Places Covered: -
- Arrive Srinagar
- Gulmarg
- Pahalgam
- Srinagar: Sonmarg
On arrival at Srinagar, meeting and assistance at the Airport, receive and transfer to
houseboat. Check-in at the houseboat in Srinagar and free for leisure.
Afterwards, you could curl up with a good book in the comfortable room. Else, sit on the
deck and take in the cool air and watch the life on the lake.
In the evening, head out for a Shikara ride across the glossy Dal Lake. Do carry your
camera to click pictures of idyllic gardens and stunning hills carpeted with tall trees.
Sit back in your cushioned seat and watch the glittering sun rays dancing on the water.
After the shikara ride, get transferred to your houseboat for dinner and overnight stay.
Breakfast at the houseboat
After breakfast, you will drive to Gulmarg.
Enroute you get to see the beautiful Tangmarg town and drive ahead on a scenic drive of
14 kilometers to Gulmarg.
Arrive in Gulmarg early in the afternoon and check in at the hotel. Later, begin a short
tour, boarding the Gondola cable car system (the 08 minutes ropeway, at your own cost).
Descend back to Gulmarg after an hour and later indulge in some horse-riding.
Dinner & Overnight stay at the Hotel
After breakfast, you will drive to Pahalgam via Pampore, Avantipura and the village of
Bijbehara which remains famous as the bread basket of Kashmir. We switch from the
national highway 1A at Khanabal and drive through the second largest city of Anantnag.
From here the road turns scenic as we drive parallel on the Lidder river flowing from
the opposite direction. In Pahalgam, check-in at the hotel and spend the rest of the day
at leisure.
Breakfast, Dinner & Overnight stay at the Hotel
After breakfast, get ready for an excursion to Chandanwari (3288 meters), Betaab Valley
and Aru Valley. Discover the famous Chandanwari, the base point of the famous Amarnath
Yatra. Surrounded by snow-covered mountain peaks, dense pine and deodar forests, this
place is a sight to behold. Keep your camera handy to click pictures of the gushing
river flowing on the foothills of lush mountains. Going further, you could visit the
famous Hajan Valley (also known as Betaab Valley) glistening in different shades of
green. Any Indian movie buff will instantly recognize Hajan Valley which the locals
christened Betaab valley after the release of a blockbuster movie by the same name.
Relive the memories of old Bollywood flicks or, if you are lucky, catch a movie shooting
in action in Pahalgam. Visit the famous Aru Valley. While strolling around the scenic
meadows of Aru, immerse yourself in the beauty of the snow-capped mountains. In the
afternoon, a lunch will be served for you at the hotel in Pahalgam.
After the sightseeing tour, the rest of the day would be at leisure. It is suggested to
go to the Main Market to relish delicious Kashmiri and north Indian food (at your own
expense). As darkness falls, make your way to the hotel Check out from hotel and drive
to Srinagar. Arrive at Srinagar, transfer to hotel.
Today, you are free for your own activities.
Breakfast, Dinner & Overnight stay at the Hotel
After breakfast, you will drive to Srinagar. Arrive at Srinagar, transfer to hotel.
Check into the hotel and free for leisure.
In afternoon, proceed for sightseeing tour of the famous Mughal Gardens - Chashme Shahi*
(Royal Spring), Nishat Bagh* (Garden of Pleasure) and Shalimar Bagh* (Abode of Love).
Architectural wonders, all these gardens are very well laid-out and feature an exquisite
collection of flowers, signature canals, fountains and cascades.
Breakfast, Dinner & Overnight stay at the Hotel
After breakfast, you will proceed for full day excursion to Sonmarg which is the most
beautiful drive from Srinagar.
On the way we stop at many beautiful spots. Continue drive to Sonmarg 2690 Mtrs (Meadow
of Gold). One can ride on horse to visit Thajiwas Glacier where snow remains round the
year and Sonmarg is known as Gateway of Ladakh.
Evening drive back to Srinagar and transfer to hotel, free for leisure.
Breakfast, Dinner & Overnight stay at the Hotel
Breakfast at the hotel
Today, you are free for your own activities in Srinagar.
Timely transfer to airport.
We wish you a very happy flight back to home with sweet and unforgettable memories.
(No accommodation envisaged on this day)