Kashmir Escape | 4 Nights / 5 Days
Overview
Updated 13 November 2026
Srinagar (3N) · Houseboat (1N)
Discover the Kashmir Valley on a 5-day trip from Srinagar. Visit the Mughal gardens on the shore of Dal Lake, then spend days in Sonmarg’s snow meadows, Gulmarg’s alpine slopes, and Pahalgam’s Lidder Valley. End with a night on a Dal Lake houseboat. The package includes hotel and houseboat stays, breakfast and dinner, a private sedan for all five days, and a complimentary one-hour shikara ride.
Tour Highlights
Day-wise Itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival in Srinagar and local sightseeing.
Meet our representative at Srinagar airport and transfer to the hotel. After freshening up, visit the Mughal gardens, Nishat Bagh and Shalimar Bagh, set on the banks of Dal Lake below the Zabarwan hills. On the way, stop at a carpet weaving factory. Dinner and overnight in Srinagar.
DAY 2
Srinagar to Sonmarg and back
After breakfast, drive to Sonmarg, the “meadow of gold”, with its snow-covered peaks. Visit the Thajiwas Glacier, which is reached by a local union cab at your own expense. Return to Srinagar in the evening. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
DAY 3
Srinagar to Gulmarg and back
After breakfast, drive to Gulmarg (about 2,730 m), the “meadow of flowers”, past willow trees, streams, and green meadows. Walk through the meadow or take a pony ride, and see one of the highest golf courses in the world. The Gondola ride is optional and at your own cost. Return to Srinagar for dinner and overnight at the hotel.
DAY 4
Pahalgam sightseeing and houseboat stay
After breakfast, check out and drive to Pahalgam. The day is free to explore the Lidder Valley. Local cab options at your own cost include Aru Valley, Chandanwari (known for snow sledging in winter) with Hajan and Betaab Valley on the way, a walk or picnic by the Lidder River, or a pony ride to Baisaran meadow. In the evening, check in to your Dal Lake houseboat. Dinner and overnight on the houseboat
DAY 5
Departure from Srinagar.
After breakfast, check out and transfer to Srinagar Airport for your onward flight
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- 4 nights’ accommodation: 3 nights in a Srinagar hotel and 1 night on a houseboat
- One room on triple sharing with an extra mattress
- 4 breakfasts and 4 dinners, vegetarian meals only
- Private sedan for 5 days, from airport pickup to drop in Srinagar
- Parking, toll tax, luxury tax, government service tax, green tax, fuel and driver expenses
- One hour of shikara ride, complimentary
Not Included
- Airfare or train fare, and entry fees at sightseeing spots
- Chain-fitted jeeps from Tangmarg to Gulmarg if there is heavy snowfall
- Meals other than those listed
- Personal items such as tips, laundry, phone calls, mineral water and garden fees
- Local cab for Pahalgam spots (Betaab Valley, Aru Valley, Chandanwari), Zojila Pass and Thajiwas Glacier
- Local cab for Pahalgam spots (Betaab Valley, Aru Valley, Chandanwari), Zojila Pass and Thajiwas Glacier
- Gondola tickets in Gulmarg
- Horse rides and any other joy rides or sports activities
- Anything not specifically listed under inclusions
Pricing
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Terms & Conditions
Cancellations must be made at least 30 days before travel for individual (FIT) bookings and at least 45 days before travel for groups. Cancellations made later will incur a retention charge.
To confirm a booking, pay 50% of the total package cost in advance; the remaining 50% is collected on the first day of arrival.
For same-day bookings, full payment is required to confirm. If the guest cannot pay in full, 50% confirms the booking and the balance is paid on Day 1 after hotel check-in.
The token amount is non-refundable.
If a tour is postponed, the advance is carried over to a future tour and stays valid for one year.
Chain-fitted jeeps may be needed between Tangmarg and Gulmarg in heavy snow, at the guest’s cost.
The package can be customised on request, depending on the availability of hotels and transport and on weather conditions. A similar hotel will be provided if the named hotel is sold out or unavailable.
Rates may change during festive seasons such as Diwali, Holi, and New Year. Christmas and New Year gala dinner charges are as per the hotel’s policy.
Shivalik Holidays Trip is not responsible for no-shows or unused services, including missed flights, meals, or transfers. Alternative arrangements will cost extra.
Meals are served at the times set by the hotel, with a fixed menu, either buffet or room service.
Children below 6 years stay free in the parents’ room without an extra bed. Milk and food for these children are charged by the hotel and paid directly there.
Children aged 6 to 12 and adults above 12 are charged extra as per company policy.
If a guest gives false information such as a wrong age, the company may charge the correct fare.
Guidelines
Carry your booking voucher and a government-approved photo ID such as a driving licence, voter ID or passport. Foreign nationals need a passport, and those living in India need a registration certificate. A PAN card is not accepted as ID proof.
Children and students should carry two photocopies of their school or college ID and submit one copy at booking.
Guests must report at the scheduled time at the pickup point.
Destinations with simpler facilities may have hotels rated by location and service rather than star category, limited vehicle choices, and few hospitals, petrol pumps, or ATMs.
Vehicle speed depends on road conditions and government guidelines.
Adventure activities depend on the season and availability.
