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Kashmir Lakes and Meadows

One night on the water, then up to the meadows

  • 4.7(3 reviews)
  • 6N/7D
  • Kashmir

Kashmir Lakes and Meadows

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The bow of a wooden boat pointing across a still lake towards steep mountains
  • Package
  • Honeymoons
  • Family holidays

What this trip is

Srinagar, Gulmarg and Pahalgam with short drives and one houseboat night.

No drive longer than three hours

One houseboat night, five on shore

Trip highlights

  • A shikara on Dal Lake before the floating market

  • The Gulmarg gondola to Apharwat

  • The Betaab valley above Pahalgam

Itinerary

This is the shape of the trip. Every day of it can be changed before you accept.

The whole trip in order, one day at a time.

  1. Day 1Arrive SrinagarTransfer to the houseboat and a shikara out at dusk.
    • The bow of a wooden boat pointing across a still lake towards steep mountains
    • A glacial lake reflecting pink mountain faces at sunrise
    • A long range of snow-dusted mountains under soft morning light

    • Transfer

      Airport pickup

      1 hr 15 min

      Met on arrival and driven straight to the hotel.

    • Stay

      Dal Shore Heritage Houseboat

      6 nights

      A hand-carved houseboat on the quiet edge of Dal Lake, with a sun deck, a cook on board and a shikara moored alongside.

  2. Day 2Mughal gardensNishat and Shalimar in the morning, old city in the afternoon.
    • A glacial lake reflecting pink mountain faces at sunrise
    • A long range of snow-dusted mountains under soft morning light
    • A bed facing an open balcony that looks straight onto forested mountains

    • Activity

      A shikara on Dal Lake before the floating market

    • ActivityOptional extra

      Shikara Dawn on Dal Lake

      A shikara before sunrise through the lotus beds to the floating market, with kahwa poured on board.

  3. Day 3To GulmargTwo hours up, then the gondola if the weather holds.
    • A long range of snow-dusted mountains under soft morning light
    • A bed facing an open balcony that looks straight onto forested mountains
    • Forested ridges disappearing into layers of mist

    • Activity

      The Gulmarg gondola to Apharwat

  4. Day 4Gulmarg to PahalgamAcross the valley floor through the saffron and rice.
    • A bed facing an open balcony that looks straight onto forested mountains
    • Forested ridges disappearing into layers of mist
    • The bow of a wooden boat pointing across a still lake towards steep mountains

    • Activity

      The Betaab valley above Pahalgam

  5. Day 5Betaab and AruTwo side valleys, both short drives from the hotel.
    • Forested ridges disappearing into layers of mist
    • The bow of a wooden boat pointing across a still lake towards steep mountains
    • A glacial lake reflecting pink mountain faces at sunrise

    • Activity

      A shikara on Dal Lake before the floating market

  6. Day 6Back to SrinagarAn easy morning drive and the last afternoon on the lake.
    • The bow of a wooden boat pointing across a still lake towards steep mountains
    • A glacial lake reflecting pink mountain faces at sunrise
    • A long range of snow-dusted mountains under soft morning light

    • Activity

      The Gulmarg gondola to Apharwat

  7. 1 hr 15 min to get here
    Day 7Fly homeTransfer to the airport, which needs three hours before departure.
    • A glacial lake reflecting pink mountain faces at sunrise
    • A long range of snow-dusted mountains under soft morning light
    • A bed facing an open balcony that looks straight onto forested mountains

    • Transfer

      Airport drop-off

      1 hr 15 min

      Driven back in time for the flight.

What is and is not included

In the price

  • 6 nights accommodation
  • Daily breakfast and dinner
  • Private car and driver
  • Shikara ride

Not in the price

  • Flights
  • Gondola tickets
  • Pony rides

If your plans change

This trip has a cancellation policy. Your designer sends the exact terms with your quotation, before you pay anything.

Before you book

Know before you go

  • Carry photo identification for road checks throughout.

What travellers said

Reviews from people who booked this trip through Tripizm.

4.7

4.67 out of 5

3 reviews

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  • 4 star1
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  • 2 star0
  • 1 star0

  • Vikram Singh

    21 Sept 2026

    5 out of 5

    Exactly what was promised

    Every transfer turned up early and the guide knew the history properly rather than reading a script. Nothing about the week felt rushed.

  • Angad Grewal

    12 Sept 2026

    5 out of 5

    Worth the flight

    We had gear and a safety briefing before anything started, which mattered more than I expected. The team stayed reachable the whole trip.

  • Usha Khanna

    3 Sept 2026

    4 out of 5

    Calm and uncomplicated

    No crowds and no pressure to rush through anything. Simple travel at our own pace, which is what we had asked for.

Questions people ask

Is the houseboat comfortable?
For one night, yes. We put the rest of the stay on shore.

Request a quotation

So a designer can call you instead of writing a long email.

Roughly when?

A month is enough. We confirm exact dates on the call.

Travellers

Adults

2

Children

Under 12

0

Anniversaries, dietary needs, a flight you have already booked.

No account needed, no card asked for. We only use this to plan your trip.

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