Kashmir Escape

Overview

About this package

A night on Dal Lake, a gondola morning at Gulmarg and the Lidder valley — paced for mountain roads. This is one of our most-booked Kashmir, India itineraries and works equally well as a template — most travellers change at least one hotel or add a night, and we re-quote the same day.

Demo content: the itinerary, inclusions and pricing on this page are realistic samples prepared for this demonstration website, not a live commercial offer.

Package highlights

• Houseboat + hotel stays
• Gulmarg & Pahalgam days
• All sightseeing transfers
• Daily breakfast

Day-by-day itinerary

1. 1

   Day 1 — Arrive Srinagar

   Transfer to your Dal Lake houseboat, then a shikara ride through the floating gardens at golden hour.

2. 2

   Day 2 — Srinagar & Mughal gardens

   Shalimar, Nishat and Chashme Shahi, the old city and Jamia Masjid, with a wazwan dinner.

3. 3

   Day 3 — Gulmarg

   Drive up for the gondola to Kongdoori (and Apharwat if it is running), meadows and pony rides.

4. 4

   Day 4 — Pahalgam

   The Lidder valley, Betaab and Aru, with an optional pony ride to Baisaran.

5. 5

   Day 5 — Sonamarg or leisure

   Day trip to Sonamarg and Thajiwas glacier when the road is open, or a slow day in Srinagar.

6. 6

   Day 6 — Departure

   Breakfast on the houseboat and a transfer to Srinagar airport.

Inclusions

• Accommodation on twin-sharing basis in the stated hotel category
• Daily breakfast (meal plan as listed per package)
• All airport and inter-city transfers in a private air-conditioned vehicle
• Sightseeing and entry tickets listed in the itinerary
• English/Hindi-speaking driver and local assistance
• 24/7 on-trip support from your WanderAura trip manager
• All applicable taxes on the services above

Exclusions

• Airfare and visa fees unless explicitly stated
• Travel insurance (we can arrange it)
• Lunches, dinners and beverages not listed
• Personal expenses, tips and porterage
• Optional activities and upgrades
• Anything not listed under Inclusions

Hotels, transport & activities

Hotels

Handpicked 3★, 4★ or 5★ properties depending on the category you choose, all inspected or stayed in by our team. Named options are confirmed in your written quote before you pay anything.

Transportation

Private air-conditioned vehicle for all transfers and sightseeing, with an experienced local driver. Inter-city rail or flights are added where they save you a long road day.

Activities

Everything listed in the itinerary is pre-booked and paid before you travel. Optional add-ons — diving, paragliding, spa, private guides — can be arranged on request and are quoted separately.

Important information

• Prices are per person on twin sharing and vary with season, hotel category and group size.
• Mountain and island itineraries are weather-dependent; the sequence may be reordered on the ground for safety.
• Valid photo ID is required at all hotels; international trips require a passport valid for six months beyond travel.
• Cancellation and refund terms are set out in your written quote before any payment is taken.