Itinerary
Arrival from Srinagar Airport, After Refresh go For Shikara Ride. The Dal is famous not only for its beauty, but for its vibrancies, because it sustains within its periphery, a life that is unique anywhere in the world. The houseboat and Shikara communities have lived for centuries on the Dal, and so complete is their infrastructure on the lake, that they seldom have to step on land! Doctors, tailors, and bakers - you'll see them all in tiny wooden shops on the lake. In The Afternoon we will do some half a day of Local Sightseeing of famous Mughal Gardens With terraced lawns, cascading fountains, paint-box-bright flowerbeds with the panorama of the Dal in front of them - the three Mughal Gardens of Chesmashahi, Nishat and Shalimar are the Mughal Emperors' concept of paradise and are today very popular places for picnics and excursions. In the Evening visit Shankaracharya temple, Hazratbal Shrine. Dinner and Overnight in Hotel.
After Breakfast ,drive towards Sonamarg 4 hrs at an altitude of 3,000 meters above sea level, 87 km north-east of Srinagar. Sonamarg which means 'meadow of gold is a beautiful spot full of snow clad mountains, fast and flowing water and vast meadows. You can also treck or hire ponies (Direct Payment) and visit Thajiwas Glacier which remains snow clad throughout the year. Return back to Srinagar and Dinner and Overnight in Hotel.
After Early, Breakfast proceed for Pahalgam. On the way visit Saffron fields of Pampore , Awantipura ruins and Mattan temple, Finaly reach Pahalgam, one of the beautiful and fascinating ideal resorts all the year round. It is the base for several treks in the region. Situated at the confluence of the Lidder River and set amidst fir and pine covered mountains, one can have a real feelings of Paradise. You can trek or hire ponies to the meadow at Baisaran (5 km) you can also hire local car and visit Aru , Chandanwari and Betab Valley. Dinner and Overnight in Hotel.
*Note:- Pony Rides and Visit to Aru, Chandanwari and Betab Valley is not included in Package
After Early Breakfast, Drive To Gulmarg & Check in Hotel.After Refresh , you can take a walk or hire ponies (Direct Payment) and visit the Famous Golf Course , St Marry Church and Rani Temple. Enjoy the Gondola (Cable car) ride which is highest in Asia. It has 2 phases.The first stage transfers from the Gulmarg resort at 2,600 m (8,530 ft) to Kongdoori Station in the bowl-shaped Kongdori valley. The second stage of the ropeway, which has 36 cabins and 18 towers, takes skiers to a height of 3,747 m (12,293 ft) on Kongdoori Mountain, a shoulder of nearby Afarwat Peak (4,200 m(13,780 ft)). Dinner and Overnight in Hotel.
*Note:- Pony Rides and Gondola Tickets are not included in Package
After Breakfast, You Can Spend Half Day At Gulmarg. In The Back To Srinagar (One and a half hour). Dinner and Overnight in Houseboat.
Tour Ends Check out From Hotel and drive to Airport (45 mins) for return Journey. Guests are advised to reach Airport 2 hrs before the departure time.
