Day 01 : Arrival / Srinagar
Meet upon arrival and transfer to Deluxe Houseboat. Late afternoon Shikara ride on Dal Lake visiting floating and Vegetable gardens etc. Also witness walnut woodcarving and Papier Machine making demonstration.
Overnight stay in Deluxe Houseboat at Srinagar.
Day 02 : Srinagar / Pahalgam (90 kms / 1 hour 45 min)
After breakfast drive to Pahalgam (valley of shepherds). The distance of about 100 kms will be covered in about 3 hrs. Enroute visiting Saffron fields, Awantipora ruins (1100 yrs old temple of Lord Vishnu built by King Awantiverma), see the beautiful countryside on the way and lot of rice fields. Drive through pine forests. Arrive Pahalgam transfer to hotel. After lunch have bridle walks and feed your cameras with the picture of magnificent view of mountains. Overnight stay in Hotel at Pahalgam.
Day 03 : Pahalgam
Free for individual activities. One can visit Chandanwari (snow bridges) or Aru on ponies. Overnight stay in Hotel at Pahalgam.
Day 04 : Pahalgam / Gulmarg (138 kms / 2 hrs 44 mins)
After breakfast drive to Gulmarg (Meadow of Flowers) 2730 Mts above sea level. The distance of 160 kms will be covered in about 4-1/2 kms. Gulmarg has one of the best ski slopes in the world and highest golf course of the world with 18 holes. 0ne can also have the view of Nanga Parbat if weather permits. The view enroute from Tangmarg to Gulmarg is fascinating. One can also have a short trek up to Khilanmarg which can be covered in about 3hrs.Also enjoy sledge riding on snow or Gondola ride (Cable car) up to Khilanmarg to enjoy the fascinating view of Peerpanchal range and for pony ride. Overnight stay in Hotel at Gulmarg.
Day 05 : Gulmarg / Srinagar (Local) (49 kms / 1 hour 45 mins)
After breakfast morning free at leisure,. On arrival in Srinagar, transfer to Hotel.
Afternoon sightseeing of Mughal Gardens visiting Nishat Bagh (Abode of Pleasure) built by Asif Khan brother-in-law of Emperor Jehangir in 1632AD. And Shalimar Bagh (Abode of love) built by Jehangir for his wife Empress Noor Jehan. All the gardens are situated on the bank of Dal Lake with the Zabarwan Mountain in the background. The distance from Srinagar to the said gardens is about 12 and 15 kms respectively. Enroute visit carpet – weaving factory. Overnight stay in Hotel at Srinagar.
Day 06 : Srinagar / Sonamarg / Srinagar (196 Kms / 3 hrs 20 min)
Full day excursion to Sonamarg (Meadow of Gold) the distance of about 83 kms will be covered in 2-1/2 hrs. Sonamarg lies in Sindh valley stream with flowers and surrounded by mountains. Sonamarg is also the base for some interesting treks to the high altitude of Himalayan lakes. Enjoy horse riding up to Thajwas glacier and sledge riding on snow. Late afternoon drive back to Srinagar. Overnight stay in Hotel at Srinagar.
Day 07 : Srinagar- Yusmarg - Doodh Ganga -Srinagar (120 kms / 3 hrs 45 min)
Full day excursion to Yusmarg (Meadow of Flowers) enroute visit of Charar sheriff shrine village. After noon visit to Doodh Ganga by Pony. Return to Srinagar for overnight stay at Hotel at Srinagar.
Day 08 : Srinagar/Airport
After breakfast morning free till early Lunch transfer to Airport catch flight for further destination.
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