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 / Gulmarg / Srinagar (112 Kms)
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 abou t
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,
Return to Srinagar, Overnight in the Houseboat.
Day
4 : Srinagar - Pahalgam -Srinagar (94 kms/2.5 hrs)
Today you will be transferred by road to Pahalgam
(94 kms/2.5 hrs) Valley of Shepherds. (
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 glaciers
along the great Himalayan )Enroute you will have an
rare opportunity to visit the Saffron fields. Also
visit Avantipura Ruins & Anantnag Sulpher Springs
enroute, Enjoy the bounty of Nature at Pahalgam,
located on the bank of beautyful Lidder River,
Return to Srinagar, Overnight in the Houseboat.
Day 5 : 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 6 : Srinagar - Delhi
 Morning
transfer to airport in time to catch Delhi round
flight. Arrive and transfer to hotel for
Rest of the day at leisure for personal exploration,
and Overnight stay in Delhi
Day 8 : Delhi - Agra Drive 202 Km 4 Hrs.
Morning depart and drive to Agra, en-route visit
Mathura the birthplace of Lord Krishna and the tomb
of Emperor Akbar at Sikandra. Arrive and check in at
hotel. Afternoon visit Taj Mahal, and Agra Fort
built by Emperor Akbar as his citadel over the years
1565 - 73.
Day 9 : Agra - Jaipur Drive
231 Km 5 ½ Hrs.
Morning depart and drive to Jaipur, en -route visit
deserted city of Emperor Akbar at Fatehpur Sikri.
Arrive and check in hotel.
Day 10 : Jaipur
 Morning
11km. drive to former capital Amber, up hill
elephant ride to admire the massive gateways,
courts, stairways and pillared pavilions / palaces.
Return to hotel for lunch. Afternoon explore City
palace, Observatory, Hawah Mahal (Palace of winds)
and bustling Bazaar.
Day 11 : Jaipur - Delhi
Drive 258 Km 5 ½ Hrs.
Morning drive to Delhi, en-route brief halt at
midway for refreshments. Arrive Delhi by lunchtime.
Arrive and Check-in at hotel. Rest of the day at
leisure for last minute shopping and personal
activities.
Day 12 : Departure
Morning transfer to airport for homeward flight.
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