Day 1: Srinagar
 Our services start with your arrival at Srinagar
airport. Meet & greet and transfer by to
Houseboat/Hotel. Welcome drink on arrival. Rest of
the day at leisure. Overnight in the houseboat.
Day 2: Srinagar
After breakfast visit the Mughal Gardens , Chashmi-e
Shahi (The Royal Spring), Nishat (The Garden of
pleasure) & Shalimar Bagh (Abode of Love). In the
afternoon enjoy a Shikara ride on the Dal Lake .
Overnight in the hotel.
Day 3 : Srinagar / Sonmarg / Srinagar (168 Kms)
After breakfast full day excursion of Sonmarg which
is one of the most beautiful drives from Srinagar. (
 Sonamarg
is the base of a major trek that passes along
several mountain lakes Vishansar, Kishansar, Gadsar,
Satsar and Gangabal. Sonamarg is also the take off
station for the drive to Ladakh across the Zojila, a
major pass in the Great Himalayan Range, through
which the Srinagar-Leh Road passes.
The Meadow Of Gold
At a height of 2,740m, Sonamarg is the last major
point in the Kashmir valley before the Zoji La pass
into Ladakh . At the pass the green, lush Kashmiri
landscape abruptly switches to the barren, dry
landscape of Ladakh. Sonamarg is thus not only a
good base for treks but also a jumping off point for
trips into Ladakh. )
Sonmarg also called Meadow of Gold is located at a
height of 2690 meters. You may take a pony ride (at
your own cost) to Thajiwas Glacier where snow
remains round the year. Overnight in the
Houseboat/hotel
Day 4 : Srinagar / Gulmarg
 This morning you will proceed for a full day
excursion to Gulmarg, Meadow of Flowers ( 56 kms /2
hrs) situated at an altitude of 2730 meters, (The valley of Gulmarg, a large meadow about
3-sq-kms in area, stands at 2,730 metres, 56-km
south west of Srinagar .
The name means 'Meadow Of
Flowers' and in the spring it's just that, a rolling
meadow dotted with countless colourful Bluebells,
Daisies, Forget Me Not's and Buttercups. The valley
itself is about 3-km long and up to a km wide.) Full
day at leisure to take the leisurely walks on the
lush green meadows of flowers with a backdrop of the
snow capped mountains. Enjoy pony ride or Gondola
ride (rope way) to Khillanmarg at your own cost,
Overnight in the Hotel.
Day 5 : Gulmarg - Pahalgam
Drive to Pahalgam (5 hours drive). Welcome drink on
arrival and check-in. Rest of the day free at
leisure.
Pahalgam is situated at the junction of the Aru and
Sheshnag Rivers and surrounded by soaring,
fir-covered mountains with bare, snow-capped peaks
rising behind them. The Aru flows down from the
Kolahoi glacier beyond Lidderwat while the Sheshnag
from glaci ers
along the great Himalayan.
At the confluence of the streams flowing from the
river Lidder and Sheshnag Lake, Pahalgam was once a
humble shepherd's village with breathtaking views.
Now it Kashmir's premier resort, cool even during
the height of summer. A number of hotels and lodges
cater to all preferences and budgets, from luxurious
to unpretentious trekkers' lodges, fully furnished huts,
partially concealed by giant pine trees.
There are many short walks available from Pahalgam
and in addition it is an excellent base for longer
treks such as those to the Kolahoi glacier or to the
Amarnath cave. Pahalgam can also be used as a
starting point for treks out of the region. Pahalgam
is particularly famed for its many shepherds and
they're a common sight, driving their flocks of
sheep along the paths all around the town
Overnight Stay in Hotel,
Day 6 : Pahalgam - Srinagar
After Breakfast Back to Srinagar and overnight stay
in Hotel / Houseboat.
Day 7 : Srinagar
Today morning, after breakfast, depart for Srinagar
airport for return journey to home destination.
Srinagar and Gulmarg Tour ends.
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