Trip Itinerary:

Day 1: Srinagar Arrival – Houseboat Stay
Arrive at Srinagar Airport and transfer to a luxury houseboat on Dal Lake. Evening shikara ride followed by a candlelight dinner on the lake.

Day 2: Srinagar Mughal Gardens & Old City
Stroll through Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh, and Pari Mahal. Explore Srinagar’s old city with its wooden mosques and spice markets.

Day 3: Srinagar – Gulmarg (55 km / 2 hrs)
Scenic drive to Gulmarg. Ride the famous Gondola cable car and enjoy pony rides or skiing (in winter).

Day 4: Gulmarg – Pahalgam (140 km / 4 hrs)
Drive via saffron fields and Avantipur ruins to reach a luxury riverside resort in Pahalgam.

Day 5: Pahalgam Valley Excursion
Visit Aru Valley and Betaab Valley. Optional short trek or white-water rafting on the Lidder River.

Day 6: Pahalgam – Sonamarg (90 km / 3 hrs)
Day trip to Sonamarg, the “meadow of gold.” Enjoy a horse ride to Thajiwas Glacier.

Day 7: Sonamarg – Srinagar Airport
After breakfast, transfer to Srinagar Airport for onward journey.

Included:

• Luxury houseboat & 5-star resorts with breakfast & dinner
• Private chauffeur-driven vehicle
• Shikara ride & Gondola cable car tickets
• Local guides for heritage walks

Excluded:

• Flights
• Lunches and personal shopping
• Adventure activities (rafting, skiing)

Travel Styles: Honeymoon & Romance, Luxury & Wellness, Heritage & Scenic Nature

Facilities: Luxury Houseboat & 5-star Resorts, Private Vehicle & Chauffeur, Guided Heritage Walks