Srinagar (Dal Lake) — 5-day itinerary

Srinagar (Dal Lake) in five days

A day-by-day plan for Srinagar (Dal Lake), Jammu & Kashmir, 15 stops in all. Every stop that matches a place we cover links straight to it.

5 days in Srinagar (Dal Lake)

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Day 1

Day 1

Check into a houseboat

Check into a houseboat

Day 1

Evening shikara ride on Dal Lake

Evening shikara ride on Dal Lake

Day 1

Kashmiri dinner on board

Kashmiri dinner on board

Day 2

Day 2

Shalimar Bagh

Shalimar Bagh

Day 2

Chashme Shahi

Chashme Shahi

Day 3

Day 3

Jama Masjid

Jama Masjid

Day 3

Hazratbal Shrine

Hazratbal Shrine

Day 4

Day 4

Gondola ride

Gondola ride

Day 4

Meadow walks

Meadow walks

Day 4

Return to Srinagar by evening

Return to Srinagar by evening

Day 5

Day 5

Final shikara ride on Dal Lake

Final shikara ride on Dal Lake

Day 5

Shawl and papier-mache shopping

Shawl and papier-mache shopping

Day 5

Drive out

Drive out

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Planning Srinagar (Dal Lake)

Is a houseboat stay worth it?+

Yes, a night or two on a Dal Lake houseboat is one of the signature experiences in Srinagar, usually including home-cooked Kashmiri meals.

Best time to visit Srinagar?+

April to October for the gardens and pleasant weather; December to February for snow in Gulmarg, though Srinagar itself turns cold.

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