Kashmir Holidays

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Kashmir Holidays



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Kashmir: About Kashmir | Excursions | Kashmir Map | Houseboats
Tour Packages
The Garden Kingdom | Romance in Dream Land | Divine Retreat | Home Stay
Magical Himalayan Valleys | Romantic Rajasthan with Kashmir | Sufi of Kashmir
Fixed Group Departure : Katra and Kashmir.

Magical Himalayan Valleys
7 nights / 8 days

Day 01 : Delhi -Srinagar.
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-Sonamarg.
Full day excursion to Sonamarg by car. The distance of about 87 kms. Will be covered in about 3 ½ hrs. time. Sonamarg lies inSindh Valley strewn with flowers and surrounded by mountains. Sonamarg is also the base for some interesting treks to high altitude Himalayan lakes.

» Drive back from Sonamarg and transfer to Deluxe Houseboat or hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 03 : 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 04 : 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.
» Stay overnight in Gulmarg.

Day 05 : Gulmarg---Srinagar-Pahalgam.
After breakfast drive to Pahalgam via Srinagar. The distance of about 152 kms. Will be covered in about 5 hrs.
» En route, visiting 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 06 : Pahalgam.
» Free for individual activities.
» Visit Chandanwari or Aru on ponies /horses.
» Lunch / dinner & overnight stay in hotel.

Day 07 : Srinagar.
» After breakfast drive to Srinagar . On arrival transfer to deluxe House boat / hotel.
» Dinner and overnight stay in deluxe Houseboat / Hotel.

Day 08 : Departure by air.
After breakfast , transfer to airport for the return journey.