PANORAMA OF KASHMIR

Duration: 6 Nights/7 Days
Destination: Srinagar – Gulmarg - Pahalgam – Sonamarg - Srinagar

Day 01:-Arrival

Arrival at Srinagar airport and transfer to Deluxe Houseboat at Dal Lake. Afternoon tour of Mughal gardens visiting the Nishat Bagh (the garden of pleasure), Chashmashahi (The Royal Spring) and Shalimar garden (abode of love). Evening ride by Shikara to visit Floating Gardens, Lotus Gardens and inside of the Lake. Overnight stay at houseboat.

Day 02:- Srinagar – Gulmarg (1.5 hrs drive)

After breakfast leave for Gulmarg, one of the most beautiful summer/winter resorts in the valley. One can have a gondola (cable car) ride from Gulmarg to Khilanmarg to have real view in winter. You can have a pony ride in the open fields to seven springs and to a lake, which remains frozen till June .Overnight stay in Hotel.

Day 03:- Gulmarg – Tangmarg- Pahalgam (4 hrs drive)

After breakfast leave for Pahalgam. On arrival at Pahalgam check in at Hotel. Walk around the market place in Pahalgam & enjoy the feel of the local trading in the town. Overnight in a hotel at Pahalgam.

Day 04:- Pahalgam

After breakfast enjoy a day of leisure in Pahalgam sitting on the banks of the Lidder River or one can hire a local vehicle to visit Chandanwari & Betaab Valley. Overnight in a hotel in Pahalgam.

Day 05:-Pahalgam- Srinagar (3 hrs drive)

Leave for Srinagar from Pahalgam. On arrival check in Hotel. Afternoon visit the Shankrayacharya Temple & local handicraft outlets. Overnight stay at Savoy House Boat.

Day 06:- 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 Sindh which meanders and 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 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 in Savoy House Boat.

Day 07:-Departure

After breakfast transfer to airport for departure.