Day 01 Srinagar: Arrive Srinagar –
Heaven on earth, paradise of India. Meet
upon arrival and transfer to Deluxe
Houseboats / Hotel. Late afternoon Shikara
ride on Dal Lake visiting floating and
Vegetable gardens etc. Also, witness
walnut woodcarving and papier machine
making demonstration. Dinner & overnight
at Deluxe Houseboat/ Hotel.
Day 2 Moghul
Gardens: After early breakfast, join
a sightseeing trip to Mughal Gardens
visiting Nishat Bagh (Abode of pleasure)
built by Asif Khan brother in law of
Jahangir in 1632 AD. In addition, Shalimar
Bagh (Abode of love) built by Jahangir for
his wife Empress Noor Jehan. All the
gardens are situated on the bank of Dal
Lake with the Zabarwan Mountains in the
background. Enroute visit carpet-weaving
factory and drive to hotel/houseboat for
dinner and overnight.
Day 03 Sonomarg: Full day excursion
to Sonamarg by Jeep. The distance of about
83 kms, which will be, covered in about
2-½ hrs. Sonamarg lies in Sindh Valley
streamed with flowers and surrounded by
mountains. Sonamarg is also the base for
some interesting treks to the high
altitude of Himalayan Lake. Drive back
from Sonamarg and transfer to Deluxe
Houseboat/Hotel for dinner and overnight
stay.
Day 04 Gulmarg: After breakfast,
Drive to Gulmarg (Meadow of Flowers) 2730
Mts. above sea level. The distance of 58
kms will be covered in about 1 ½ hrs.
Gulmarg has one of the best Ski slopes in
the world and highest golf course of the
world with 18 holes. One can also have the
view of Nanga Parbhat if weather permits.
One can also have a short trek up to
Khilangmarg which can be covered in about
3 to 4 hrs or enjoy a cable car ride which
takes to the highest point. Evening return
to your reserved accommodation for dinner
and overnight.
Day 05 Srinagar :Day at leisure.
Day 06 Pahalgam: After early
breakfast and drive to Pahalgam (Valley of
Shepherds) via old part of Srinagar. Drive
through Saffron fields, visit Awantipura
ruins (1100 years old temple of Lord
Vishnu built by King Awantiwareman). Drive
through the pine forest and along Lidder
River. The total distance of about 98 kms
will be covered in about 2 hrs. On arrival
in Pahalgam, enjoy your packed lunch.
Evening Return to your reserved
accommodation for Dinner and overnight.
Day 07 Onward: After breakfast,
drive to Srinagar airport on time to catch
your onward flight. |
