Enchanting Kashmir
Day 01
SRINAGAR
Arrive Srinagar, where you will be met upon arrival and transferred to your deluxe hotel. Overnight at the Deluxe House Boat.
Day 02
SRINAGAR – SONAMARG - SRINAGAR ( 03½ Hours One Way )
Breakfast in the hotel. Drive to Sonamarg through the Sindh Valley which presents yet another spectacular facet of countryside in Kashmir.Situated at an altitude of 2730 m, Sonamarg ('The meadow of gold') has, as its backdrop, snowy mountains against a cerulean sky. Afternoon visit Thajiwas glacier, a major local attraction during the summer months.
Evening return back to Srinagar. Overnight houseboat.
Day 03
SRINAGAR – GULMARG – SRINAGAR (02 Hours One Way )
Today after breakfast drive to Gulmarg, Meadow of Flowers, 2730 mts.above sea level with delightful ski slopes and the highest 18-hole golf course of the world. Enjoy a Gondola ride to Kangpori, and enjoy the view of Nanga Parbat. Return to Srinagar.Enjoy a shikara ride on Dal Lake visiting floating vegetable gardens etc. and see a walnut woodcarving and paper mache making demonstration.
Overnight at the Deluxe House Boat
Day 04
SRINAGAR - PAHALGAM – SRINAGAR ( 03½ Hours One Way )
Today after an early breakfast drive to Pahalgam, the Valley of Shepherds. Drive through saffron fields; visit Awantipura ruins of 1100 yrs old temple of Lord Vishnu. Drive through the pine forests and along the Lidder River. Afternoon free for individual activities Evening return to Srinagar. Overnight at the Deluxe houseboat.
Day 05
SRINAGAR LOCAL SIGHTSEEING
Today after breakfast, enjoy a city tour of Srinagar visiting the famous Mughal Gardens on the banks of Dal Lake. Nishat Bagh (Abodeof 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. Enroute visit a carpet weaving factory and Shankracharya Temple. Evening is free for shopping and leisure activities.
Overnight at Deluxe Houseboat.
Day 06
Depart SRINAGAR
Transfer to airport for your onward flight back home (B)