Kashmir Program

PACKAGE HIGHLIGHTS:

Arrive Srinagar by Flight.

On arrival at Srinagar, you will be met by our representative and transfer to Hotel.

Afternoon Half day tour of world famous Mughal Gardens visiting the Nishat Bagh (The garden of pleasure) and Shalimar Bagh (Abode of love). Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 1 – Arrive Srinagar By Flight:

Arrive Srinagar by Flight.

On arrival at Srinagar, you will be met by our representative and transfer to Hotel.

Afternoon Half day tour of world famous Mughal Gardens visiting the Nishat Bagh (The garden of pleasure) and Shalimar Bagh (Abode of love). Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 2 – Srinagar – Sonmarg  – Srinagar By Surface:

After breakfast drive for same day excursion to visit Sonmarg (80 Kms, 2 Hrs Drive, one way) which is the most beautiful Place. On the way we stop at many beautiful spots. Continue drive to Sonmarg 2690 Mtrs (Meadow of Gold). One can ride on horse to visit to Thajwass Glacier where snow remains round the year and Sonmarg is known as Gateway of Ladakh.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 3 – Srinagar – Gulmarg By Surface:

After breakfast enjoy of Shikara ride on The Dal Lake (One Hr) to enjoy the beauty that God has graced this city with which is often compared to Venice. You will get a view of some very interesting places around the Lake.

Later drive to Gulmarg (51 Kms, 2 Hrs) which is one of the most beautiful summer resort in the valley en-route some beautiful villages world famous Kani shawl factory and apple orchards up to Tangmarg, You may have to change your vehicle in-case if there will be heavy snowfall otherwise same vehicle will continue to Gulmarg. It is also   popular for its golf course (in summer), the highest in the world and skiing during the winter season.

Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at Hotel

DAY 4 – Gulmarg:

Breakfast at hotel and enjoy the Gondola Ride (Cable car on own) from Gulmarg to Khalinmarg 1st phase and from Khalinmarg to Apharwat 2nd phase. Enjoy the splendor of nature and the snowy mountains. Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 5 – Gulmarg – Pahalgam By Surface:

After breakfast drive to Pahalgam (140 Kms, 04 Hrs Drive) 2440 Mtrs (Vale of Kashmir) on the way visit Saffron fields and Avantipur ruins which is eleven hundred years old temple.

Finally by the lunch time you will reach Pahalgam which is the most famous place for Indian Film Industry. On arrival, check in at Hotel.

Afternoon enjoy the nature charm of the valley and visiting:

Chandanwari at 2,895 m and 16 km (10 miles) from Pahalgam, is the starting point of the Amarnath yatra. The road from Pahalgam to Chandanwari is curvy, sometimes a relatively flat terrain, with quite a few steep curves. It can be undertaken by car (not busses and trucks for most part) with some skilled driving. From Chandanwari onwards the track becomes much steeper, being accessible on foot or by pony only. 11 km from Chandanwari is the mountain lake of Sheshnag, after which, 13 km away is the last stop, Panchtarni. A narrow spiraling path from Panchtarni leads to the Amarnath Cave.

ARU A small village, 11 kms upstream the Lidder River, is a beautiful locality. The route is picturesque with ample campsites. This village is the starting point for treks to the Kolahoiglacier.This charming meadow can be reached by walking along a mountain path. The river Lidder disappears at GurKhumb and reappears after 27 mts.

Betab Valley, situated just 7 km up on Pahalgam, has got its name from Sunny Deol’s movie, Betab, which was shot extensively in this area. Surrounded by snow-covered mountainpeaks and dense pine and deodar forests, this valley is the mouth of River Sheshnag. There is a beautiful garden in the valley, with a bridge to cross the river. The Pahalgam Development Authority has proposed to develop this valley as a beautiful holidaying spot and is thus, carrying out several construction activities in the region.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 6 – Pahalgam – Srinagar Airport By Surface, Srinagar Back Home  By Flight:

Breakfast at Hotel and as per the flight schedule transfer to Srinagar Airport (95 Kms, 03 Hrs Drive) to board flight to Back Home.