ESSENCE OF KASHMIR

Tour Duration :5 Nights/ 6 Days
Destinations Covered : Srinagar-Sonamarg-Pahalgam- Gulmarg-Srinagar

Day 01 : Arrival at Srinagar
On arrival at Srinagar, our representative will greet you at the airport. From the airport, you will be taken to a Deluxe Houseboat on the famous Dal Lake. After Check-In you will begin with a tour to Mughal Gardens, Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh, and Cheshmashahi. The best thing about these gardens is the scenic beauty, which cannot be described in words. The sunset from the gardens is a moment, which will be embedded in your heart forever. Over Night at Houseboat.

Day 2: Srinagar-Sonamarg -Srinagar

Today you go for a Day trip to Sonamarg which is 100 Kms away from Srinagar. It is time to see glaciers with beautiful stream flowing down from Ladakh Mountains. This place is also known as Gateway to Ladakh. You can also take a horse ride to Thajwas glaciers in search of crystals. Return as the sun sets and stay at Houseboat.

Day 3: Srinagar-Pahalgam (96 Kms-2Hrs)
Aswe drive towards Pahalgam, we will pass through the famous saffron fields and a peep at the history of Awantipura ruins (According to Hindu mythology, Pandavas had spent their time here after losing their kingdom). You may not help yourself in falling in love with the nature. Some of the places will look familiar to you, as they have been captured in various famous films like Silsila, Betab, Karma, etc. Rest of the day enjoy your time with the Nature. Over Night at Hotel.

Day 4: Pahalgam
The day is kept free for you to enjoy various tourist spots in this beautiful tourist spot. You may preffer to take a walk in the woods or the riverside. Over Night at Pahalgam .

Day 5: Pahalgam – Gulmarg (150 Kms-3Hrs)
After Nreakfast we start our drive toward Gulmarh, “The Switzerland of Asia”. We will again pass through the saffron fields. This journey is uphills where you can enjoy the beauty of Gorges and Pine trees. Gulmarg is full with activities round the clock. While the lush green meadows in summer will be a treat to your eyes, so will the snowfall of winters have a soothing effect on your heart and mind. Those interested in catching the nature at a height can take a cable car ride (gondola). You will be later shifted to a hotel in Gulmarg to stay overnight.

Day 6: Gulmarg - Sringar(50 Kms)
An early breakfast before we bid farewell to you for the airport as per your scheduled onward journey.