Meet your private transfer and drive ~25–40 minutes to Radisson close to Dal Lake. Standard check-in is usually 12:00pm — request early check-in if required.
Relax with a hotel buffet or à la carte lunch to recover from travel; hotel kitchens typically serve from noon and offer Kashmiri and international options.
Classic 45–60 minute shikara ride to see floating gardens, houseboats and quiet lake lanes; shikaras operate from sunrise to dusk (timings seasonal) so late afternoon is ideal for calm water and good light.
Enjoy traditional Kashmiri dishes like Rogan Josh and Gustaba at Ahdoos (typically open 12:00pm–11:00pm) or a relaxed meal at the Radisson restaurant; reserve if you prefer Ahdoos.
Explore the terraced Mughal gardens beside Dal Lake (generally open ~9:00am–6:00pm). These gardens showcase Persian-style layout, fountains and scenic views — plan 2 hours for relaxed walking and photos.
Afternoon conference session using hotel meeting rooms (typical half-day: 1:30pm–5:30pm). Confirm AV, seating and tea/coffee breaks with the hotel in advance.
If you’re free after the conference, take a short sunset shikara (45–60 minutes) or relax at a lakeside café; shikara operations end at dusk, so timings vary by season.
Ride one of the world’s highest gondolas for sweeping Himalayan views and access to higher meadows; gondola typically operates ~9:00am–4:00pm (seasonal closures possible).
Choose Aru for quieter trails or Baisaran (Mini Switzerland) for grassy plains accessible by pony or a short hike; pony and jeep services generally operate 9:00am–5:00pm.
Short walk or hire a pony/jeep from Sonamarg to the glacier area for alpine views and photos. Access is weather dependent and services operate roughly 9:00am–5:00pm, so early arrival helps.
Final meal at a lakeside café or hotel, pick up last-minute souvenirs like saffron or pashmina and settle bills; many shops open until mid-afternoon/evening.
Depart to the airport allowing ample buffer — arrive 90–120 minutes before domestic flights. Traffic can vary, so leave earlier if your flight time is tight.