoon: Drive back to Srinagar (2.5 hours). Evening: Visit the Mughal Gardens: Nishat Bagh (Garden of Pleasure) Shalimar Bagh (Abode of Love) Stay: Srinagar (Hotel).
Day 5: Spiritual Views & Departure
Morning: Visit the Shankaracharya Temple atop the hill for a 360-degree view of Srinagar city and Dal Lake. Shopping: Quick stop at Lal Chowk for authentic dry fruits, Saffron, and Pashmina shawls. Departure: Transfer to your hometown with memories of a lifetime.
Inclusions
- · Accommodation on Twin/Triple Sharing.
- · Volvo from Chandigarh-Srinagar & return.
- · Breakfast & Dinner at stays.
- · Local Transfers.
- · All sightseeing as per the itinerary.
- · Driver Allowances, Toll Tax, Parking Charges.
- · Memories to cherish for lifetime.
Exclusions
- · Anything not mentioned in Inclusions.
- · 5% GST.
- · In case of any unforeseen cirmustances like cancellation or delay in flight/landslide/strike/natural calamity, charges to be paid by the travelers.
- · Personal expenses.
- · Entry fees in forts, gardens and monuments.