Duration:09 Night - 10 Days
Destinations:
Delhi - Srinagar - Gulmarg - Pahalgam - Sonamarg - Srinagar - Delhi
Day
01 : Delhi - Srinagar
Meet upon arrival and transfer to Deluxe Houseboats. Late afternoon Shikara
ride on Dal Lake visiting floating and Vegetable gardens etc. Also witness walnut
woodcarving and papier machie making demonstration. Dinner overnight in Deluxe
Houseboats.
Day
02 : In Srinagar Morning sightseeing of Mughal Gardens visiting Nishat
Bagh (Abode of pleasure) built by Asif Khan brother in law of Jehangir in
1632 AD. 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 Mountains in the background. The distance from Srinagar to
the said gardens is about 12 and 15 kms respectively. Enroute visit
carpet-weaving factory. Dinner overnight in Deluxe Houseboats.
Day
03 : Srinagar - Gulmarg
Drive to Gulmarg (Meadow of Flowers) 2730 Mts. above sea level. The distance
of 60 kms will be covered in about 2 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. The view enroute from Tangmarg
to Gulmarg is fascinating. One can also have a short trek upto Khilangmarg which
can be covered in about 3 to 4 hrs. Chair Lifts for mountain ride are also available.
Lunch will be carried from the Houseboat. Dinner overnight in Hotel at Gulmarg.
Day 04 : In Gulmarg
Free for individual activities.
Dinner overnight in hotel at Gulmarg.
Day 05 :
Gulmarg - Pahalgam Leave Gulmarg after early breakfast and drive to
Pahalgam (Valley of Shepherds) via 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 140 kms will be covered in about 4 hrs. On arrival
in Pahalgam, transfer to Hotel. Lunch, Dinner and overnight in Hotel at
Pahalgam.
Day 06 : In Pahalgam Free for
individual activities. Dinner overnight in hotel at Pahalgam.
Day 07 : Pahalgam - Srinagar
Drive back to Srinagar from Pahalgam and
transfer to deluxe Houseboats Dinner overnight in Deluxe Houseboats.
Day
08 : Srinagar - Sonamarg Full day excursion to Sonamarg by cars.
The distance of about 83 kms will be covered 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 Houseboats
for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 09 : In
Srinagar Free for shopping and other individual activities.
Dinner overnight in Houseboats.
Day 10 : Srinagar -
Delhi After breakfast transfer to airport to catch flight for
Delhi.
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