Kashmir Itinerary

On arrival Srinagar meet for assistance and transfer to Srinagar hotel, check in to hotel. afternoon proceed to visit of world-famous Mughal Gardens visiting the Nishat Bagh (The garden of pleasure) and Shalimar Bagh (Abode of love), Shankarachariya Shiv Temple, Pari Mahal (Fairies adobe), Chashme Shahi, and Ancient City tour of Srinagar. In the evening return to hotel for Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.

After breakfast enjoy Doodhpathir, Doodhpathri is a tourist destination and hill station in the Indian State of Jammu and Kashmir.Doodhpathri lies in a bowl-shaped valley in the Pir Panjal Range of the Himalayas, at an altitude of 2,730 m (8,957 ft), above sea level. It is an alpine valley covered with snow clad mountains and the meadows of Pine Fir and Deodar. The natural meadows, which are covered with snow in winter, allow the growth of wildflowers such as daisies, forget-me-nots and butter cups during spring and summer. Evening back to Srinagar, check. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.

After breakfast, proceed to visit Aharbal is a hill station in the south-western part of Kashmir Valley. Aharbal is known for its waterfall, Aharbal Falls, where the Veshu falls noisily 25 metres and 7 metres through a narrow gorge of granite boulders. Aharbal Falls are also referred to as the Niagara Falls of Kashmir, owing to the volume of the water that falls. According to a report, the water volume would be sufficient to generate 100 MW of hydroelectricity. The terraces leading to the falls are fenced, but care must be taken to avoid slipping. In late evening, return to Srinagar for dinner and overnight.

On arrival Srinagar meet for assistance and transfer to Srinagar hotel, check in to hotel. afternoon proceed to visit of world-famous Mughal Gardens visiting the Nishat Bagh (The garden of pleasure) and Shalimar Bagh (Abode of love), Shankarachariya Shiv Temple, Pari Mahal (Fairies adobe), Chashme Shahi, and Ancient City tour of Srinagar. In the evening return to hotel for Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.

After having breakfast, you will be driven for full day excursion trip to Sonamarg. Sonamarg is a place of enthralling beauty, lies in Sindh Valley, streamed with flowers, surrounded by mountains, and perched at an altitude of 2690 m above sea level. Visited less frequently by tourists, it has as its backdrop, snowy mountains against a clear sky. It is a quiet alpine retreat surrounded with sycamore, silver birch, fir and pine trees and the last halt on the Kashmir side for the drive from Srinagar to Leh. It is also the base for some interesting treks to the high altitude of Himalayan Lake. (IN SONAMARG, Pony Rides must be paid directly). Evening return to Srinagar hotel for dinner and overnight stay at hotel.

After breakfast, check out from hotel and transfer to Gulmarg. Gulmarg was discovered as a tourist destination by the British in the 19th century. Prior to that, Mughal emperors vacationed in the Gulmarg valley which is about 03 Kms long and up-to 01 km wide. It is exquisitely situated in a pine surrounded basin of the Pir Panjal range at an altitude of 2,730 meters above sea level and one of the most famous tourist destinations of Kashmir. It also has one of the world’s highest green golf courses with 18 holes, as well as a clubhouse, which is a historical building. It is one of the most beautiful summer resorts in the valley. It is also popular for its golf course during summer season and as a ski resort during the winter season, on arrival proceed for a picturesque ride of world-famous Gondola chair car (pay directly ticket charges) later visit famous Shiv mandir in Gulmarg. Dinner and overnight.

After breakfast, check out from hotel, you will be driven from Gulmarg to Pahalgam, en-route visit Saffron fields of Pampore, see the beautiful countryside, lots of rice fields and Awantipora ruins on the way. On arrival in Pahalgam, check in to hotel, after freshening up enjoy into Pahalgam enjoy the surrounding beauty or walk to Baisaran, which is about 2 km from Pahalgam. A small village set in pine and fir forest is pleasing and offers good view. Check in to hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.

After breakfast, proceed for a Pahalgam sightseeing, enjoy the most beautiful scenic view of Himalayan Mountains. About 11 km from Pahalgam, the Aru Valley offers eclectic view and calm environs to tourists. Next, take a tour of the Betaab Valley, set amidst pine trees. It has been a favorite shooting location for many Bollywood directors. Being at a walking distance from Pahalgam, this valley is the base camp for various adventure activities, such as mountaineering. Later, trek to Chandanwari, which is the starting point for the Shri Amarnath Yatra; it is approximately 16 km from Pahalgam. Being almost on the edge of the tree line, you will see trees giving way to alpine grasslands here. Take a pony ride to one of the many beautiful spots around Pahalgam. Return to the Hotel by the evening for overnight stay. (IN PAHALGAM, PONY RIDES AND JEEPS TO BE HIRED FOR CHANDANWARI OR ARU VALLEY, MUST BE PAID DIRECTLY).

After breakfast, check out from hotel and transfer to srinagar, check in to houseboat, later ride on a Shikara ONE HOUR, - a Kashmiri gondola - to the watery vegetable markets and see the mountains mirrored in the lakes. You will get a view of some remarkably interesting places around the Lake. Evening retunr to srinagar. Dinner and overnight stay at houseboat.

After breakfast check out from the houseboat and you will be transferred to Srinagar airport on time to board flight.