Overview
Kashmir is home to many beautiful places such as Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Sonmarg, and Leh Ladakh. Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, is known for its beautiful gardens, lakes, and houseboats. Gulmarg is a popular ski resort, while Pahalgam is known for its scenic beauty and hiking trails.
There are plenty of things to do in Kashmir such as shikara rides on Dal Lake, skiing in Gulmarg, trekking in Pahalgam, and visiting ancient temples and shrines.
Itinerary
Pick Up Srinagar Airport Procced to Houseboat , Srinagar Local Sightseeing See Mughal Gardens :- Visit Shankar Acharya Temple (built on the top of the mountain overlooking Dal Lake) then visit to Cheshma Shahi (Mughal Spring), Nishat Garden known as 'Garden of pleasure' built in 16th century (1633) by Mughal King Asif Khan. Then visit Shalimar Garden known as 'Garden of love' built in 16th century (1619) by Mughal King Jehangir for his beloved wife Noor Jehan or (Mehr-un-Nissa) you will also enjoy SHIKARA RIDE on world famous Dal Lake in which you will cover, Floating Gardens, Vegetable Gardens, Golden Lake, Inner markets like Mena Bazar, and Canals etc, also enjoy the scenic view of Zabarwan Mountains, overnight stay in Houseboat at Srinagar.
After breakfast leave for Gulmarg “Meadow of Flowers” Discovered by the Kashmiri romantic poet in the 16th century who was inspired with its grassy slopes covered with wild flowers. After reaching to Gulmarg our vehicle will stand at Parking Area or at Hotel Because Our Vehicle is not allowed inside in the gulmarg & inner sightseeing which you have to do by Walking or Horse Ride (on your own Expenses) . In winter Gulmarg looks more beautiful due to heavy snow fall & turns into India's premier Ski resort.Gulmarg has one of the best ski slopes in the world and highest golf course with 18 holes enjoy your day by day by gondola ride from Gulmarg to Kangdoor 1st Phase & Second Phase Kangdoor to Afarwat (on your own Expenses) evening free for leisure, overnight stay in Hotel at Srinagar.
Srinagar to Pahalgam “Valley of Shepherds” via en route sightseeing visit Awantipura Ruins, Saffron Fields and Cricket Bat Factories, continue drive towards Pahalgam, Pahalgam is the most famous place for Indian Film Industry. in Pahalgam you can also visit Betaab valley (Betaab Valley is situated at a distance of 15 kilometers from Pahalgam he valley got its name from the Sunny Deol-Amrita Singh hit debut film Betaab.The valley surrounded by lush green meadows, snow clad mountains and covered with dense vegetation) and Aru Valley (Aru Valley is a small yet self-sufficient scenic village located 12 km from Pahalgam) or you can visit Chandanwari (Is situated at a distance of 16 km from Pahalgam, is the starting point of the yatra that takes place every year in the month of (July to August) A local Taxi has to be hired for these beautiful places (on your own Expenses) ) return back to Hotel after enjoyed your day, evening free for leisure,, overnight stay in Hotel at Srinagar.
After breakfast leave for Sonamarg for a Day trip the name Sonamarg is derived from two Kashmiri words “Son” & “Marg” which mean “Gold” & “Meadow”, when put together it means “Meadow of Gold” The drive from Srinagar to Sonamarg is very beautiful as you will pass through some towns and villages, at many places you can enjoy the view of paddy fields with rivers flowing on one side. in Sonamarg you can visit Thajwas Glacier which is around 4Kms from Sonamarg a Local Taxi Or Pony Ride has to be hired (on your own Expenses) ) return back to Srinagar in the evening after enjoyed your day, overnight stay in Hotel at Srinagar.
After breakfast at Hotel you will be proceed to Srinagar Airport to catch your Flight for your onward destination with sweet holiday Memories.
