3-Day Srinagar Gulmarg Tour: Dal Lake & Mughal Gardens

Three days across Kashmir's lakes, gardens and mountain meadows

A 3-day guided tour of Srinagar and Gulmarg with shikara ride on Dal Lake, entry to all Mughal Gardens, and both phases of the Gulmarg Gondola included. Transport on disposal, double-room hotel stays, airport pickup and drop, and a live English-speaking guide cover the logistics. Lunch and other personal expenses are separate.

The experience

The tour opens with arrival in Srinagar and pickup from the airport. You'll stay in double rooms at hotels across the three days, with transport provided on a disposal basis (an Etios or Innova depending on group size), so the driver and vehicle are yours for the duration. A live guide who speaks English leads all the sightseeing, handling the route and the stops.

Dal Lake anchors the first part: a one-hour shikara ride takes you across the water, the traditional wooden boat moving through the lake's houseboats and floating gardens. Local sightseeing in Srinagar fills the other hours, and entry to all the Mughal Gardens is included. You walk through them with the guide. Gulmarg comes next, where the Gondola tickets for both phases are part of the package, lifting you up the mountain in two stages.

Horse riding, pony rides, flights and a trip to Sonmarg's Zero Point with local sightseeing are available as add-ons you can choose at checkout. The tour runs three days, which is the frame that fits all three main stops (the lake, the gardens and the mountain) into a single trip without rushing any of them.

What’s included

• A one-hour shikara ride on Dal Lake.
• entry to all Mughal Gardens.
• both phases of the Gulmarg Gondola.
• double-room hotel accommodation for three nights.
• transport on disposal in an Etios or Innova.
• airport pickup and drop.
• and a live English-speaking guide for all sightseeing.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Infant (under 6)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Lone Tour & Travels

Is this one for you?Three days lets you see Dal Lake, the Mughal Gardens, and Gulmarg's mountains in one trip, with your guide managing the route so you move between locations as a group rather than navigating separately.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 11 years); Infant (under 6).

What is included in the 3-day Srinagar Gulmarg tour?

The tour includes a one-hour shikara ride on Dal Lake; entry to all Mughal Gardens in Srinagar; both phases of the Gulmarg Gondola; double-room hotel stays; transport on disposal; airport pickup and drop; and a live English-speaking guide for all sightseeing. Lunch and other personal expenses are separate.

How does the transport work on this tour?

An Etios or Innova is provided on a disposal basis for the three days, meaning the vehicle and driver are yours for the duration. The airport pickup and drop are included, and the driver takes you to each stop on the itinerary.

What is the shikara ride on Dal Lake like?

The shikara is a traditional wooden boat. The one-hour ride crosses Dal Lake, passing houseboats and floating gardens. It is included in the tour price.

Can I add activities like horse riding or visits to Sonmarg?

Yes. Horse riding, pony rides, flight tickets and a trip to Sonmarg's Zero Point with local sightseeing are available as optional add-ons you can select when you book.

What are the Mughal Gardens in Srinagar?

Srinagar's Mughal Gardens are historic terraced gardens built during the Mughal period. Entry to all of them is included in the tour, and your guide will lead you through each one during the local sightseeing portion.