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.







