Kashmir Valley
Houseboats and high meadows.
The journey
The Kashmir valley in five days — a night on a Dal Lake houseboat, the gondola at Gulmarg, and Pahalgam's meadows and pine. The classic circuit, at a comfortable pace.
What makes it special
Dal Lake houseboat
A night on the water, shikara at dawn.
Gulmarg gondola
One of the world's highest cable cars.
Pahalgam meadows
Betaab valley and the Lidder river.
Mughal gardens
Shalimar and Nishat, terraced above the lake.
Day by day
A guide to the rhythm — every day flexes to your pace.
Day 1
Day 1: Arrive Srinagar
Met at the airport; shikara ride and a houseboat night on Dal Lake.
Day 2
Day 2: Gulmarg
Day trip up for the gondola and the meadows; back to Srinagar.
Day 3
Day 3: Pahalgam
Betaab and Aru valleys, the Lidder river; overnight Pahalgam.
Day 4
Day 4: Back to Srinagar
Mughal gardens, Shankaracharya temple and the old-city markets.
Day 5
Day 5: Fly out
A last lake morning before the airport.
What’s included
- Handpicked stays throughout, on twin-sharing
- Daily breakfast (and dinner where noted)
- Private air-conditioned transfers and sightseeing
- All entry tickets and activities listed in the itinerary
- Visa assistance and travel-insurance guidance
- A dedicated Suburban trip planner on call
Not included
- Airfare unless quoted separately
- Visa fees and travel insurance premium
- Lunches, dinners and personal expenses
- Anything not listed under inclusions
A glimpse
Good to know
Is this a fixed package or can we change it?
Every itinerary here is a starting point. Tell us your dates, pace and interests and we reshape it entirely around you.
Do you arrange flights and visa?
Yes. We book flights ex-Kochi, Trivandrum or Calicut and handle the visa paperwork end to end.
Why is no price shown?
Fares and hotel rates move constantly. We quote exactly against your dates and party size.
This package is a ready-made starting point for our Family Escapes signature journey — read how we shape the full experience.
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