Kashmir
Paradise on Earth.
Climate — Temperate with cold winters
Languages — Kashmiri, Hindi, Urdu, English
Currency — Indian Rupee (INR)
Visa (Indian passport) — No visa required (domestic)
Best time — March to August, December for snow
Overview
About this package
Five days of unhurried Srinagar living aboard a deluxe carved-walnut houseboat — mornings on the floating vegetable market by shikara, afternoons at the Mughal gardens of Shalimar and Nishat, and evenings watching the sun set over the Zabarwan hills from your private deck. A slower, more contemplative way to see the valley.
Deluxe Houseboat StayFloating Vegetable MarketMughal Gardens PicnicNigeen Lake Shikara RidePashmina Workshop Visit
Who it suits
Who this trip is built for
Luxury travelIndulgent getawaysMilestone celebrations
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Itinerary
Day by day
Every trip is adjusted around your dates, pace, hotel style, and traveler profile.
1
Day 1
Arrival & Houseboat Check-in
Airport pickup, shikara transfer to a deluxe houseboat, evening sunset shikara ride around Dal Lake.
2
Day 2
Floating Market & Old City
Dawn visit to the floating vegetable market, afternoon walking tour of Srinagar's old city and Jama Masjid.
3
Day 3
Mughal Gardens
Full day at the Mughal gardens — Shalimar Bagh, Nishat Bagh, and Chashme Shahi — with a picnic lunch by the terraced fountains.
4
Day 4
Nigeen Lake & Handicrafts
Quiet shikara ride to Nigeen Lake, afternoon visit to a Kashmiri papier-mâché and pashmina workshop.
5
Day 5
Departure
Final sunrise shikara ride, breakfast on the houseboat deck, transfer to Srinagar airport.
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Srinagar Houseboat Serenity, in frame
What's covered
Inclusions & exclusions
Included
- 4 nights deluxe houseboat
- All shikara rides
- Daily breakfast & dinner
- Airport transfers
- Mughal gardens entries
Not Included
- Flights to Srinagar
- Lunch (except day 3)
- Handicraft purchases
- Personal expenses
Best Time to Travel
April – October
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FAQs
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Srinagar Houseboat Serenity trip?
5 days, 4 nights.
When is the best time to go on the Srinagar Houseboat Serenity trip?
April – October
What's included in the Srinagar Houseboat Serenity package?
4 nights deluxe houseboat; All shikara rides; Daily breakfast & dinner; Airport transfers; Mughal gardens entries
What's not included in the Srinagar Houseboat Serenity package?
Flights to Srinagar; Lunch (except day 3); Handicraft purchases; Personal expenses
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