Land at Srinagar airport, meet your driver and check in to a houseboat on Dal Lake. Evening Shikara ride past floating gardens and the vegetable market as the sun sets over the Zabarwan hills.

• Airport pickup and houseboat check-in
• 1-hour Shikara ride on Dal Lake
• Dinner on the houseboat

Full-day excursion to Sonamarg, the "Meadow of Gold". Optional pony ride or 4x4 to Thajiwas Glacier, where snow lingers even in summer.

• Sonamarg drive (approx. 2.5 hrs each way)
• Thajiwas Glacier viewpoint
• Return to Srinagar houseboat by evening

Drive to Pahalgam along the Lidder river, stopping at Pampore saffron fields and Avantipora ruins. Afternoon at leisure in the pine forests. Details:

• Pampore saffron fields stop
• Betaab Valley entry
• Overnight in Pahalgam hotel

Morning visit to Chandanwari or Aru Valley, then drive to Gulmarg through apple orchards. Evening stroll on Asia's highest golf course meadow. Details:

• Chandanwari / Aru Valley (union cab, payable locally)
• Drive to Gulmarg (approx. 4 hrs)
• Overnight in Gulmarg

Ride the Gulmarg Gondola Phase 1 to Kongdoori for panoramic Himalayan views (Phase 2 optional). Return to Srinagar for Mughal Gardens and local shopping.

• Gondola Phase 1 tickets included
• Nishat & Shalimar Mughal Gardens
• Overnight in Srinagar hotel

Breakfast and airport drop with a stop for dry fruits and Kashmiri kahwa shopping if time permits.

• Airport drop by 11 AM
• Breakfast included