Day 1 Arrival at Srinagar
On the arrival at Srinagar Airport. Meet and greet by local representative then check in the hotel. Welcome drink on arrival. Rest of the day at leisure.
Srinagar - Located in the center of the Kashmir valley, the district of Srinagar towers at a height of 1,730 m above sea level. King Pravarasena-II founded the Srinagar city over 2000 years ago. The Chinese traveler Hiuen Tsang, who visited Kashmir in 631 AD, found Srinagar at the same place where it stands today. The rule of Hindu kings in Kashmir ended in 1339, with the last ruler being Laltaditya Muktapida. From 1420-1470, the valley came under the rule of King Zain-ul-Abidin, popularly known as Budshah. Sometime later, Mughal Emperor Akbar annexed Srinagar and included it in his own territory. Come and explore some more fascinating aspects of Srinagar with us
Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 2 Srinagar - Local Sightseeing
After breakfast start city tour covering Mughal Gardens, Chashmi-e Shahi,Nishat & Shalimar Bagh, and Shankaracharya temple . Do some shopping around at the near of Dal Lake.
Nishat Bagh (The Garden of Pleaser)- Nishat Bagh offers a splendid view of the Dal Lake as well as the snowcapped Pir Panjal mountain range, and blooming flowerbeds, trees, 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 also 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 Hotel.
Day 3 Srinagar – Gulmarg (52 kms approx)
After breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Gulmarg. 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 have been the venue of several films.
The valley of Gulmarg, a large meadow about 3-sq-kms in area, stands at 2,730 metres, 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 colourful 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 lower slopes of the range, passing through rice and maize fields. Prime Attractions of Gulmarg:
Skiing & Heliskiing:
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.
Evening back the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 4 Gulmarg – Pahalgam (150 kms approx)
After breakfast check out the hotel and drive to Pahalgam. On the arrival check into hotel. Today free from your own activities. 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 headquarters are located in the main town of Pahalgam. Once a great tourist puller and favorite place for shooting of Bollywood films is perhaps the best health resort in the country. Pahalgam also serves as base camp for the famous Amarnath Ji Yatra.
Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 5 Pahalgam
Today after breakfast, 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.
Evening Return to the Hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 6 Pahalgam – Srinagar (95 Kms approx)
After breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Srinagar .On the arrival check into Hotel.
Dinner and overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day 7 Srinagar – Sonamarg – Srinagar (82 Kms approx)
After breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Sonamarg. Sonamarg which is one of the most beautiful drive from Srinagar. You may take a pony ride (at your own cost) to Thajiwas Glacier where snow remains round the year.
Return to the Hotel by the evening for overnight stay.
Day 8 Srinagar – Yusmarg – Srinagar (47 Kms approx)
After breakfast in the morning proceed for the Full day sightseeing of Yusmarg (meadow of flowers) Enroute visit of Charar sheriff shrine village and town. After noon visit to Doodh Ganga by pony. Return back to Srinagar.
Dinner and overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day 9 Srinagar – Aharbal – Srinagar (62 kms approx)
After breakfast proceed for an excursion to Aharbal. Aharbal is famous for its waterfalls. Aharbal Falls, where the Veshu falls noisily 25 metres and 7 metres through a narrow gorge of granite boulders. Aharbal Falls are also referred to as the Niagara Falls of Kashmir, owing to the volume of the water that falls.
Day 10 Srinagar Airport Drop
After breakfast check out from hotel and drop off you at Srinagar airport for your journey to Home with sweet memories.