Pahalgam - Gulmarg - Sonmarg - Srinagar Tour - 6 Nights / 7 Days

Arrive Srinagar, pride of the beautiful valley of Kashmir, famous for its lakes dotted with Shikaras and the Mughal Gardens, drive to Pahalgam, 'Valley of Shepherds' (94 km/ 03 hrs). Enroute you will have an rare opportunity to visit the Saffron fields., Avantipura Ruins, Avantipuracricket bat factory& Anantnag Sulpher Springs. Enjoy the bounty of Nature at Pahalgam, located on the bank of beautiful Lidder River. Dinner & overnight in the hotel.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

After breakfast day is free to explore Lidder valley at your own:-
Option 1. Visit to Aru Valley which is a small village, 15 km upstream the Lidder River, The route is picturesque with ample campsites. This village is the starting point for treks to the Kolahoi glacier.
Option 2. Vsist to Chandanwari, 16 Km which is the starting point of sacred Amarnath Yatra. Chandanwari is famous for snow sledging on a snow bridge, Enroute you can visit Hajan, an idyllic picnic spot and Betaab valley where the famous Bollywood movie Betaab was shot.
Option 3. You can enjoy leisurely walks in pine forest along River Lidder and enjoy picnic on riverside.
Option 4. You can enjoy pony ride to Baisaran meadow, surrounded by thickly wooded pine forest and snow-capped mountains. This grassy glen offers a panoramic view of Pahalgam town and Lidder Valley. Dinner & overnight in the hotel.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

After breakfast drive to Gulmarg,'Meadow of Flowers'(154 km /4 hrs) situated at an altitude of 2730 meters, 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. Dinner & overnight in the hotel.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

After breakfast drive to Sonmarg. The mountains around Sonamarg(130 kms/3.5 hr) are covered with several glaciers, one of the most famous being the Thajiswas Glacier. This scenic river of ice is set amidst lush meadows and foliage and is a three-km walk or pony ride, In the evening u will enjoy bon-fire with music, kahwa/tea(once during stay), Overnight in the Hotel.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

After breakfast drive to Srinagar Transfer and check into the houseboat/ hotel. Post lunch half day excursion to the MughalGardens, located on the Eastern bank of the Dal Lake i.e. Shalimar Bagh, Nishat Bagh, Chashm-e-Shahiand botanical gardens. In the evening shikara ride (once during stay )to Nehru Park. Dinner & overnight in the houseboat/ hotel.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

After breakfast drive to yusmarg (60 km) is situated in the district of budgam,is reputed for some of the highest peaks in pir-panjal range.The word 'Yus' is said to be indicative of 'Yuzu' or Jesus PBUH paased through this valley while travelling into Kashmir with the chosen people of Lord. Intrested Places to visit yusmarg are- # Doodh Ganga :A river at distance of 2 km from main meadow is approachable on foot yet you can prefer horse ride (at your own cost)to the roaring river amidst dense forest. #Nilnag: Ashort trek of 4 km to Nilnag a small lake amidst pine trees, near a hamlet gives an ultimate pleasure to u. #Frozen lake: A Full day trek from Yousmarg to frozen lake is Sang-e-Safed(white stones)valley is quite fascinated one. The lake is usually covered under icrbergs throughout the year. In the evening Return back to Srinagar. Dinner & overnight in the houseboat/ hotel.

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Srinagar - Wular Lake - Manasbal Lake - Srinagar

After Breakfast you will proceed to Wular Lake (60 km)is situated between Bandipora & Sopore. this is the largest Fresh water lake in india. Circumference of lake 48 km is full of mountains and dense forests. Legend describes Wular as a 'cave' where a city was once swallowed up by the earthquakes and floods. Wular is a mystic lake. The water nuts grow in a large quantity in some portions of lake. # Manasbal Lake(48 km from sxr): Ganderbal - Sonmarg road is the placid Manasbal lake. 4 km long and 1.2 km wide lake is famous for Lotus, water nuts and colorful migratory birds. Believed to be deepest lake as its depth is measured to about 12.8 km at some places. The Shikara ride(at your own cost) in the lake offers most fascinating scenes of surrounding nature. In the Evening, Return back to Srinagar. Dinner & overnight in the houseboat/ hotel.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

After breakfast, transfer to airport for your onward flight back home.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys