Srinagar, Gulmarg & Pahalgam
Houseboat evening on Dal Lake, Gondola at Gulmarg, meadows of Pahalgam — fully customisable.
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Package highlights
- One night on a traditional Dal Lake houseboat
- Gulmarg Gondola — one of the world's highest cable cars
- Betaab & Aru Valley at Pahalgam
- Mughal Gardens: Nishat, Shalimar & Chashme Shahi
- Private sedan throughout, no shared transfers
- Shikara ride at golden hour
Day-by-day itinerary
Arrive Srinagar — Mughal Gardens
- Airport pickup and transfer to your hotel
- Chashme Shahi, Nishat Bagh and Shalimar Bagh
- Evening at leisure by Dal Lake
- Dinner and overnight in Srinagar
Where you'll stay
Deluxe hotel, Srinagar
4.5Near Dal Lake · 3 nights
3-star deluxe, lake-side location, breakfast and dinner included
Riverside hotel, Pahalgam
4.4Lidder valley · 1 night
3-star, river-facing, an unhurried night in the mountains
Traditional houseboat
4.7Dal Lake · 1 night
Hand-carved cedar interiors, the classic Kashmir experience
How you'll travel
- Private sedanDedicated non-AC sedan for all five days with driver
- Airport transfersPickup and drop at Srinagar airport included
- ShikaraOne-hour Shikara ride on Dal Lake included
What's included
- 3 nights Srinagar hotel + 1 night Pahalgam + 1 night houseboat
- Breakfast and dinner daily (MAP plan)
- Private sedan for the full itinerary
- One-hour Shikara ride
- All tolls, taxes and driver allowances
Not included
- Airfare to/from Srinagar
- Gulmarg Gondola tickets and pony rides
- Union cabs at Gulmarg / Pahalgam
- Lunch and personal expenses
- 5% GST
Where it is & when to go
Best time to visit — March to October. April–May for tulips and blossom, June–August for cool escape, September–October for autumn chinars.
| Season | Months | Temp | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | Mar – May | 8–20°C | Tulip season, blossom, mild days |
| Summer | Jun – Aug | 15–30°C | Warmest, greenest, best for Gulmarg |
| Autumn | Sep – Nov | 5–20°C | Golden chinars, crisp and clear |
| Winter | Dec – Feb | −2–8°C | Snow, skiing at Gulmarg, very cold |
Traveller reviews
“Kashmir with Bundelkhand Pride was a dream — the houseboat, the Gulmarg gondola, the Shikara at sunset. Every detail was handled.”
Priya SharmaKashmir Honeymoon“Our school group of 45 went to Jim Corbett — the safari was thrilling, the coordinator was exceptional. Highly recommend for school tours.”
Mrs. Deepa GuptaSchool Tour — Jim Corbett
Questions about this trip
Is the houseboat night safe and comfortable?
Yes — we use long-standing, personally inspected houseboats with private bathrooms, heating and 24/7 staff. It's the most loved night of the trip for most couples.
Are the Gondola tickets included?
No. Gondola tickets are bought on the day and are excluded so you only pay for the phases you actually ride. We help you book them.
Why are union cabs extra?
At Gulmarg, Sonmarg and Pahalgam, local taxi unions hold exclusive rights to the last stretch. It's a local regulation — we're transparent about it rather than hiding it in the price.