Srinagar Package for 3 Nights: Trip Overview
A Srinagar package for 3 nights that keeps you in one hotel: Dal Lake and a Shikara ride on arrival, then day trips to Gulmarg and Sonamarg. No packing and unpacking, and no long one-way drives.
Want to know more about where you're going? Read our Srinagar travel guide.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Srinagar, Shikara Ride on Dal Lake
Our driver meets you at Srinagar airport or railway station and takes you to your hotel or houseboat. After you settle in, take a one-hour Shikara ride on Dal Lake past the floating gardens, Char Chinar and the lake's handicraft boats, ideally at sunset. Evening free.
🏨 Overnight in Srinagar
Day 2Day Trip to Gulmarg
Drive to Gulmarg (about 50 km, 1.5–2 hours) through Tangmarg and pine forest. Ride the Gondola to Kongdoori (Phase 1) and, if the weather allows, on to Apharwat (Phase 2); tickets are bought separately. Walk the meadow to St. Mary's Church and the Maharani Temple before returning to Srinagar.
🏨 Overnight in Srinagar
Day 3Day Trip to Sonamarg and Thajiwas Glacier
Drive along the Sindh River to Sonamarg (about 80 km, 2.5–3 hours). Walk or take a pony to Thajiwas Glacier. When Zojila is open, local taxis go on to Zero Point for snow. Return to Srinagar in the evening.
🏨 Overnight in Srinagar
Day 4Departure from Srinagar
After breakfast, transfer to Srinagar airport or railway station. Leave at least two hours for airport security checks.
Plans can change with weather, road and local conditions. Your driver and our team will always suggest the best alternative on the day.
Photos from This Trip
Choose Your Hotel Category
This trip is priced in Basic 3-star hotels. You can book the same itinerary in any of our four hotel categories; only the hotels and vehicle change.
| Category | Hotels | Vehicle | Price per person (from) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3★ Basic (this trip) | Standard 3-star hotels and a standard houseboat | Sedan (Dzire / Etios) for 2–3 guests, Innova for 4–6 | ₹7,999 |
| 3★ Premium | Superior 3-star hotels in better locations and a deluxe houseboat | Sedan or Ertiga for 2–4 guests, Innova for 5–6 | ₹9,799 |
| 4★ Deluxe | 4-star hotels with mountain or lake views and a deluxe or premium houseboat | Innova / Innova Crysta | ₹12,599 |
| 5★ Luxury | 5-star and luxury resort hotels and a heritage houseboat | Innova Crysta or premium SUV with an experienced driver | ₹28,799 |
Prices shown are indicative samples; your quote depends on dates and hotel availability. Compare categories: 3★ Basic · 3★ Premium · 4★ Deluxe · 5★ Luxury.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- Standard 3-star hotels and a standard houseboat
- Daily breakfast and dinner
- Private cab: Sedan (Dzire / Etios) for 2–3 guests, Innova for 4–6
- Airport / railway station pickup and drop
- 1-hour Shikara ride on Dal Lake
- Toll, parking, fuel and driver charges
Not included
- Flights and train tickets
- Lunch and snacks
- Gondola, pony, rafting and ski charges
- Local union taxis (Pahalgam, Sonamarg, Gulmarg)
- Room heaters where charged, tips, insurance and personal expenses
How to Book This Kashmir Trip
Send us your dates and group size with the form on this page or on WhatsApp. We'll check hotel availability and send your final itinerary and price, usually within a few hours. A booking is confirmed once we've received the advance and sent you a written confirmation.
This trip starts and ends in Srinagar (airport, railway station or your hotel). Prefer to start in Jammu? We can add Katra and Vaishno Devi at the beginning. See similar options in our srinagar tour packages, or compare every Kashmir tour package.
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Official information: J&K Department of Tourism
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