Day 1: Arrival in Srinagar – Houseboat Stay

• Arrive at Srinagar Airport

• Meet & greet, transfer to Dal Lake

• Check-in to a traditional Kashmiri houseboat

• Enjoy a Shikara ride on Dal Lake

  • Floating gardens

  • Char Chinar

  • Floating market (if time permits)

• Evening free for leisure and lake views

• Dinner & overnight stay on the houseboat

Day 2: Srinagar Local Sightseeing

• Breakfast on the houseboat

• Visit:

  • Mughal Gardens – Nishat Bagh & Shalimar Bagh

  • Chashme Shahi

  • Shankaracharya Temple (panoramic city view)

• Explore local handicraft markets

• Optional visit to Hazratbal Shrine

• Return to houseboat

• Dinner & overnight stay on the houseboat

Day 3: Day Excursion to Gulmarg

• Breakfast, proceed to Gulmarg (approx. 2–3 hrs drive)

• Enjoy:

  • Scenic meadows & pine forests

  • Gondola Cable Car Ride (Phase 1 optional)

  • Snow activities in winter / nature walks in summer

• Evening return to Srinagar

• Dinner & overnight stay on the houseboat

Day 4: Departure

• Breakfast

• Check-out from houseboat

• Transfer to Srinagar Airport for onward journey