Day 1: Arrival in Srinagar
- Arrive at Srinagar Airport.
- Check into a houseboat or hotel in Srinagar.
- In the afternoon, take a shikara (traditional wooden boat) ride on Dal Lake and explore the floating gardens and markets.
- Visit the Mughal Gardens, such as Shalimar Bagh, Nishat Bagh, and Chashme Shahi.
- Enjoy a traditional Kashmiri dinner.
- Overnight stay in Srinagar.
Day 2: Pahalgam Day Trip
- After breakfast, drive to Pahalgam, which is about a 2-3 hour drive from Srinagar.
- Visit Betaab Valley, named after the Bollywood movie “Betaab” shot here.
- Enjoy a horse ride or explore Aru Valley and Chandanwari (the base camp for the Amarnath Yatra pilgrimage, seasonal).
- Return to Srinagar in the evening.
- Overnight stay in Srinagar.
Day 3: Srinagar to Gulmarg
- After breakfast, depart for Gulmarg, which is approximately a 1.5 to 2-hour drive from Srinagar.
- Visit the Gulmarg Gondola, one of the highest cable cars in the world, and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding mountains.
- Explore the lush meadows and enjoy activities like pony rides or golfing.
- Check into your hotel in Gulmarg.
- Overnight stay in Gulmarg.
Day 4: Gulmarg Adventure Day
- Spend the day in Gulmarg exploring adventure activities.
- Enjoy a trekking or horse ride adventure.
- In the winter season, you can go skiing or snowboarding.
- Visit the historic Gulmarg Golf Course, one of the highest golf courses in the world.
- Return to your hotel in Gulmarg for the night.
Day 5: Gulmarg to Srinagar
- After breakfast, return to Srinagar.
- Visit the Shankaracharya Temple, also known as the Takht-e-Suleiman, located on a hilltop with panoramic views of the city.
- Explore the old city and visit Jamia Masjid, a beautiful wooden structure.
- Depending on your departure time, you can do some last-minute shopping for handicrafts like pashmina shawls and saffron.
- Check into your hotel or houseboat in Srinagar.
- Overnight stay in Srinagar.
Day 6: Departure from Srinagar
- Depending on your departure time, you can spend some more time in Srinagar, taking in the local sights and cuisine.
- Check out from your accommodation and proceed to Srinagar Airport for your onward journey.
