Essence of srinagar - Deluxe

On arrival at Srinagar, you will meet our representative and proceed towards Srinagar. On reaching Srinagar check in to hotel, followed by local sightseeing of Srinagar visit Mughal Gardens visiting Nishat Bagh and Shalimar Bagh, Cheshmashi garden, Tulip Garden, Shankaracharya Temple & Hazaratbal Shrine. All the gardens are situated on the bank of Dal Lake with the Zabarwan Mountains in the background. The distance from Srinagar to the said gardens is about 12 and 15 kms respectively. Enroute visit carpet-weaving factory and old Srinagar city later you can enjoy Shikara ride around Dal Lake, overnight stay at hotel.

• After breakfast, proceed to visit the famous Mughal Gardens in Kashmir which are - Cheshma Shahi (The royal spring), Nishat bagh (The garden of pleasure) & Shalimar Bagh (Abode of Love). These gardens are situated on the banks of Dal lake. Nishat Bagh is the larger of these gardens and has an impressive plantation of Chinar trees on its highest terrace. These gardens are built on a symmetrical plan of central waterways with fountains dividing a series of gardened terraces.
• En-route visit handloom centres famous for Pashmina/Shahtoos shawls & world over reckoned carpets.
• By evening return back to Houseboat/hotel for overnight stay.

• After breakfast, you embark on a full day excursion to the picturesque 'meadow of gold’ Sonmarg 90 kms from Srinagar in the north-east of city at an altitude of 3000 mts above sea level. The place offers incredible scenic beauty of dense forests & gigantic mountains. The place itself is a popular resort for mountaineers, rock climbers, besides an important halt on way to Kargil (Ladakh) & provides the ideal base for various trekking routes, high mountain lakes, glaciers & Shri Amarnath ji holy cave. The fast flowing Sindh River makes it popular for trout and mahseer fishing in summer.
• You can opt for a pony ride to one of the glaciers for some fun in snow and ice (on own).
• Return to the Hotel/houseboat in Srinagar in the evening for overnight stay.

• After breakfast, proceed to Gulmarg (on an altitude of 2730 mts above sea level) driving past willow trees, fast flowing streams and lush green meadows. Gulmarg - the meadow of flowers is an apt term for this idyllic flower-laden meadow offering a spectacular view of towering snow-capped peaks covered with dense forests of tall conifers and gigantic fir and pine trees.
• Stroll leisurely or take pony rides (on own) across the green meadow to one of the world's highest Golf Course.
• A must is a fun-filled ride in the newly introduced Gondola lift (on own).
• Return to the Hotel/houseboat in Srinagar in the evening for overnight stay.

After breakfast, check out from hotel & transfer to Srinagar airport for departure, back to home with beautiful memories of a life time trip.