Duration:11 Nights/
12 Days
Places Covered:Delhi- Srinagar- Dachigam- Pahalgam- Gulmarg-
Srinagar- Sonmarg- Srinagar- Delhi
Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
Meet our representatives at the airport from where you shall be transferred
to the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 02 : Delhi - Srinagar By Flight
On time assistance and transfer to airport to board flight to Srinagar. At
your arrival you shall be transferred to Deluxe Houseboats. Late afternoon
Shikara ride on Dal Lake visiting floating and Vegetable gardens etc. Also
witness walnut woodcarving and paper machine making demonstration. Dinner
and overnight in Deluxe Houseboats.
Day 03 : - Srinagar
Early morning leave for sightseeing of Mughal Gardens an visit Nishat Bagh
built by Asif Khan brother in law of Jahangir in 1632 AD and Shalimar Bagh
built by Jahangir for his wife Empress Noor Jahan. 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,
en-route visit to carpet-weaving factory.
Dinner and overnight stay at Deluxe Houseboats.
Day 04 : Srinagar - Dachigam
After breakfast visit the famous Dachigam. The scenic Dachigam valley is
one blissful place of natural world and its surrounding mountain ridge contains
the rare Kashmir stag (Hangul), also black and brown bears. If you go trekking
over to the upper reaches, the spectacular vistas make perfect camping hideout.
There you may also see the musk deer, a small species widely hunted for the
male's musk gland, consider valuable in treating importance and a major export
to Europe's perfumeries. Located very close to Srinagar, Dachigam National
Park with its splendid forests and magnificent scenery is easily accessible.
Dachigam is the best known among the whole state of J & K. Once the exclusive
hunting preserve of the Maharaja of Kashmir, it was declared a national park
in 1951, and owing to a strictly enforced conservation program, the hangul
population, once 150, now stands at over 400 animals. Overnight at House
Boat.
Day 05 : Srinagar - Pahalgam
Enjoy your delicious breakfast at your House Boat. Now it's time to say good-bye
to your beautiful House Boat, as we will leave for beautiful Pahalgam, Valley
of Shepherds. Pahalgam is only 95 km from Srinagar and it will take maximum
2 1/2 hours, en-route we will also visit the famous Hindu Temple - Martand
also known as Mattan. At Pahalgam we have very carefully selected very well
situated Hotel Pine. This is tastefully created beautiful hotel and its name
is very appropriately selected as it is surrounded with Pines and Peaks.
The location and the view are awesome. You will live and dine in style at
Hotel Pine as well as enjoy the delicious buffet spread by the hotel.
Day 06 : Pahalgam
Treat yourself with American breakfast with great variety in style in your
hotel's restaurant. Today we will take you on an excursion to Chandanwari,
famous for its beautiful scenery, flora and fauna, springs and streams. It
is also a gateway to Amarnath Yatra. Return in time at your hotel for your
lunch. Enjoy the delicious buffet lunch in the hotel's restaurant. Rest of
the day is free for your personal activities. In the evening enjoy the Kashmiri
Cultural Show and then enjoy the delicious dinner at hotels restaurant.
Day 07 : Pahalgam
Treat yourself with American breakfast with great variety in style in your
hotel's restaurant. Today we will visit ARU, famous for its scenic beauty.
Return in time at your hotel for your lunch. Enjoy the delicious buffet lunch
in the hotel's restaurant. In the afternoon you have free time in hand for
your personal activities, you may chose to walk down to Bysaran and Shikarga
or take a ride on the Pony and then enjoy the delicious dinner at hotels
restaurant.
Day 08 : Pahalgam - Gulmarg
Today we drive to Gulmarg (approx. 55 kms / 1 ½ hrs drive) also
known as 'Meadow of Flowers'. Here you can enjoy Gondola Ride. It doesn't
end here, Gulmarg boasts of the world's highest green 18-m gold course. Enjoy
the delicious packed lunch specially prepared for you by. Later return back
to the hotel. Evening enjoy delicious dinner.
Day 09 : Gulmarg
Morning after breakfast Full day to enjoy Gulmarg on your own. One can enjoy
horse riding / Cable car ride (to be paid directly by the guest) in Gulmarg.
Evening return back to the boats for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 10 : Gulmarg - Srinagar
Drive to Srinagar . In the evening, lake rides by shikara to visit floating
gardens, Lotus Gardens, Charchinar, and Kabooter Khana (Pigeon palace) and
inside of the lake. Overnight stay at houseboat.
Day 11 : Srinagar - Sonmarg - Srinagar
Full day excursion to Sonmarg, which is the most beautiful drive from Srinagar.
On the way we stop at any beautyful spots. Continue drive to Sonmarg 2690Mtrs
(Meadow of Gold).One can ride on horse to visit to Thajiwas Glacier where
snow remains round the year and Sonmarg is known as Gateway of Ladakh. In
the evening return to Houseboat. Overnight at House Boat.
Day 12 :
Srinagar - Delhi
After breakfast transfer to the airport to board the flight for Delhi. Upon
arrival transfer to hotel the international airport to board the flight for
your next destination.
