Bharat Online
Tourism in KashmirKashmir ShikaraKashmir LakeKashmir Culture
Kashmir
This Kashmir houseboats tour package lets you enjoy this unique feature of Srinagar and includes a tour to Vaishno Devi.


Kashmir Houseboats Tour

Kashmir Houseboats Tour
Destinations Covered: Jammu - Srinagar - Gulmarg - Sonamarg - Pahalgam - Katra
Duration: 07 Nights / 08 Days

Day 1 Arrival at Jammu
After your arrival at the Jammu railway station, you will be received by our representatives and escorted to the hotel. The overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 2 Jammu - Srinagar
You will be escorted to the Jammu bus stand. From there, you will undertake a 7-8 hours bus drive to Srinagar. Our representatives will meet you at Srinagar bus stand, and escort you to the deluxe houseboat. For the night, you will be resting at your houseboat.

Day 3 Srinagar Sightseeing
A visit to the Mughal Gardens will keep you occupied in the first half of the day. The tour will include a visit to the Nishat Bagh and Shalimar Bagh. After having lunch at the houseboat, you will leave for the splendid Dal Lake. A shikara ride of the lake and taking a look at the nearby places will occupy your afternoon and most of your evening. In the night, you will rest at the houseboat.

Day 4 Srinagar - Gulmarg - Srinagar
In the morning, you will leave Srinagar for a full day tour of Gulmarg. One of the most magnificent summer resorts in the valley, it is quite popular for golf (in summers) and skiing (in winters). Apart from the highest golf course in the world, Gulmarg is also known for its natural charm and snowy mountains. Another attraction is Gondola (cable car) ride from Gulmarg to Khalinmarg. In the evening, you will leave for Srinagar and go straight to the houseboat.

Day 5 Srinagar - Sonamarg - Srinagar
In the morning, you will leave for Sonamarg, the most picturesque drive from Srinagar. Enroute, you will be halting to visit a number of beautiful spots. You will spend the whole day at Sonamarg, known as Gateway of Ladakh. You can also take a horse ride to Thajiwas Glacier, where snow remains round the year. You will leave for Srinagar in the evening and spend the night at the houseboat.

Day 6 Srinagar - Pahalgam - Srinagar
This day will be booked for an excursion to Pahalgam, situated at a height of 2440 m. Enroute, you will visit Saffron fields, Avantipur ruins and Anantnag sulpher spring. Pahalgam is a favorite shooting locale for Indian films. In the evening, you will return back to Srinagar. The houseboat will serve as your host for the night.

Day 7 Srinagar - Katra
Early morning you will leave for Katra. After 6-7 hours drive, you will arrive at Katra and straight away check into a hotel. After a little freshening up, you will start tour walk towards the Vaishno Devi Ji temple. By midnight, you will return back to the hotel and stay for the night.

Day 8 Katra - Jammu
In the morning, you will be free for your personal activities. Thereafter, you will leave for the Jammu railway station for a train to your destination.