Two nights stay in the house boats for authentic Kashmir experience. Enjoy a pleasurable Shikara ride in Dal lake, famous for natural beauty and vibrance. Immerse yourself in the local culture as you photograph yourself in Kashmiri outfits. Visit carpet factory. Visit two intensely beautiful Mughal gardens Nishat bagh-the garden of pleasure and Shalimar bagh-the abode of love. Visit cricket bat factory. Enjoy riverside trek along the Lidder river. Visit to the Holy Shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi.
Srinagar
• 1 – 3 Pax : Etios |Desire
• 4 – 7 Pax : Innova
• 8 – 12 Pax : Tempo Traveler
Network will not be available in any outside states prepaid sim card in Srinagar (total Jammu & Kashmir). Only
Postpaid Connection will have the network. If you have only prepaid sim card in your mobile, then you have to issue local sim card in Srinagar by submitting identity proofs.
If you are leaving Srinagar by air, please note that it will take at least 1/1.5 hour extra time for check-in, as Srinagar Airport will have 2-3 rounds of extra check in. Even after check-in you have to go and identify your luggage, and then only luggage will be transferred to flight.
Arrive Srinagar the summer capital of Kashmir. In Srinagar, you will be staying in a Deluxe class houseboat a nautical version of a five star hotel room. Dinner and overnight stay at Houseboat.
After breakfast you commence your sight-seeing activities with the glorious past of Kashmir visiting the famous Mughal gardens. Shalimar (Abode of Love) built by Jahangir for his beloved queen NurJahan in 1616. Nishat(The Garden of Pleasure) built by Asif khan for his sister NurJehan in 1633. The garden commands magnificent view of the lake. Chashma-i-Shahi(Royal Spring) was laid by Shah Jehan in 1632. It is famous for the spring of refreshing digestive mineral water. After lunch visit Shankerachariya temple.Dinner and overnight at Houseboat.
After breakfast drive to Sonamarg,”The Meadow of Gold” at an altitude of 2740 meters and is a gateway to Ladakh. After refresh by your own a walk to Thajewas glacier 4 kms from Sonamarg Optional: You can take pony at your own cost. Afternoon drive back to Srinagar. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
After breakfast drive to Gulmarg, the famous “Meadow of Flowers” at 2730 meters, with an unhindered view of Nanga Parbhat which at 8137 meters is one of the world’s highest peaks. Arrive Gulmarg and after refresh you can have a Gondola ride (Cable car) from Gulmarg to Affarwat / Kungdooru at your own cost. In the evening return back to Srinagar. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
After breakfast drive to Pahalgam. “The Valley of Shepherds” at 2134 meters en route you pass through Pampore famed for its saffron fields and Avantipur with its ruins of a 9th Century Mahadeva temple. Arrive Pahalgam and Check-in hotel. After refresh you can visit Aru valley, Betab valley and Chandanwari by local cab at your own cost. Optional: You can also visit Baisaran ( Mini Switzerland ) by pony at your own cost. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
After breakfast drive to Katra (250 Kms. 7 Hrs.). ArriveKatra and Check-in Hotel. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
After breakfast proceed to Bhawan for Darshan. After Darshan back to hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
After morning breakfast transfer to Jammu Airport /Railway station for onward destination journey.
