Day 01: Arrive Srinagar
Welcome to the Srinagar, The Lake City. On arrival at Srinagar Airport,
being your tour of 'Exotic Kashmir'. You will be transferred to
Houseboat. After lunch enjoy a romantic 'shikara ride on the Dal Lake
(by your own). Overnight stay at the Houseboat
Day 02: Srinagar - Pahalgam (102 kms / approx. 3½ hour drive)
Early in the morning leave for Pahalgam the 'valley of shepherds' which
is situated at the confluence of the streams flowing from river Lidder
and Sheeshnaglake. En route visit the Awantipura ruins, an 1100 year old
temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu and built by King Awantivarman. On
arrival Pahalgam enjoy the surrounding beauty and enjoy Pahalgam Market.
Night halt at Hotel in Pahalgam.
Day 03: Pahalgam
After breakfast enjoy a pony ride to nearby palaces like Chandanwadi,
Baisaren, which is about 2 km from Pahalgam. A small village set in pine
and fir forest is pleasing and offers good view.(ponies can be hired
directly) or simply walk along the River Lidder. Overnight stay Hotel
Pahalgam
Day 04: Pahalgam - Gulmarg (143 kms / approx. 4½ hour drive)
Early morning proceed to Gulmarg driving past willow trees, fast flowing
streams and lush green meadows. Gulmarg-the meadow of flowers is an apt
term for this idyllic flower-laden meadow offering a spectacular view
of towering snow capped peaks covered with dense forests of tall
conifers and gigantic fir and pine trees. Stroll leisurely or take pony
rides (by your own payment) across the green meadow to one of the
world's highest Golf Course. A must is a fun-filled ride in the newly
introduced Gondola lift (by your own payment). Overnight stay at Hotel
Gulmarg.
Day 05: Gulmarg - Srinagar Local Sightseeing (85 kms / approx. 3
Today after hour drive) having breakfast we drive to Srinagar check in hotel. After
relax visit the famous Mughal gardens in Srinagar which are NishatBagh
(the garden of Pleasure) and Shalimar Bagh (abode of love). These
gardens are situated on the banks of Dal lake. NishatBagh is the larger
of the two gardens and has an impressive plantation of Chenar trees on
its highest terrace. Both the gardens are built on a symmetrical plan of
central waterways with fountains dividing a series of gardened
terraces. Night halt at Hotel in Srinagar
Day 06: Srinagar - Sonmarg - Srinagar (90 kms / approx. 3 hour drive)
Today you embark on a full day excursion to the picturesque 'meadow of
gold' Sonmarg. The fast-flowing Sindh river makes it popular for trout
and mahseer fishing in summer. You can opt for a pony ride to one of the
glaciers for some fun in snow and ice (by your own payment). in evening
Return to the Hotel in Srinagar.
Day 07: Srinagar Departure
After breakfast transfer to Srinagar Airport to board your flight
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