Srīnagar
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5
Days
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Activities
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Location
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Meals out
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Luxury Srinagar & Gulmarg Winter Odyssey

Experience the finest of Kashmir over five immersive days, featuring private luxury shikara rides on Dal Lake, morning floating market visits, historic Mughal gardens, terraced palace ruins, and thrilling slope sessions in Gulmarg.

  • 13Food stops
  • 10Sights
  • 5Markets & shops
  • 5Lakes
  • 5Snow
  • 2Drinks
  • couples
  • friends
  • luxury travelers
  • luxury
  • kashmir
  • skiing

Day by day

Day 1

Introduction to Dal Lake & Garden Splendour8 Activities

Begin your trip experiencing Kashmir's signature lake culture before ascending to historic Mughal terraces and slopes.

  1. 06:0007:30
    Shopping

    Floating Market Experience

    06:00 – 07:30

    Observe local vendors trading fresh produce and handicrafts from wooden boats at dawn on Dal Lake.

  2. 08:0009:00
    Food

    Breakfast at Chai Jaai

    08:00 – 09:00

    Enjoy traditional Kashmiri bakery items and spiced noon chai at a stylish tearoom.

  3. 09:3011:00
    Outdoor

    Dal Lake Shikara Ride

    09:30 – 11:00

    Glide across serene waters in a decorated wooden shikara boat.

  4. 11:1512:30
    Sightseeing

    Nishat Bagh Visit

    11:15 – 12:30

    Stroll through the twelve terraced gardens offering views across the waters to the Zabarwan mountains.

    • entryFree
  5. 12:4514:00
    Food

    Lunch at Ahdoos Restaurant

    12:45 – 14:00

    Savour authentic Kashmiri Wazwan dishes at an iconic fine dining establishment.

  6. 14:3016:00
    Sightseeing

    Pari Mahal Exploration

    14:30 – 16:00

    Tour the seven-terraced Mughal garden palace overlooking the entire Srinagar valley.

    • entryFree
  7. 16:3019:00
    Outdoor

    Gulmarg Skiing

    16:30 – 19:00

    Take to the snow slopes with professional instructors in the high-altitude resort area.

  8. 19:3021:00
    Food

    Dinner at Stream Restaurant

    19:30 – 21:00

    Dine on North Indian and Kashmiri specialties along Boulevard Road.

Day 2

Highland Adventure & Valley Views8 Activities

Combine active alpine sports with tranquil lakeside sightseeing and historic architecture.

  1. 06:0007:30
    Shopping

    Floating Market Experience

    06:00 – 07:30

    Revisit the bustling aquatic market to shop for local saffron and handcrafted souvenirs.

  2. 08:0009:00
    Food

    Breakfast at 14th Avenue Cafe & Grill

    08:00 – 09:00

    Enjoy freshly brewed coffee and continental breakfast items beside the river.

  3. 09:3011:00
    Sightseeing

    Nishat Bagh Visit

    09:30 – 11:00

    Explore the peaceful upper cascades and grand chinar trees of the Garden of Gladness.

    • entryFree
  4. 11:1512:30
    Outdoor

    Dal Lake Shikara Ride

    11:15 – 12:30

    Navigate private waterways around lotus gardens and houseboats.

  5. 12:4514:00
    Food

    Lunch at Mughal Darbar

    12:45 – 14:00

    Sample aromatic biryanis and traditional kebabs in the city center.

  6. 14:3017:00
    Outdoor

    Gulmarg Skiing

    14:30 – 17:00

    Enjoy an afternoon of powder skiing on groomed slopes.

  7. 17:3019:00
    Sightseeing

    Pari Mahal Exploration

    17:30 – 19:00

    Catch late afternoon light over the ruined observatory terraces.

    • entryFree
  8. 19:3021:00
    Food

    Dinner at Lhasa Restaurant

    19:30 – 21:00

    Relish Tibetan and Asian dishes in a cozy atmosphere.

Day 3

Culture & Mountain Slopes8 Activities

Immerse yourself in mountain snow activities balanced by peaceful lake excursions.

  1. 06:0007:30
    Shopping

    Floating Market Experience

    06:00 – 07:30

    Watch early morning commerce unfold among traditional boat vendors.

