Kashmir Getaway — 4N/5D
Overview
The essential Kashmir in five days: Srinagar's lakes and Mughal gardens, the meadows and gondola of Gulmarg, and the river valleys of Pahalgam, with a night on a traditional houseboat on Dal Lake. A private cab throughout, and a pace that leaves time to take it in.
Highlights
- A night on a Dal Lake houseboat, with a shikara ride at sunset
- Nishat Bagh and Shalimar Bagh, the Mughal gardens of Srinagar
- Gulmarg's meadows and the option of the Gondola
- Pahalgam and the Lidder river valley
- Private cab for every transfer and day of sightseeing
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Srinagar — Dal Lake
Pick-up at Srinagar airport and transfer to your houseboat on Dal Lake. In the evening, a shikara ride across the lake past floating gardens and markets. Overnight on the houseboat.
Day 2: Srinagar to Gulmarg day trip
Drive to Gulmarg, about two hours, through villages and pine forest. Explore the meadows, and take the Gulmarg Gondola if you wish (tickets extra). Return to Srinagar and check in to your hotel.
Day 3: Srinagar to Pahalgam
Drive to Pahalgam, about three hours, passing the saffron fields of Pampore and the Awantipora ruins. The afternoon is free along the Lidder river. Overnight in Pahalgam.
Day 4: Pahalgam — Aru and Betaab valleys
A day for Pahalgam's valleys. Aru Valley, Betaab Valley and Chandanwari are reached by local union cab (extra). Evening at leisure. Overnight in Pahalgam.
Day 5: Pahalgam to Srinagar — departure
After breakfast, drive back to Srinagar. Visit the Mughal gardens if time allows before your airport drop.
Terms & policies
Booking & payment policy
- A booking is confirmed only once the advance payment is received and TrueFareTrip sends a written confirmation by email or WhatsApp. Verbal commitments do not confirm a booking.
- The advance amount varies by package and travel dates, and is stated in your booking confirmation.
- The balance is due on the schedule given in your booking confirmation, before departure.
- Pay by bank transfer, UPI or another method our team confirms. Online payment links are only ever sent through secured payment gateways.
- Prices are in Indian Rupees (INR) and may change until full payment is received — for example because of fuel surcharges, currency movements, government levies or supplier rate changes. You will be told of any change before it is applied.
- Bookings are subject to the availability of flights, hotels and ground services at the time of confirmation.
Cancellation & refund policy
| When you cancel | Cancellation charge |
|---|---|
| More than 30 days before departure | 20% of the total package cost |
| 15 to 30 days before departure | 40% of the total package cost |
| 7 to 14 days before departure | 60% of the total package cost |
| Less than 7 days before departure | 90% of the total package cost |
| No-show, or cancellation on the day of departure | 100% of the total package cost |
- Charges are calculated from the date we receive your written cancellation, by email or WhatsApp to your assigned Trip Saarthi.
- Peak-season bookings, honeymoon packages with non-refundable hotel blocks, pilgrimage yatras and group departures may carry stricter terms; these are stated in your booking confirmation.
- Eligible refunds are processed within 10–15 working days to the original payment method.
- Air tickets, visa fees and other non-refundable third-party costs are not refunded.
Terms & conditions
- Itineraries may change for operational reasons, weather or events beyond our control. We will tell you promptly about any material change.
- Hotels are as listed or of a similar standard, subject to availability at the time of booking.
- Changes to a confirmed booking — dates, destinations or traveller details — depend on availability and may attract supplier amendment fees.
- Travellers are responsible for valid travel documents: a passport valid for at least six months beyond the return date for international trips, the required visas, and any health documentation.
- Comprehensive travel insurance is strongly recommended for every trip.
- Hotel check-in and check-out times follow each property's policy; early check-in and late check-out are subject to availability.
These are our general terms. Package-specific conditions, if any, are stated in your booking confirmation. Read the full Terms of Service and Cancellation & Refund Policy.
What's Included
- 4 nights' accommodation in handpicked hotels, including one night on a Dal Lake houseboat
- Daily breakfast and dinner (MAP)
- Private cab for all transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary
- Airport pick-up and drop at Srinagar
- Shikara ride on Dal Lake
- All driver allowances, tolls, parking and fuel
What's Excluded
- Flights to and from Srinagar
- Gulmarg Gondola tickets
- Local union cabs in Pahalgam for Aru Valley, Betaab Valley and Chandanwari — outside cabs are not permitted to these points
- Pony rides in Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Sonamarg
- Monument and garden entry fees
- Lunch, and anything not listed under inclusions
- GST and personal expenses
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