Kashmir 05 Nights & 06 Days

Arrival at Srinagar Airport | Station you will meet our Representative | Driver & will be transferred to Hotel. Afternoon you will leave for local sightseeing of Mughal Gardens & Shankaracharya Temple.

✔ Srinagar: Srinagar is the largest city and summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir. It lies in the Kashmir Valley along the banks of the Jhelum River, and the shores of Dal and Anchar Lakes, between the Hari Parbat and Shankaracharya hills. The city is known for its natural environment, various gardens, waterfronts and houseboats. It is also known for traditional Kashmiri handicrafts like the Kashmir shawl (made of pashmina and cashmere wool), papier-mâché, wood carving, carpet weaving, and jewel making, as well as for dried fruits. It is the second-largest metropolitan area in the Himalayas.

✔ Nishat Gardens: Nishat Bagh is a terraced Mughal garden built on the eastern side of the Dal Lake. It is the second largest Mughal garden in the Kashmir Valley. ‘Nishat Bagh’ is Urdu, which means “Garden of Joy”, “Garden of Gladness” and “Garden of Delight”. Located on the bank of the Dal Lake, with the Zabarwan Mountains as its backdrop, Nishat Bagh offers beautiful views of the lake beneath the Pir Panjal mountain range. The garden was designed and built in 1633 by Asif Khan, elder brother of Nur Jehan.

✔ Shalimar Garden: Shalimar Garden, known as the “Garden of Love”, was built in 1619 by Mughal Emperor Jahangir for his beloved wife Noor Jehan. Shalimar Bagh is a Mughal garden in Srinagar, linked through a channel to the northeast of Dal Lake, on its right bank and located on the outskirts of Srinagar. The garden is considered the high point of Mughal horticulture and is now a public park. It is also called the Crown of Srinagar.

✔ Chashme Shahi: Chashma Shahi is one of the Mughal gardens built in 1632 AD around a natural spring by Ali Mardan Khan, a governor of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, as a gift for his elder son Prince Dara Shikoh. To the east of Chashma Shahi lies the Pari Mahal (Fairy Palace), where Dara Shikoh used to learn astrology. The garden is 108 meters long and 38 meters wide, spread over one acre of land, and is the smallest among the three Mughal gardens of Srinagar.

Evening return back to Hotel. Overnight stay at Hotel in Srinagar.

After breakfast you will leave for full day excursion of Sonamarg.

✔ Gulmarg: Sonamarg (2740 mts) also known as 'The Meadow of Gold' or "The Gateway of Ladakh” Sonamarg is 84 Kms from Srinagar and is surrounded by colorful mountains and thick Pine forests. Slopes and meadows are sparkled with the loveliest of alpine flowers, while the rich forests of fir, sycamore and birch at their lush green beauty to the scene. Along with the Pahalgam, Sonamarg is an excellent takeoff point for treks into the mountains and in itself is an ideal camping ground where glaciers pour down from the Himalayas.

✔ Thajiwas Glacier: Thajiwas glacier at an altitude of 9,186 feet is a striking silvery scene set against emerald meadows and a clear blue sky. It is 3 Kms in the south of Sonamarg. In summers, you can take a half-day hike to numerous waterfalls around this glacier. The road will be long and the journey hard but the captivating views make it worthwhile.

Evening return back to Hotel. Overnight stay at Hotel in Srinagar.

After breakfast you will leave for Gulmarg.

✔ Gulmarg: Gulmarg (8700 ft i.e. 2652 mts), known as 'Meadow of flowers. Discovered by the Kashmiri romantic poet in the 16th century who was inspired with its grassy slopes covered with wild flowers. It is one of the India's premier Hill resorts. Gulmarg today is not merely a mountain resort of exceptional beauty - It also turns into India's premier Ski resort in winter.

✔ Gulmarg Gondola: Gulmarg Gondola is the second longest and second highest cable car in the world. The first stage transfers from the Gulmarg resort at (8,530 ft) to Kongdoori Station in the bowl-shaped Kongdori valley. The second stage of the ropeway, takes skiers to a height of (12,293 ft) on Kongdoori Mountain, a shoulder of nearby Afarwat Peak (13,780 ft).

In Gulmarg, visit St. Mary Church | Maharani Temple as well as you can enjoy the golf at the famed 18 hole golf course (By Pony | Walk).

✔ Strawberry Valley: A hidden attraction in Gulmarg is Strawberry Valley, unexploited by tourism and still holding its nascent beauty and charm. The emerald meadows with budding red strawberries look like a picture straight out from Garden of Eden. Covered in pristine elegance, with clear blue skies overhead and verdant green meads all along, a visit to Strawberry Valley is a delight to the naked eye and an enthralling experience altogether. Surrounded by dainty houses in the distance and mighty hills in the backdrop, the valley offers a getaway you would not want to come back from.

