Day 1 : Srinagar Arrive Srinagar and you will be Transfered
to your Hotel/or Houseboat. In the evening Shikara ride on Dal Lake to
enjoy the sunset. Overnight in Srinagar.
Day 2 : Srinagar Local Sightseeing (Gardens and Lakes)
Sightseeing trip to the celebrated Mogul gardens-Nishat Bagh and
Shalimar Bagh. Nishat Bagh (Abode of pleasure) was built by Asif Khan,
brother of Empress Noorjehan in 1632 AD. Shalimar Bagh (Abode of love)
was built by Jehangir for his wife Noor Jehan. Situated on the bank of
Dal Lake,hai Gardens. followed by a visit to Cheshma Shahi Gardens,
overlooked by picturesque Zabarwan Mountains. This afternoon, enjoy and
visit the floating and vegetable gardens etc. Also experience the walnut
woodcarving and papier-mache making demonstration. Overnight in
Srinagar.
Day 3 : Srinagar - Sonamarg ( Valley of Gold)
Today, a full day excursion to Sonamarg by car. The distance of about
84 km will be covered about 2.5 h. Sonamarg lies at the head of the
Sindh valley. The drive through here presents a spectacular facet of
thecountryside. Sonamarg is surrounded by mountains and pine forests.
There are attractive walks and option of pony ride to the Thajiwas
glacier. Drive back from Sonamarg and you will be transferred to
Srinagar for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 4 : Srinagar - Gulmarg ( Meadow of Flower)
In the morning start for Gulmarg-the Meadow of Flowers, which is
situated at an altitude of 2730 m above the sea level. The distance
between Srinagar and Gulmarg is approximately 60 km and it takes two
hours drive from Srinagar to reach Gulmarg. Gulmarg is one of India's
premier hill resorts. Explore Gulmarg and spend the day by individual
activities. Gulmarg is a place of exceptional beauty and has the world's
highest green golf course and also turns into India's premier ski
resort in winter. Gulmarg offers breathtaking views of majestic Nanga
Parbat on a clear day. Pony riding is a popular activity in Gulmarg; you
can ride to the upland meadow of Khilanmarg and back. The Gondola Cable
Car offers rides to the upland meadow of Kongdori for viewing the
Himalayan peaks in the summer and for downhill skiing in winter.
Overnight in Srinagar.
Day 5 : Srinagar - Pahalgam
After a leisurely breakfast and drive to Pahalgam or theValley of
Shepherds via Srinagar. Drive through the eye-catching Saffron fields;
visit Awantipura ruins, an 1100 years old temple of Lord Vishnu built by
King Awantiwareman. The total distance of about 140 km will be covered
in about 4 hrs. After reaching Pahalgam, you will be transferred to the
hotel. Time at leisure to soak in the panoramic sights all around, a
glimpses of heaven on earth.
Day 6 : Pahalgam-Srinagar
Brakfast at the hotel. Spend the day in Pahalgam and explore the place
in leisure. Pahalgam is situated at the confluence of the Sheshnag and
the Lidder streams. Set amidst soaring mountains, glistening glaciers,
gushing silvery streams and dense pine and cedar forests, Pahalgam
offers many options for walks, pony trekking, fishing and camping. Drive
back to Srinagar from Pahalgam. Stay overnight in Srinagar.
Day 7 : Srinagar City
Shankar Acharya, Jama Masjid, Shah Hamdan,Gurudwara Chati Padshai and
Shopping
Today you will visit the sacred temple of Shankaracharya occupies the
top of the hill known as Takht-I-Sulaiman in the south-east of Srinagar.
The site dates back to 250BC. The Saint Shankaracharya stayed at this
place when he visited Kashmir ten centuries ago to revive Sanatan
Dharma. The Jama Masjid at Nowhatta, in the heart of the old city, is
the other important mosque in Srinagar at which thousands of people
congregate for the Friday prayers. Of imposing proportions, the mosque
is built around a courtyard and is supported by 370 wooden pillars. The
hushed quiet of the mosque counterpoints the bustle of the old bazaars
surrounding it. Originally built by Sultan Sikandar in 1400 AD, and
enlarged by his son, Zain-ul- Abidin, it is a typical example of
Indo-Saracenic architecture. Destroyed thrice by fire and rebuilt each
time, the mosque, as it now stands, was repaired during the reign of
Maharaja Pratap Singh. Khanqah of Shah Hamadan: Situated on the banks of
the river Jhelum, between the third and fourth bridge, it is the first
mosque ever built in Srinagar. The original one was built in 1395.
Chhatti Padshahi Gurudwara: The sixth Sikh guru travelled through
Kashmir, stopping to preach occasionally. A gurudwara has been built at
the exact site of each of these halts. The most important one among
these is Chhatti Padshahi gurudwara, situated near the Kathi Darwaza, in
Rainawari, Srinagar, which is held in great reverence by devotees of
all faiths.
Day 8 : Srinagar - Departure
After having breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport to catch a flight for Departure.
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