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Day
1: Srinagar
Our services start with your arrival at Srinagar airport. Meet &
greet and transfer by to Houseboat/Hotel. Welcome drink on
arrival. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in the houseboat.
Day 2: Srinagar
After breakfast visit the Mughal Gardens , Chashmi-e Shahi (The
Royal Spring), Nishat (The Garden of pleasure) & Shalimar Bagh
(Abode of Love). In the afternoon enjoy a Shikara ride on the Dal
Lake . Overnight in the hotel.
Day 3 : Srinagar / Sonmarg / Srinagar (168 Kms)
After breakfast full day excursion of Sonmarg which is one of the
most beautiful drives from Srinagar. (
Sonamarg is the base of a major trek that passes along several
mountain lakes –Vishansar, Kishansar, Gadsar, Satsar and Gangabal.
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.
The Meadow Of Gold
At a height of 2,740m, Sonamarg is the last major point in the
Kashmir valley before the Zoji La pass into Ladakh . At the pass
the green, lush Kashmiri landscape abruptly switches to the
barren, dry landscape of Ladakh. Sonamarg is thus not only a good
base for treks but also a jumping off point for trips into Ladakh.
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Sonmarg also called Meadow of Gold is located at a height of 2690
meters. You may take a pony ride (at your own cost) to Thajiwas
Glacier where snow remains round the year.
Overnight in the Houseboat/hotel
Day 4 : Srinagar / Gulmarg
This morning you will proceed for a full day excursion to Gulmarg,
Meadow of Flowers ( 56 kms /2 hrs) situated at an altitude of 2730
meters, (The valley of Gulmarg, a large meadow about 3-sq-kms in
area, stands at 2,730 metres, 56-km south west of Srinagar .
The name means 'Meadow Of Flowers' and in the spring it's just
that, a rolling meadow dotted with countless colourful Bluebells,
Daisies, Forget Me Not's and Buttercups. The valley itself is
about 3-km long and up to a km wide.) Full day at leisure to take
the leisurely walks on the lush green meadows of flowers with a
backdrop of the snow capped mountains. Enjoy pony ride or Gondola
ride (rope way) to Khillanmarg at your own cost, Overnight in the
Hotel.
Day 5 : Gulmarg - Pahalgam
Drive to Pahalgam (5 hours drive). Welcome drink on arrival and
check-in. Rest of the day free at leisure.
Pahalgam is situated at the junction of the Aru and Sheshnag
Rivers and surrounded by soaring, fir-covered mountains with bare,
snow-capped peaks rising behind them. The Aru flows down from the
Kolahoi glacier beyond Lidderwat while the Sheshnag from glaciers
along the great Himalayan.
At the confluence of the streams flowing from the river Lidder and
Sheshnag Lake, Pahalgam was once a humble shepherd's village with
breathtaking views. Now it Kashmir's premier resort, cool even
during the height of summer. A number of hotels and lodges cater
to all preferences and budgets, from luxurious to unpretentious
trekkers' lodges, fully furnished huts, partially concealed by
giant pine trees.
There are many short walks available from Pahalgam and in addition
it is an excellent base for longer treks such as those to the
Kolahoi glacier or to the Amarnath cave. Pahalgam can also be used
as a starting point for treks out of the region. Pahalgam is
particularly famed for its many shepherds and they're a common
sight, driving their flocks of sheep along the paths all around
the town
Overnight Stay in Hotel,
Day 6 : Pahalgam - Srinagar
After Breakfast Back to Srinagar and overnight stay in Hotel /
Houseboat.
Day 7 : Srinagar
Today morning, after breakfast, depart for Srinagar airport for
return journey to home destination. Srinagar and Gulmarg Tour
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