A Mughal garden with a water channel and flower beds, Srinagar

Kashmir · 3 nights, 4 days

Srinagar Lakes and Gardens

from ₹16,499 per person, twin sharing, flights extra

Srinagar

About this trip

Three nights based in Srinagar, starting on a Dal Lake houseboat. Full-day trips go out to the valleys of Pahalgam and the high meadows of Gulmarg.

One of our Kashmir tour packages from Kerala. Flights quoted from your city.

Length
3 nights, 4 days
Route
Srinagar

Kashmir at a glance

  • Best Apr–Oct Valleys and gardens
  • Photo ID For flights and hotels
  • Hills

Highlights

  • First night aboard a Dal Lake houseboat
  • Shikara ride on Dal Lake
  • Srinagar’s Mughal Gardens
  • Aru, Betaab and Chandanwari valleys
  • Gulmarg Gondola, first stage

Route

  1. Srinagar
  • Hotel
  • Breakfast & dinner
  • Transfers
  • Sightseeing
  • Houseboat

Day by day

  1. Day 1:Arrive Srinagar, Houseboat Night

    We meet you at Srinagar airport and settle you on a houseboat, then show you the gardens and the lake as the light fades.

    • Pickup at Srinagar airport
    • Check-in on your houseboat
    • Mughal Gardens of Srinagar
    • Shankaracharya Temple (if time permits)
    • Shikara on Dal Lake at dusk
    • Dinner on the houseboat

    Meals:Dinner

  2. Day 2:Day Trip to Pahalgam

    A full day out to Pahalgam, where local cabs take you up into three side valleys before the drive back to Srinagar.

    • Srinagar → Pahalgam
    • Aru Valley
    • Betaab Valley
    • Chandanwari
    • Valley tour in a local union cab
    • Back to Srinagar for dinner

    Meals:Breakfast & Dinner

  3. Day 3:Day Trip to Gulmarg

    Head up to Gulmarg for the cable car to its first stage, then come back down to Srinagar by evening.

    • Srinagar → Gulmarg
    • Gulmarg Gondola, first stage
    • Back to Srinagar by evening

    Meals:Breakfast & Dinner

  4. Day 4:Srinagar Departure

    Breakfast, then we drive you to Srinagar airport for your flight home.

    • Breakfast
    • Drop at Srinagar airport

    Meals:Breakfast

What the price covers

Included

  • 3 nights in Srinagar, twin sharing: 1 on a houseboat, 2 in a hotel, subject to availability
  • Breakfast and dinner daily at the hotel (Day 1: dinner only)
  • Airport transfers in an AC vehicle
  • AC vehicle for the main sightseeing in the plan
  • Half-day tour of Srinagar and its Mughal Gardens, with garden entry tickets
  • One hour on Dal Lake by shikara
  • Gulmarg Gondola ticket for the first stage, subject to availability
  • Aru, Betaab and Chandanwari by non-AC local cab, as union rules require
  • Hotel and transport taxes as charged

Not included

  • Flights, trains or buses to Srinagar, and travel from your home city
  • Entry fees at sights, other than those listed above
  • Snow jeep between Tangmarg and Gulmarg
  • Travel insurance
  • Room upgrades and any extra nights before or after the trip
  • Festive and peak-season surcharges (Diwali, Christmas, New Year), plus gala dinners
  • Rises in fuel prices or new government taxes
  • Costs from emergencies, bad weather or events beyond our control
  • Personal spending: tips, porters, laundry, calls, shopping, rides, heaters, drinks and bottled water
  • Anything not named under inclusions

We can add

From our travellers

  • Rated 5 out of 5

    Thanks to you and the Ethan Holiday team for organizing a fantastic Kashmir trip and making it so memorable! Our guide’s knowledge and friendliness made our experience great. The houseboat stay and the hotel in Gulmarg were both wonderful, with the food arrangements at the Gulmarg hotel being especially commendable. Everything was well coordinated, making the journey smooth. […] Thank you once again, and we look forward to more journeys with you in the future!

    Anil R V

    Kashmir trip · Google review

  • Rated 5 out of 5

    We recently traveled to Thailand with Ethan Holidays and had the most amazing experience! Every detail was taken care of, from airport pickups to hotel check-ins, island tours, transfers, and even local recommendations. They customized the itinerary based on our needs, and everything ran like clockwork. What really stood out was their attention to detail and how quickly they handled last-minute changes.

    Manisha Mohan

    Thailand trip · Google review

  • Rated 5 out of 5

    Trusted travel partner. Everything was handled with such ease that the entire journey felt seamless from start to finish. What impressed us most was the prompt communication, the smooth, hassle-free arrangements, and the continued support at every step. Ethan Holidays truly delivers a premium experience in the simplest, most effortless way.

    Gireesh Nambiar

    Thailand trip · Google review

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What does the price cover?

It is the lowest price per person for this trip, with two people sharing a room, for what the trip lists as included. Flights from your city are quoted separately. Indicative price: it can change with dates and availability. Ask us for today’s price for your dates.

What ID do I need?

A government photo ID for flights and hotels.

When is the best time to go?

April to October for the valleys and gardens, with the tulips from late March to mid-April. December to February for snow at Gulmarg.

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