Weekend Escape Srinagar City Break

Srinagar City Break

Srinagar – Mughal Gardens – Dal Lake Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights Ideal for: Weekenders

4.6 (110 reviews)

Overview & Highlights

Only have a weekend? This compact three-day break captures the soul of Srinagar — a houseboat night, a sunset shikara, the Mughal gardens and the buzzing old-city bazaars — without a single wasted hour.

The perfect quick reset, and an easy add-on before or after a business trip or a wider India tour.

Houseboat Night

Sunset Shikara

Mughal Gardens

Old City Bazaars

Daily Breakfast

Private Cab

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival in Srinagar & Houseboat Check-in

On arrival at Srinagar airport our representative welcomes you and drives you to the Dal Lake. Step aboard a private shikara that glides past floating gardens and the Char Chinar island, then settle into a beautifully carved cedar houseboat for the night.

Srinagar Evening Dinner

Day 2 Mughal Gardens & Srinagar Sightseeing

Spend the day amid Srinagar's heritage. Wander the terraced Mughal gardens of Nishat Bagh and Shalimar Bagh, climb to the Shankaracharya temple for a panorama over the valley, then browse the old-city markets for pashmina, saffron and walnut-wood handicrafts.

Srinagar Full Day Breakfast

Day 3 Departure

After a relaxed breakfast check out and, time permitting, enjoy a final shikara moment or some last-minute shopping before a comfortable transfer to Srinagar airport for your onward journey — carrying home a lifetime of Kashmir memories.

Departure Morning Breakfast

Inclusions

2 nights hand-picked accommodation with daily breakfast
Private air-conditioned vehicle for all transfers & sightseeing
All airport pick-up and drop-off
Experienced local driver-cum-guide
Complimentary shikara ride on the Dal Lake
All toll, parking, driver allowance and applicable taxes

Exclusions

Airfare to and from Srinagar
Lunch, dinner and any meals not mentioned in inclusions
Gondola, pony, sledge and other adventure-activity tickets unless specified
Entry fees at gardens and monuments
Personal expenses, tips, travel insurance and anything not listed under inclusions

Other Information

Best Time to VisitMar – Oct

Group Size2 – 30 People

DifficultyEasy

Good to Know

Carry warm layers all year — evenings in the mountains can be cool even in summer.
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended for garden, meadow and valley visits.
A valid photo ID is required for houseboat stays and adventure activities.
This itinerary is fully customisable to your dates, budget and interests.

Location

Srinagar, Kashmir

Tour starts & ends at Srinagar · Jammu & Kashmir, India

Traveller Reviews

4.6

Based on 110 verified traveller reviews

Priya & Rahul· Mumbai

Everything was handled to perfection by Delmont Holidays. The stays, the cab and the guide were excellent — we did not have to worry about a single thing.

Ankit Sharma· Delhi

Beautifully planned and genuinely local. The team knew every viewpoint and hidden spot — easily the best trip our family has taken.

Sarah Thomas· Bangalore

Seamless booking and superb value from start to finish. The scenery was breathtaking and every arrangement was spot on — highly recommended.