Morning – Arrival in Srinagar Arrive at Srinagar Airport Transfer to your hotel or houseboat on Dal Lake Check-in and freshen up Have a traditional Kashmiri breakfast or kahwa Late Morning – Mughal Gardens Tour Visit the famous Mughal Gardens: Shalimar Bagh – Built by Emperor Jehangir for his wife Nishat Bagh – “Garden of Bliss” with stunning views of Dal Lake Chashme Shahi – Known for its natural spring Duration: 2–3 hours total En route, stop by Pari Mahal for panoramic views of Srinagar Afternoon – Lunch & Local Sights Have lunch at a local restaurant or hotel (try traditional Wazwan dishes) Visit Shankaracharya Temple (requires some climbing but offers amazing city views) Explore Old Srinagar (optional) – Jamia Masjid, Shah Hamdan shrine, local bazaars Evening – Dal Lake Shikara Ride Enjoy a Shikara Ride (boat ride) on Dal Lake Duration: 1–2 hours Visit Floating Market, Char Chinar, and Lotus Gardens Ideal for sunset photography Night – Local Dinner & Houseboat Stay Try Wazwan dinner at your hotel or in a local restaurant Stay overnight in a deluxe houseboat or lakeside hotel

Activities : Mountaineering

Early Morning – Drive to Gulmarg Depart by 7:00 AM (drive takes ~1.5–2 hours) En route, enjoy views of lush valleys and pine-covered slopes Optional breakfast stop at Tangmarg Midmorning – Explore Gulmarg Reach Gulmarg (~8,500 ft elevation) Visit: Gulmarg Golf Course – One of the world’s highest St. Mary’s Church Children’s Park (great for families) Late Morning – Gulmarg Gondola Ride Ride the famous Gulmarg Gondola (Asia’s highest cable car) Phase 1: Gulmarg to Kongdoori (~₹750) Phase 2: Kongdoori to Apharwat (~₹950) – near the LOC, often snow-covered Enjoy snow activities like: Sledding Snow biking Skiing (seasonal) Dress warmly – even in summer, it can be cold at Apharwat! Afternoon – Lunch & Return Lunch at a local restaurant in Gulmarg (many dhabas and hotels available) Begin drive back to Srinagar by 3:30 PM Evening – Local Market or Airport Drop Time permitting: Shop at Lal Chowk, Polo View Market, or Kashmiri Government Handicrafts Emporium Buy saffron, dry fruits, pashmina shawls, papier-mâché, carpets Dinner or snacks before your departure Transfer to Srinagar Airport

Activities : Mountaineering