You
will be met by our representative at the Srinagar airport. He will assist and
transfer you to the hotel . After relaxation Leave for sightseeing of the
Mughal Gardens, visiting Nishat Bagh built by Asaf Khan, the brother -in- law
of Jahangir in 1632 AD, and Shalimar Bagh built by Jahangir for his wife
empress Nur Jahan. All the gardens are situated on the banks of the Dal Lake
with the Zabarwan hills in the background.
In
the Evening you take a Shikara ride on Dal Lake, where you visit the floating
vegetable gardens. While riding the Shikara’s there are plenty of opportunities
for bird watching with plentiful species including Kingfisher, Little Bittern,
Common Pariah Kites, Grebe etc. Dinner and Overnight in Srinagar Hotel.
After breakfast, leave for Sonmarg (Meadow of Gold). The distance
of about 83 kms, will be covered in about 3 hrs. Sonmarg lies in Sindh Valley
streamed with flowers and surrounded by mountains. Sonmarg is also the base for
some interesting treks to the high altitude Himalayan Lakes. Later come back to
Srinagar. Dinner and overnight in hotel.
Drive to Gulmarg (Meadow of Flowers) 2730 Mts. above sea level. The
distance of 60 kms will be covered in about 2 hrs. Gulmarg has one of the best
Ski slopes in the world and highest golf course of the world with 18 holes. One
can also have the view of Nanga Parbhat if weather permits. The view Enroute
from Tangmarg to Gulmarg is fascinating. One can also have a short trek up to
Khilangmarg which can be covered in about 3 to 4 hrs. In Gulmarg you can cover
Khir Bhawani temple, gondola ride (on direct payment basis). Dinner overnight
in Gulmarg hotel.
After breakfast
drive to Pahalgam (The valley of shepherds).The total distance is about
130 kms, will be covered in about 4 hours. En-route, visiting the saffron
fields of pampore, Awantipura Ruins (1100 years old temple of
Lord Vishnu built by the King Awantivarman), and enjoy the beautiful
countryside. Drive through the pine forests. Arrive at Pahalgam and enjoy
Lidder stream. Later walk along pony trails with a magnificent view of the
mountains. Dinner and overnight in Pahalgam hotel.
After breakfast, you will go for Sightseeing covering Awantipura ruins, Vishnu temple & lidder river . you can also go for Chandan wari , aru valley , betab valley and a place called mini Switzerland (on direct payment basis), but all these destinations you can cover by Pony or local union taxi, our cab will not go for these places.
In the afternoon leave for Srinagar. Dinner and overnight stay at
Srinagar Hotel