• Best Time to Visit: April to October. Spring and summer for blooming flowers and pleasant weather; autumn for vibrant foliage; winter for snow and skiing in Gulmarg.
Arrival at Srinagar Airport and transfer towards hotel. After check-in at the hotel & refreshment continue your tour to famous Nishat Garden known as ‘Garden of pleasure' built in 16th century (1633) by Mughal King Asif Khan. Then visit Shalimar Garden known as ‘Garden of love' built in 16th century (1619) by Mughal King Jehangir for his beloved wife Noor Jehan or (Mehr -un- Nissa) and later on pay a visit to the famous White mosque of Srinagar city (Hazratbal shrine). Evening enjoy the Shikara Ride(at an extra cost) on the famous Dal Lake to enjoy the beauty that God has graced this city, which is often compared to Venice. You will get a lovely view of some interesting places around the lake. Overnight stay in deluxe houseboat in Srinagar.
Full day excursion to Sonmarg which is the most beautiful drive from Srinagar. On the way, we stop at many beautiful spots. Continue drive to Sonmarg 2690 Mtrs (Meadow of Gold). One can ride on horse to visit Thajiwas Glacier where snow remains around the year and Sonmarg is known as Gateway of Ladakh. In the evening return to Houseboat. Overnight at Hotel.
After breakfast, leave from Srinagar and drive to Pahalgam 2440 Mtrs (Vale of Kashmir) on the way visit Saffron fields and Avantipur ruins which is eleven hundred years old temple. Finally by lunchtime you will reach Pahalgam which is the most famous place for the Indian Film Industry. Visit Betaab Valley, Aru Valley (optional). Later return to the hotel for an overnight stay.
After early breakfast at hotel drive from Pahalgam to Gulmarg by taxi for overnight stay. (8700 ft i.e. 2652 mts), Discovered by the Kashmiri romantic poet in the 16th century who was inspired by its grassy slopes covered with wildflowers. In winter Gulmarg looks more beautiful due to heavy snowfall and turns into India's premier Ski resort in winter. The Gondola Cable Car (optional) offers rides to the upland meadows of Kongdori and beyond to the top of Apharwat range to a height of 14000 ft for viewing the Himalayan Peaks in summer and for downhill skiing in winter. One can have a Gondola ride (cable car directly payable) from Gulmarg to Khalinmarg. Overnight in hotel in Gulmarg.
After breakfast at the hotel drive back to Srinagar. Continue your tour and visit the famous Shankaracharya Temple built on the top of the mountain overlooking Dal Lake. Evening enjoy your Shikara Ride on the famous Dal Lake to enjoy the beauty that God has graced this city, which is often compared to Venice. You will get a lovely view of some interesting places around the lake. Overnight stay in hotel in Srinagar.
Transfer in time to the airport to connect onwards destination flight.
