Kashmir

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE TOUR

• Riverside location at Pahalgam , Food with our own kitchen and chef

• 3 nights Srinagar – Dal Lake & Mughal gardens Srinagar is the largest city and the summer capital of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. It lies in the Kashmir Valley on the banks of the Jhelum River, a tributary of the Indus, and Dal and Anchar lakes. The city is known for its natural environment, gardens, waterfronts and houseboats. It is also known for traditional Kashmiri handicrafts and dried fruits. It is the northernmost city of India with over 1 million people

• 1 day excursion to Sonmarg - Meadow of Gold Sonmarg, which means 'meadow of gold' has, as its backdrop, snowy mountains against a cerulean sky.Sonmarg gives rise to The Three Sisters (Kashmir). In its vicinity lies the great Himalayan glaciers of Kashmir Valley namely Kolhoi Glacier and Machoi Glacier with some peaks of above 5,000 m Sonmarg had historical significance and was a gateway on ancient Silk Road along with Gilgit connecting Kashmir with Tibet. The Zoji La pass lies 15 km east and is one of the highest passes for road transport. It still is a base camp for Ladakh on NH 1D, and is strategically important for Indian army for the defence of Ladakh.

• 2 nights Gulmarg - Ski destination Gulmarg is a town, a hill station, a popular skiing destination and a notified area committee in the Baramulla district of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. The town is situated in the Pir Panjal Range in the western Himalayas

• 2 nights Pahalgam - Valley of Shepherds Pahalgam is a hill station in the north Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. Mountain trails run northeast to Amarnath Cave Temple, a Hindu shrine and site of the annual Amarnath Yatra pilgrimage. Overa Aru Wildlife Sanctuary is home to animals including brown bears and musk deer. Northeast, the Lidder River runs through scenic Betaab Valley. Southeast, Tulian Lake is flanked by mountain peaks and often frozen.

DAY 01: SRINAGAR

Arrive Srinagar airport & proceed towards Hotel. Arrive & check in at HOTEL. In the evening enjoy famous Shikara ride. Overnight at Srinagar.

DAY 02: SRINAGAR – SONMARG – SRINAGAR

After breakfast proceed To Sonmarg For Day Excursion (approx 3 hrs drive One Way ). Once you reach Sonmarg, take horseback trip to the Thajwas glacier & Zero Point (At Your Own Cost).Then Return Back To Hotel. Overnight at Sonmarg.

DAY 03: SRINAGAR

After breakfast proceed for Srinagar sightseeing which includes Shalimar Garden, Nishat Garden, Shankarcharya Temple and Mughal Garden which is popularly known as Chasmeshahi. Post Lunch free time for Leisure Activities, shopping. Overnight at Srinagar.

DAY 04: SRINAGAR – GULMARG

After Breakfast, proceed to Gulmarg (approx 2 hrs drive). Arrive & check in at HOTEL. Day free for rest and leisure. Overnight at Gulmarg.

DAY 05 : GULMARG

After Breakfast, proceed to Gulmargfor Gondola cable car (1 st phase included). After that arrive & check in at HOTEL. Day free for rest and leisure. Overnight at Gulmarg.

DAY 06: GULMARG – PAHALGAM

After Breakfast check out from hotel and proceed to Pahalgam (approx 4 hrs drive). Arrive & check in at HOTEL. Evening free for rest and leisure activities. Overnight at Pahalgam.

DAY 07: PAHALGAM

After breakfast visit Aru Valley and Chandanwari as well as take a horse riding trip to Baisaran meadows (at your own cost). After sightseeing around the mountain valley for most of the day and overnight stayat Pahalgam.

DAY 08: PAHALGAM – SRINAGAR AIRPORT

After breakfast proceed to Srinagar airport (approx. 3 hrs) to Board flight for Mumbai. Tour ends with Sweet Memories.