ENCHANTING KASHMIR

Duratio:4Nights/5Days
Destination: Srinagar –Sonamarg - Pahalgam – Gulmarg

Day 01:-Arrival

Arrival at Srinagar airport and transfer to Pre booked houseboat. Afternoon tour of famous Mughal gardens visit; the Nishat Bagh (the garden of pleasure) Shalimar garden (abode of love) & Chashmashahi (The royal spring). Evening ride by Shikara to visit Floating Gardens, Lotus Gardens and inside of the Lake. Overnight stay at house boat

Day 02:- Srinagar – Sonamarg – Srinagar (2.5 Hours drive one way)

Full day tour of Sonamarg (Meadows of Gold), it has sheer scenic splendour. The very way-a metalled road snakes through massive mountains laden with forests and firs. After a breath-taking journey from Srinagar you come across River Sindh that is abounded with trout & Mahseer.

Onwards the valley opens up to a meadow. Ponies can be hired for a trip up to Thajiwas glacier; a major attraction during the summer months. Sonamarg's importance lies in the fact that it is the last halt on the Kashmir side for the drive from Srinagar to Leh. You will be fascinated to see Snowy Mountains against a cerulean sky against its backdrop. Return to Srinagar for overnight stay at house boat.

Day 03:- Srinagar – Pahalgam (3 hrs drive one way)

After breakfast leave for Pahalgam; one of the beautiful and fascinating ideal resorts all the year round. It is the base for several treks in the region. Situated at the confluence of the Lidder River and set amidst fir and pine covered mountains, one can have a real feelings of Paradise. You can enjoy the pony ride to Shikargah & Baisaran. (Own cost). Overnight stay at Hotel in Pahalgam.

Day 04:- Pahalgam – Gulmarg (3- 4 hours drive, distance of 160 km.)

Leave after breakfast for Gulmarg via Martand located atop a plateau. Close to the township of Anantanag is the Temple dedicated to Surya "The Sun God". Continue to drive through Alpine Forest to arrive in Gulmarg .Check in hotel.

Gulmarg is one of the most beautiful summer/winter resorts in the valley. One can have a Gondola ride (at own cost) from Gulmarg to Khilanmarg to have a real view in natural beauty in summer and full snow view in winter. You can have a pony ride in the open fields to seven springs and to a lake, which remains frozen until June. Overnight at a hotel in Gulmarg.

Day 05:- Gulmarg – Srinagar Airport Drop (2 Hours Drive)

After breakfast drive via Tangmarg to Srinagar Airport for departure.