Location: Srinagar
Details: Arrive at Srinagar Airport (SXR), where your Trip to Paradise private chauffeur will welcome you. Transfer to an exclusive, tranquil Nigeen Lake Houseboat (away from noisy crowds). In the late afternoon, embark on an offbeat Shikara ride through the historic backwaters of Old Srinagar, floating past centuries-old wooden architecture and lotus gardens. Enjoy traditional Kashmiri Kahwa on board. Overnight: Nigeen Lake, Srinagar (Heritage Houseboat) Meal Plan: Dinner
Location: Doodhpathri (2-hour drive / 42 km from Srinagar)
Details: After breakfast, drive to Doodhpathri, a hidden paradise characterized by rolling green alpine hills and roaring river streams. Walk through thick pine forests to reach the Shaliganga River bank and Tangnar Meadow. Enjoy an artisanal open-air riverside picnic organized by Trip to Paradise. Return to Srinagar by late afternoon. Overnight: Srinagar (Boutique Hotel)Meal Plan: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch & Dinner
Location: Yousmarg & Pahalgam (Drive via Badgam to Pahalgam)
Details: Check out early and drive to Yousmarg, a tranquil valley surrounded by snow-draped peaks. Hike or pony trek down to the roaring Doodh Ganga River, where natural turquoise waters cascade through pine boulders. Later, proceed on a scenic cross-country drive toward Pahalgam.
Overnight: Pahalgam (Riverside Resort)
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner
Location: Pahalgam
Details: Skip the routine crowded spots and focus on serene wilderness trails. Head to Aru Valley, a peaceful alpine hub. Take a guided nature walk along the Aru River or hike up toward Baisaran Valley. Spend your afternoon at an organic apple orchard tasting fresh apple juice and local honeys. Overnight: PahalgamMeal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner
Location: Anantnag District / Daksum (60 km from Pahalgam)
Details: Journey toward Daksum, a pine forest haven located at 2,438 meters altitude. Drive further up the thrilling hairpin bends to Sinthan Top (12,500 ft)—a high-altitude mountain pass offering 360-degree snow views year-round without the tourist traffic of Gulmarg. Return to Srinagar by evening.
Overnight: Srinagar (City Hotel)
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner
Location: Srinagar Airport Drop
Details: Enjoy a relaxed breakfast. Visit the historic 14th-century Khanqah-e-Mula shrine and local copperware artisans in Old Srinagar. Transfer to Srinagar International Airport for your return flight with memories curated by Trip to Paradise.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
