Kashmir Houseboat Package (4D/3N)

Wake up to the still, mirror water of Dal Lake, sip kahwa on your deck, and let a shikara glide you past the floating vegetable gardens. This 4 Days / 3 Nights Kashmir Houseboat Package puts a carved cedar houseboat at the heart of your trip. You stay right on the lake in Srinagar, close to the Mughal gardens, Hazratbal, Shankaracharya Hill, and the Old City. Days are unhurried and built around the water: sunrise shikara rides, quiet evenings, and slow walks through the gardens. It suits couples, families, and first-time visitors who want comfort, tradition, and genuine local warmth. Happy Jacks handles the boat, the shikara, and every transfer so you simply arrive and settle in.

Highlights

• Stay three nights on a traditional carved-cedar houseboat moored on Dal Lake
• Private sunrise shikara ride past the floating gardens and morning market
• Kahwa and Kashmiri breakfast served on your own houseboat deck
• Guided visits to the Mughal gardens: Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh and Chashme Shahi
• Sunset views from Shankaracharya Hill over the lake and city
• Visit to Hazratbal Shrine on the northern shore of Dal Lake
• Old City walk covering Jamia Masjid and the pashmina and papier-mache workshops
• All airport transfers, houseboat stay and daily shikara handled end to end

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Srinagar, Check In to Your Houseboat

Land at Srinagar airport where our driver meets you and transfers you to the Dal Lake ghat. A short shikara ride brings you to your houseboat. Settle in, enjoy kahwa on the deck, then take an easy evening shikara across the lake past the floating gardens as the light softens over the water.

Day 2: Mughal Gardens and Shankaracharya Hill

After breakfast on the deck, tour the Mughal gardens along the eastern shore: Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh and Chashme Shahi, all built on rising terraces facing the lake. In the afternoon drive up Shankaracharya Hill for a sweeping view of Dal Lake and the city, then return to your houseboat for a quiet evening.

Day 3: Hazratbal, Old City and Sunrise Shikara

Start early with a sunrise shikara ride through the vegetable market and floating gardens. Later visit Hazratbal Shrine on the northern shore, then explore the Old City around Jamia Masjid, stopping at pashmina and papier-mache workshops. Evening is free on the lake to relax, shop from vendor shikaras, or simply watch the sunset.

Day 4: Departure from Srinagar

Enjoy a final leisurely breakfast on your houseboat deck and a last shikara glide across the calm morning water. Check out and take your shikara back to the ghat, where our driver transfers you to Srinagar airport in good time for your flight, carrying home the quiet rhythm of life on Dal Lake.

Inclusions

• 3 nights stay on a traditional houseboat on Dal Lake with attached rooms
• Daily Kashmiri breakfast and dinner served on the houseboat
• Private sunrise shikara ride plus daily shikara transfers to and from the ghat
• Airport pickup and drop in a private vehicle
• Sightseeing transfers for Mughal gardens, Shankaracharya and Hazratbal by private car
• All applicable taxes and houseboat service charges
• On-ground assistance from the Happy Jacks Srinagar team
• Welcome kahwa on arrival

Exclusions

• Airfare or train fare to and from Srinagar
• Lunch and any meals not specified in the inclusions
• Entry tickets to Mughal gardens and monument fees
• Personal expenses such as shopping, tips and laundry
• Any additional shikara rides beyond those listed in the itinerary
• Anything not mentioned under inclusions

Pricing

FAQ

Where exactly is the houseboat located?

Your houseboat is moored on Dal Lake in Srinagar, reached by a short shikara ride from the ghat. It sits close to the Mughal gardens, Hazratbal and the Old City, so most sightseeing is a short drive away.

Is the houseboat suitable for families and couples?

Yes. Houseboats have private attached rooms, a sitting lounge and a deck, which works well for both couples wanting a quiet stay and families travelling together. We can arrange adjoining rooms for larger groups on request.

What is the best time to book this package?

Dal Lake is beautiful year round. Spring and summer bring lush gardens and pleasant days, autumn offers golden chinar colours, and winter is quiet and crisp. Tulip season in early spring around Srinagar is especially popular, so book well ahead.

Are shikara rides included or paid separately?

The daily transfers between the ghat and your houseboat and one dedicated sunrise shikara ride are included. Extra leisure rides across the lake can be arranged on the spot and are charged separately.

How do I confirm my booking with Happy Jacks?

Call us on +91-9419244962 or email info@happyjacks.co.in with your dates and group size. We confirm your houseboat category, share the payment details, and take care of every transfer once you arrive in Srinagar.