Day 1 :
Arrive Srinagar
Arrive Srinagar, pride of the beautiful valley of
Kashmir, famous for its lakes dotted with Shikaras and the Mughal Gardens. meet
and greet by representative,
transfer to Hotel/
Houseboat, day at leisure, shikara ride to Nehru Park in the evening,
Overnight in the Houseboat/Hotel.
Day 2 :
Srinagar -Sonmarg- Srinagar
This morning you will proceed for a full
day excursion to the Sonmarg, Meadow of Gold (84 kms/2 ½ hr) on
Srinagar- Leh road,A gushing river is the highlight of this
meadow, flowing down from
snowy heights into the dense woodlands of firs and silver birches. Glaciers pour
down from this stream from the Himalayas on to the many
camping sites in Sonmarg. A
thick forest cover of sycamore, alpine flowers, silver birch, fir and pine,
Sonamarg offers adventure in the form of treks, sledging, angling,
alpine skiing and white
water rafting. Enjoy pony ride or leisurely walks around the meadow at your own,
Return to Srinagar, Overnight in the Deluxe House boat/
Hotel.
Day 3 :
Srinagar
After breakfast, you proceed to half day excursion to the
Mughal Gardens, located on the eastern bank of the Dal Lake
i.e.Shalimar bagh, Nishat bagh,
Chashm-e-Shahi and
botanical
gardens, Post lunch visit to Khirbhawani temple , It is situated at
Tullamula of Srinagar district. It is a popular Hindu shrine, which is dedicated
to Ragnya Devi. This
historic temple was built
by Maharaja Pratap Singh in 1912. It was later renovated by Maharaja Hari Singh.
Return to Hotel/Houseboat, Overnight in the Houseboat/
Hotel
Day 4 :
Srinagar - Pahalgam
Today you will be transferred by road to
Pahalgam (94 kms/2.5 hrs) Valley of Shepherds. Enroute you will have an rare
opportunity to visit the Saffron fields. Also visit
Avantipura
Ruins,
Avantipura cricket bat factory & Anantnag Sulpher Springs enroute,
Enjoy the bounty of Nature at Pahalgam, located on the bank of beautyful Lidder
River,
Overnight in the Hotel.
Day 5 :
Pahalgam
This morning you are free to explore Lidder valley at your
own, Option 1. Visit to Aru Valley which is a small
village, 15 kms upstream the Lidder River, The route is
picturesque
with
ample
campsites. This village is the starting point for treks to the Kolahoi
glacier. Option 2. Vsist to Chandanwari, 16 Kms which is
the starting point of sacred Amarnath Yatra.
Chandanwari
is famous for snow
sledging on a snow bridge, Enroute you can visit Hajan, an idyllic picnic spot
and Bettab valley where the famous bollywood movie Betaab was shot.
Option 3.
You can enjoy leisurely walks in pine forest along River Lidder and enjoy picnic on
riverside. Option 4. You can enjoy ponny ride to Baisaran
meadow, surrounded by thickly
wooded pine forest and
snow-capped mountains. this grassy glen offers a panoramic view of
Pahalgam town and Lidder
Valley.Overnight in the hotel.
Day 6 :
Pahalgam - Gulmarg
Today you will be transferred by road to
Gulmarg, Meadow of Flowers (154 kms /4 hrs) situated at an altitude of 2730
meters, full day at leisure to take the leisurely walks on the lush green
meadows of flowers with a
backdrop of the snow capped mountains. Enjoy pony ride or Gondola ride (rope
way) to Khillanmarg at your own cost, Overnight in the Hotel
Day 7 :
Depart Srinagar
After breakfast, transfer to airport for your onward
flight back home.
Assistance on arrival at Srinagar
Airport.
