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Kashmir – Paradise on Earth

Shikara rides, snow meadows and saffron valleys.

5 Nights / 6 Days Srinagar – Gulmarg – Pahalgam – Srinagar Best time: March – October
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Stay on a heritage houseboat on Dal Lake, ride the Gulmarg gondola to the snowline and picnic beside the Lidder River in Pahalgam. Kashmir, done comfortably.

Trip highlights

  • Houseboat night on Dal Lake
  • Gulmarg gondola ride
  • Pahalgam & Betaab Valley
  • Mughal gardens and Shankaracharya temple
Kashmir – Paradise on Earth photo 1
Kashmir – Paradise on Earth photo 2

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. 1

    Day 1 · Arrive Srinagar

    Transfer to a deluxe houseboat on Dal Lake. Sunset shikara ride.

  2. 2

    Day 2 · Srinagar → Gulmarg

    Drive to Gulmarg, gondola ride (phase 1) and snow activities.

  3. 3

    Day 3 · Gulmarg → Pahalgam

    Drive via saffron fields of Pampore. Evening walk by the Lidder river.

  4. 4

    Day 4 · Pahalgam

    Aru, Betaab Valley and Chandanwari excursion by local cab.

  5. 5

    Day 5 · Pahalgam → Srinagar

    Mughal gardens, Shankaracharya temple and old-city shopping.

  6. 6

    Day 6 · Departure

    Transfer to Srinagar airport.

What’s included

  • Accommodation in handpicked hotels with breakfast
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle for transfers & sightseeing
  • Local guide support throughout
  • All applicable taxes
  • 24×7 on-trip assistance on WhatsApp

Not included

  • Airfare / train fare unless mentioned
  • Entry fees, activities marked optional
  • Lunches and dinners unless mentioned
  • Personal expenses, tips and porterage
  • Anything not listed under inclusions
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