Kashmir Delights Classic

Day 1

Arrive Srinagar • Gardens + Handicrafts

Meet & assist at Srinagar airport; transfer to premium class houseboat. Afternoon visit Mughal Gardens Nishat and Shalimar; visit silk carpet weaving factory. Evening free for shopping/personal time. Dinner and overnight on houseboat.

Day 2

Gulmarg Excursion • Shikara Cruise

After breakfast drive to Gulmarg (approx. 56 km, photo stops). Optional views of Nanga Parbat if weather permits. After lunch, gondola ride to Kongdoori; optional pony ride. Return to Srinagar and enjoy Shikara cruise on Dal Lake (floating gardens, lotus gardens, vegetable gardens, canals). Dinner and overnight on houseboat.

Day 3

Srinagar to Pahalgam via Saffron Fields

Drive to Pahalgam (approx. 96 km). En route visit saffron fields, Awantipora Temple ruins and Mattan Temple. Continue to Pahalgam along Lidder river scenery. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 4

Pahalgam • Surroundings • Return to Srinagar

After breakfast explore surroundings; optional trip to Aru and Betaab Valley by local jeep at own cost. Later drive back to Srinagar; evening walk around the city. Dinner and overnight at hotel/houseboat.

Day 5

Sonmarg Excursion

After breakfast drive to Sonmarg (approx. 86 km) via Kangan along Sindh River. After lunch, short trek to Thajwas Glacier on foot or by pony (own expense). Return to Srinagar by evening. Overnight in houseboat/hotel.

Day 6

Departure

After breakfast transfer to airport for onward flight.