Kashmir, often referred to as "Paradise on Earth," is a breathtakingly beautiful region nestled in the northernmost part of India.
DAY 01: ARRIVAL SRINAGAR
Meet up on arrival at Srinagar Airport and proceed towards Srinagar.
check in hotel and evening enjoy 1 Hour Free shikara ride in Dal Lake.
overnight in srinagar Hotel.
DAY 02: SRINAGAR LOCAL SIGHTSEEING
After Breakfast visit, Nehru Park across the dal lake stop over the famous coffee shop & ancient books stall, Mughal gardens of Chashmashahi, Parimahal, Botanical Garden, Makki Point for authentic Barbecues station visit, Nishat Garden, Shalimar Garden, After local sightseeing Evening back to Srinagar.
Overnight stay at Srinagar Hotel,
NISHAT GARDEN: -
Located on the bank of the Dal Lake, with the Zaberwan Mountains as its backdrop, Nishat Bagh is a garden of bliss that commands a magnificent view of the lake beneath the snowcapped Pir Panjal Mountain range that stands far away to the west of the valley
The Bagh was designed and built in 1633 by Asif Khan, elder brother of Nur Jehan.
SHALIMAR GARDEN: -
The Shalimar Bagh is the celebrated royal garden of Kashmir.
The emperor Jahangir was so fascinated with the garden that he called it "one of the sights of Kashmir.
" Shalimar Bagh is located on the northeast side of Lake Dal, approximately fifteen kilometers away from the center of Srinagar.
It was laid out by Jahangir as Farah Baksh ("the delightful") in 1619, while he was founding the city of Srinagar.
CHESHMA SHAHI
Cheshmashahi ( the royal spring), also called Cheshmashahi, is one of the Mughal gardens built around a spring by Ali Mardan, a governor of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, in 1632.
The garden is located in the Zabarwan Range, near Rajbhawan (Governor‘s house) overlooking Dal Lake in Srinagar, Kashmir.
DAY 03:- SRINAGAR - SONMARG- SRINAGAR (85 KM / 3 HRS)
Morning after breakfast process for a full day trip to the majestic mountain resort of Sonamarg.
The route towards Sonamarg takes us on a picturesque countryside drive where we will come across rolling hills, green forests, clear water streams and blooming rice fields.
We will zoom past the town of Kangan which handles all the local needs of this region.
From Kangan, we will drive towards Mammar, famous for its trout farm and stopover for a warm cup of tea before we head towards Sonamarg.
We will once again alight from our vehicles at the tourist spot of Gagangir.
The spot is built in the middle of the river Sindh and looks like an island with snow glaciers covering one or the other spot.
In Sonamarg we will take a 3 hour walk or horseback trip to the Thajwass glacier at your own cost .
Evening drive back to srinagar.
Overnight stay at Srinagar Hotel.
DAY 04:- SRINAGAR GULMARG –SRINAGAR 60 KMS2 HOURS
After Breakfast Enjoy a picturesque drive to Gulmarg, the Meadow of Flowers, 2730 mts above sea level Gulmarg offers spectacular views of snowcapped mountain peaks, conifer forests and green meadows; it is home to the highest 18 hole golf course of the world.
Enjoy a Gondola ride at your own cost (Gandola ride is subject to weather conditions) to Khilanmarg (1st Phase) for a breathtaking view of Nanga Parbat.
One can opt for gondola cable car ride for 2nd level too on direct payment basis, subject to availability and weather conditions.
Overnight stay at Srinagar Hotel.
DAY 05:- SRINAGAR -PAHALGAM- SRINAGAR 96 KMS 3 HOURS
After breakfast check out from the hotel and Transfer you to Pahalgam.
Pahalgam is situated at the union of the streams flowing from Lidder River in the state of Jammu & Kashmir.
Pahalgam known as Pahalgom (village of shepherds') is a popular tourist destination and hill station.
Its lush green meadows and pristine waters attract thousands of tourists from all over the world each year.
visit Baisaran valley & Kashmir Valley by pony at your own cost.visit Betaab Valley and Chandanwari (On direct payment basis).
As well as take a horse riding trip to Baisaran meadows (On direct payment basis).
After sightseeing in Pahalgam back to Hotel Overnight stay In Srinagar Hotel.
BETAAB VALLEY:-
Betaab Valley is a very famous tourist spot situated at a distance of 15 kilometers from Pahalgam.
The valley got its name from the Sunny Deol-Amrita Singh hit debut film Betaab.
The Valley is towards northeast of Pahalgam and falls between Pahalgam and Chandanwari and is en route Amarnath Temple Yatra.
The valley is surrounded by lush green meadows, snow clad mountains and covered with dense vegetation.
ARU VALLEY:-
Aru is located around 12 from Pahalgam, 11 km upstream from the Lidder River.
Noted for its scenic meadows, lakes and mountains, it is a base camp for trekking to the Kolahoi Glacier and Tarsar Lake.
The village lies on the left bank of the Aru River, which is a tributary of the Lidder River.
CHANDANWARI:-
Chandanwari is situated 16-km from Pahalgam; Chandanwari is the starting point of the Amarnath Yatra, which takes place every year in the month of Sawan (Rain).
It is famous for snow sledding on a snow bridge.
DAY 06: SRINAGAR AIRPORT DROP
After breakfast check out from the hotel.
Leave for Srinagar Airport for a drop.