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KASHMIR PARADISE

Dal Lake Houseboats, Gulmarg's Gondola & Pahalgam's Pine Valleys — "Paradise on Earth"

Duration

05N / 06D

Guests

03 Adults

Stays

4★ & Houseboat

Signature

Gulmarg Gondola

From

Not Available

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Hills & Nature

Tour Overview

A 6-day journey through the Kashmir Valley, long called "Paradise on Earth" — beginning on the still waters of Srinagar's Dal Lake, rising to the snow-capped meadows of Gulmarg, and settling into the pine forests and river valleys of Pahalgam. Comfortable private transport and handpicked stays, including a night aboard a traditional houseboat, connect every chapter of the route.

Highlights include a sunset shikara ride across Dal Lake, a stroll through the Mughal-era Shalimar and Nishat gardens, two stages of the Gulmarg Gondola rising toward the Himalayas, and a day among the pine forests, meadows and glacial rivers of Pahalgam and its surrounding valleys.

Dal Lake Houseboat & Shikara Ride Gulmarg's Gondola Rides Pahalgam's Pine Valleys Srinagar's Mughal Gardens
Dal Lake houseboats Srinagar

Your Journey

Tour Route

Srinagar Airport → Srinagar Houseboat (2N) → Gulmarg (1N) → Pahalgam (1N) → Srinagar (1N) → Srinagar Airport

Srinagar
Dal Lake 2N
Gulmarg 1N
Pahalgam 1N
Srinagar 1N
Departure
Dal Lake houseboats Srinagar

Dal Lake Houseboat

A Night Afloat & a Sunset Shikara Ride

Gulmarg gondola cable car

Gulmarg Gondola

Cable Car Rides Toward the Himalayas

Pahalgam pine valley Kashmir

Pahalgam Valleys

Pine Forests & the Lidder River

Shikara boat Dal Lake mountains

Mughal Gardens

Shalimar & Nishat on the Lakeshore

Day by Day

Your Itinerary

DAY 01

Arrival Srinagar & Dal Lake Houseboat

01
  • Arrive in Srinagar & transfer by private vehicle to the Dal Lake ghat
  • Shikara ride across the lake to check in to your traditional houseboat
  • Evening at leisure on deck, watching the sunset over the water
DAY 02

Srinagar's Mughal Gardens & Old City

02
  • Visit Shalimar Bagh & Nishat Bagh, the terraced Mughal gardens on Dal Lake's shore
  • See the Hazratbal Shrine & drive past Srinagar's old city lanes
  • Browse pashmina shawls & papier-mâché crafts on the floating market
  • Second night aboard the houseboat
DAY 03

Gulmarg & the Gondola Ride

03
  • Drive to Gulmarg, the meadow of flowers set in the Pir Panjal range
  • Ride Phase 1 of the Gulmarg Gondola to Kongdori Station
  • Time at leisure for the Phase 2 ride toward Apharwat Peak (weather permitting)
  • Overnight stay in Gulmarg
DAY 04

Onward to Pahalgam's Pine Valleys

04
  • Drive to Pahalgam via the Avantipura temple ruins
  • Explore Betaab Valley, framed by pine forest and snow-capped peaks
  • Walk along the Lidder River as it winds through the valley
  • Overnight stay in Pahalgam
DAY 05

Aru Valley & Return to Srinagar

05
  • Morning excursion to the quiet meadows of Aru Valley, on pony back or on foot
  • Drive back to Srinagar for your final night
  • Evening at leisure, or a last stroll along the Dal Lake boulevard
DAY 06

Departure

06
  • Morning at leisure for any last-minute shopping
  • Private transfer to Srinagar Airport
  • Marking the end of an unforgettable journey through Paradise on Earth

Package Includes

  • Both-Way Flight
  • Private Vehicle Throughout Kashmir
  • Hotel Accommodation & Two Nights on a Dal Lake Houseboat
  • Shikara Ride on Dal Lake
  • Professional English-Speaking Guide Throughout

Package Excludes

  • Meals (Other than On the Houseboat)
  • Gulmarg Gondola Phase 1 & Phase 2 Tickets
  • Tips & Personal Expenses
  • Pony Rides & Other Optional Activities
  • Garden & Monument Entry Fees
  • Travel Insurance

Good to Know

Payment & Cancellation Policy

Tour Cost

USD 1,150 total group price for 03 Adults, covering both-way flights, private vehicle transport across Srinagar, Gulmarg and Pahalgam, hotel accommodation, two nights aboard a Dal Lake houseboat with a shikara ride, and a professional guide throughout. Itinerary can be customized based on preferences; Apr–Oct offers the most comfortable travel weather, while Dec–Feb suits winter and snow activities. Bank transfers may incur extra charges.

Travel insurance should be arranged separately.

Cancellation Policy

  • 45–30 days before departure25%
  • 30–15 days before departure50%
  • 15–7 days before departure75%
  • Less than 7 days / no-show100%

The Seagull Difference

Why Choose Seagull Global

Trusted Expertise

Years of experience crafting bespoke Kashmir journeys for international travellers.

Private Comfort

Dedicated vehicle and professional driver-guide throughout your entire journey.

24/7 Support

Round-the-clock assistance via phone, email and WhatsApp from our Negombo office.

Curated Quality

Handpicked 4★ hotels and a traditional houseboat for a truly premium Kashmir escape.

Questions

Frequently Asked

The price covers both-way flights, a private vehicle across Srinagar, Gulmarg and Pahalgam, hotel accommodation, two nights aboard a Dal Lake houseboat with a shikara ride, and a professional guide throughout — for the full group of 3 adults.

You'll stay in a traditionally carved cedar-wood houseboat moored on Dal Lake, reached by a private shikara, with home-cooked Kashmiri meals available on board and mountain views from the deck.

Yes. This is a private tour — we can adjust hotel categories, add Sonmarg or Yusmarg, include skiing or snowboarding in Gulmarg during winter, or extend the Pahalgam stay based on your group's preferences.

Cancellations 45–30 days before departure incur 25% of the total cost, 30–15 days 50%, 15–7 days 75%, and less than 7 days or a no-show is charged at 100%. Bank transfers may carry additional charges.

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