Kashmir Special Duration Tour 6 Days 5 Nights

Arrival Srinagar airport meet & assist transfer to premium class Houseboat ,the Summer capital of Kashmir at the height of 5200 ft above sea level, After noon famous Mughal Gardens of Nishat (Garden of pleasure) Shalimar (Garden of Love)built by Mughal Emperor during 16th century. During spring until autumn these gardens are full of flowers. Also pay a visit to Kashmir Famous Hand knotted Silk carpet weaving factory Evening: Free for Shopping / Personal activities. Dinner & overnight stay at Houseboat.

After breakfast enjoys an excursion to Gulmarg (Meadow of Flowers) at a height of 8800ft above sea level. The drive approx 56 kms will take 2hrs with photo stops .One can also have the view of Nanga Parbhat (26,600 ft) if weather permits. Gulmarg has highest 18 hole golf course in the world and has developed into a famous Ski resort. After lunch take a gondola ride from Gulmarg to Kongdoori 10,050 ft high, return back to Srinagar, take shikara cruise to Famous Dal Lake visit Floating Gardens, Lotus Gardens, Vegetable Gardens and back water canals. Dinner & overnight stay at Houseboat.

After breakfast, leave with Picnic Lunch for Sonmarg 86 kms (Meadow of Gold) 8950 feet high from sea level via Kangan town, beautiful drive along the Sindh River. The drive is very spectacular with beautiful sceneries along the way.Sonamarg is the gate way to Leh/Ladakh and base for many trekking areas. On reaching Sonmarg you feel like you are in Swiss Alps. After lunch take a short trek to Thajwas glacier on foot or on ponies (own expenses). Evening return back to Srinagar, overnight stay in Houseboat.

Activities : Trekking

After early breakfast Leave Srinagar and drive to Pahalgam 96 kms drive (Valley of Shepherds) 2130 Mts high from sea level and is base for many trekking routes Enroute visit Saffron fields, Awantipora Temple Ruins dedicated to Lord Vishnu .The stone pillars are carved with different Hindu Goddess, 9th century Awantipora was Capital of Kashmir also pay a visit to Mattan Temple with its holly fishes spring. Proceed to Pahalgam; enjoy the Hot Lunch in resort, later Optional pony ride to Baisaran Kashmir Valley or around the Pahalgam village. Overnight at Hotel.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys , Trekking

After breakfast morning explore the surroundings of Ladder valley or Trip to betab valley /Chandanwari or Aru by local jeep at your own cost. Later drive back to Srinagar. Check in hotel free and easy take a walk around the city. Overnight at hotel.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

Morning after breakfast leave Hotel and later transfer to airport for flight to Delhi onward journey.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys