Kashmir is the northernmostgeographical region of the Indiansubcontinent. Until the mid-19thcentury, the term "Kashmir"denoted only the Kashmir Valleybetween the Great Himalayas andthe Pir Panjal Range.
Welcome to Srinagar The Lake city On arrival at SrinagarAirport, you will be met by our representative and gettransferred to Srinagar, after some relax if time permitsand visit local sightseeing tour to famous Nishat Gardenknown as Garden of pleasure built in 16th century 1633 byMughal Emperor Asif Khan. Then visiting Shalimar Gardenknown as Garden of love built in 16th century 1619 byMughal Emperor Jahangir for his beloved wife Noor Jehanor (Mehr-un-Nissa) also visit Chashme Shahi Later visit tofamous Pari Mahal Shankaracharya temple situated ontop of a hill where you can have a view of whole SrinagarCity. In evening back to the hotel & relax. Evening is freeat leisure. Overnight stay at hotel.
After breakfast transfer to Sonamarg today youembark full day excursion to the picturesquemeadow of gold the distance of approx 82kms2½hrs drive Sonamarg means meadow of goldhas as its backdrop snowy mountains against acerulean sky. The Sindh meanders along hereand abounds with trout and mahseer snow troutcan be caught in the main river. You can opt fora pony ride to one of the glaciers for some fun insnow and ice by your own. The Sonamarg lies infast flowing Sindh Valley largest Tributary ofKashmir. In evening transfer to the Srinagarhotel for overnight stay.
After breakfast, transfer to Gulmarg known asthe “meadows of Flowers” the distance ofapprox. 52 kms, 2 ½ hrs drive. Gulmarg has one ofthe best Ski slopes in the world and highest golfcourse of the world with 18 holes. Enjoy thesplendor of nature and snowcapped mountains.After the visit Gulmarg Gondola(by your own) isthe highest and largest ropeway in Asia having atotal aerial distance of 5 kms.(approx.) With twophases namely a) Kongdoori (3,300 metersabove from the ground level).b) Apharwat (4,000meters above from ground level). In the eveningback to Hotel for comfortable overnight stay.
After breakfast check out from the hotel & drive towards Pahalgam (valley of shepherds) the distance of approx. 104 kms, 3 ½ hrs drive. Enroute visiting Saffron fields Kashmir then visit to famous dry fruit market and bat factory and one can purchase Kashmir famous dry fruit walnut,almonds and many other dry fruits and world‟s number one quality saffron. seethe beautiful countryside on the way and lot of rice fields. On arrival at Pahalgam you can see the beautiful nearby places like Chandanwadi (the distance is about 16 kms from Taxi standof Pahalgam), Aru (the distance is about 11 kms from Pahalgamtaxi stand), Baisaran (the distance is about 5 kms from Pahalgam taxi stand) and Betaab Valley (on your own), aftervisiting these places transfer to Srinagar, on arrival enjoy Shikara ride on The Dal Lake to enjoy the beauty that God has graced this city with, which is often compared to Venice. You will get view of some very interesting places around the Lake. In evening check in to the houseboat dinner and nightstay at houseboat.
After breakfast,check out from thehotel and transferto Srinagar airportto connect onwardsdestination flight.
