OVERVIEW
Srinagar - Gulmarg - Pahalgam
ITINERARY
Day 1: Srinagar
Met on arrival at Srinagar airport and you will be transferred to Hotel for Check in. (Please note that Standard Check-in at the hotel is 1400 Hrs).
Overnight stay in Srinagar
Day 2: In Srinagar : (Same day excursion to Pahalgam – 90 Kms / Approx 3 Hrs – Each Way )
Today drive to Pahalgam for full day excursion to Pahalgam
Pahalgam (The Valley of Shepherds) 7,000ft above sea level. On the way visit the famous Saffron growing fields and Awantipur Ruins (1100 years old temple of lord Vishnu build by King Awantivarman). Enjoy the beautiful countryside on the way. Pahalgam once a humble shepherd`s village with breathtaking views is surrounded by thickly wooded forests of pine at the confluence of the streams flowing from Sheshnag Lake and the Lidder River.
Later drive back to Srinagar
Overnight stay in Srinagar
Day 3: In Srinagar (Same Day Excursion to Gulmarg)
Pick up from your hotel in Srinagar for full day excursion to visit Gulmarg (The Meadow of the Flowers).
Located at an altitude of 9,000ft Gulmarg is not merely a mountain resort of exceptional beauty, it also has the highest green golf course in the world, at an altitude of 2,650m, and is the country's premier ski resort in the winter. Enjoy a cable car ride on Gondola (subject to availability) which will take you to the majestic height of 13,000ft above sea level covering the magnificent views of Himalayan Mountains and Pirpanjal ranges. You can also enjoy a view of Nanga Parbat if the weather permits. Golf playing, ATV Riding, Hiking & Snow Skiing are other optional activities available here at additional cost.
Later drive back to Srinagar
Overnight stay in Srinagar
Day 4: In Srinagar
Today proceed for Mughal Gardens visiting Nishat Bagh and Shalimar Bagh. 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 and old Srinagar city
Later transfer to Houseboat.
Evening 1 Hour Shikara ride
Overnight stay on houseboat
Day 5 : Srinagar Departure
Transfer to Srinagar airport in time to board your flight for onward destination
