Day 1
Arrive in Srinagar
Airport pickup and hotel check-in. Spend the evening at the Dal
Lake boulevard.
- Arrival transfer
- Hotel check-in and rest
- Evening boulevard walk
Day 2
Srinagar sightseeing
Mughal gardens tour covering Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh and
Chashma Shahi, plus Shankaracharya Temple visit. Evening
houseboat check-in.
- Three Mughal gardens
- Shankaracharya Temple
- Dal Lake houseboat check-in
Day 3
Pahalgam valley day
Drive to Pahalgam for a full day in the valley, exploring Betaab
Valley, Aru Valley and Chandanwari or Baisaran meadow.
- Betaab, Aru and Chandanwari by union cab
- Baisaran horse ride option
- Return to hotel overnight
Day 4
Sonamarg alpine day
Drive to Sonamarg for a Himalayan day out with views of the
Sindh River, access to Thajiwas Glacier and optional Zero Point
excursion.
- Thajiwas Glacier by horse or local cab
- Zero Point and Kargil side options
- Sindh River scenic route
Day 5
Gulmarg excursion
Head to Gulmarg for the gondola, meadow views, seasonal snow
activities and a sunset drive back to Srinagar for the houseboat
stay.
- Gondola ride (pre-book online)
- Skiing, snow play or summer trekking
- One-hour shikara ride included
Day 6
Departure
Checkout after breakfast and comfortable transfer to Srinagar
Airport or the bus station.
- Timed departure transfer
- Trip wrap-up assistance