Srinagar
The valley's only city and the base for every itinerary — Dal Lake, the Mughal gardens and the airport all sit
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Dal Lake Shikara Ride: Timings, Season & What to Know
Dal Lake Shikara Ride is at Srinagar. Allow about 1h, and the months that work are Mar–Oct. A one-hour ride is standard and included in most packages.
- Where
- Srinagar
- Allow
- 1h
- Best months
- Mar–Oct
- Effort
- easy
Dal Lake Shikara Ride is at Srinagar. Allow about 1h, and the months that work are Mar–Oct. A one-hour ride is standard and included in most packages.
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Dal Lake Shikara Ride at a glance
- Where
- Srinagar
- Allow
- 1h
- Best months
- Mar–Oct
- Effort
- easy
- Suits
- families, couples, older travellers, young children
- Booking notes
- A one-hour ride is standard and included in most packages. Late afternoon into sunset gives the best light and the quietest water. Rides depart from numbered ghats along the boulevard; agree the route and duration before boarding rather than after.
- Altitude
- 1,585 m
- District
- Srinagar
Before you book
How it works
A one-hour ride is standard and included in most packages. Late afternoon into sunset gives the best light and the quietest water. Rides depart from numbered ghats along the boulevard; agree the route and duration before boarding rather than after.
At Srinagar
Houseboat quality varies enormously within the same star band — book by boat name, not category.
Where it is
Kashmir in pictures
Dal Lake, Srinagar — evening shikara ride 
Gulmarg Gondola — Phase 1 towards Kongdoori 
The Lidder valley at Pahalgam 
Sonamarg under snow — open May to September 
Tulip garden, Srinagar — a short window each April 
Mughal gardens above Dal Lake, Srinagar 
Houseboat and shikara, Dal Lake 
Group departures across the three main valleys
Our current packages
Printed rates for our standard Kashmir itineraries. Tap any sheet to read it at full size, or send us your dates for a quote against them.
4N/5D · ₹27,200 per car · private sedanFull size
5N/6D · ₹29,700 per car · houseboat nightFull size
4N/5D · ₹38,200 for 4 · InnovaFull size
4N/5D · ₹70,500 for 8 · Tempo TravellerFull size
4N/5D · ₹96,600 for 12 · Tempo TravellerFull size
Prices shown are package totals on the terms printed on each sheet. Airfare, gondola tickets and local union taxi charges are excluded — ask us for a quote against your dates.
Frequently asked questions
Do Indian nationals need a permit for Kashmir?
No permit is required for Indian nationals visiting Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam or Sonamarg. High-altitude treks such as Tarsar–Marsar do require registration and a licensed guide, arranged locally.
What is not included in a typical Kashmir package?
Most packages exclude return airfare, Gulmarg gondola tickets, local union taxis at Pahalgam and Sonamarg, pony rides, and entry tickets at ticketed gardens. Union taxi charges in particular surprise people, because they are compulsory and separate from your package vehicle.
How reliable is snow at Gulmarg?
Reliable from roughly late December through February. November and early December are a gamble. If snow is the entire reason for the trip, January and February are the safest months.
Does the Gulmarg gondola always run?
Phase 1 to Kongdoori runs in most conditions. Phase 2 to Apharwat closes in high wind and on heavy-snow mornings. Check at the Phase 1 counter on the day rather than buying a combined ticket in advance.
Is a houseboat stay worth it?
Yes for one or two nights, and quality varies enormously within the same category. Book a specific boat by name rather than a star rating. Winter stays need confirmed heating.
How much does a Kashmir trip cost?
It depends on hotel category, season and group size, which is why a single figure is misleading. Ask for a costed itinerary for your specific dates rather than working from an advertised starting price.
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