Kashmir 5 Nights 6 Days Tour Package - Srinagar Base

Day-by-Day Itinerary –

Day 1 — Arrive in Srinagar & Settle In

• You’ll be picked up from the Srinagar airport or railway station and driven straight to your hotel.
• After checking in, take some time to rest. If you feel up for it, enjoy a gentle walk nearby or a quick shikara ride on Dal Lake (depending on the time).
• Dinner and overnight stay in Srinagar.

Day 2 — Full-Day Visit to Sonamarg (Return to Srinagar by Evening)

• Start early after breakfast (around 7–8 AM). The drive from Srinagar to Sonamarg is about 80 km and usually takes 2–3 hours.
• Spend the day exploring Sonamarg — enjoy the views around Thajiwas Glacier, go for a pony ride if you wish, take short walks, click photos, and have lunch in the valley.
• Come back to Srinagar by late afternoon. Dinner and overnight stay in Srinagar.

Day 3 — Srinagar to Pahalgam (Overnight Stay in Pahalgam)

• After breakfast, leave for Pahalgam. The journey takes roughly 2–3 hours (about 88–95 km).
• Spend the day exploring places like Betaab Valley, Aru Valley, or Baisaran — whichever you prefer. Stroll along the Lidder River or try an optional pony ride.
• Lunch in Pahalgam. Night stay in a hotel or cottage in Pahalgam.

Day 4 — Return to Srinagar + Local Sightseeing

• Have breakfast and start your return drive to Srinagar late morning or around noon.
• Once back, visit some local attractions like the Mughal Gardens (Nishat, Begum, or Botanical), Shankaracharya Temple viewpoint, and nearby markets famous for handicrafts, shawls, and Kashmiri textiles.
• Evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Srinagar.

Day 5 — Gulmarg Day Tour + Houseboat Stay

• Leave early for Gulmarg (1.5–2 hours, around 45–51 km).
• Enjoy activities such as the Gulmarg Gondola ride (tickets to be purchased there), walking around the meadows, or seasonal activities like skiing/chairlift rides.
• Return to Srinagar in the late afternoon and check in to a deluxe houseboat on Dal Lake.
• Spend the evening relaxing on the houseboat, with an optional evening shikara ride. Dinner and overnight on the houseboat.

Day 6 — Departure from Srinagar

• Depending on your flight schedule, enjoy a little free time in the morning for shopping or a short walk.
• Check out and proceed to the airport or railway station for your onward journey.

Travel Timings (Approx.)

• Srinagar ↔ Sonamarg: 2–3 hours (≈ 80 km)
• Srinagar ↔ Pahalgam: 2–3 hours (≈ 88–95 km)
• Srinagar ↔ Gulmarg: 1.5–2 hours (≈ 45–51 km)

Tip: Leave early (7–8 AM) for day trips to avoid traffic and enjoy more daylight.

Inclusions:

1. Accommodation for 5 nights — 3 nights in Srinagar (or 2 nights if you prefer a combination of Srinagar + Pahalgam + houseboat), 1 night in Pahalgam, and 1 night in a deluxe Dal Lake houseboat.
2. Daily breakfast served at the hotel or houseboat.
3. A private vehicle for the entire trip — for sightseeing, transfers, and airport pickup/drop. Includes driver, fuel, tolls, and parking. Vehicle type (sedan/Innova/XUV) can be finalized.
4. Airport or railway station arrival and departure services.
5. All taxes included unless mentioned otherwise.
6. One short shikara ride (optional — can be added if you want).

Exclusions:

• Lunch and dinner (unless you choose to include them).
• Tickets/fees for Gondola ride in Gulmarg, pony rides, extended shikara rides, or any entrance charges.
• Adventure experiences like skiing, rafting, ATV rides, etc.
• Personal expenses such as tips, laundry, phone calls, and minibar usage.
• GST or any service charges not covered in the main pricing.
• Anything not listed under the “Inclusions” section.