Welcome to the Vale
Private houseboats, alpine escapes and unhurried valleys — the Kashmir that only a local house can open for you.
About Us
We've been planning trips to Kashmir for over 20 years, from our office in Srinagar, just minutes from Dal Lake. Our team grew up here, so we personally know the houseboat owners, guides, and mountain hosts we work with.
That's what makes us different from a regular Kashmir travel agency — we don't hand you a long list of tour packages. We tell you honestly what's worth doing, and leave out the rest.
01 Tour Packages
We keep a few handpicked trips rather than a hundred options. Each one can be changed to fit your dates and what you like — just tell us what you have in mind.
Srinagar · Nishat · Nagin · Old City
Stay on a traditional wooden houseboat on Dal Lake in Srinagar. Take a quiet boat ride at sunrise, visit the floating vegetable market, and see the Mughal Gardens before the crowds arrive.
Srinagar · Tangmarg · Gulmarg · Apharwat
Ski the slopes of Gulmarg with a private instructor. Ride the world's highest cable car, try heli-skiing on fresh powder, and warm up by the fire in a cosy mountain cabin each evening.
Srinagar · Pampore · Aru · Betaab
Slow down by the Lidder River in Pahalgam. Stay in a riverside cottage surrounded by pine trees, go fishing in the morning, and take a horse ride through the Aru and Betaab valleys.
Srinagar · Bandipora · Razdan · Dawar
Visit Gurez, one of the most beautiful and least-visited parts of Kashmir. Drive over the Razdan Pass, stay in a local village, and see the famous Habba Khatoon mountain peak.
Houseboats
Our houseboats on Dal and Nagin Lake are beautifully hand-carved wooden boats, passed down through generations. You get the whole houseboat to yourself, plus a private cook and a boatman on call.
Hotels & Resorts
Prefer a proper hotel? We book you into Kashmir's best five-star hotels and resorts — grand lakeside properties in Srinagar and alpine spa resorts in Gulmarg — with rooms, views and rates we've secured for our guests. Ideal for families and first visits.
Mountain Cabins
We keep a small number of wooden cabins and riverside cottages in Gulmarg and Pahalgam — quiet, private, and never crowded. Helicopter transfers are available if you want them, along with a host who lives on site.
05 Best Time to Visit
Every season has its own character — blossom and tulips in spring, open mountains in summer, golden chinars in autumn, and snow in winter. Tell us what you love and we'll pick the perfect time.
Almond and tulip blossom, the famous Tulip Garden in full colour, and mild, green valleys. The prettiest time to see Srinagar and the gardens.
Warm days, cool nights, and open mountain roads. The best season for Pahalgam, Sonamarg, Gurez and high-valley treks. Ideal for families.
The chinar trees turn gold and crimson and the light is soft and cinematic. Quieter than summer, and a favourite for photographers and honeymooners.
Snow blankets Gulmarg for world-class skiing and heli-skiing, and Dal Lake turns misty and still. Cosy houseboats, fewer crowds, real magic.
Why Choose Us
26 years of experience in Kashmir.
“They didn't just show us Kashmir — they knew it inside out. Every door was already open before we got there, and nothing ever felt rushed or planned last-minute.”
“The most professional and caring team we've ever travelled with. Friendly, relaxed, and on top of every little detail.”
Is Kashmir Safe?
Yes — and we're here on the ground.
Kashmir today is one of India's most welcoming destinations, with tourism at record highs. We are based in Srinagar and travel these routes every week. We watch conditions daily, plan around them, and only ever take you where we would take our own family — so you can relax and enjoy the valley.
06 Good to Know
Yes. Tourism is at record highs and the valley is calm and welcoming. We are Srinagar-based, travel these routes every week, monitor conditions daily, and plan every trip around your comfort and safety.
How We Work
We plan every trip carefully, from a relaxing week on the lake to a big trip over the Razdan Pass. We sort out the permits, check the weather, and pick the right local host for you — so all you have to do is enjoy the trip.