Kashmir is the northernmost geographical region of the Indian subcontinent. Until the mid-19th century, the term "Kashmir" denoted only the Kashmir Valley between the Great Himalayas and the Pir Panjal Range.
Route: Arrive Srinagar Airport–Srinagar local sightseeing. Inclusions: Dinner, Transport, Accommodation. Night stay: Hotel at Srinagar. 1 Welcome to Srinagar The Lake city On arrival at Srinagar Airport, you will be met by our representative and get transferred to Srinagar, after some relax if time permits and visit local sightseeing tour to famous Nishat Garden known as Garden of pleasure built in 16th century 1633 by Mughal Emperor Asif Khan. Then visiting Shalimar Garden known as Garden of love built in 16th century 1619 by Mughal Emperor Jahangir for his beloved wife Noor Jehan or (Mehr-un-Nissa) also visit Chashme Shahi Later visit to famous Pari Mahal Shankaracharya temple situated on top of a hill where you can have a view of whole Srinagar City. In evening back to the hotel & relax. Evening is free at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel.
After breakfast transfer to Sonamarg today you embark full day excursion to the picturesque meadow of gold the distance of approx 82kms 2½hrs drive Sonamarg means meadow of gold has as its backdrop snowy mountains against a cerulean sky. The Sindh meanders along here and abounds with trout and mahseer snow trout can be caught in the main river. You can opt for a pony ride to one of the glaciers for some fun in snow and ice by your own. The Sonamarg lies in fast flowing Sindh Valley largest Tributary of Kashmir. In evening transfer to the Srinagar hotel for overnight stay.
After breakfast, transfer to Gulmarg known as the “meadows of Flowers” the distance of approx. 52 kms, 2 ½ hrs drive. Gulmarg has one of the best Ski slopes in the world and highest golf course of the world with 18 holes. Enjoy the splendor of nature and snowcapped mountains. After the visit Gulmarg Gondola(by your own) is the highest and largest ropeway in Asia having a total aerial distance of 5 kms.(approx.) With two phases namely a) Kongdoori (3,300 meters above from the ground level).b) Apharwat (4,000 meters above from ground level). In the evening back to Hotel for comfortable overnight stay.
After breakfast check out from the hotel & drive towards Pahalgam (valley of shepherds) the distance of approx. 104 kms, 3 ½ hrs drive. Enroute visiting Saffron fields Kashmir then visit to famous dry fruit market and bat factory and one can purchase Kashmir famous dry fruit walnut,almonds and many other dry fruits and world‟s number one quality saffron. see the beautiful countryside on the way and lot of rice fields. On arrival at Pahalgam you can see the beautiful nearby places like Chandanwadi (the distance is about 16 kms from Taxi stand of Pahalgam), Aru (the distance is about 11 kms from Pahalgam taxi stand), Baisaran (the distance is about 5 kms from Pahalgam taxi stand) and Betaab Valley (on your own), after visiting these places transfer to Srinagar, on arrival enjoy Shikara ride on The Dal Lake to enjoy the beauty that God has graced this city with, which is often compared to Venice. You will get view of some very interesting places around the Lake. In evening check in to the houseboat dinner and nightstay at houseboat.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to Srinagar airport to connect onwards destination flight.
