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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. )
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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