Kashmir Houseboat Holidays

Duration: 07 nights / 08 days
Places to See: Delhi, Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Srinagar


Day 01: Delhi - Arrival at Delhi
Reach Delhi. Our local tour manager will give a warm welcome at the airport. Transfer to your hotel. Relax. Being India's capital Delhi is major gateway to the country, contemporary Delhi is a bustling metropolis which successfully combines in its fold the ancient and the modern. Overnight at Delhi.

Day 02: Delhi - Srinagar
Meet upon arrival and transfer to Deluxe Houseboats. Late afternoon Shikara ride on Dal Lake visiting floating and Vegetable gardens etc. Also witness walnut woodcarving and papier machie making demonstration. Dinner overnight in Deluxe Houseboats

Day 03: In Srinagar
Morning sightseeing of Mughal Gardens visiting Nishat Bagh (Abode of pleasure) built by Asif Khan brother in law of Jehangir in 1632 AD. And Shalimar Bagh (Abode of love) built by Jehangir for his wife Empress Noor Jehan. All the gardens are situated on the bank of Dal Lake with the Zabarwan Mountains in the background. The distance from Srinagar to the said gardens is about 12 and 15 kms respectively. Enroute visit carpet-weaving factory. Dinner overnight in Deluxe Houseboats

Day 04: Srinagar - Gulmarg
Full day trip Gulmarg (Meadow of Flowers) 2730 Mts. above sea level. The distance of 60 kms will be covered in about 2 hrs. Gulmarg has one of the best Ski slopes in the world and highest golf course of the world with 18 holes. One can also have the view of Nanga Parbhat if weather permits. The view enroute from Tangmarg to Gulmarg is fascinating. One can also have a short trek upto Khilangmarg, which can be covered in about 3 hrs. Also enjoy sledge riding on snow. Chair Lifts for mountain ride are also available. Lunch will be carried from Houseboat. Dinner and overnight stay in Deluxe Houseboats.

Day 05: Srinagar - Pahalgam
After breakfast drive to Pahalgam (Valley of Shepherds). The distance of about 96 kms will be covered in about 3 hrs. Enroute visiting Saffron fields, Awantipura ruins (1100 years old temple of Lord Vishnu built by King Awantiwareman), see the beautiful countryside on the way and lot of rice fields. Drive through the pine forest. Arrive Pahalgam transfer to Hotel. After lunch have bridle walks and feed your cameras with the picture of magnificent view of mountains. Dinner overnight in hotel at Pahalgam

Day 06: Pahalgam - Srinagar
Drive back to Srinagar from Pahalgam and transfer to Deluxe Houseboats. Dinner overnight in Deluxe Houseboats.

Day 07: In Srinagar
Free for Shopping and other individual activities. Dinner overnight in Deluxe Houseboats.

Day 08: Srinagar - Delhi
After breakfast transfer to Airport to catch flight for Delhi.