Jammu & Kashmir: Heaven on Earth – 06 Nights / 07 Days

Day 01 Arrival in Srinagar and proceed for local sightseeing

On arrival at Srinagar, you will meet our representative and proceed towards House Boat followed by local sightseeing of Srinagar visit Mughal Gardens visiting Nishat Bagh and Shalimar Bagh, Chesmashahi Garden, Tulip Garden & Shankaracharya Temple. All the gardens are situated on the banks of Dal Lake with the Zabarwan Mountains in the background. The distance from Srinagar to the said gardens is about 12 and 15 Kms respectively. En route visit carpet-weaving factory and old Srinagar city. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 2: SRINAGAR to Sonamarg return to Srinagar

After breakfast leave for a full day excursion to Sonamarg. Situated at an altitude of 9000 Ft. Sonamarg - 84 Kms is also called as "The meadow of gold" has, as its backdrop, snowy mountains against a cerulean sky. The Sindh River that meanders through the valley abounds with trout and mahseer. Ponies can be hired for the trip up to Thajiwas glacier, which is a major local attraction during the summer.

Return to Srinagar for an overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 03 SRINAGAR to Pahalgam

After breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Pahalgam (7200 fts) "Village of Shepherds" for overnight stay. (145 Kms /4hrs) En-route visiting the world famous Saffron growing fields, Awantipura ruins (9th Century) and Mattan Temple (Sun temple). Pahalgam is also famous for Indian film Industry (Bollywood). On Pahalgam is also famous for some trekking routes and also base camp for Amarnath Pilgrimage. Enjoy the Natural beauty, river and environs therein. Dinner and overnight in the Hotel.

Day 04 In PAHALGAM

In Pahalgam, free day at Leisure for Independent activities to explorer surroundings. After Breakfast, you can visit to Aru, Chandanwari & Betaab Valley (at your own cost). Dinner and overnight in the Hotel.

Day 05 PAHALGAM to Gulmarg

Morning after breakfast check out from the Hotel and drive to Gulmarg, Meadow of Flowers (56 kms /2½ hrs) situated at an altitude of 2730 meters, enjoy the leisurely walks on the lush green meadows of flowers with a backdrop of the snowcapped mountains. In winter, Gulmarg acquires a new persona that of the country's premier skiing resort. Gulmarg also offers some excellent opportunities for long walks. Walking along Gulmarg circle path you only have to look down to have a complete view of the valley including Srinagar. A fine view can also be had of Nanga Parbat. The Naked Mountain which is over 26000 fetes and dominates the entire region. Later you can enjoy a pony ride and also enjoy a Gondola ride (cable car) to Khilanmarg (at your own cost). Gulmarg Gondola in Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir is the world's second highest operating cable car since the closure in 2008 of the Mérida cable car in Venezuela. Gulmarg boasts Asia's highest and longest cable car project, the Gulmarg Gondola. The two-stage ropeway ferries about 600 people per hour to and from Kongdoori Mountain, a shoulder of nearby Affarwat Peak (4,200 m (13,780 ft)). The ropeway project is a joint venture of the Jammu and Kashmir government and French firm Pomagalski. The first stage transfers from the Gulmarg resort at 2,600 m (8,530 ft) to Kongdoori Station in the bowl-shaped Kongdoori valley. The second stage of the ropeway, which has 36 cabins and 18 towers, takes skiers to a height of 3,747 m (12,293 ft) on Kongdoori Mountain, a shoulder of nearby Affarwat Peak (4,200 m (13,780 ft)). The timing of the gondola is 10 AM (IST) to 5 PM (It's highly dependent upon the weather at both stages). A gondola can carry six people at a time. Also offers Chair Cars for phase-II. It takes approximately 9 minutes to reach the first stage and 12 minutes for second stage. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 06 GULMARG to Srinagar

Morning after breakfast, drive back to Srinagar for overnight stay at Houseboat. Evening Enjoy 01 Hour Shikara Ride at Dal Lake. Overnight stay at Houseboat.

Day 07 Departure from Srinagar

After breakfast transfer to Srinagar airport to board flight for onward destination. Tour ends but memories continue.

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