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.
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.
Leave after breakfast for Pahalgam (the
valley of shepherds) by car. 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 and enjoy your packed lunch on the banks of the Lidder
stream.
» Later, walk along pony trails with a
magnificent view of the mountains.
» Drive back to
Srinagar.
Day 05 : Departure by air.
After
breakfast , transfer to airport for the return flight.






