Day
01 : Delhi - Srinagar
On arrival at Srinagar, you will be transferred
to a Deluxe Houseboat. In the late afternoon,
enjoy a Shikara ride on the Dal Lake and
visit the Floating and Vegetable gardens
etc. Also experience the walnut woodcarving
and papier machie making demonstration.
Enjoy the dinner and spend overnight in
the Deluxe Houseboat.
Day 02 :
In Srinagar
In the morning, get ready for a trip to
the picturesque Mughal Gardens. Visit Nishat
Bagh or the Abode of pleasure, which was
built by Asif Khan in 1632 AD. Asif Khan
is the brother in law of the Moghal Emperor
Jehangir. Also visit the charming Shalimar
Bagh or the Abode of love. Shalimar Bagh
was built by Jehangir for his wife Empress
Noor Jehan. These gardens, situated on the
bank of Dal Lake, have the Zabarwan Mountains
in the background. The distance from Srinagar
to the said gardens is near about 12 and
15 kms respectively. You can visit the carpet-weaving
factory on the way. Enjoy the dinner and
spend the night in the Deluxe Houseboat.
Day 03 :
Srinagar - Gulmarg
In the morning start for Gulmarg-the Meadow
of Flowers, which is situated at an altitude
of 2730 mts. above the sea level. It will
take 2 hrs to reach Gulmarg, which is 60
kms far from Srinagar. Gulmarg has one of
the best Ski slopes in the world and the
highest golf course of the world with 18
holes. You can also enjoy the view of Nanga
Parbhat, if the weather permits. There is
an opportunity to enjoy a short trek upto
Khilangmarg. The trek can be covered in
about 3 to 4 hrs. Chair Lifts for mountain
ride are also available. Lunch will be carried
from the Houseboat. Have dinner and stay
overnight in a hotel at Gulmarg.
Day 04 :
In Gulmarg
Explore Gulmarg and spend the day by individual
activities. Stay overnight in the hotel
in Gulmarg.
Day 05 :
Gulmarg - Pahalgam
Leave Gulmarg after having early breakfast
and drive to Pahalgam or the Valley of Shepherds
via Srinagar. Drive through the eye-catching
Saffron fields, visit Awantipura ruins,
an 1100 years old temple of Lord Vishnu
built by King Awantiwareman. Drive through
the green pine forest and along the Lidder
River. The total distance of about 140 kms
will be covered in about 4 hrs. After reaching
Pahalgam, you will be transferred to the
hotel. Enjoy the lunch and dinner and spend
overnight in the hotel at Pahalgam.
Day 06 :
In Pahalgam
Spend the day in Pahalgam in a relaxed mood
and stay overnight in a hotel there.
Day 07 :
Pahalgam - Srinagar
Drive back to Srinagar from Pahalgam and
you will be transferred to a Deluxe Houseboat.
Stay overnight in the Deluxe Houseboat.
Day 08 :
Srinagar - Sonamarg
Go for a full day excursion to Sonamarg
by car. The distance of about 83 kms will
be covered about 2.5 hrs. Streamed with
flowers and surrounded by mountains, Sonamarg
is also the base for some interesting treks
to the high altitude of the Himalayas. Drive
back from Sonamarg and you will be transferred
to the Deluxe Houseboat for dinner and overnight
stay.
Day 09 :
In Srinagar
Enjoy the day by shopping and other individual
activities. Stay overnight in the Houseboat.
Day 10 :
Srinagar - Delhi
After having breakfast, you will be transferred
to the airport to catch a flight for Delhi. |