Duration: 5 nights/ 6 days
Destinations:
Srinagar, Sonamarg, Gulmarg, and Pahalgam
Day
01: Delhi / Jammu - Srinagar
Transfer to Houseboat / Hotel. Afternoon Shikara ride on the Dal lake, visiting
floating / vegetable gardens, Dinner and overnight at Hotel / Houseboat.
Day
02:Srinagar - SonamargFull day excursion to Sonamarg by car. The
distance of about 87 kms. will be covered in about 3 and 1/2 hrs. time.
Sonamarg lies in Sindh valley strewn with flowers and surrounded by
mountains. Sonamarg is also the base for some interesting treks to high
altitude Himalayan lakes. Drive back from Sonamarg and transfer to Dlx.
Houseboat / Hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day
03: Srinagar Morning sightseeing of the Mughal Gardens, visiting
Nishat Bagh built by Asaf Khan, the brother - in - law of Jehangir in 1632
A.D, and Shalimar Bagh built by Jehangir for his wife empress Nur Jahan. All
the gardens are situated on the banks of the Dal Lake with the Zabarwan
hills in the background.
* En route the gardens, visit a carpet-weaving
factory.
* Lunch at Houseboat / Hotel
* Afternoon free
*
Dinner and overnight stay in Dlx. Houseboat / Hotel
Day
04: Srinagar - GulmargFull day trip to Gulmarg (The meadow of
flowers) 2730 mts. above sea level. The distance of 56 kms. will be covered
in about 2 and 1/2 hours drive. Gulmarg has on of the best ski slopes in the
wild and one of the highest golf courses in the world with 18 holes. You can
also enjoy a view of Nana Par bat if the weather permits. The view en route
from Tangamarg to Gulmarg is fascinating.
* A short trek up to
Khilanmarg, which can be covered in about 3 hrs. is optional.
* The
Gondola lift for mountain rides is also available
* Overnight stay in Gulmarg.
Day 05: Gulmarg - Srinagar - PahalgamAfter
breakfast for Pahalgam via Srinagar. The distance of about 152 kms. Will be
covered in about 5 hrs. En route, visit the saffron fields of Pampore,
Awantipura Ruins (1100 years old temple of Lord Vishnu built by the King
Awantivarman), and enjoy the beautiful countryside. Drive through the pine
forest. Arrive at Pahalgam (the valley of shepherds) and transfer to Hotel.
After lunch, walk along pony trails with a magnificent view of the
mountains. Dinner and overnight stay in hotel at Pahalgam.
Day
06: Stay at Pahalgam* Free for individual activities.
* Visit
Chandanwari or Aru on points
Day 06: Pahalgam -
SrinagarDrive back to Srinagar from Pahalgam and transfer to Dlx.
Houseboat / Hotel. After noon free for shopping etc. Diner and overnight
stay in Dlx Houseboat / Hotel
Day 07: Departure by
AirportAfter breakfast, transfer to airport for the return flight.
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