Your Magic MomentsJammu & Kashmir — Paradise on Earth
Overview
Jammu & Kashmir has been called 'Paradise on Earth' for centuries — and this 7-day journey reveals why. From the shikaras gliding across Dal Lake's floating gardens and the magnificent Mughal terraced gardens of Srinagar, to the snow-dusted slopes of Gulmarg with Asia's highest gondola, and the alpine meadows of Pahalgam — this is Kashmir at its most enchanting. Stay in a heritage houseboat, ride the gondola to 13,780 ft, and shop for the world's finest Pashmina shawls.
Highlights
- Stay on a heritage houseboat on Dal Lake
- Shikara ride through the floating markets and lotus gardens
- Ride Asia's highest gondola in Gulmarg to Apharwat Peak at 13,780 ft
- Explore Betaab Valley and Aru Valley in Pahalgam
- Shop for Pashmina shawls, saffron, and walnut wood crafts
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrive Srinagar
Airport pickup, settle into a heritage houseboat on Dal Lake. Evening shikara ride through the floating gardens.
Mughal Gardens
Visit the three grand Mughal gardens — Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh, and Chashme Shahi. Afternoon at the Hazratbal Shrine.
Gulmarg Excursion
Day trip to Gulmarg. Ride the Gondola to Kongdoori and Apharwat Peak. Walk through meadows with views of Nanga Parbat.
Gulmarg Adventure Day
Choose your adventure: skiing (winter), snowboarding, or a trek through snow-covered pine forests. Evening Kashmiri Wazwan feast.
Pahalgam & Betaab Valley
Drive to Pahalgam through the saffron fields of Pampore. Explore Betaab Valley and Aru Valley.
Old City & Markets
Walking tour through Srinagar's old city — the Jama Masjid, Khanqah-e-Moula. Afternoon shopping for Pashmina and crafts.
Departure
Final sunrise shikara ride. Transfer to airport.
Inclusions
- Heritage houseboat (2 nights) & hotel (4 nights)
- All breakfasts
- Shikara rides
- Gulmarg Gondola Phase 1 & 2
- All transfers and day trips
- Local guide
Exclusions
- Flights
- Lunches and dinners
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance