Overview
Five days across Srinagar, Gulmarg and Pahalgam, with two nights on a deluxe houseboat over Dal Lake bookending a day in the snow at Gulmarg and a day among Pahalgam's valleys. Built around private transfers rather than a group bus, so the pace stays flexible.
- Two nights on a deluxe houseboat over Dal Lake
- Gulmarg Gondola Stage 1 into the snowline
- Betaab and Aru valleys near Pahalgam
- Private car throughout — no shared coach transfers
Day by day
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Private transfer from Srinagar airport, then a shikara out to your houseboat on Dal Lake. Evening free.
- Stay
- Deluxe houseboat, Dal Lake
- Transfers
- Private airport transfer + shikara to the houseboat
- Included today
- Shikara ride on Dal Lake
Optional add-ons
- Nishat and Shalimar Mughal gardens
Private car to Gulmarg for the Gondola's first stage, with the afternoon free at altitude.
- Stay
- Gulmarg hillside hotel
- Transfers
- Private car, Srinagar to Gulmarg
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Included today
- Gulmarg Gondola (Stage 1)
Optional add-ons
- Gondola Stage 2 to Apharwat Peak
- Snowboarding lesson
On to Pahalgam, with stops at Betaab Valley and, time permitting, Aru Valley.
- Stay
- Pahalgam riverside resort
- Transfers
- Private car, Gulmarg to Pahalgam
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Included today
- Betaab Valley · Aru Valley
Optional add-ons
- Chandanwari day trip
- Horse ride to Baisaran
Return to Srinagar for a second houseboat night, with a stop at the Shankaracharya Temple viewpoint.
- Stay
- Deluxe houseboat, Dal Lake
- Transfers
- Private car, Pahalgam to Srinagar
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Included today
- Srinagar local market · Shankaracharya Temple viewpoint
Optional add-ons
- Saffron farm visit (seasonal)
Free morning, then a private transfer to the airport.
- Transfers
- Private airport transfer
- Meals
- Breakfast
