Charismatic Kashmir Tour

Day 1: Arrival in Srinagar

• Arrival at Srinagar Airport.
• Transfer to your houseboat/hotel for check-in.
• Afternoon Shikara ride on Dal Lake, exploring the floating gardens, lotus fields, and houseboats.
• Evening visit to the Mughal Gardens (Shalimar Bagh, Nishat Bagh, and Chashme Shahi).
• Dinner and overnight stay on the houseboat/hotel.

Day 2: Srinagar to Gulmarg

• After breakfast, proceed to Gulmarg (approx. 2-hour drive).
• Check-in at the hotel and relax.
• Enjoy activities like a Gondola ride to Khilanmarg or skiing/snowboarding (seasonal).
• Explore the meadows of Gulmarg, the lush golf course, and the surrounding pine forests.
• Evening at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Gulmarg.

Day 3: Gulmarg to Pahalgam

• After breakfast, transfer to Pahalgam (approx. 4-hour drive).
• En route, visit the Awantipora Ruins and Saffron Fields at Pampore.
• Check-in at your hotel in Pahalgam.
• Explore the scenic beauty of Betaab Valley and Aru Valley, known for their lush green meadows and crystal-clear streams.
• Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Pahalgam.

Day 4: Pahalgam Exploration

• Post breakfast, enjoy a full day at leisure in Pahalgam.
• Option for activities like horse riding, a trek to Baisaran Valley, or a leisurely stroll along the Lidder River.
• Evening at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 5: Pahalgam to Sonmarg

• After breakfast, drive to Sonmarg (approx. 3.5-hour drive).
• Check-in at the hotel and enjoy the day exploring Sonmarg’s stunning landscapes.
• Visit the Thajiwas Glacier, surrounded by towering snow-covered peaks and cascading streams. Optional short trek or pony ride to the glacier.
• Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Sonmarg.

Day 6: Sonmarg to Srinagar and Departure

• After breakfast, drive back to Srinagar (approx. 2-hour drive).
• Depending on your flight schedule, you can explore local markets or enjoy a brief sightseeing tour.
• Transfer to Srinagar Airport for your onward journey.

• Accommodation in deluxe hotels/houseboats for 5 nights.
• Meals: Daily breakfast and dinner.
• All transfers and sightseeing in a private vehicle.
• Shikara ride on Dal Lake.
• Gondola ride (Phase 1) in Gulmarg.
• All applicable taxes.

• Airfare to and from Srinagar.
• Personal expenses such as laundry, tips, and shopping.
• Adventure activities (e.g., skiing, snowboarding, pony rides) unless mentioned in the package.
• Any entry fees to gardens, monuments, or recreational activities not mentioned in the inclusions.