Mughal gardens, mirror-still Dal Lake and meadow valleys ringed by snow peaks — Kashmir earns its 'paradise on earth' reputation. This trip splits its time between a houseboat on Dal Lake and the mountain resorts of Gulmarg and Pahalgam.
Arrive in Srinagar and transfer to a traditional houseboat on Dal Lake. In the evening, take a Shikara ride across the lake as the sun sets over the mountains.
Drive to Gulmarg for a gondola (cable car) ride up towards Apharwat Peak, with snow activities available in winter months.
Travel to Pahalgam via the 8th-century Awantipora temple ruins, checking in for the evening at leisure by the Lidder River.
A full day around Pahalgam — Betaab Valley, Aru Valley and Chandanwari, all framed by pine forest and snow-capped peaks.
Drive back to Srinagar and spend the afternoon in the terraced Mughal Gardens of Nishat and Shalimar, followed by a final sunset Shikara ride on Dal Lake.
Transfer to Srinagar Airport for your onward flight.