- DAY 01 – Arrival Srinagar and Local Sightseeing
On your arrival at the Srinagar airport we will welcome you and transferred to your houseboat/Hotel. It will be a 35 minute drive which will introduce you to the city. Along the way you will pass through the heart of the city and drive over Abdullah Bridge which connects the banks of the Jehlum River.
Enjoy half day trip to Srinagar without visiting Mughal gardens is incomplete. Mesmerize yourself with the Mughal Gardens of Emperor Shah Jahan which include Shalimar Garden, Nishat Garden and Cheshma-shahi Garden. Dinner overnight in Srinagar Hotel. - Day 02 – Srinagar – Sonmarg – Srinagar (95 Kms./ 2.5 Hrs. Per way)
Morning after breakfast process for a full day trip to the majestic mountain resort of Sonamarg. The route towards Sonamarg takes us on a picturesque country side drive where we will come across rolling hills, green forests, clear water streams and blooming rice fields. We will zoom past the town of Kangan which handles all the local needs of this region. From Kangan, we will drive towards Mammar, famous for its trout farm and stopover for a warm cup of tea before we head towards Sonamarg. We will once again alight from our vehicles at the tourist spot of Gagangir. The spot is built in the middle of the river Sindh and looks like an island with snow glaciers covering one or the other spot. In Sonamarg we will take a 3 hour walk or horseback trip to the Thajwass glacier at your own cost. Then drive back to Srinagar. Dinner Overnight stay at Srinagar Hotel. - Day 03:- Srinagar – Gulmarg – Srinagar (55 Kms./ 2 Hrs. per way)
After Breakfast drive to day excursion of Gulmarg, Visit to Gandola Ride Phase 1/2 Cable Car by Own.Gulmarg: At an altitude of 2730 Meters. The name means Meadows of Flowers and in spring it’s just that. Also known as India’s premier skiing resort & Golf course. Recently a new cable car project has been commissioned known as GANDOLA which goes upto Khilanmarg/Affarwat. One can have panoramic view of snow clad mountain ranges. Gulmarg is also famous for Sunset. In the evening back to Srinagar and overnight stay at Srinagar.
DAY 04: Srinagar – Pahalgam (120 Kms./ 3 Hrs.)
After breakfast, proceed to beautiful Pahalgam (Valley of Shepherds). En route drive through Pampore Saffron fields.
You will get an option to visit the magnificent rocky valleys of Chandanwadi, Aru Valley & Betab Valley at own cost (Only union vehicle will allow at optional cost). The Snow Point, which is around 14km from Pahalgam and a lively pony ride as well. However, these activities can only be arranged at an additional cost for which you have to take the local cab stand in Pahalgam! After these visits, in the evening you will be driven back to the Hotel. Overnight in Hotel.
Day 05: Pahalgam to Srinagar
Day Schedule: After having breakfast check out from the hotel and leave for Srinagar, along the way you will pass through the heart of the city and drive over Abdullah Bridge which connects the banks of the Jhelum River. On the way you will also come across the market of Dal Lake (regionally known as Dal gate) Afternoon enjoy Shikara ride at Dal lake. Check in to your pre booked Houseboat /Hotel. Overnight in Hotel.
Day 06: Srinagar Departure
As you wake up today morning, enjoy your last breakfast in the scenic vistas of Srinagar and after packing up your bags, get prepared to check-out from the hotel. Post this, you will be dropped either at the Srinagar airport.