Deluxe Houseboat, Dal Lake
Kashmir Family Holiday 5D/4N
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Payment plan
Reserve now, pay balance later
Package for 2 travellers
₹24,999
Token to reserve
₹999
Balance
₹24,000
Three or more travelling? An extra bed or a family room is added, never a second trip. Choose rooms when you book.
You only pay the token to hold your dates - never the full amount up front. A planner confirms availability and arranges the token payment with you.
5 days, 4 nights
Duration
3 stops
Srinagar to Pahalgam
₹24,999
for 2 travellers
₹999
holds your dates
About this trip
Wake up to the gentle rock of a houseboat on Dal Lake, drive through pine-lined roads to Gulmarg's snow meadows, and picnic beside the rivers of Pahalgam — this 5-day Kashmir family trip is built around comfortable pacing, private transfers and hotel stays that work for every generation.
Yatriwala handles the houseboat booking, daily sightseeing cars and a fixed day-wise plan, so you spend your time on the water and in the valleys instead of coordinating logistics.
Highlights
Accommodation as per the hotel category shown, with breakfast and dinner (MAP)
One night on a traditional houseboat on Dal Lake
Private vehicle for all transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary
Complimentary one-hour shikara ride on Dal Lake
Experienced driver-cum-guide throughout
Parking, driver allowance, tolls and road taxes
Day by day
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Day 1 Arrival in Srinagar – Mughal Gardens & Dal Lake
- Met at Srinagar airport or railway station and driven to your hotel in a private vehicle.
- In the afternoon, the Mughal Gardens: Shalimar Bagh, Nishat Bagh with its views over Dal Lake and the Zabarwan range, and the natural spring at Chashme Shahi.
- A complimentary one-hour shikara ride on Dal Lake towards sunset, past floating gardens and houseboats.
- Optionally, a stroll along Boulevard Road for shops and cafés. Dinner and overnight in Srinagar.
- Shalimar Bagh
- Nishat Bagh
- Chashme Shahi
- Shikara ride on Dal Lake
Day 2 Gulmarg Excursion – Gondola & Snow
- After breakfast, drive to Gulmarg, the "Meadow of Flowers", through pine forest and the town of Tangmarg.
- Walk the meadows and see the Gulmarg Golf Course against the Himalaya.
- Optionally, ride the Gulmarg Gondola to Kongdoori and on to Apharwat Peak (tickets not included).
- Seasonal snow activities or a pony ride, then back to Srinagar for dinner and overnight.
- Gulmarg meadows
- Gulmarg Golf Course
- Gondola to Apharwat (optional)
Day 3 Sonamarg Excursion & Houseboat Stay
- After breakfast, drive to Sonamarg, the "Meadow of Gold", along the Sindh river.
- Meadows, glacier viewpoints and riverside walks under snow-capped peaks.
- Optionally, a pony ride up to Thajiwas Glacier (charged locally).
- Return to Srinagar and check in to a traditional Kashmiri houseboat on Dal Lake for dinner and the night.
- Sonamarg meadows
- Thajiwas Glacier (optional)
Day 4 Pahalgam – Valleys & the Lidder River
- After breakfast, drive to Pahalgam, the "Valley of Shepherds", past the Pampore saffron fields, the Awantipora ruins and apple orchards.
- Explore Betaab Valley and Aru Valley (local union vehicles are charged separately).
- Walks along the Lidder river through pine forest and open meadow.
- Dinner and overnight in Pahalgam.
- Pampore saffron fields
- Awantipora ruins
- Betaab Valley
- Aru Valley
- Lidder river
Day 5 Shopping & Departure
- A final breakfast, then time for shopping at Lal Chowk and Polo View Market.
- Pashmina shawls, saffron, dry fruits and walnut-wood handicrafts are the things worth taking home.
- Transfer to Srinagar International Airport for your flight, assisted by our team.
- Lal Chowk
- Polo View Market
Hotels and rooms
The Khyber Himalayan Resort
What is included
Included
- Accommodation as per the hotel category shown, with breakfast and dinner (MAP)
- One night on a traditional houseboat on Dal Lake
- Private vehicle for all transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary
- Complimentary one-hour shikara ride on Dal Lake
- Experienced driver-cum-guide throughout
- Parking, driver allowance, tolls and road taxes
- 24x7 support from our team for the whole trip
Not included
- Airfare or train fare to and from Srinagar
- Gulmarg Gondola, pony rides, Thajiwas Glacier ride and Aru/Chandanwari union vehicle fees
- Portage, tips, insurance, laundry and all personal expenses
- Anything not listed under inclusions
Before you book
Documents required
Government-issued photo ID (Aadhaar/Passport)
Passport-size photographs (2)
Best time to visit
April to June for pleasant weather and blooming gardens. December to February for snowfall and winter sports in Gulmarg.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 15 days before departure. 50% refund for cancellations 7-14 days prior. No refund within 7 days of departure.
Terms and conditions
Token payment confirms your booking. Balance payment due 15 days before travel. Hotel category subject to availability at time of confirmation.
Travel notes
Kashmir can get cold even in summer evenings — carry light woollens. Comfortable walking shoes recommended for garden and valley visits.
Is Kashmir safe for family travel?
Yes, Kashmir is a popular family destination with well-established tourist infrastructure. Our local team monitors conditions daily.
What is the best time to visit?
April to October for pleasant weather and gardens in bloom; December to February for snow activities in Gulmarg.
Can the itinerary be customised?
Yes, all Yatriwala packages can be tailored — talk to our travel expert for custom changes.
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