Kashmir 8 Days Itinerary: Enthralling Trip with Srinagar Houseboat Stay
Srinagar(4N) → Gulmarg(2N) → Pahalgam(1N)
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Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival in Srinagar - Shikara Ride on Dal Lake
On arrival at Srinagar, pickup by our representative at the airport and transfer to the houseboat.
Spend the afternoon at leisure.
Enjoy a Shikara ride on Dal Lake in the evening.
Overnight stay at the houseboat.
Day 2 Explore Srinagar - Nishat Bagh and Shalimar Bagh
Visit the world-famous Mughal Gardens- Nishat Bagh (The Garden of Pleasure) and Shalimar Bagh (Adobe of Love).
En route, visit the carpet-weaving factory and old Srinagar city.
Overnight stay at the houseboat.
Day 3 Transfer to Gulmarg - Enjoy Gondola Ride
After breakfast, leave for Gulmarg, one of the valley's most beautiful summer resorts. It is also popular for its golf course (in summer), which is the highest in the world. During the winter season, you can try skiing here.
Enjoy a Gondola ride (cable car) from Gulmarg to Khalinmarg.
Dinner and overnight stay in the hotel.
Day 4 Explore Gulmarg - Gulmarg Valley
Enjoy the day exploring the natural beauty of Gulmarg Valley.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 5 Explore Pahalgam - Saffron fields and Avantipur ruins
After breakfast, drive to Pahalgam.
En route, visit Saffron fields and Avantipur ruins, which is an eleven hundred years old temple.
Reach Pahalgam by the afternoon.
After lunch, explore the valley.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 6 Transfer to Srinagar - Leisure Day
After breakfast, leave Pahalgam and drive to Srinagar.
Reach the hotel/ houseboat by the afternoon.
Spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure.
Overnight stay at the hotel
Day 7 Full Day Excursion to Sonmarg - Horse Ride to Thajiwas Glacier
Start for a full day excursion to Sonmarg which is the most beautiful drive from Srinagar.
Enroute stop at the picturesque spots to take in the natural beauty.
Continue the drive to Sonmarg (also known as Meadow of Gold).
You can also enjoy a horse ride to Thajiwas Glacier, where snow remains around the year.
Justus and his team made all arrangements for us. We are a family of 4 with 2 yo (Read More)ung children. He was always by our side and made sure we enjoyed our vacation. Highly recommended for families who need extra care.
Agent: Javiva Adventures
Mamta • 3 months ago
The entire trip was handled with extreme professionalism by both Janet and our g (Read More)uide Bonnie.
We got to see the Big5 within 3 days of our itenary and more on the next days. Janet was very thorough with our itenary and helped us throughout and Bonnie knew all the best spots on all of our game drives. We didn't feel rushed throughout our tour, because it is designed very well to accomodate enough rest. 10/10 recommend
We didn't expect Kenya to be so cold, so at some places we missed warm water for (Read More) wash
Agent: Donwel Tours
Madhumita • 4 months ago
From the very beginning, Christine and Judith from Donwel Tours were highly atte (Read More)ntive to what we were looking to get from our first ever trip to Kenya, and Africa, for that matter. We wanted to cover a lot of ground, and were going from one agency to another before we found Donwel as most agents couldn't quite squeeze everything we wanted into our itinerary. Judith and Christine however made it all possible. Good quality stays everywhere, regular communication through the trip to ensure we were ok and were getting what we wanted. Special shoutout to Teeman, our driver who absolutely fantastic, drove safely and ensured our safety and comfort throughout the trip, regularly coordinating with Christine. This is an excellent team and we would highly recommend their services.
Everything was perfect.
Agent: Wild Portraits Safaris
Anirudh • 5 months ago
I reached out to Wild Portraits via a safari service website that featured numer (Read More)ous tour operators. Among the competition, James stood out due to his exceptional patience, politeness, and genuine curiosity displayed during our initial phone calls.
James swiftly emerged as the singular operator I wished to proceed with, and here’s why:
- Having substantial on-ground experience from spending extensive time on the safaris himself, he adeptly crafted a honeymoon package that perfectly suited my wife and me.
- He adeptly navigated our budget flexibilities and constraints to arrange an impressive array of delightful lodges and activities, focusing on maximising our day-to-day adventures, ensuring each day on safari and at the lodges offered a unique experience.
- A skilled photographer himself, James's comprehensive knowledge of various reserves and animal behaviours provided him with a distinct advantage in predicting animal locations and optimal times for photography, whether capturing sunrises, sunsets, or other moments.
- Our priority was to maximise game time and reserve experiences. James made certain our vehicle was ready, complete with packed hot breakfast boxes, for a prompt 6 AM departure every morning of the trip.
- Remarkably patient, he addressed all my queries, irrespective of whether they seemed 'silly' or insightful—from 'what to wear' at safaris, potential places to explore, to the animals we might encounter.
In summary, my wife and I enjoyed an extraordinary experience in Kenya, with Wild Portraits Safaris significantly enhancing the quality of that journey. We are eagerly anticipating more safaris and look forward to embarking on them with James and his team!
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Kashmir 8 Days Itinerary: Enthralling Trip with Srinagar Houseboat Stay