Tour Overview
The Nagin Lake and Dal Lake in Srinagar have been the driving force behind the growing popularity of houseboats in Kashmir. The entire picturesque is also responsible for the place earning the title of ‘The Venice of the East’. The peddlers powered by water have everything for sale ranging fromm paie maiche to saffron. A Kashmiri gondola- the Shikhara- will offer youa scenic beauty including the mountainous ranges reflected on the lakes to the vegetable markets floating on water. Houseboat experience in Kashmir is offered by several tour packages, giving you a detailed sightseeing of the Nagin and the Dal lakes. These houseboats are covered with handmade Kashmiri carpets, rich in fabrics and cultural depiction.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at Srinagar
On the first day, you will be received at the airport from where you will be taken to the houseboat for check-in. Srinagar is termed as the ‘Venice of Asia’ and the ‘paradise on earth’ and an afternoon sightseeing will make you understand why. Your tour will include visiting the famous Cheshmashahi or The Royal Spring, the Mughal Gardens, the Shalimar Gardens, or the Abode of Love, the Nishat Gardens, or The Garden of Pleasure along with the famed Shankaracharya Temple. Dinner will be served on the boat followed by a good night’s rest in it.
Day 2: Srinagar to Gulmarg
Once you are done with breakfast, the tour guide will take you out of the houseboat- hotel for an excursion to Gulmarg, the Meadow of Flowers, where a lot of activities and much more sightseeing await you. You can visit the Ski Resort for an adrenalin rush or simply play golf at the highest course with 18 holes. After an eventful day, you will be escorted back to the houseboat for dinner and rest.
Day 3: Departing Srinagar
Post the breakfast extravaganza, a Shikara ride awaits you. Take as many memories as you can on this boat ride and return to the houseboat for a check-out. You will be guided back to the airport from where you can fly back to your destination.
Tour Inclusion
- Wildlife and Environmental Fee
- Meals : Only 5 Breakfast and 5 dinner
- All ex- Leh, transfers in dedicated and exclusive private vehicle ( Xylo / Scorpio NAC). All the sight-seeing and transfers as per the itinerary given above. Includes driver expenses, parking & toll charges and road taxes
- Accommodation for 5 nights in properties & room categories specified in the itinerary given above. 1 room on double sharing basis with breakfast and dinner at every place for 2 adults. Please inform us of any special needs like a single room or extension plans
- Airport pick up and drop included
- Inner line permits for Nubra valley and Pangong
- All tours and transfers by Personal Car is included
Tour Exclusion
- 5% GST
- Any F&B other than specified meals in the itinerary
- Transportation is not on disposal basis. It is strictly as per the programme, any extra running will be charges extra
- Entry fee to museum, monasteries, parks, etc
- Any kind of insurance.
- To and from hometown
- River rafting, camel ride, shikara ride & any recreational activities.
- Personal tips, gratuities, laundry, Medical expenses and etc.
- Anything not specifically mentioned in Cost Includes
- Any Change is plan or loss of property or life due to conditions unforeseen like Flood, Earthquake, Political Disturbance, etc.
- Gondola ride ticket chargeable
- Family Package
- Hill Stations
- Bestseller
- Sightseeing
- Safety measures
- Transport
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