Kashmir Delight Itinerary
Day 1 |
KOLKATA SRINAGAR Indigo 6E 6961 14:45 - 1740 Srinagar Airport to hotel |
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On arrival at Srinagar meet and transfer to hotel, check in to hotel. Later enjoy 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. In the evening return to hotel for Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.
Day 2 |
SRINAGAR - SONMARG 02 HRS DRIVE (98 KMS) FROM SRINAGAR |
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After having breakfast, in the morning, you will be driven for full day excursion trip to Sonamarg. 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), in late evening return to Srinagar for dinner and overnight.
Day 3 |
SRINAGAR TO PAHALGAM |
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After breakfast, you will be driven from Srinagar to Pahalgam, en-route visit Saffron fields of Pampore, see the beautiful countryside, lots of rice fields and Awantipora ruins on the way, later continue your drive to Pahalgam through the pine
forest, the confluence of the streams flowing from the river Lidder & Sheshnag Lake which
are famous for their scenic beauty. On arrival, proceed for horse ride (optional) and 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. Take a pony ride to one of the many beautiful spots around Pahalgam. Valley must be paid directly). Dinner and overnight.
Day 4 |
PAHALGAM TO GULMARG |
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After breakfast, proceed for a picturesque drive 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.
Day 5 |
GULMARG TO SRINAGAR |
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After breakfast, check out from hotel and drive to Srinagar, check in to houseboat 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) and Ancient City tour of Srinagar. Later drive back to houseboat for dinner and
overnight stay at houseboat.
Day 6 |
Houseboat to Airport Srinagar - Delhi Vistara UK 644 13:45 - 1520 Delhi Kolkata Vistara UK 707 17:35 - 19:45 |
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After breakfast check out from houseboat and you will be transferred to
Srinagar airport on time to board flight.