Best of Kashmir

Tour Highlight: Mughal Gardens, Chashmi-e Shahi, Nishat & Shalimar Bagh, and Shankaracharya temple

 

On the arrival at Srinagar Airport. Meet and greet by local representative then check in to the Houseboat. After freshen up start a city tour covering Mughal Gardens, Chashmi-e Shahi, Nishat & Shalimar Bagh, and Shankaracharya temple. Do some shopping around Dal lake.

 

Chasmi-e-shahi (The Royal Spring) - Chasma Shahi Garden of Kashmir, offers a striking view of the scenic Dal Lake and the neighboring mountains. Also, several fruits, flowers, and chinar trees grow in the garden, adding to its appeal.

 

Dal Lake - You may enjoy the Shikara Ride by visiting the floating market at Dal Lake. In that lake, you can also see floating islands of vegetation, which are artificial floating islands. And also, can also visit Hari Parbat situated at the near of Dal Lake.

 

Nishat (The Garden of Pleaser)- Nishat Bagh offers a splendid view of the Dal Lake, the snowcapped Pir Panjal Mountain range, and blooming flowerbeds, trees, and fountains. Shalimar Bagh (Abode of Love)- Attractions of the Shalimar Bagh include a number of fountains, shaded trees, and innumerable varieties of flowers that blossom in spring and autumn. And, a light and sound show organized in the garden every evening, during the period of May to October. Pari Mahal - Pari Mahal has 6 terraces, and each terrace has different stories.

 

Dinner and overnight stay at Houseboat. 

 

Tour Highlight: Thajiwas Glacier

 

After breakfast check out from the houseboat and transfer to the hotel in Srinagar. Later drive to Sonamarg, which is one of the most beautiful drives from Srinagar. You may take a pony ride (at your own cost) to Thajiwas Glacier where snow remains around the year.

 

Return to the Hotel in Srinagar by the evening for an overnight stay. 

 

After breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Gulmarg. Check into the hotel after arrival. The rest of the day is at leisure. You can explore the nearby places.

 

Dinner and overnight stay in the hotel. 

 

Tour Highlight: Gondola Lift

 

After breakfast Day is free to enjoy a pony ride or enjoy a Gondola ride (cable car) to Kangdori/Alpatra (at your own cost).

Gondola Lift: For a fun-filled ride of a most unusual kind, Gulmarg's newly constructed Gondola lift from high above Gulmarg, through pine-clad slopes, is exhilarating.

A huge cup-shaped meadow, lush and green with slopes where the silence is broken only by the tinkle of cowbells, Gulmarg looks like a fantasy set in a film and not surprisingly has been the venue of several films.

The valley of Gulmarg, a large meadow about 3-sq-kms in area, stands at 2,730 meters, 56-km south west of Srinagar. The name means 'Meadow of Flowers' and in the spring it's just that, a rolling meadow dotted with countless colorful Bluebells, Daisies, Forget Me Not's and Buttercups. The valley itself is about 3-km long and up to a km wide.

All around are snow-capped mountains, and on a clear day one can see all the way to Nanga Parbat is one direction and Srinagar is another. It's a popular day trip from Srinagar to Gulmarg, although many people extend their stay or use it as a base for trekking. The road from Srinagar rises gently towards the range's lower slopes, passing through rice and maize fields. Prime Attractions of Gulmarg:

Skiing & Heli skiing:

Asia's one of the most famous Heli-skiing resort is at Gulmarg, Kashmir. Come December, and the verdant green slopes of Gulmarg are blanketed with snow, forming some of the finest natural slopes for ski runs of all levels.

Golf Courses:

Gulmarg also has one of the world's highest green golf courses, as well as a clubhouse, which is a historical building in its own right. For the would-be golfer, there are golf sets on hire, pros to instruct one in the game, and temporary memberships. Naturally, these facilities are available to players as well, except that serious golfers usually carry their sets along.

 

Back to the hotel for overnight stay. 

 

Tour Highlight: Lidder River

 

After breakfast check out the hotel and drive to Pahalgam. Check into the hotel after arrival. Pahalgam, a world famous hill station is 45 Kms. from the District Head Quarter at Anantnag and located on the banks of river Lidder at an altitude of 7200 ft. from sea level. Pahalgam is one among the five tehsils of Anantnag district and tehsil head quarters are located in the main town of Pahalgam. After freshen up visit the beautiful places around Pahalgam. You may take a pony ride to one of the many beautiful spots around Pahalgam (at your own cost).The Pahalgam Valley presents glamorous look due to its pine forests, snow clad mountains, healthy climate and vast meadows and pastures. Pahalgam skirts Lidder river and torrential flow of water in Lidder river enriches the awesome beauty of the Valley.

 

Return to the Hotel for dinner and overnight stay.