✔ St. Mary Church: Standing tall, even after 100 odd years, is this Victorian architectural wonder of the Saint Mary's Church located near the Golf Course in Gulmarg. This might well be your messiah to experiencing the ancient architectural wonders that our country is the most renowned for. More like a tiny countryside chapel in appearance, this church is made of grey stone walls. The church looks the most scintillating during the winter season especially when it is surrounded by snow.

✔ Maharani Temple: Situated in the middle of Gulmarg, the Maharani temple is an example of religions intertwined with a Muslim priest performing rituals in the temple. Maharani Temple was built by Mohini Bai Sisodhi, wife of Maharaja Hari Singh in 1915. This temple belongs to the Dogra Kings of Jammu & Kashmir.

✔ Golf Course: Famed as the highest 18 hole golf course in the world, this golf course is also the longest in India. Situated at an altitude of 8700 feet above sea level, this place was used to play golf by Britishers since 1911 and the golf course was inaugurated formally in 2011. The golf course is very beautiful and consists of a meadow with various varieties of beautiful and rare species of flowers. The flowers are in full bloom during the months of June to September.

Evening return back to Hotel. Overnight stay at Hotel in Gulmarg.

After breakfast you will leave for Pahalgam.

✔ Pahalgam: Pahalgam (2133 mts) also known as 'The valley of Shepherds or Trekker's Paradise. Pahalgam is the most famous place for Indian Film Industry. One of the most beautiful places on earth, the town of Pahalgam offers breath-taking views. One can just enjoy the town of Pahalgam trek to some of the most beautiful places on earth. One can trek to Kolohoi Glacier or to Sonamarg. Pahalgam is also the entry point for the famous Amarnath Cave, a holy site for Hindus.

✔ Awantipora Temple: Built by King Avantivarman between 855-883 AD, these fascinating temples still hold the interest of both religious devotees and history buffs till date. The majestic pillars and carved sculptures of various deities hold testimony to the architectural brilliance of that era. The two main structures, the Avantiswhar temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and Avantiswami temple to Lord Vishnu, are also the perfect spots for great photography.

✔ Saffron Fields: Saffron is a rare spice which grows only in few places in the world. Derived from the flower of Crocus Sativus or Saffron Crocus, the spice has exceptional medicinal properties and is commonly used in cooking and traditional medicines. In Kashmir, saffron grows in a small town known as Pampur which is about 13 kilometers away from Srinagar. During autumn months, when the flowers bloom, you will be able to see rows and rows of purple flowers in Pampur. A walk amidst these flowers is certainly a beautiful experience.

Evening return back to Hotel. Overnight stay at Hotel in Pahalgam.

After breakfast you will visit Betaab Valley | Aru Valley | Chandanwari as well as take a horse riding trip to Baisaran meadows (By Local Cab) & Afternoon start your drive towards Srinagar.

✔ Betaab Valley: Sprawling fertile pastures, snow-capped mountains and meandering streams are characteristic of this valley and add to the aesthetic appeal of this place. Apart from being well-known for this stunning landscape, the valley is also a renowned as a famous trekking base and camping site for travelers who want to explore the nearby regions.

✔ Aru Valley: BLocated 12 km from Pahalgam, despite being a small village Aru Valley is captivating with its scenic meadows and activities like horse riding, hiking and trekking. This place is an excellent choice for people looking to spend their holidays in luxury as well as those looking for some adrenaline pumping adventure.

✔ Chandanwari: Situated 16 km from Pahalgam, is the starting point of the Amarnath Yatra, which takes place every year in the month of Sawan (Rain). It is famous for snow sledging on a snow bridge. Snow fights" is what people generally indulge in here before they sledge back down. Hajan, on the way to Chandanwari is an idyllic spot for a picnic. Filmgoers will recognize it instantly as it has been the location of several movie scenes.

✔ Baisaran Meadows: Baisaran is a beautiful destination 6 kms away from Pahalgam. With tranquil meadows, pristine lakes and picturesque setting, you can just stroll down the area or sit down to have a picnic. The place also has very many options of fun games and rides, pony rides, zorbing etc. The place is a popular tourist attraction in the area (By Pony).

✔ Shikara Ride: The 'Shikara' or wooden boat rides are especially well-known and popular among tourists. One can enjoy being photographed in the traditional Kashmiri attire with authentic accessories during the Ride

Evening return back to Hotel. Overnight stay at Hotel | Houseboat in Srinagar.

Waking up early in the morning, enjoy delicious breakfast and get to say bye to the enchanting environs of Kashmir. Pack your bags and weave all the pleasant memories of your amazing Kashmir Tour, as you will be dropped at the Sheikh Ul Alam Srinagar International Airport or Srinagar Railway Station for your onward journey.