Duration : 09 Days.
Highlights : Beautiful landscapes, green forests, shimmering
lakes, people and culture.
Focus : Pahalgam and Gulmarg mountain resorts, The Mughal
Gardens and The Dal Lake.
Best Time : April to October.
Details:
Day 1: Arrive in Srinagar:
You will arrive in Srinagar in the early afternoon. Upon
your arrival, you will be met by our representative who will
escort you to the beautiful city and transfer you to your
houseboat. The day will be spent in complete relaxation, where
you will experience the difference of staying in these
luxurious houseboats.
Day 2: Sightseeing of Srinagar:
Breakfast at the boat.
A day of explorations and experiences, we start from our
houseboats and paddle across the lake in small boats to the
other side of the lake. From here we will board the cars and
drive to the famous Mughal gardens of Kashmir. The day
sightseeing includes a visit to the Nishat Garden, known for
its well laid flower gardens, fountains, water channels and
huge Chinar trees. Built in the 16th century, the garden
overlooks the Dal Lake and has a dramatic backdrop of the
mountain ranges behind it. We later drive to visit yet another
garden known as Shalimar. The garden is smaller then Nishat,
but nonetheless is very beautiful with huge stone pavilions set
amidst water pools and lush green trees swaying to and fro in
the light breeze. After spending the afternoon here, we drive
back to our houseboats. Later in the evening we will take a
short boating ride in the backwaters of the lake, visiting some
boat communities and steeping on the little floating gardens.
Late evening and overnight stay at the boat.
Day 3: Srinagar to Sonamarg: (170 km
/ Full day trip)
Breakfast at the boat.
We drive today to explore a beautiful secluded mountain
resort 87 km north of the valley. Driving through stony river
beds and mud villages with a mesmerizing backdrop of the
Himalayan range, the route takes us to the green valley of
Sonamarg literally known as the golden meadow. We will arrive
in the afternoon and after lunch go horse riding to the only
famous glacier found here. The valley has a beautiful contrast
of naked mountains, green fields and snow white glacier with
water trickling beneath it. After a well spent afternoon, we
drive back to Srinagar.
Day 4: Srinagar to Gulmarg: (58 km /
2/3 hrs)
Breakfast at the boat.
Morning will spent at leisure at the boat or relaxation on
the sun deck. We will leave for another famous mountain resort
in the afternoon. The resort is located on a high mountain
plate, and is closely associated with some famous winter sports
held every year. We will drive through rice fields and small
towns and eventually drive uphill surrounded by thick pine
forests to arrive at the bowl shaped open meadow of Gulmarg.
Known locally by the name of Valley of Flowers the resort is
encircled by huge mountains, glistening with their snow capped
peaks and lush forests. We will transfer to the hotel and take
a stroll in the lush slopes. Overnight at hotel. relaxing at
the hotel.
Day 5: In Gulmarg:
Breakfast at the hotel.
We will stay in the mountain resort for another day and
continue to explore the majestic area. We will also board the
Swiss styled Gondola that takes us to the top of the mountain
and provides a rare sight of the valley. Rest of the day at
leisure.
Day 6: Gulmarg to Pahalgam: (152 km /
5/6 hrs)
Breakfast at the hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, we will drive on much of the
route that leads to Srinagar. On the outskirts of the Srinagar
city, we will drive on the national highway to stay in yet
another mountain resort of Kashmir. The valley of Pahalgam
locally known as The Shepherds Village is by far the most
famous of the three resorts known in Kashmir. With lush
tropical forests and beautiful rivers and streams, the valley
is tucked deep into the mountains and is known for its beauty
and landscape. We arrive in Pahalgam in the late afternoon and
transfer to our hotel. The sightseeing of the day includes a
visit to the market and some walks along the river.
Day 7: In Pahalgam:
Breakfast at the hotel.
We will continue our sightseeing by going horse riding on
the pony trails high on the hills. We will also go on a small
fishing expedition where you will be shown the world famous
trout fish and the fishing department with a small hatchery.
Rest of the day will be at your leisure for individual
activities. Overnight at hotel.
Day 8 Pahalgam to Srinagar: (97 km /
3/4 hrs)
Breakfast at the hotel.
After a well spent week in touring the amazing mountain
resorts, you will head back to the city for some last time
sightseeing. We will drive and retrace our route, visiting
en-route a famous 11th century ruined temple and drive past the
world famous saffron fields. We will arrive and transfer to the
houseboat. In the evening you can go on a boat ride or on a
shopping spree in one of the many colorful bazaars.
Day 9: Srinagar Departure:
Breakfast at the boat.
You will be transferred in time to the airport for your flight
to any onward destination.
For details on what is included and excluded please see our
frequently answered Questions (FAQ’S) or contact us directly.
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