NatureSrinagar, Jammu & Kashmir
Dal Lake Shikara Ride
Glide past houseboats, floating gardens and markets on Srinagar’s jewel of a lake.
1–2 hoursExplore
- Jammu & Kashmir, India
- Honeymoon
- Family
Paradise on Earth
Srinagar
Houseboats on Dal Lake, Mughal gardens and the meadows of Gulmarg and Pahalgam.
- Ideal: 5–6 days
- Best: Apr – Jun
- 1 tour package
Overview
About Srinagar
Kashmir has inspired poets for centuries. In Srinagar, carved cedar houseboats line Dal Lake and shikaras glide past floating gardens.
Day trips to Gulmarg’s ski slopes, Pahalgam’s river valleys and Sonamarg’s glaciers complete an unforgettable Kashmir holiday.
- UT
- Jammu & Kashmir
- Nearest airport
- Srinagar (SXR)
- Ideal stay
- 5–6 days
- Known for
- Dal Lake, shikaras, saffron
Why Visit
Why you’ll love Srinagar
- Shikara ridesSunset on Dal Lake.
- Houseboat staysCarved walnut interiors.
- Gulmarg gondolaOne of the highest cable cars in the world.
- WazwanKashmir’s legendary multi-course feast.
Top Places
Top places to visit in Srinagar
- 1
Dal Lake
Shikaras, floating markets and houseboats.
2.Gulmarg
Meadows of flowers in summer, ski slopes in winter.
3.Pahalgam
Pine-fringed Lidder valley.
4.Mughal Gardens
Nishat and Shalimar Bagh terraced gardens.
Popular Sightseeing
All sightseeingMust-see attractions
NatureThings to Do
Experiences not to miss
- Shikara at dawnFloating vegetable market.
- Gondola rideGulmarg phase 1 & 2.
- Garden strollNishat, Shalimar and Chashme Shahi.
- Pashmina shoppingAuthentic shawls and saffron.
Best Time to Visit
When to go
- Best time
Spring & Summer
Apr – Jun
Tulips, meadows and pleasant weather.
Autumn
Sep – Nov
Golden chinar trees.
Winter
Dec – Feb
Snow and skiing in Gulmarg.
Ideal trip duration
5–6 days
Srinagar with Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Sonamarg.
Tour Packages
View allPopular Srinagar packages
5 Nights / 6 DaysTrendingSrinagar · Gulmarg · Pahalgam
Kashmir Paradise: Srinagar, Gulmarg & Pahalgam
4.8(167 reviews)Family
- Houseboat night on Dal Lake
- Shikara ride
- Gulmarg gondola
Starting from
₹29,999
per person
Travel Tips
Good to know before you go
- Carry a postpaid SIM — prepaid SIMs from other states don’t work.
- Book houseboats through verified operators only.
FAQs
Srinagar travel FAQs
When is the tulip festival?
Asia’s largest tulip garden in Srinagar usually blooms from late March to mid-April.
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