Trip Highlights
- ✦Iconic houseboat stay on the serene Dal Lake
- ✦Shikara ride on Dal Lake at sunrise
- ✦Day trip to Sonmarg – the Meadow of Gold
- ✦Gulmarg Gondola ride with panoramic Himalayan views
- ✦Visit Mughal Gardens – Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh
- ✦Snow activities in Gulmarg (seasonal)
Itinerary
- 1
Arrival in Srinagar
Arrive at Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport, Srinagar. Transfer to houseboat on Dal Lake. Evening Shikara ride enjoying the magical reflections of the Zabarwan mountains on the lake.
- Airport arrival
- Houseboat check-in
- Dal Lake Shikara ride
- Sunset views
- 2
Srinagar to Sonmarg & Back
Day trip to Sonmarg (Meadow of Gold) at an altitude of 2,730m. Enjoy meadows, glaciers and the Thajiwas Glacier trek via ponies. Return to Srinagar by evening.
- Drive to Sonmarg
- Thajiwas Glacier pony ride
- River-side picnic
- Return to Srinagar
- 3
Gulmarg Day Trip
Drive to Gulmarg (Meadow of Flowers) at 2,730m. Ride the Gulmarg Gondola (Asia's highest cable car) to Phase 2 for stunning Himalayan snow views. Optional skiing or snow activities (seasonal). Visit the Maharani Temple.
- Drive to Gulmarg
- Gondola cable car ride
- Snow activities (seasonal)
- Maharani Temple
- Meadow walk
- 4
Mughal Gardens & Departure
Morning visit to the famous Mughal Gardens — Nishat Bagh (Garden of Bliss) and Shalimar Bagh (Garden of Love) on the banks of Dal Lake. Transfer to airport for departure.
- Nishat Bagh
- Shalimar Bagh
- Dal Lake view
- Airport transfer
- Departure
Inclusions
- ✓3 nights accommodation (houseboat/hotel) with breakfast and dinner
- ✓All transfers by private vehicle (Innova/SUV)
- ✓Shikara ride on Dal Lake
- ✓Sonmarg day trip
- ✓Gulmarg day trip
- ✓Mughal Gardens sightseeing
Exclusions
- ✕Flights to/from Srinagar
- ✕Gulmarg Gondola cable car tickets
- ✕Pony rides and snow activities
- ✕Meals not mentioned
- ✕Personal expenses
- ✕Travel insurance