Exotic Kashmir Vacation

Tour Duration: 09 Nights / 10 Days
Destinations Covered: Delhi - Srinagar - Gulmarg - Pahalgam - Sonamarg - Srinagar - Delhi

Day 01: Arrival at Delhi - Srinagar
Upon your arrival at the Delhi Airport, you will immediately take a connecting flight to Srinagar. On your arrival at Srinagar Airport you will meet our travel guide and he will take you to the Deluxe Houseboats for check in. After freshening up and having your meal, get ready to take a memorable Shikara ride on Dal Lake. While on the ride, you will observe the bright site of floating vegetable gardens etc. Later return to the deluxe houseboats for dinner and night's stay.

Day 02: Srinagar
After breakfast, you will leave the houseboat for the sightseeing of Mughal Gardens, Nishat Bagh (Abode of pleasure) and Shalimar Bagh (Abode of love). Exploring these gardens is one of the most treasured memories you'll make while on your Kashmir trip. All the gardens are situated on the bank of Dal Lake with the Zabarwan Mountains in the background. On your way you will visit the carpet-weaving factory and observe the kind of style and technique that are used by the artisans. In the evening return to the your deluxe houseboat for dinner and night's rest.

Day 03: Srinagar - Gulmarg
Early in the morning after breakfast, you will be driven towards the meadow of flowers - Gulmarg. Gulmarg is about forty six kilometers away from Srinagar, so one can reach here maximum in two hours. On your arrival, make a check in at the hotel, freshen up and get ready to explore the meadows. Gulmarg is admired for two attractions: for having one of the best Ski slopes in the world and the highest golf course of the world with 18 holes. If weather permits then one can have a view of the fantabulous Nanga Parbat. On your way you will witness the fascinating site of Tangmarg. You can also plan a short trek to Khilangmarg which can be covered in about three to four hours. If you are not comfortable in walking then you can also try chair lifts for mountain ride. Return to the hotel for night's stay.

Day 04: Gulmarg
Wake up on your own will as day will be at your leisure. You can stay back at the hotel or go for a town walk, shopping, adventure sport etc. After you are done to your heart's content, return back to the hotel for night's stay.

Day 05: Gulmarg - Pahalgam
After having scrumptious breakfast you will head towards Pahalgam - the Valley of Shepherds. On your way, drive through the saffron fields and visit the old temple Awantipura, of Lord Vishnu, built by King Awantiwareman. Later, witness the pine forests along the Lidder River. You will reach Pahalgam in four hours as it is one hundred and forty kilometers away from Gulmarg. On your arrival, make a check in at the hotel, freshen up and sleep the fatigue off.

Day 06: Pahalgam
Stretch out your body and relax as the day is all at your leisure. Spend some time at the hotel, or visit the nearby market for shopping. Return to the hotel for dinner and night's stay.

Day 07: Pahalgam - Srinagar
Post breakfast; proceed towards Srinagar - the capital city of Jammu & Kashmir. When you arrive at Srinagar, you will be transferred for check in in one of the deluxe Houseboats. Spend the night on the laps of the nature.

Day 08: Srinagar - Sonamarg - Srinagar
After a sumptuous breakfast, travel via road (2.5 hrs, 87 km) to Sonamarg for a full day excursion by car. It lies in the Sindh Valley, which is streamed with flowers and surrounded by mountains. It is also the base for some interesting treks to the high altitude of Himalayan Lake. Later in the afternoon, you will leave the meadow of gold and head back towards your deluxe houseboat for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 09: Srinagar
The day will be spent at your leisure; you are free to do whatever you wish to. You can go for shopping or try any other activity. In the evening, or before, return to the houseboats for an overnight stay and dinner.

Day 10: Srinagar - Delhi Departure
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the Srinagar Airport to board a flight to Delhi and from Delhi Airport you will take a connecting flight towards your onwards destination.