Tour Highlights Delhi Red Fort, Raj Ghat, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, India Gate, President's House, Humayun's Tomb & Qutub Minar Srinagar Mughal Gardens & Shikara Gulmarg Wild Flowers garden & Golf course Pahalgam Baisarn valley and Betab valley Sonamarg Thajiwas glacier, landscapes & mountains
Detailed Itinerary
Day 01 : Delhi - Srinagar
upon arrival at Srinagar our representative will meet you at the Airport & transfer to the Houseboat - Hotel. Srinagar, The city lies on both banks of the Jhelum River, a tributary of the Indus River. The city is famous for its lakes & houseboats floating over them. It is also known for traditional Kashmiri handicrafts & dry fruits. Shikara boatride on Dal lake is one of the most soothing & relaxing aspects of a holiday in Kashmir. Later in the afternoon we explore the Dal Lake & its Waterways & visit the floating vegetable market in a traditional Shikara boat. This unique kind of market can be only witnessed in Thailand & Kashmir. En route we shall see many species of aquatic birds on the lake, nestling on surrounding trees on floating marshes used for growing vegetables by local people, who have inherited a unique lifestyle living on the Lake for over decades. Overnight @ Hotel- Srinagar
Day 02 : Srinagar
Today we visit the famous Mughal Gardens- Nishat Bagh (Abode of pleasure) The largest of the gardens, Nishat has seven terraces with beautiful water channel flowing right in the middle. Shalimar Bagh (Abode of love) built by Emperor Jehangir for his wife Empress Noor Jehan. The Garden has four terraces; Chashme Shahi (The Royal Spring) was originally laid out by Shah Jehan It is a tastefully laid garden in terraces, which commands a magnificent view of the Dal Lake below & surrounding mountain ranges. The cool water of the spring is highly refreshing &
digestive. All the gardens are situated on the banks of Dal Lake with the Zabarwan Mountains in the background thus providing a panoramic view of entire city, Dal Lake & River. Later in the evening we can visit handicraft & handloom centres famous for production of Pashmina - Shahtoosh shawls, world famous Carpets etc. Overnight Houseboat - Srinagar
Day 03 : Srinagar - Gulmarg (140 km - 03 hr)
After breakfast we will proceed to Gulmarg, a legendary beauty, its name was given in the 16th century by Sultan Yusuf Shah, who was inspired by the sight of its grassy slopes emblazoned with wild flowers. It was a favorite haunt of Emperor Jehangir who once collected 21 different varieties of flowers from here. Today Gulmarg is not merely a mountain resort of exceptional beauty but also a the highest green golf course in the world, at an altitude of 2,650 m, & is the country's premier ski resort in the winter. Also known as the “Meadow of Wild Flowers” Later we take the Gondola ride (cable car) & enjoy the nature at its best. Overnight Hotel - Gulmarg
Day 04 : Gulmarg - Pahalgam (140 km - 03 hr)
Today after breakfast we will proceed to Pahalgam, which means valley of Shepherd’s On the way, we will pass saffron fields of pampore as we know the best saffron in the world grows here, we will also make a quick visit to the local market of saffron & dry Fruit shops, Further while driving towards Pahalgam We will see Apple Valley, Where we can have a quick stop and enjoyed the pictures with apples on the tree further drive towards Pahalgam. Upon arrival at Pahalgam, we will decide whether to go Beetab Valley or either we can choose to take a pony ride to the Baisaran Valley which is also known as mini Switzerland Overnight @ Pahalgam
Day 05 : Pahalgam - Srinagar
Today we drive back to Srinagar, Rest of the day we relax on Dhal Lake Overnight @ Srinagar.
Day 06 : Srinagar - Sonamarg (90 km - 02 hr)
Today we drive to Sonamarg, which means ‘The meadow of gold’, as its backdrop, snowy mountains against a cerulean sky. The Sindh River that meanders through the valley abounds with trout fish’s Ponies can be hired for the trip up to Thajiwasglacier, which is a major local attraction during the summer months. The drive to Sonamarg is through the Sindh Valley which presents yet another spectacular facet of countryside in Kashmir. It is the base of a major trek that passes along several mountain lakes. Overnight Hotel - Sonamarg
Day 07 : Sonamarg
Enjoy the Natural beauty of Sonamarg. Overnight Hotel - Sonamarg
Day 08 : Sonamarg - Srinagar - Delhi (By Flight)
Today we drive to Srinagar to take a flight to Delhi. Upon arrival at Delhi our representative would assist you at the airport & to the hotel for check-in.
Full Day Tour
Today we take a guided tour of Old Delhi, the 17th century walled city Visiting the great Jama Masjid, it is the largest & best known mosque in India. Later we walk down or take a rickshaw ride through Chandi Chowk, the old marketplace of Shah Jahanabad now a picturesque bazaar to reach Red Fort, built in the year 1648 by Shah Jehan. In New Delhi, we visit Raj Ghat, Further we drive past India Gate, The President's House, the official residence of the President of India, built in the year 1931. We will also visit Humayun's Tomb,memorial of Mughal Emperor Humayun, built in the year 1562. The complex is a World Heritage Site & the Qutub Minar, It is the tallest (72m) brick minaret in the world, an important example of Indo-Islamic Architecture. Qutub Minar & its monuments are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Evening we will drop you to airport for your onward destination and say good bye to each other the tour concludes here.
