Today our representative will meet you in airport and taken you to srinagar city. After check in hotel proceed for half day tour of world famous Mughal Gardens visiting the Nishat Bagh (The garden of pleasure) and Shalimar Bagh (Adobe of love). Return to houseboat for hot lunch. In the afternoon Shikara ride on The Dal Lake to enjoy the beauty that God has graced this city with which is often compared to Venice. Also get a view of some very interesting places around the Lake. Night stay at srinagar hotel..
After breakfast on this beautiful day prepare for a drive to Sonmarg, which literally means Meadow of Gold. On reaching check in at your pre-booked hotel and relax. The town is located at an altitude of 2800 meters and overlooks popular peaks and glaciers like Amarnath Peak, Kaolhoi Glacier, Machoi Peak and Sirbal Peak. Azure Nallah Sidh River meanders through the town, making it look even prettier.
A pony ride offers an incredible experience if you want to explore. Hire a horse or pony to reach Thajiwas Glacier that is carpeted with snow all year round. Indulge in fun activities with your loved ones here. Do not miss clicking memorable photographs capturing the mesmerizing scenery. The climate of Sonamarg is always pleasant, be it in summers or in winters. Stay overnight in hotel.
On your third day of the trip, proceed to Gulmarg. Gulmarg literally means Meadow of Flowers, and this town stands up to its name. It is perched at an altitude of 2730 meters. CNN regarded Gulmarg as “Heartland of Winter Sports of India†and rated it as Asia’s Seventh Best Ski Destination. Whether in summers or winters, the town is a year-round magnet for tourists around the world. Several movies have been shot in this beautiful town, like Jab Tak Hain Jaan, Bobby, Highway, Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani and Haider, among others.
Here you can enjoy a ropeway ride to Khilanmarg or a pony ride. The Gulmarg Gondola is the highest and longest cable car ropeway of Asia and one of the best experiences in Kashmir. This cable car ride is divided into 2 stages and takes you to and from Kongdoori Mountain, which is close to Apharwat Peak. The views from the top are stunning. There are various other adventure activities awaiting you, like rock climbing, skiing and trekking. You can try your hands in golfing at one of the world’s highest golf courses here, with 18 holes. You can partake in the activities of your interest. Return to your hotel by evening and stay overnight.
In the morning, prepare for Pahalgam. On the banks of Lidder River, Pahalgam is a popular hill-station in valley. Trekkers and nature-lovers find this town to be a pure delight. In fact, many trekking circuits are started from Pahalgam. About ninety percent of its total area is covered with forests and rich vegetation. Enjoy relaxing on the river banks or taking short treks. If you in for some adventure, you can partake in River rafting in River Lidder. Angling is another interest activity offered here.
Pahalgam is also close to a number of attractions such as Avantipur ruins, Anantnag, Betaab Valley and more. In the evening, you can also indulge in shopping getting your hands on superb souvenirs such as woolens, Pashmina shawls, wooden objects, handicrafts and more. After this, return to your room and overnight stay in luxury houseboat in main dal lake