Pleasurable Srinagar

Upon arrival, meet our representative and take a transfer to the houseboat. Spend the day at leisure on Boulevard road which is one of the most famous tourist place in Srinagar and is situated around the Dal Lake surrounded by Zabarwan mountain ranges, enjoy Shikara ride in Dal Lake.

After breakfast, check out the hotel and proceed to Manasbal. Manasbal Lake is a lake located in Safapora area of Ganderbal District in the State of Jammu and Kashmir in India. The name Manasbal is said to be a derivative of the Lake Manasarovar. Lake is encircled by three villages viz, Jarokbal, Kondabal (also called Kiln place is situated on the north-eastern side of the lake) and Ganderbal and is stated to be the deepest lake (at 13 m or 43 ft depth) in India. The large growth of lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) at the periphery of the lake (blooms during July and August) adds to the beauty of the clear waters of the lake. The Mughal garden called the Garoka (meaning bay window) built by Nur Jahan overlooks the lake. The lake is a good place for bird watching as it is one of the largest natural stamping grounds of Aquatic birds in Kashmir and has the sobriquet of "supreme gem of all Kashmir Lakes". The root stocks of lotus plant which grows extensively in the lake are harvested and marketed and also eaten by the local people. The lake is surrounded by the Baladar mountains on the east, by an elevated plateau known as 'Karewa' comprising lacustrine, fluviatile and loessic deposits on the north and bounded by the Ahtung hills in the south, which are used for limestone extraction.

After breakfast, check out the hotel and proceed to Pahalgam. This world famous hill station is 45 km and located on the banks of Lidder River at an altitude of 7200 ft. from sea level. It is a famous tourist attraction and a favorite place for shooting of Bollywood films and is still a health resort. A number of treks in this region also begin from Pahalgam as the 35 km trail traverses through pinewoods to the spectacular Kolahoi Glacier. The Lidder River gives rise to Lidder Valley, originates from Kolhoi Glacier in the vicinity of Sonamarg and runs southwards through an alpine meadow called Lidderwat from which the river has got its name. The river flows through lush green mountains of fir. The tourist village Aru is situated on its bank. It covers 30 kilometers to the tourist destination of Pahalgam where it meets a major tributary (the East Lidder) from Sheshnag Lake and runs westwards until it meets the Jehlum River at Gurnar Khanabal village of Anantnag. It has crystal blueish water as of Neelum River. Pahalgam occupies the central Lidder Valley. Pahalgam also known as valley of shepherds.

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed to visit Srinagar. Srinagar is one of several places that has been called the "Venice of the East" or the "Kashmiri Venice Lakes around the city include Dal Lake – noted for its houseboats and Nagin Lake. In the afternoon take a Romantic shikara ride in Dal Lake and get the pleasure to see the sunset and enjoy the beauty that God has graced this city . You will get a view of some very interesting places around the Lake. Srinagar has some Mughal gardens, forming a part of those laid by the Mughal emperors across the Indian subcontinent. Those of Srinagar and its close vicinity include Chashma Shahi (the royal fountains); Pari Mahal (the palace of the fairies); Nishat Bagh (the garden of spring); Shalimar Bagh; and the Naseem Bagh. The Sher Garhi Palace houses administrative buildings from the state government. Another palace of the Maharajas, the Gulab Bhavan, has now become the Lalit Grand Palace hotel.

After breakfast leave towards the airport. Because of security guidelines the passengers has to report at least 45 min prior to departure. As a result of checking and traffic. It is always better to leave early.