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Kashmir Road Trip with Friends, 5 Nights 6 Days

5N / 6D

1Night in
Houseboat
2Nights in
Srinagar
2Nights in
Pahalgam

A road trip with friends: a houseboat night, Doodhpathri and Gulmarg, then two nights in Pahalgam with a day at Aru and Betaab.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Dal Lake houseboat 1 night
Srinagar 2 nights
Pahalgam 2 nights

Start date

Day 1

Night in Houseboat

Arrive in Srinagar: Mughal gardens & shikara ride

Our driver meets you at Srinagar Airport. Visit Nishat Bagh and Shalimar Bagh, then take a shikara ride on Dal Lake. Tonight you stay on a Dal Lake houseboat.

Airport pickup Mughal gardens Shikara ride

Places on this day

Nishat BaghThe largest Mughal garden, built in 1633 in terraces down to Dal Lake.
Dal LakeHouseboats, floating gardens and shikara rides in the heart of Srinagar.

Day 2

Night in Srinagar

Doodhpathri Trip

After breakfast, proceed to Doodhpathri, a serene meadow known for its green landscapes, rolling hills and clear streams. It is ideal for nature walks, picnics and horse riding.

Meadows Pony rides

Places on this day

DoodhpathriThe "valley of milk": green meadows and a fast stream in Budgam.

Day 3

Night in Srinagar

Gulmarg Trip

After breakfast, proceed to Gulmarg, known for its meadows, snow-covered peaks, Gondola rides and skiing. In summer it is a favourite for trekkers, golfers and nature lovers. Keep yourself engaged with activities through the day.

Gondola Snow and meadows

Places on this day

GulmargHigh meadow at about 2,650 m: ski slopes in winter, flowers in summer.
Gulmarg GondolaCable car to Kongdoori (Phase 1) and Apharwat (Phase 2).

Day 4

Night in Pahalgam

Srinagar to Pahalgam via Pampore & Awantipora

Drive past the Pampore saffron fields, the Awantipora temple ruins and apple orchards to Pahalgam. Evening walk by the Lidder River.

Saffron fields Awantipora ruins Lidder River

Places on this day

Awantipora ruinsStone temples built by King Avantivarman in the 9th century.
Apple orchardsThe road to Pahalgam runs past orchards. Apples ripen from August to October.
PahalgamPine-forest town on the Lidder River, the base for Aru, Betaab and Chandanwari.

Day 5

Night in Pahalgam

Pahalgam Local: Aru, Betaab & Chandanwari

A day around Pahalgam in a local union cab: Aru Valley, Betaab Valley and the Chandanwari snow point, with stops along the Lidder River.

Aru Valley Betaab Valley Chandanwari

Places on this day

Aru ValleyQuiet meadow village about 12 km above Pahalgam.
Betaab ValleyMeadow and stream above Pahalgam, named after the 1983 film shot here.
ChandanwariValley about 16 km from Pahalgam where the Amarnath trek begins.

Day 6

Farewell

Departure from Srinagar

After breakfast, our driver drops you at Srinagar Airport (about 2.5 hours from Pahalgam).

Airport drop

Included

1 night Houseboat, 2 nights Srinagar, 2 nights Pahalgam
Private cab with driver for the whole trip, sized for your group
Fuel, tolls, parking and driver allowance
Srinagar Airport pickup and drop
One shikara ride on Dal Lake

Not included

Meals, unless you add them in the price box
Flights and trains
Gulmarg Gondola tickets (booked online)
Local union vehicles in Pahalgam and Sonamarg, unless added
Pony rides, garden tickets and personal expenses

Good to know

Snow depends on the weather. Gulmarg usually has snow from December to March, and Sonamarg's Zero Point often keeps snow into early summer.
Gulmarg Gondola tickets are sold only online by the J&K Cable Car Corporation and can sell out. Book them as early as you can; we help you choose the slot.
Pahalgam's Aru, Betaab and Chandanwari, and Sonamarg's Zero Point, are reached in local union vehicles. Add them in the price box if you want them included.
Carry a government photo ID. Only postpaid SIM cards from other states work in Kashmir.

Cancellation

More than 20 days before arrival: Change or cancel with no charge.
Within 20 days of arrival: 50% of the package cost is charged.
No-show: Treated as a cancellation; the same charges apply.

Always included when you book with us

No booking-site commissionYou book direct with a local operator in Srinagar.
Free changesChange or cancel free up to 20 days before arrival.

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