Activities
6 DAYS 5 NIGHTS SCENIC KASHMIR
DAY 01
MEAL ON BOARD
Arrive Delhi. Upon arrival meet and greet by local representative and transfer to hotel.
Overnight stay in hotel.
DAY 02
BREAKFAST / LUNCH / DINNER
DELHI – SRINAGAR - PAHALGAM
After breakfast transfer to airport for departure to Srinagar Kashmir.
On arrival in Srinagar, transfer to restaurant for Lunch.
After lunch drive to Pahalgam -Pahalgam is the headquarters of one of the five tehsils of Anantnag district. Pahalgam is associated with the annual Amarnath Yatra.
En route visit :
Awantipora ruins - Awantipora or Awantipur is a town and a notified area committee in Pulwama district. Awantipora was named after Avanti Varman and had a number of ancient Hindu temples built by the king including the Avantiswami Temple. The ruins of temples constructed by Lalitaditya are also found in Awantipora. The temple sites are protected and maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India.
Saffron fields – “Red Gold” as it is called, Kashmir is one of the largest producer of Saffron in the world. Pampore town known as “Saffron Town” which produces 80% of Kashmir Saffron on Srinagar – Jammu highway.
On arrival in Pahalgam, transfer to hotel for dinner and overnight stay
DAY 03
BREAKFAST / LUNCH / DINNER
PAHALGAM - SRINAGAR
After breakfast visit:
Aru - Aru is a tourist spot in the Anantnag District of Jammu & Kashmir, India. The Aru valley is noted for its scenic meadows. It is popular among the tourists for its peaceful environment and scenic beauty.
Chandanwari Valley - A tourist town and a notified area committee in Anantnag district of the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It is a popular tourist destination and hill station. Its lush green meadows and pristine waters attract thousands of tourists from all over the world each year.
Betaab – Betaab is named after famous Bollywood movie Betaab. Enjoy the scenery, one can also enjoy horse ride (optional).
Mughal Gardens - linked through a channel to the northeast of Dal Lake. It also known as Shalimar Gardens, Farah Baksh, and Faiz Baksh.
Nishat Bagh - (Abode of pleasure) built by Asif Khan Brother in law of Jehangir in 1632 AD.
Shalimar Bagh - (Abode of love) built by Jehangir for his wife Empress Noor Jehan. All the gardens are situated on the bank 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.
Enroute visit carpet-weaving factory.
Lunch Dinner overnight in Deluxe Houseboats.
DAY 04
BREAKFAST / LUNCH / DINNER
SRINAGAR - GULMARG - SRINAGAR
Full day trip in Gulmarg (Meadow of Flowers) 2730 Mts. above sea level. The distance of 60 kms will be covered in about 2 hrs.
Gulmarg has one of the best Ski slopes in the world and highest golf course of the world with 18 holes. One can also have the view of Nanga Parbhat if weather permits.
Nanga Parbat - locally known as Diamer, is the ninth highest mountain in the world at 8,126 metres (26,660 ft.) above sea level.
The en route view from Tangmarg to Gulmarg is fascinating.
One can also have a short trek up to Khilangmarg, which can be covered in about 3 hrs.
Khilanmarg - the meadow, carpeted with flowers in the spring, is the site for Gulmarg's winter ski runs and offers a view of the surrounding peaks and over the Kashmir Valley
Also enjoy sledge riding on snow. Chair lifts for mountain ride are also available.
Pack lunch will be brought from the houseboat.
Late evening return back to Srinagar.
Dinner and overnight in houseboat.
DAY 05
BREAKFAST / LUNCH / DINNER
SRINAGAR - SONAMARG - SRINAGAR
Full day excursion to Sonamarg (Golden Meadow) by Tata Sumo with pack lunch from Houseboat. The distance of about 83 kms will be covered about 2-½ hrs.
Sonamarg - lies in Sindh Valley streamed with flowers and surrounded by mountains. Sonamarg is also the base for some interesting treks to the high altitude of Himalayan Lakes. Enjoy horse riding up to Thajiwas glacier and sledge riding on snow. Late afternoon drive back to Srinagar.
Dinner overnight Hotel
DAY 06
BREAKFAST / LUNCH / DINNER
SRINAGAR - DELHI - KUALA LUMPUR
After breakfast Shikara ride on Dal Lake visiting floating and vegetable gardens. Also witness walnut woodcarving and papier mache making demonstration.
After early lunch transfer to airport to catch flight to Delhi, on arrival in Delhi, proceed for last minute shopping.
After dinner transfer to airport to catch flight back home.
