View larger

Beautiful Kashmir - 5N / 6D

Code: DOM119

Places Covered: Srinagar, Pahalgam, Gulmarg, Sonmarg

Summary

Inclusion	Stay, Sightseeing, Transfers, Breakfast & Dinner
Hotel Name	Hotel Shah Abbas or similar \| Houseboat: New Jacquline Group of Houseboats
Hotel Rating	3 Star
Duration	5 Nights / 6 Days

More Details

Itinerary

Inclusion

Day 01
Arrival in Srinagar
Meet and greet at Srinagar Airport upon arrival and transfer to Hotel. For Complete rest and acclimatization. Overnight in Hotel.

Day 02
Srinagar Sightseeing
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. Also visit Shankaracharya Temple to have Darshan and to have bird’s eye view of Srinagar City and famous Dal Lake. Enroute visit carpet-weaving factory. Afternoon free for personal activities / shopping. Overnight in Hotel.

Day 03
Srinagar-Pahalgam-Srinagar
After breakfast drive to Pahalgam (Valley of Shepherds). The distance of about 96 kms will be covered in about 3 hrs. Enroute visiting Saffron fields, Awantipura ruins (1100 years old temple of Lord Vishnu built by King Awantiwareman), see the beautiful countryside on the way and lot of rice fields. Drive through the pine forest. Arrive Pahalgam transfer to Hotel. Afternoon have bridle walks and feed your cameras with the picture of magnificent view of mountains. In the evening Drive back to Srinagar . Overnight in Hotel.

Day 04
Srinagar-Gulmarg-Srinagar
After breakfast drive to Gulmarg (Meadow of Flowers) 2730 Mts. above sea level. The distance of 60 kms will be covered in about 2-½ 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 hrs. Also enjoy sledge riding on snow. Chair Lifts for mountain ride are also available. In the evening Drive back to Srinagar . Overnight in Hotel.

Day 05
Srinagar-Sonmarg-Srinagar
Full day excursion to Sonamarg (Golden Meadow). 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 Lakes. Enjoy horse riding upto Thajwas glacier and sledge riding on snow. Late
afternoon drive back to Srinagar. Overnight in Houseboat

Day 06
Depart from Srinagar
Transfer to Srinagar airport to catch flight for onward destination with Sweet Memories.

TOUR ENDS