Kashmir Escape
Snow peaks and shikaras on Dal Lake
Kashmir Escape
Drift on Dal Lake in a shikara, ride the Gulmarg gondola to snowline, and wander Pahalgam’s meadows — Kashmir at its most peaceful.
Your itinerary.
Srinagar Arrival — Dal Lake
Arrive in Srinagar, transfer to your heritage houseboat on Dal Lake. Evening shikara ride around the lake and floating gardens.
Srinagar — Mughal Gardens & City
Visit Shalimar, Nishat and Chashme Shahi gardens, then the old city, Jamia Masjid and the famous shawl & carpet emporiums.
Srinagar → Gulmarg
Drive to Gulmarg, ride the world-famous Gondola to Kongdori and Apharwat snowline. Overnight in Gulmarg.
Gulmarg → Pahalgam
Drive through pine forests to Pahalgam. Walk along the Lidder river, visit Betaab Valley and Aru meadow.
Pahalgam → Sonamarg Excursion
Day trip to Sonamarg — the meadow of gold — with optional horse ride to Thajiwas Glacier. Return to Pahalgam.
Departure from Srinagar
Drive back to Srinagar airport with souvenir shopping stop. Tour ends.
Inclusions
- Heritage houseboat stay in Srinagar (2 nights)
- Hotels in Gulmarg & Pahalgam on twin sharing
- Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Private cab with local driver throughout
- Gulmarg Gondola (Phase 1) tickets
- Shikara ride on Dal Lake
Exclusions
- Airfare / railway tickets
- Entry fees and pony rides
- Personal expenses, tips, laundry
- Travel insurance
- Anything not listed in inclusions
Duration
6 Days
Valid until 31 March 2026
Meals
All meals included — daily breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Transport
Private cab with local driver familiar with the mountain routes.
Places covered
Activities
- Shikara ride
- Gondola ride
- Horse rides
- Meadow picnics
- Shawl shopping
Tour highlights
- Houseboat stay
- Gulmarg Gondola
- Pahalgam meadows
- Mughal gardens
Getting there & ideal duration
Ideal duration
4–6 days
From Sikar
Flight recommended (Sikar → Delhi → Srinagar)
By Air
Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport (SXR), Srinagar — direct flights from Delhi and Jammu.
By Rail
Jammu Tawi station + scenic taxi drive (Banihal tunnel) to Srinagar.
By Road
≈ 1,100 km via Jammu–Srinagar National Highway (winter weather dependent).
Tour visuals.
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