Srinagar, lying on the banks of beautiful Jhelum River, is a place which truly symbolizes beauty and romance and is rightly known as the Venice of the East. This mesmerising valley engulfed in sky-scraping mountains and refreshing greenery will leave you absolutely enchanted. Head here to experience warm hospitality of the people and the great food.
1 night(s) in Srinagar
2 night(s) in Pahalgam
1 night(s) in Gulmarg
2 night(s) in Srinagar Houseboat
Day 01 : Arrive In Srinagar
Upon arrival, meet our representative and take a transfer to the hotel. 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 Romantic Shikara ride in Dal Lake.
Day 02 : Srinagar To Pahalgam [140 Kms | 3.5 Hrs]
Day 03 : In Pahalgam Sightseeing
Chandanwari (2,895 m), 16 km from Pahalgam is the starting point of the yatra that takes place every year in the month of Sawan (July to August). The road from Pahalgam to Chandanwari is on fairly flat terrain and can be undertaken by car. From Chandanwari on-wards the track becomes much steeper and is accessible on foot or by pony. About 11 km from Chandanwari is the mountain lake of Sheshnag (3,574 m), after which, 13 km away is the last stop, Panchtarni. The Amarnath cave is 6 km from there. During the month of Sawan an ice stalagmite forms a natural Shivling in the Amarnath cave. Betaab valley is situated at a distance of 15 kilometers from Pahalgam in Anantnag district in India's northernmost state of Jammu and Kashmir. The valley got its name from the Sunny Deol-Amrita Singh hit debut film Betaab. The Valley is towards northeast of Pahalgam and falls between Pahalgam and Chandanwadi and is en-route Amarnath Temple Yatra. The valley surrounded by lush green meadows, snow clad mountains and covered with dense vegetation. Betaab Valley, which is a part of Pahalgam area – one of the several valleys of Kashmir came into existence during the post geosynclinal stage of the development of the Himalayas. Beta-ab Valley lies between the two Himalayan Ranges – Pir Panjal and Zanskar.
Day 04 : Pahalgam To Gulmarg [60 Kms | 1-5 Hrs]
Day 05 : Srinagar To Sonmarg
Sonamarg vicinity lies the great Himalayan glaciers of Kashmir Valley namely Kolhoi Glacier and Machoi Glacier with some peaks of above 5000 meters. Sonamarg an alpine valley is situated at the bank of Nallah Sindh, Sonamarg, which means meadow of gold has, as its backdrop, snowy mountains against a cerulean sky. The Sindh meanders along here and abounds with trout and mahseer, snow trout can be caught in the main river. One can have access to snow which is furnished all over like a white carpet. Ponies can be hired for the trip up to Thajiwas glacier a major attraction during the summer months The climate of Sonamarg is very bracing,From Sonamarg, trekking routes lead to the Himalayan lakes of Vishansar Lake, Krishansar Lake, Gangabal Lake and Gadsar Lake and Satsar, glacier-fed and surrounded by banks of alpine flowers. Sonamarg is also the take off station for the drive to Ladakh across the Zojila, a major pass in the Great Himalayan Range, through which the Srinagar-Leh Road passes. Back to Srinagar and stay at hotel.
Day 06: Srinagar Local Sightseeing
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.
Day 07 : Srinagar To Airport (Departure)
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.