Packages
5 Days / 4 Nights
You will be met by our representative at the Srinagar airport. . He will assist and transfer you to the deluxe houseboat. Enjoy the sightseeing of the Mughal Gardens, visiting NishatBagh built by Asaf Khan, the brother -in- law of Jehangir in 1632 AD, and Shalimar Bagh built by Jehangir for his wife empress NurJahan. All the gardens are situated on the banks of Dal Lake with the Zabarwan hills in the background.you can be a part of Tulip festival too. Afternoon will be at your leisure for individual activities. In the afternoon you take a shikara ride on Dal Lake, where you visit the floating vegetable gardens. While riding the Shikara’s there are plenty of opportunities for bird watching with plentiful species including Kingfisher, Little Bittern, Common Pariah Kites, Grebe etc. Dinner and overnight in a deluxe houseboat.
After breakfast proceeds to Pahalgam (The valley of shepherds).The total distance is about 96 kms, and will be covered in about 3 hours. En-route, visit the saffron fields of pampore, Awantipura Ruins (1100 years old temple of Lord Vishnu built by the King Awantivarman), and enjoy the beautiful countryside. Drive through the pine forests. Arrive at Pahalgam and enjoy the Lidder stream. Later walk along pony trails with a magnificent view of the mountains. One can also enjoy a pony ride to nearby places like Chandanwadi ,aru valley , betaab valley (on a direct hire basis) or if you are an avid nature lover you may take pleasure in a peaceful walk along the River Lidder. Pahalgam is famous for some trekking routes also & is the base camp for Amarnath Pilgrimage later drive back to Srinagar Overnight in a hotel.
Morning leave for Gulmarg (Meadow of Flowers) 2730 mts. above the sea level. The distance of 60 kms will be covered in about 2 hours. Gulmarg has one of the best ski slopes in the world and the highest golf course with 18 holes. If weather permits one can also have the view of Nanga Parbat, the naked mountain that is over 26,000 feets and dominates the entire region, also enjoy cable car (Gondola) for mountain ride up to khilanmarg.(on direct hire basis) In the evening drive back to Srinagar. Overnight in the hotel.
Morning proceeds for Sonmarg (Meadow of Gold). Sonamarg is (2800 Meters above from sea level), which means (Meadow of Golden) has, as its backdrop, snowy mountains against a cerulean sky. The Sindh meanders along here and abounds with trout and mahseer, snow trout can be caught in the mail river, the visitors can have access to snow which is furnished all over like a white carpet. Ponies can be hired on a direct hire basis for the trip up to Thajiwas glacier, a major attraction during the summer months. In the evening return back to Srinagar. Dinner and overnight in a deluxe hotel.
After breakfast transfer to Srinagar airport for onward flight