Meet and assist on arrival at Srinagar Airport & drive to the Hotel. Check into the Hotel. Rest of the time free for leisure or can relax and explore the market. Dinner and Overnight stay in Srinagar Hotel.
Leave after breakfast for full day excursion to Sonamarg 87 kms from Srinagar in the north-east of city at an altitude of 3000 mts above sea level. The place offers incredible scenic beauty (on the way) dense forests, gigantic mountains. The place itself is a popular resort for mountaineers, rock climbers, besides an important halt on way to Kargil (Ladakh) & provides the ideal base for various trekking routes, high mountain lakes, glaciers & Shri Amarnathji holy cave. Evening return back to Srinagar hotel for overnight stay.
After breakfast Visit to CheshmaShahi, Nishat, Shalimar collectively known as the Mughal Gardens are contribution of the great Mughal laid out in the 16th century & these fall along the bank of Dal-lake in the heart of Srinagar city &Shankaracharya Temple located on a hillock, thus providing panoramic view entire City, along with famous Dal-lake & river Jehlum, enroute visiting handloom centre famous for production of pashmina / Shahtoos shawls & world over reckoned carpets, evening return back to Hotel for overnight stay. Boat ride by (Shikara) to Explore the Dal-lake, Waterways, Back waters, Canals, Floating Gardens, Vegetable Gardens, Water Lilies, Lotus Flowers, Easily accessible Mobile Venders, Floating Handicraft Centre & inherited lifestyle of people living inside the Lake since decades. Return to Hotel for overnight Stay.
After breakfast, drive to Manasbal Lake. The lake is paradise for bird watchers. This lake is surrounded by three villages Jarokbal, Kondabal and Gratbal. The beautiful lotuses blossom by the lakeside during July and August adds to the beauty of clear waters. Also visit Kheer Bhawani Temple. Later drive back to Srinagar for overnight stay.
After breakfast, Check out and Transfer to Gulmarg, lies in the west of Srinagar. On an altitude of 2730 mts, above sea level, snow capped mountains are all around one can even have a view of Nanga Parbat on a clear sunny day. It is premier winter sports Ski resorts for Skiers with one of the world’s highest 18 hole golf courses. For joy seekers, cable car presently uptoKhilanmarg& is Asia’s long run cable ride appox.5 kms and altitude wise world’s highest run Cable Car conquering almost 14000 ft Height. One can visit Khilanmarg on horseback & on return enjoy the ride by Gondola cable car on your own. Evening return back to hotel.Overnight stay at Hotel.
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After Breakfast, drive to Pahalgam, Pahalgam Situated at the confluence of the streams flowing from Sheshnag Lake and the Lidder River, Pahalgam (2,130 m) was once a humble shepherd’s village with breathtaking views. Enroute visiting Saffron fields, Awantipur ruins (1100 yrs old temple of Lord Vishnu built by King Awantiverma), see the beautiful countryside on the way and lot of rice fields. Drive through pine forests. Now it is Kashmir’s premier resort, cool even during the height of summer when the maximum temperature does not exceed 25°C. Arrive Pahalgam and transfer to hotel. After lunch have bridle walks and feed your cameras with the picture of magnificent view of mountains. Later return back to hotel for overnight stay.
Hotel Paristaan Resorts - OR Hotel Green Heights -
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Dinner
After breakfast the day is free to explore Lidder valley at your own or you can pick one of the below given options by taking a local cab at your own cost. Option 1. Visit to Aru Valley which is a small village, 15 km upstream the Lidder River. The route is picturesque with ample campsites. This village is the starting point for treks to the Kolahoi glacier. Option 2. Visit to Chandanwari, 16 Km which is the starting point of sacred Amarnath Yatra. Chandanwari is famous for snow sledging on a snow bridge. En-route you can visit Hajan, an idyllic picnic spot and Betaab valley. Option 3. You can enjoy leisurely walks in pine forest along River Lidder and enjoy picnic on riverside. Option 4. You can enjoy pony ride to Baisaran meadow, surrounded by thickly wooded pine forest and snow-capped mountains. This grassy glen offers a panoramic view of Pahalgam town and Lidder Valley. Dinner and overnight in Hotel .
After Breakfast proceed to Srinagar Checkinn at Hotel. After lunch, in second half day enjoy Boat Ride on Dal Lake by a gondola Boat called â€SHIKARA†witness the ride on lake, called Venice of India & experience the aquatic life of Srinagar. Also see the scenic extravaganza of the Kashmir and enjoy the profusion of colors in the Paradise on Earth. While returning visit to the local crafts market and see the fine carved hand-made articles from Paper Machie & wood of a walnut. Overnight at the Deluxe Houseboat .
After breakfast, check out from the Houseboat and we will assist you with transfers to airport to fly back to your home with memories of ALifetimeTrip.
Hotel
Star Hotel Stay
Day & Night
9 Days & 8 Nights
Tour Start City
Srinagar Airport
Cabs
Tempo Traveller (Non A/C)
Destinations
Srinagar Hotel (4N) Gulmarg (1N) Pahalgam (2N) Srinagar Houseboat (1N)
Inclusions:
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Pickup & Drop
Sightseeing
Meals
Welcome Drinks
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Destinations
Hotel Name
Srinagar Hotel
Hotel Zaryab() OR Hotel The Victory()
Gulmarg
Hotel Alpine Ridge() OR Hotel Royal Park()
Pahalgam
Hotel Paristaan Resorts() OR Hotel Green Heights()