Kashmir
Srinagar
4 Nights 5 Days
Day 1 : Arrival Srinagar and Local Sightseeing
- On your arrival at the Srinagar international airport, we will welcome you and from where you will be escorted to your houseboat/Hotel. It will be a 35-minute drive which will introduce you to the city. Along the way you will pass through the heart of the city and drive over Abdullah bridge which connects the banks of the Jhelum River. On the way you will also come across the market of Dal Lake (regionally known as Dal gate) Leading you towards the famous Dal Lake. Enjoying a half day trip to Srinagar without visiting Mughal gardens is incomplete. Mesmerize yourself with the Mughal Gardens of Emperor Shah Jahan which include Shalimar Garden, Nishat Garden and Cheshma-shahi Garden. visit, Nehru Park across the dal lake stop over the famous coffee shop & ancient books stall after local sightseeing Evening back to Srinagar. Overnight stay at Srinagar Hotel.
- Nishat Garden: –
- Located on the bank of the Dal Lake, with the Zaberwan Mountains as its backdrop, Nishat Bagh is a garden of bliss that commands a magnificent view of the lake beneath the snowcapped Pir Panjal Mountain range that stands far away to the west of the valley. The Bagh was designed and built in 1633 by Asif Khan, elder brother of Nur Jehan.
- Shalimar Garden: –
- The Shalimar Bagh is the celebrated royal garden of Kashmir. The emperor Jahangir was so fascinated with the garden that he called it “one of the sights of Kashmir.” Shalimar Bagh is located on the northeast side of Lake Dal, approximately fifteen kilometres away from the centre of Srinagar. It was laid out by Jahangir as Farah Baksh (“the delightful”) in 1619, while he was founding the city of Srinagar.
- Cheshma Shahi
- Cheshmashahi (the royal spring), also called Cheshmashahi, is one of the Mughal gardens built around a spring by Ali Mardan, a governor of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, in 1632. The garden is located in the Zabarwan Range, near Rajbhawan (Governor‘s house) overlooking Dal Lake in Srinagar, Kashmir.
Day 2 : Srinagar - Gulmarg - Srinagar
- After Breakfast Enjoy a picturesque drive to Gulmarg, the Meadow of Flowers, 2730 mts above sea level Gulmarg offers spectacular views of snow-capped mountain peaks, conifer forests and green meadows; it is home to the highest 18-hole golf course of the world. Arrive & Enjoy a Gondola ride at your own cost (Gondola ride is subject to weather conditions) to Khilanmarg (1st Phase) for a breathtaking view of Nanga Parbat. One can opt for gondola cable car ride for 2nd level too on direct payment basis, subject to availability and weather conditions. Dinner Overnight stay at Srinagar Hotel.
Day 3 : Srinagar -Pahalgam (196km-3hours)
- After breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer you to Pahalgam. Pahalgam is situated at the union of the streams flowing from Lidder River in the state of Jammu & Kashmir. Pahalgam known as Pahalgam (village of shepherds’) is a popular tourist destination and hill station. Its lush green meadows and pristine waters attract thousands of tourists from all over the world each year. visit Baisaran valley & Kashmir Valley by pony at your own cost. Overnight stay in Pahalgam Hotel.
Day 4 : Pahalgam exploration – Srinagar
- Betaab Valley:-
- Betaab Valley is a very famous tourist spot situated at a distance of 15 kilometers from Pahalgam. The valley got its name from the Sunny Deol-Amrita Singh hit debut film Betaab. The Valley is towards northeast of Pahalgam and falls between Pahalgam and Chandanwari and is en-route Amarnath Temple Yatra. The valley is surrounded by lush green meadows, snow clad mountains and covered with dense vegetation.
- Aru Valley:-
- Aru is located around 12 from Pahalgam, 11 km upstream from the Lidder River. Noted for its scenic meadows, lakes and mountains, it is a base camp for trekking to the Kolahoi Glacier and Tarsar Lake. The village lies on the left bank of the Aru River, which is a tributary of the Lidder River.
- Chandanwari:-
- Chandanwari is situated 16-km from Pahalgam; Chandanwari is the starting point of the Amarnath Yatra, which takes place every year in the month of Sawan (Rain). It is famous for snow sledding on a snow bridge.
Day 5 : Srinagar Airport Drop
After breakfast check out from the hotel and leave for Srinagar Airport for a drop.