Kashmir Culture & Cuisine Week: Markets, Crafts & Wazwan Evenings | 7 Nights and 8 Days Kashmir Package

Arrive at Srinagar Airport where you will be greeted and transferred to a traditional houseboat on Dal Lake. Relax and unwind with a late afternoon shikara ride through floating gardens and markets. Evening welcome briefing and a gentle walk along the lakeside.

Tip: Carry light warm layers; mornings and evenings can be chilly even in summer.

Spend the day exploring the famous Mughal Gardens — Shalimar Bagh and Nishat Bagh — followed by a guided walk through the Old City. Visit local craft workshops to see pashmina weaving, papier-mâché artisans and copperware makers. Evening reserved for your first authentic Wazwan tasting — a multicourse Kashmiri feast prepared by local chefs.

Note: Wazwan evenings are communal and a highlight of this Kashmir Honeymoon tour package — please inform us of any dietary restrictions in advance.

Drive to Gulmarg (approx. 2 hours). After hotel check-in, take the iconic Gulmarg Gondola up to Apharwat Peak for panoramic views and photo opportunities. Options include short meadow walks, pony rides or, season permitting, skiing and snow activities.

Tip: The gondola operates in phases; the higher phase can be weather-dependent.

Enjoy a relaxed morning in Gulmarg with optional activities (golf, horseback ride or nature walk). After lunch, drive back to Srinagar. Evening at leisure — consider a second, intimate Wazwan or dine at a lakeside restaurant to sample local kahwa and rogan josh.

Note: This day is deliberately relaxed to balance activity with leisurely cultural immersion.

Drive to Pahalgam (approx. 2.5–3 hours). Enroute, stop at small artisan hubs to observe walnut wood carving and local embroidery. Arrive at Pahalgam and explore the Lidder River promenade, local bazaars and small artisan stalls selling Kashmiri souvenirs.

Tip: Carry small change for local markets and support local artisans — bargaining is common but respectful.

Full day exploring Betaab Valley, Aru Valley, and scenic meadows. Enjoy a picnic-style lunch beside the river or dine at a local dhaba to sample rustic Kashmiri specialities. Evening features a curated dine-in where you can meet a local cook/host to learn basics of making a Kashmiri dish — part of the 'Cuisine Week' experience.

Note: Valley walks are gentle; ponies are available for steeper stretches.

Drive back toward Srinagar with a scenic detour to Sonamarg. Stroll to Thajiwas Glacier (short walk or local pony/jeep) and enjoy Himalayan valley vistas. Late afternoon return to Srinagar for a farewell lakeside evening — optional final Wazwan or private candlelit dinner onboard your houseboat.

Tip: Sonamarg's glacier walk can be muddy; wear sturdy footwear and a waterproof layer during rains.

Morning at leisure — last-minute shopping in Srinagar's craft lanes or a short shikara ride if time permits. Transfer to Srinagar Airport for your onward flight, carrying memories (and handicrafts) from this immersive Kashmir tour package focusing on markets, crafts and Wazwan evenings.

Important: Confirm flight times; we recommend morning departures to avoid evening weather-related delays.