Day
01 : Arrival by air.
» Reception upon arrival and
transfer to Deluxe Houseboat / Hotel.
» Afternoon
Shikara ride on the Dal Lake, Visiting floating/ vegatable gardens.
» Dinner and overnight stay in deluxe Houseboat / Hotel.
Day 02 : Srinagar.
Morning sightseeing of the
Mughal gardens , visiting Nishat Bagh built by Asaf Khan,
the brother -in- law of Jehangir in 1632 A.D., and Shalimar
Bagh built by Jehangir for his wife empress Nur Jahan. All
the gardens are situated on the banks of the Dal Lake with the Zabarwan
hills in the background. Late afternoon visit Shankaracharya temple
perched on the hilltop with lovely views of the valley & old city.
» Lunch at Houseboat / Hotel.
»
Afternoon free.
» Dinner and overnight stay in deluxe
Houseboat / Hotel.
Day 03 : Srinagar-Gulmarg.
Full
day trip to Gulmarg (the meadow of flowers) 2730 metres, above sea
level. The distance of 56 kms will be covered in about 2 ½ hrs.
Gulmarg has one of the best ski slopes in the world, and one of the
highest golf courses in the world with 18 holes. You can also enjoy a
view of Nanga Parbat if the weather permits. The view en route from
Tangmarg to Gulmarg is fascinating.
» A short trek
up to Khilanmarg, which canbe covered in about 3 hrs., is optional.
»
The Gondola lift for mountain rides is also available.
»
Lunch in hotel (can also be carried from the respective Houseboat /
Hotel).
» Dinner and overnight stay in deluxe
houseboat / hotel.
Day 04 : Srinagar-Pahalgam.
After
breakfast drive to Pahalgam . The total distance of about 96 kms. Will
be covered in about 3 hrs.
» 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 forest.
» Arrive
at Pahalgam (the valley of Shepherds) and transfer to hotel.
»
After lunch, walk along pony trails with a magnificent view of the
mountains.
» Dinner and overnight stay in hotel at
Pahalgam.
Day 05 : Stay at Pahalgam. O/n Hotel.
Day
to do horse riding / nature walks.
Day 06 :
Pahalgam-Srinagar.
» Drive back to Srinagar from
pahalgam and transfer to deluxe Houseboat / hotel.
»
Afternoon free.
» Dinner and overnight stay in deluxe
Houseboat / Hotel.
Day 07 : Departure by air.
After
breakfast , transfer to airport for the return flight.







