Kashmir Houseboat Tour

For anyone interested in visiting the valley, the first question is "when to visit Kashmir, India" or the ideal time to visit the Kashmir valley. The best time to visit Kashmir is during the months of March to October. During this period the weather conditions in Kashmir are at their best. This period covers three seasons in Kashmir i.e., spring (March-early May), summers (early May-late August) and autumn (September-November). The blossoms of spring, the cool weather of summer and the gold and red hues of autumn all provide the peak season for Kashmir travel. From December to early March is the winter season for Kashmir, when the entire valley wears a white blanket of snow. For those, who enjoy chilling weather and are interested in skiing, winter is the time to be in Kashmir. During the winter time, you can enjoy the outdoor activities without getting dehydrated or feeling the pangs of heat.

Spring : The joyous chirping of birds, orchards heavy with fruits, alpine meadows dotted with grazing herds, and shepherds lilting with their music - a vivid mosaic of this place - takes shape before your wandering eye. It presents a picture of an unforgettable tapestry which is amongst the most beautiful any place in the world has to offer.

Summer : Fruits spill out of brimming baskets; strawberries and cherries, peaches and apricots; all the bounty of a fertile land. Pale green paddy fields rise in tiered steps upon the hills. In the high meadows, trout are jumping in rushing, snow-fed streams. The encircling snow-capped mountains provide a perfect setting for a valley that's vibrantly alive

Autumn : The misty morning sprawls over the vivacious valleys, the flushing meadows wrap the hillsides like a cloak. The sunlight softly caresses the leaves, the dew drops sparkle like diamonds to welcome the new day. The rustle of the fallen leaves adds to the music of the place and the sweet fragrance of flowers lingers on.

Winter : The white sheet of snow spread far and wide concealing the resonating beauty of this paradise. The soft snowflakes adorning the coniferous, the misty hazy breath, the chilly breeze gently tingling your senses, the tender sunlight deflecting from the ice capped peaks and spreading the much needed warmth. All so milky and pure. It is picture of a true heaven on earth.

Day 1: ARRIVAL SRINAGAR / SHIKARA RIDE

Srinagar Airport pickup and transfer to Houseboat. Afternoon Boat Shikara ride over the Lakes including visit to (char chinar) Floating Gardens, Vegetable Gardens and Islands.

Day 2: SRINAGAR MUGHAL GARDENS

Visit famous Mughal Gardens (Nishat, Shalimar Cheshma Shahi) & Shankaracharaya Temple) & Old and New Srinagar city, overnight stay at Houseboat.

Day 3: SRINAGAR / GULMARG / SRINAGAR

Day trip to Gulmarg. Full day at leisure to take the leisurely walks on the lush green meadows of flowers with a backdrop of the snow capped mountains. Enjoy pony ride or Gondola ride (rope way) to Khillanmarg at your own cost, evening back to Srinagar at Houseboat.

Day 4: SRINAGAR - PAHALGAM –SRINAGAR

Today you will be transferred by road to Pahalgam (94 kms/2.5 hrs) Valley of Shepherds. You will have a rare opportunity to visit the Saffron fields. Also visit Avantipura Ruins & Anantnag Sulpher Springs enrooted, Enjoy the bounty of Nature at Pahalgam, located on the bank of beautiful Lidder River, Return to Srinagar, Overnight in the Houseboat.

Day 5: SRINAGAR

SRINAGAR:-After breakfast Stringer Airport Drop for your onward flight back home.