Exotic Kashmir !
Day 01: Delhi / Srinagar ( Flight )
Board your flight from Delhi for a spectacular mountain flight to Srinagar
Arrive Srinagar , Meet & Greet with our Airport Reps and transfer to Srinagar Houseboat,
Srinagar, the Summer capital of Kashmir is located at the height of 5200 ft above sea level, on the foot of Himalayan Mountains, where tourist enjoy living in Houseboats which are anchored on famous Dal Lake. Check into a Premium houseboats by Gondola (Shikara).
After noon famous Mughal Gardens build by Mughal Emperors during their rule of Kashmir, first visit Nishat (Garden of pleasure) built by Asif Khan brother in law of Jahangir in 1632 AD overlooking the crystal clear Emerald green waters of the Dal lake then to Shalimar (Garden of Love)built by Mughal Emperor Jahangir for his wife Empress Noor Jehan. During spring until autumn these gardens are full of flowers, look for pure Pashmina Shawl while you are in Kashmir, back to Houseboat later Shikara ride on Dal lake visiting back water canals, back to Houseboat.
Dinner & Overnight Stay.
Day 02: Srinagar/ Sonamarg / Srinagar
After breakfast drive to Sonamarg 86 Kms (meadow of Gold) at 8900 ft above sea level .The drive to Sonamarg is very beautiful along the Sindh River, The meadows of Sonamarg have a spectacular beauty from the strewn with the loveliest of Alpine flowers, lots of Fir and pine and Silver Birch trees. Once you reach Sonamarg you feel like you are in Swiss Alps, with breath taking sceneries all around, Sonmarg is gate way to Leh Ladakh.
Optional : Later pony trek to Thajwas Glaciers (own expenses),
Return back Srinagar Houseboat
Dinner & Overnight Stay.
Day 03: Srinagar/ Gulmarg/ Srinagar
After breakfast check out, and drive 58 Kms 1 and half hour drive excursion to Gulmarg (Meadow of Flowers) at a height of 8800ft above sea level. Here you will witness the beauty of Nature surroundings of Kashmir set out like a Doll’s village old fashioned hotels and shops in the village. One can also have the view of Nanga Parbat (26,600 ft) if weather permits. Gulmarg has highest 18 hole golf course in the world and has developed into a famous Ski resort in Asia, gondola ride (cable car ride) from 8800ft to 10 200 ft Kongdoori point high above the meadows and snow covered slopes of Apherwat and Khilanmarg mountain which provide a playground for skiing, tobogganing, pony ride(own direct expenses) , check into hotel.
Dinner & Overnight Stay.
Day 04: Gulmarg – Pahalgam.
After breakfast leave Gulmarg for Pahalgam 150 Km drive at 2450 meters above sea level (Valley of Shepherds).The drive through Pine Mountains and cascading Lidder River and idyllic resort for relaxation. The Lidder River offers an excellent opportunity for trout fishing. visit Pampore Saffron fields, pass by Anantnag town the second largest town of Kashmir and Mattan holy Fish Temple. Pahalgam is known for take off point for treks in the surrounding Himalayan Mountains. Arrive Pahalgam, check in Hotel .
Optional tour of Betaab Valley famous for Indian Bolly wood (film industry) ( direct payment basis )
Optional pony ride ( direct payment basis )
Dinner & Overnight Stay.
Day 05: Pahalgam to Srinagar
After breakfast have some memorable pics of the Pahalgam and wonderful dense forest with snow peaks mountains and Lidder river, and later drive back to Srinagar 96 km check in Hotel ,
Afternoon : free and easy walk around the local bazaar for shopping.
Dinner & Overnight Stay.
Day 06: Srinagar/ Delhi ( Flight )
Morning after breakfast free and easy, enjoy the last minutes surrounding of the area and later transfer to Srinagar airport mountain spectacular fight to Delhi
Tour Inclusions
** Accommodation on Room, Breakfast & Dinner basis.
** 2 Nights in a Luxury Houseboat.