  2. 08:0009:00
    Food

    Breakfast at Sufi Restaurant

    08:00 – 09:00

    Start the morning with fresh local bread, eggs, and Kashmiri kahwa.

  3. 09:3012:00
    Outdoor

    Gulmarg Skiing

    09:30 – 12:00

    Practice skiing maneuvers on slopes tailored for intermediate skiers.

  4. 12:1513:15
    Outdoor

    Dal Lake Shikara Ride

    12:15 – 13:15

    Enjoy a calm midday boat cruise through quiet channels.

  5. 13:3014:45
    Food

    Lunch at Shamyana Restaurant

    13:30 – 14:45

    Dine on Indian classics while taking in views of Dal Lake.

  6. 15:0016:30
    Sightseeing

    Pari Mahal Exploration

    15:00 – 16:30

    Examine the historic stone masonry and arched terraces of the palace.

    • entryFree
  7. 17:0018:30
    Sightseeing

    Nishat Bagh Visit

    17:00 – 18:30

    Relax along the central water channel lined with fountains.

    • entryFree
  8. 19:3021:00
    Food

    Dinner at Ahdoos Restaurant

    19:30 – 21:00

    Indulge in gourmet Kashmiri specialty curries and rice.

Day 4

Heritage & Alpine Thrills8 Activities

A dynamic day filled with powder snow sessions, shopping for crafts, and panoramic photography.

  1. 06:0007:30
    Shopping

    Floating Market Experience

    06:00 – 07:30

    Browse floating flower sellers and wooden artisanal wares at sunrise.

  2. 08:0009:00
    Food

    Breakfast at Chai Jaai

    08:00 – 09:00

    Warm up with freshly baked puff pastries and traditional cardamom tea.

  3. 09:3011:00
    Sightseeing

    Pari Mahal Exploration

    09:30 – 11:00

    Take in morning clear skies from the upper terraced lawns.

    • entryFree
  4. 11:1512:30
    Sightseeing

    Nishat Bagh Visit

    11:15 – 12:30

    Walk among the historic stone pavilion terraces.

    • entryFree
  5. 12:4514:00
    Food

    Lunch at Mughal Darbar

    12:45 – 14:00

    Enjoy a hearty mid-day feast of grilled kebabs and flatbreads.

  6. 14:3017:00
    Outdoor

    Gulmarg Skiing

    14:30 – 17:00

    Hit the high snow slopes for extended ski runs.

  7. 17:3019:00
    Outdoor

    Dal Lake Shikara Ride

    17:30 – 19:00

    Unwind on a sunset wooden boat excursion around Nagin and Dal lakes.

  8. 19:3021:00
    Food

    Dinner at Stream Restaurant

    19:30 – 21:00

    Sample grilled trout and rich North Indian curries.

Day 5

Grand Kashmir Finale8 Activities

Conclude your journey with an action-packed final day spanning all top lake, mountain, and heritage sights.

  1. 06:0007:30
    Shopping

    Floating Market Experience

    06:00 – 07:30

    Enjoy a final early morning water market trading session.

  2. 08:0009:00
    Food

    Breakfast at 14th Avenue Cafe & Grill

    08:00 – 09:00

    Savour gourmet omelettes and fresh coffee.

  3. 09:3011:00
    Outdoor

    Dal Lake Shikara Ride

    09:30 – 11:00

    Take a peaceful morning ride across open water channels.

  4. 11:1512:30
    Sightseeing

    Nishat Bagh Visit

    11:15 – 12:30

    Photograph the picturesque terraced gardens and mountain backdrops.

    • entryFree
  5. 12:4514:00
    Food

    Lunch at Lhasa Restaurant

    12:45 – 14:00

    Enjoy a relaxing lunch with Asian fusion dishes.

  6. 14:3016:00
    Sightseeing

    Pari Mahal Exploration

    14:30 – 16:00

    Visit the hilltop ruins for final sweeping views across Srinagar.

    • entryFree
  7. 16:3019:00
    Outdoor

    Gulmarg Skiing

    16:30 – 19:00

    Finish your adventure with a twilight skiing session on snow slopes.

  8. 19:3021:00
    Food

    Dinner at Ahdoos Restaurant

    19:30 – 21:00

    Celebrate your trip with a full multi-course Kashmiri Wazwan meal.

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