KASHMIR, THE PARADISE ON EARTH
SRINAGAR, GULMARG, SONMARG, PAHALGAM
04 Night/05 Days

Arrival Airport       : Sheikh-Ul Alam International Airport, Srinagar
Departure Airport : Sheikh-Ul Alam International Airport, Srinagar
IATA Code           : SXR

Day 01
Arrive| Srinagar
On arrival at Srinagar Airport, begin your tour of Kashmir. Pick up and transfer to the houseboat. Later in the afternoon Enjoy a city tour of Srinagar visiting the famous Mughal Gardens on the banks of Dal Lake.Nishat Bagh (Abode of pleasure), built in 1632 AD, Shalimar Bagh (Abode of Love) built by Jehangir for his wife empress Noor Jehan.Enroute visit a carpet weaving factory and Shankracharya Temple. Evening is free for shopping and leisure activities. Rest of the day at leisure for my own activities. Overnight stay at a houseboat in Srinagar.

Day 02
Srinagar|Sonamarg| Srinagar (88 Km / 3 hrs drive)

Today after Breakfast, proceed for a day excursion to Sonmarg (Golden Meadow). Sonmarg lies in Sindh Valley streamed with flowers and surrounded by mountains. Sonmarg is also the base for some interesting treks to the high altitude of Himalayan Lakes. Enjoy horse riding upto Thajiwas glacier and sledge riding on snow (on direct payment). While returning back to Srinagar (optional), if time permits, visit Manasbal Lake (Yet another mesmerizing Lake of the Valley) and Kheer Bhawani Temple, the most important temple for the followers of Historical Vedic Religion in Kashmir, known as the Kashmiri Pandits. Overnight stay at a hotel/house boat in Srinagar.

Day 03
Srinagar |Pahalgam|Srinagar (95 Km / 3 hrs drive)

After breakfast transfer to Pahalgam (2133 mts) also known as ‘The valley of Shepherds or Trekker’s Paradise. Pahalgam is the most famous place for Indian Film Industry. On the way visit Awantipura ruins, Saffron fields One of the most beautiful places on earth, the town of Pahalgam offers breath-taking views. One can just enjoy the town of Pahalgam trek to some of the most beautiful places on earth. One can trek to Lidderwat, Kolahoi Glacier or to Sonmarg. Pahalgam is also the entry point for the famous Amarnath Cave, a holy site for Hindus. Overnight stay at hotel/house boat in Srinagar.

Day 04
Srinagar | Gulmarg |Srinagar (56 Km / 2-3 hrs drive)

This morning you will be transferred to Gulmarg, Meadow of Flowers. Situated at an altitude of 2730 meters, full day at leisure to take leisurely walks on the lush green meadows of flowers with a backdrop of the snow caped mountains. Enjoy pony ride or Gondola ride (rope way) to Khilanmarg at your own cost. In the evening return to Srinagar. Overnight stay at hotel/house boat in Srinagar.

Day 05
Departure to Srinagar Airport
After breakfast, spent the rest of the day at leisure. Later, as per your flight schedule,  transfer to Srinagar airport for return journey
End of Program

Important Note :  Transport : A/C will be switched off during hill drives. Any increase in taxes or imposition of new taxes shall have to be borne by the customer. Vehicle is available as per the itinerary and will not be at disposal unless mentioned in the package inclusions. Charges applicable on any extra kilometers or hours can be paid directly to the transport vendor.

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