Culture Tours · Srinagar · Gulmarg · Pahalgam
Kashmir Houseboats & Gulmarg
Heaven on earth, from a cedar-wood houseboat
- Duration
- 7 days
- Experience
- Culture Tours
- Destination
- North India
- Season
- Apr – Oct, Dec – Feb
- Pace
- Leisurely
- Begins in
- Srinagar
- Stay
- Luxury & heritage
- Activity level
- 1/5
- Group
- Small group · private from 2
The journey
Wake up on a hand-carved deluxe houseboat on Dal Lake, ride the Gulmarg gondola to 13,000 ft and stroll the pine valleys of Pahalgam — with private transfers and premium resorts throughout.
- Deluxe houseboat on Dal Lake
- Gulmarg Gondola Phase 2
- Mughal gardens & shikara at sunset
- Betaab and Aru valleys
Day by day
- D1
Arrive Srinagar
Check into a deluxe houseboat, sunset shikara ride on Dal Lake.
- D2
Srinagar
Floating vegetable market at dawn, Mughal gardens of Nishat and Shalimar, old-city walk.
- D3
Srinagar → Gulmarg
Drive to the meadow of flowers; gondola ride and a premium resort stay.
- D4
Gulmarg → Pahalgam
Through saffron fields and the Avantipur ruins to the Lidder valley.
- D5
Pahalgam
Betaab valley, Aru and Chandanwari by private car; riverside lunch.
- D6
Pahalgam → Srinagar
Return to Srinagar; Shankaracharya temple and shopping for pashmina.
- D7
Depart
Transfer to Srinagar airport.
Where you'll stay
Luxury & heritage. Palaces, heritage hotels, private houseboats and chauffeured travel, unhurried throughout.
What's included
- Five-star, palace & boutique stays
- Daily breakfast & select dinners
- Private chauffeured car
- Private expert guides
- Airport meet & greet
- Flights & trains to start point
- Lunch & dinner unless mentioned
- Monument entry fees
- Travel insurance
Safety & good to know
- Each day begins with a briefing on the route, weather and what to carry.
- Local guides who know the terrain walk with you throughout.
- Permits and transfers are arranged before you arrive.
- Your trip planner sends a packing list and preparation advice before you travel.
Questions
Can we take this journey privately?
Yes — on your dates, for your party alone, from two travellers. Your trip planner can adjust the pace, stays and route.
Are the dates fixed?
The dates shown are suggested start dates. Your trip planner confirms availability, or arranges a private departure.
How do we pay?
Once your journey is confirmed, your trip planner shares a secure payment link and the terms for your itinerary.
