SPLENDID KASHMIR ESCAPE TOUR

Detailed Itinerary: 

Day 01: Srinagar - Arrival 

You will be met by our representa\ve at the Srinagar airport. He will assist and transfer you to the deluxe houseboat. Enjoy the sightseeing of the Mughal Gardens, visi\ng Nishat Bagh built by Asaf Khan, the brother in- law of Jehangir in 1632 AD, and Shalimar Bagh built by Jehangir for his wife empress Nur Jahan. All the gardens are situated on the banks of Dal Lake with the Zabarwan hills in the background. A‘ernoon will be at your leisure for individual ac\vi\es. In the evening you take a shikara ride on Dal Lake, where you visit the floa\ng vegetable gardens. While riding the Shikara’s there are plenty of opportuni\es for bird watching with plen\ful species including Kingfisher, Lihle Bihern, Common Pariah Kites, Grebe etc. Dinner and Overnight Stay at Deluxe Houseboat in Srinagar.   

Day 02: Srinagar - Pahalgam (90 Kms / 3 Hrs) 

A‘er breakfast proceeds to Pahalgam (The valley of shepherds).The total distance is about 96 kms, and will be covered in about 3 hours. En-route, visit the saffron fields of pampore, Awan\pura Ruins (1100 years old temple of Lord Vishnu built by the King Awan\varman), and enjoy the beau\ful countryside. Drive through the pine forests. Arrive at Pahalgam and enjoy the Lidder stream. Later walk along pony trails with a magnificent view of the mountains. Dinner and Overnight Stay at Hotel in Pahalgam.   

Day 03: Pahalgam Sightseeing - Srinagar

After breakfast, One can also enjoy a cab ride to nearby places like Chandanwadi , Aru valley & Betaab valley (on a direct hire basis) or if you are an avid nature lover you may take pleasure in a peaceful walk along the River Lidder. Pahalgam is famous for some trekking routes also & is the base camp for Amarnath Pilgrimage .Later drive back to Srinagar . Dinner and Overnight Stay at Hotel in Srinagar   

Day 04: Srinagar - Gulmarg (58 Kms / 2.5 Hrs) Srinagar -Day Trip 

Morning leave for Gulmarg (Meadow of Flowers) 2730 mts. above the sea level. The distance of 60 kms will be covered in about 2 hours. Gulmarg has one of the best ski slopes in the world and the highest golf course with 18 holes. If weather permits one can also have the view of Nanga Parbat, the naked mountain that is over 26,000 feets and dominates the en\re region, also enjoy cable car (Gondola) for mountain ride up to khilanmarg.( on direct hire basis). In the evening drive back to Srinagar . Dinner and Overnight Stay at Hotel in Srinagar.   

Day 05: Srinagar -Sonmarg (85 Kms / 3 Hrs) - Srinagar -Day Trip 

Morning proceeds for Sonmarg (Meadow of Gold). Sonamarg is (2800 Meters above from sea level), which means (Meadow of Golden) has, as its backdrop, snowy mountains against a cerulean sky. The Sindh meanders along here and abounds with trout and mahseer, snow trout can be caught in the mail river, the visitors can have access to snow which is furnished all over like a white carpet. Ponies can be hired on a direct hire basis for the trip up to Thajiwas glacier, a major ahrac\on during the summer months. In the evening return back to Srinagar. Dinner and Overnight Stay at Hotel  in Srinagar   

  Day 06: Sringar - Departure 

  After breakfast transfer to Srinagar airport to Board the flight for returen home..