Destinations
Covered : Delhi - Srinagar - Gulmarg - Pahalgam
- Sonamarg - Srinagar - Delhi
Duration
: 9 Nights / 10 Days
Day 01 :
Delhi - Srinagar
Meet upon arrival and transfer to Deluxe
Houseboats. Late afternoon Shikara ride
on Dal Lake visiting floating and Vegetable
gardens etc. Also witness walnut woodcarving
and papier machie making demonstration.
Dinner overnight in Deluxe Houseboats.
Day 02 :
In Srinagar
Morning sightseeing of Mughal Gardens visiting
Nishat Bagh (Abode of pleasure) built by
Asif Khan brother in law of Jehangir in
1632 AD. And Shalimar Bagh (Abode of love)
built by Jehangir for his wife Empress Noor
Jehan. All the gardens are situated on the
bank of Dal Lake with the Zabarwan Mountains
in the background. The distance from Srinagar
to the said gardens is about 12 and 15 kms
respectively. Enroute visit carpet-weaving
factory. Dinner overnight in Deluxe Houseboats.
Day 03 :
Srinagar - Gulmarg
Drive to Gulmarg (Meadow of Flowers) 2730
Mts. above sea level. The distance of 60
kms will be covered in about 2 hrs. Gulmarg
has one of the best Ski slopes in the world
and highest golf course of the world with
18 holes. One can also have the view of
Nanga Parbhat if weather permits. The view
enroute from Tangmarg to Gulmarg is fascinating.
One can also have a short trek upto Khilangmarg
which can be covered in about 3 to 4 hrs.
Chair Lifts for mountain ride are also available.
Lunch will be carried from the Houseboat.
Dinner overnight in Hotel at Gulmarg.
Day 04 :
In Gulmarg
Free for individual activities. Dinner overnight
in hotel at Gulmarg.
Day 05 :
Gulmarg - Pahalgam
Leave Gulmarg after early breakfast and
drive to Pahalgam (Valley of Shepherds)
via Srinagar. Drive through Saffron fields,
visit Awantipura ruins (1100 years old temple
of Lord Vishnu built by King Awantiwareman).
Drive through the pine forest and along
Lidder River. The total distance of about
140 kms will be covered in about 4 hrs.
On arrival in Pahalgam, transfer to Hotel.
Lunch, Dinner and overnight in Hotel at
Pahalgam.
Day 06 :
In Pahalgam
Free for individual activities. Dinner overnight
in hotel at Pahalgam.
Day 07 :
Pahalgam - Srinagar
Drive back to Srinagar from Pahalgam and
transfer to deluxe Houseboats Dinner overnight
in Deluxe Houseboats.
Day 08 :
Srinagar - Sonamarg
Full day excursion to Sonamarg by cars.
The distance of about 83 kms will be covered
about 2-½ hrs. Sonamarg lies in Sindh
Valley streamed with flowers and surrounded
by mountains. Sonamarg is also the base
for some interesting treks to the high altitude
of Himalayan Lake. Drive back from Sonamarg
and transfer to Deluxe Houseboats for dinner
and overnight stay.
Day 09 :
In Srinagar
Free for shopping and other individual activities.
Dinner overnight in Houseboats.
Day 10 :
Srinagar - Delhi
After breakfast transfer to airport to catch
flight for Delhi. |