Kashmir Tour
Destination Cover : Srinagar - Sonamarg - Gulmarg - Pahalgam - Doodhpathri.
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Day 1
Srinagar Airport – Srinagar Hotel + Sightseeing
On arrival at Srinagar airport. Our reresentative will meet you to pick you up and transfer to the hotel .A trip to Srinagar without visiting Mughal gardens is incomplete. Mesmerize yourself with the Mughal Gardens of Emperor Shahjahan which include Shalimar Garden known as 'Garden of love' built in 16th century (1619) by Mughal King Jahangir for his beloved wife Noor Jehan or (Mehr-un-Nisa), Nishat Garden known as 'Garden of pleasure' built in 16th century (1633) by Mughal King Asif Khan. For those who are devotees of Lord Shiva, a visit to the Shankar Acharya Temple is a must. It is strategically located on top of a hill. Get the spiritual vibes from a 2500 year old temple and simultaneously muse your eyes with the beautiful Dal Lake view. On the way you could also visit the famous Pari mahal (Palace of Fairies) is a seven terraced garden located at the top of Zabarwan mountain range overlooking the city of Srinagar and south-west of Dal Lake known primarily for being the musical court of Mughal King Shah Jahan .Check in your hotel and relax yourself with delicious dinner and a night stay. Overnight at Srinagar.
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Day 2
Srinagar – Sonamarg (90 km / Approx 3 hrs drive)
A warm cup of tea with delicious breakfast should get you ready for the day of activity. Leave from your hotel refreshed and satiated with your breakfast and move towards Sonmarg. You should visit Thajiwas glacier. You will have to use ponies to reach the glacier. You should also visit fish point in Sonmarg for a small boat ride and zorbing ball. If you have a nick for water and heights then white water rafting and trekking is a must in Sonmarg (AT YOUR OWN COST). Overnight at Sonamarg.
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Day 3
Sonamarg – Gulmarg (150 km / Approx 5 hrs drive)
A warm cup of tea with delicious breakfast should get you ready for the day of activity. Check out from your hotel refreshed and satiated with your breakfast and move towards Gulmarg. Gulmarg is also known as “Meadow of Flowers” & has a famous Golf course during summer (which is one if the highest 18-holes golf courses in the world .We will check in to the hotel and freshen up for mesmerizing visuals of Gulmarg aptly called as winter paradise. Check in your hotel and appease your hunger with Delicious cuisine and retire to your bed. Overnight at Gulmarg.
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Day 4
Gulmarg – Pahalgam (160 km / Approx 5 hrs drive)
Post breakfast, one can go for a Gondola ride (cable car),Khilanmarg , Kongdoori ,Alpather Lake , Seven Springs & Affarwat ( At your own cost ) and enjoy the highest cable rope car in the world famously known as Gondola. It can take you up to the height of 16, 000 ft. above sea level and will mesmerize you with the glaciers of Khilanmarg and Aparwat. Afternoon proceed to Pahalgam. Pahalgam is also Known as “LAND OF SHEPHERDS ''. The distance of 96 KMS will be covered in about 3 HRS. The mountain Town is located at the convergence of the Lidder river and the Sheshnag lake, at a height of 2,130 M, Enroute visit saffron fields and Awantipura Temple ruins (1100 YRS OLD TEMPLE OF LORD VISHNU BUILT BY KING AVANTIVARMAN). PAHALGAM hill station is a spectacular sight. At one time, the Hill station used to serve as THE VILLAGE OF SHEPHERDS. Even today, this village with splendid views stands untouched by the ravages of progress. Check in to your hotel and relax yourself with delicious dinner and a night stay. Overnight at Pahalgam.
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Day 5
In Pahalgam Sightseeing
Full day at Pahalgam, in Pahalgam you can also visit Aru Valley(Aru Valley is a small yet self-sufficient scenic village located 12 km from Pahalgam) and Betaab valley (Betaab Valley is 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 surrounded by lush green meadows, snow clad mountains and covered with dense vegetation) and or you can visit Chandanwari(Is situated at a distance of 16 km from Pahalgam, is the starting point of the yatra that takes place every year in the month of (July to August) A local Taxi has to be hired for these beautiful places and( on direct payment basis). Overnight at Pahalgam.
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Day 6
Pahalgam – Srinagar (100 km / Approx 4 hrs drive)
Post breakfast check out from the hotel Drive back to the Srinagar hotel. After refreshment Take1 hr shikara ride in Dal lake("Lake of Flowers", "Jewel in the crown of Kashmir" or "Srinagar's Jewel" ).Do some shopping.Go for a walk around the dal lake. Check in to your hotel and relax yourself with delicious dinner and a night stay. Overnight at Srinagar.
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Day 7
Srinagar – Doodhpathri – Srinagar Visit (80 km / Approx 3 hrs drive)
After breakfast leave for a full day excursion tour of Doodhpathri, valley of milk, located in Budgam district, lies in a bowl shaped valley in Pir Panjal Range. It's an alpine valley covered with snow-clad mountains. After some quiet and peaceful time at Doodhpathri. Return back to Srinagar for Dinner & overnight in a Houseboat at Sringar.
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Day 8
Srinagar Hotel – Srinagar Airport Drop
Morning after early breakfast check out from house boat and drive to Srinagar airport drop for your inward journey.
