How your days unfold
Day 1
Arrive in Srinagar
Airport pickup and transfer to your houseboat or hotel on Dal Lake. Evening at leisure with a sunset shikara ride through the lake's floating gardens.
Day 2
Srinagar sightseeing & drive to Sonamarg
Morning visits to the Mughal gardens — Nishat and Shalimar — before the drive to Sonamarg. Evening free to walk along the Sindh river.
Day 3
Sonamarg to Pahalgam
Optional early excursion toward Thajiwas Glacier, then the drive south to Pahalgam via Srinagar. Check in and evening at leisure by the Lidder river.
Day 4
Pahalgam valley sightseeing
A full day covering Betaab Valley, Aru Valley, and Chandanwari — with stops built in rather than rushed between. Return to Pahalgam for the night.
Day 5
Pahalgam to Srinagar & departure
Morning drive back to Srinagar, with time built in for last-minute shopping in the old city, before your airport transfer.
So There Are No Surprises
What is included ?
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4 nights in 3-Star hotels/houseboat (Srinagar, Sonamarg, Pahalgam)
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Daily breakfast & dinner at the hotel
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Private vehicle for all transfers & sightseeing
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Airport pickup & drop
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All sightseeing entry fees on the itinerary
What is not included?
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Flights to and from Srinagar
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Lunches (available en route, at your own pace)
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Travel insurance
Glimpses of the Trip
The Millers, Spring 2025
“Our family stood at the ridge, watching the sunset over the twin lakes, and for the first time in years, the world felt perfectly quiet. Silken Highlands didn't just plan a trip; they crafted a memory for every age in our group.”
Pick the tier that fits this trip
Premium rooms
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Room Type: Comfortable Premium Rooms
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Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
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Vehicle: Standard Sedan / SUV with dedicated chauffeur
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Trip Coordinator: Dedicated coordinator
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Activities: Shikara ride
Deluxe rooms, Deluxe Houseboats
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Room Type: Deluxe rooms with best views
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Meals: Breakfast and Dinner, One choice of lunch
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Vehicle: Upgraded Sedan / SUV with dedicated chauffeur
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Trip Coordinator: Dedicated coordinator
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Activities: Extended Shikara ride
Premium 5 star hotels, luxury houseboats
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Room Type: Luxury Suite
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Meals: All meals plus one signature dining experience
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Vehicle: Private premium SUV with dedicated chauffeur
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Trip Coordinator: Dedicated priority line coordinator
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Activities: Private sunset extended Shikara ride
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Exclusive: 9 hole Golf round