Heavenly Kashmir With HouseBoat

Itinerary

• 1 Day

  DAY 01: ARRIVE SRINAGAR

  On arrival Srinagar meet for assistance and transfer to hotel, check in to hotel. Afternoon Later enjoy ride on a Shikara ONE HOUR, – a Kashmiri gondola – to the watery vegetable markets and see the mountains mirrored in the lakes. You will get a view of some remarkably interesting places around the Lake. In the evening return to hotel for Dinner and overnight stay at hotel
• 2 Day

  DAY 02: SRINAGAR - SONMARG 02 HRS DRIVE (98 KMS) FROM SRINAGAR

  Sonamarg 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 with 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 Himalayan Lake. (IN SONAMARG, Pony Rides must be paid directly), in late evening return to Srinagar for dinner and overnight.
• 3 Day

  Day 3 - SRINAGAR TO PAHALGAM (APPROX 100 KM 02-03 HRS DRIVE)

  After breakfast, you will be driven from Srinagar to Pahalgam, en-route visit Saffron fields of Pampore, see the beautiful countryside, lots of rice fields and Awantipora ruins on the way, later continue your drive to Pahalgam through the pine forest, the confluence of the streams flowing from the river Lidder & Sheshnag Lake which are famous for their scenic beauty. On arrival, proceed for horse ride (optional) and enjoy the most beautiful scenic view of Himalayan Mountains. About 11 km from Pahalgam, the Aru Valley offers eclectic view and calm environs to tourists. Next, take a tour of the Betaab Valley, set amidst pine trees. It has been a favorite shooting location for many Bollywood directors. Being at a walking distance from Pahalgam, this valley is the base camp for various adventure activities, such as mountaineering. Being almost on the edge of the tree line, you will see trees giving way to alpine grasslands here. Take a pony ride to one of the many beautiful spots around Pahalgam. (IN PAHALGAM, Pony Rides and Jeeps to be hired for Chandanwari or Aru Valley must be paid directly). Dinner and overnight.
• 4 Day

  DAY 04: PAHALGAM TO GULMARG (APPROX 137 KM / 03-04 HRS DRIVE)

  After breakfast, proceed for a picturesque drive to Gulmarg. Gulmarg 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 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. It is one of the most beautiful summer resorts in the valley. It is also popular for its golf course during summer season and as a ski resort during the winter season, on arrival proceed for a picturesque ride of world-famous Gondola chair car (pay directly ticket charges) later visit famous Shiv mandir in Gulmarg. Dinner and overnight.
• 5 Day

  DAY 05: GULMARG TO SRINAGAR (01 HRS 30 MIN DRIVE) SIGHTSEEING

  After breakfast, check out from hotel and drive to Srinagar, check in to houseboat proceed to visit of world-famous Mughal Gardens visiting the Nishat Bagh (The garden of pleasure) and Shalimar Bagh (Abode of love), Shankarachariya Shiv Temple, Pari Mahal (Fairies adobe) and Ancient City tour of Srinagar. Later drive back to houseboat for dinner and overnight stay at houseboat
• 6 Day

  DAY 06: SRINAGAR AIRPORT DEPARTURE

  After breakfast check out from houseboat and you will be transferred to Srinagar airport on time to board flight.

  TOUR ENDS WITH SWEET MEMORIES