Delight of Kashmir-IV -Ex Jammu-Sri-Nagar
8 Days/ 7 Nights
Jammu / Srinagar (Arrival by Air/Train)
Day 1: Meet on arrival from Srinagar / Jammu, check in the Deluxe Houseboat. Half day sightseeing for shikara ride on the Dal lake, visiting floating / vegetable gardens. Drive back to the deluxe houseboat for dinner and overnight stay at Srinagar.
Srinagar - Sonamarg - Srinagar
Day 2: After breakfast proceed Full day sightseeing for Sonamarg by car. The distance of about 87 Kms. Will be covered in about 31/2 hrs. time. Sonamarg lies in Sindh Valley strewn with flowers and surrounded by mountains. Sonamarg is also the base for some interesting treks to high altitude Himalayan lakes. Drive back from Sonamarg to Deluxe Houseboat for dinner and overnight stay at Srinagar.
Srinagar
Day 3: After breakfast full day sightseeing of Mughal Gardens, visit to 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 situtated on the banks of Dal Lake with the Zabarwan hills in the background. En route the gardens, visit a carpet weaving factory. Drive back to the Deluxe Houseboat for dinner and overnight stay at Srinagar.
Srinagar - Gulmarg
Day 4: After breakfast proceed to Gulmarg(the meadow of flowers) 2730 mts. above sea level. The distance of 56 Kms. will be covered in about 21/2 hrs., check in the hotel, half day sightseeing of Gulmarg has one of the best ski slopes in the world, and one of the highest golf courses in the world with 18 holes. View of Nanga Parbat if the weather permits. Fascinating views from Tangmarg to Gulmarg. A short trek up to Khilanmarg, which can be covered in about 3 hrs., is optional. The Gondala Lift for mountain rides is also available. Drive back to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay at Gulmarg.
Gulmarg - Pahalgam
Day 5: After breakfast proceed to Pahalgam via Srinagar. The distance of about 152 Kms. Will be covered in about 5 hrs. En route, visiting saffron fields and Awantipura Ruins (1100 years old temple of lord Vishnu built by king Awantivarman), enjoy the beautiful countryside on the way. Drive through the pine forest. Arrive at Pahalgam (the valley of shepherds) and transfer to Hotel. After lunch, walk along pony trails with a magnificent view of mountains. Drive back to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay at Pahalgaum.
Pahalgam
Day 6: After breakfast Free for individual activities. Visit Chandanwari 16 kms from Pahalgaum, is the starting point of the Amarnath Yatra the destination is the Amarnath Cave or Aru on ponies. Drive back to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay at Pahalgaum.
Srinagar
Day 7: After breakfast proceed to Srinagar, check in the Deluxe Houseboat, half day sightseeing and free for shopping etc. Drive back to the in Deluxe Houseboat for dinner and overnight stay.
Departure by Air
Day 8: After breakfast, transfer to airport for the return journey.
