The Jewels Of Kashmir
- 5 Nights / 6 Days
Day 1: Arrive Srinagar
Upon arrival at Srinagar airport, you will meet our representative & you would be transferred to your hotel where you will proceed to check-in. Afternoon visits important sights of Srinagar City-Shankaracharya Temple & Mughal Gardens(Nishat Bagh & Shalimar Bagh)Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 2: Srinagar Sonmarg Srinagar
After having breakfast in the hotel, In the morning, you will be driven for a full-day excursion trip to Sonmarg.Sonamarg (Meadow of Gold) – It is a place of enthralling beauty, lies in Sindh Valley, streamed with flowers, surrounded by mountains, and perched at an altitude of 2690 m above sea level. Visited less frequently by tourists, it has as its backdrop, snowy mountains against a clear sky. It is a quiet alpine retreat surrounded by sycamore, silver birch, fir, and pine trees, and the last halt on the Kashmir side for the drive from Srinagar to Leh. It is also the base for some interesting treks to the high altitude of the Himalayan Lakes.
After having your lunch at a local restaurant, feed your cameras with a picture of the magnificent view of the mountains.You can enjoy Horse ride at Sonmarg(Optional).
Afternoon drive back from Sonmarg to Srinagar. Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day 3: Srinagar Pahalgam
In the morning after breakfast, check out from the hotel & drive to Pahalgam, en-route visit the Saffron fields of Pampora, and see the beautiful countryside, lots of rice fields, and Awantipura ruins on the way. Later continue your drive to Pahalgam(Valley of Shepherds)through the pine forest, the confluence of the streams flowing from the river Lidder & Sheshnag Lake which are famous for their scenic beauty. After having your lunch at a local restaurant, proceed to have bridle walks and feed your cameras with the picture of magnificent view of the mountains. You can enjoy a Horse ride at Pahalgam. (Optional). Overnight stay at the hotel in Pahalgam.
Day 4: Pahalgam Gulmarg
In the morning after breakfast, check out from the hotel & proceed for a picturesque drive to Gulmarg. Gulmarg (Meadow of Gold) – It was discovered as a tourist destination by the British in the 19th century. Prior to that, Mughal emperors vacationed in the Gulmarg valley which is about 03 kms long and up to 01 km wide. It is exquisitely situated in a pine-surrounded basin of the Pir Panjal range at an altitude of 2,730 meters above sea level and is one of the most famous tourist destinations of Kashmir. It also has one of the world’s highest green golf courses with 18 holes, as well as a clubhouse, which is a historical building in its own right. One can enjoy a Gondola ride or Horse ride at Gulmarg. (Optional)
For a fun-filled ride of a most unusual kind, Gulmarg’s newly constructed gondola lift from high above Gulmarg, through pine-clad slopes is exhilarating. From Gulmarg, a pony track leads upwards to Khilanmarg, Kangdori & seven springs, a couple of hours by pony longer on foot. Overnight stay at the hotel in Gulmarg.
Day 5: Gulmarg Srinagar
In the morning after breakfast, check out from the hotel & drive to Srinagar.On arrival, check in to the Houseboat & later enjoy a relaxing Shikara ride(Optional) on the lake – It's one of the most soothing & relaxing aspects of a holiday in Kashmir.Overnight stay at the houseboat in Srinagar.
Day 6: Srinagar Tour Ends
In the morning after breakfast, check out from the houseboat & later you will be transferred to Srinagar airport in time to board a flight back home.