Colourful shikara boats on Dal Lake Srinagar with snow-capped Himalayan peaks reflected at dawn

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Kashmir Valley Retreat

6 nights through Srinagar, Gulmarg and Pahalgam — houseboat stays, meadow walks, and honest pricing.

Duration 6 Nights / 7 Days

Budget From ₹25,000/person

Group Size 2–6 travelers

Best Season Apr – Jun, Sep – Nov

Trip Highlights

2-night traditional houseboat stay on Dal Lake, Srinagar
Shikara ride at sunrise across Dal Lake
Gulmarg — Gondola ride to 3,980m (Asia's highest cable car)
Pahalgam — Betaab Valley and Aru meadow walks
Mughal Gardens: Shalimar Bagh and Nishat Bagh
Local Wazwan cuisine experience and saffron market visit

Day-wise Overview

Arrive at Sheikh ul-Alam Airport, transfer to Dal Lake by private vehicle
Board your heritage houseboat — cedar-carved interiors, lake-facing deck
Sunset shikara ride through floating gardens and lotus beds
Dinner aboard the houseboat — traditional Kashmiri cuisine

What's Included

Accommodation — 2N heritage houseboat (Dal Lake) + 4N valley hotels
All road transfers by private AC vehicle
Daily breakfast
Gondola Phase-I ticket (Gulmarg)
Shikara ride (1 hour, sunset)
Day-wise itinerary with local vendor contacts
Cost sheet with line-item breakdown
WhatsApp support throughout planning and travel

Not Included

Flights to/from Srinagar
Gondola Phase-II at Gulmarg (₹800–1,000/person)
Pony trek at Pahalgam
Lunch and dinner (except where mentioned)
Travel insurance
Personal expenses, tips, and photography fees at gardens

Good to Know

Best seasons: April–June (spring blooms) and September–November (autumn foliage). Avoid July–August peak monsoon.

Houseboat nights are included; specific houseboats allocated based on availability at booking.

Gondola Phase-II subject to weather. Alternate plan provided if closed.

Itinerary is flexible — Gulmarg and Pahalgam can be swapped based on your preference.

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