Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival to Srinagar - Mughal Gardens, Shikara Ride
Stop At: Dal Lake, Boulevard Rd, Srinagar 190001 India
You will be received at Srinagar Airport and transferred to a Deluxe Houseboat in Dal Lake. Welcome drink on check in, later in the day you will be visiting Nishat , Shalimar and Cheshma Shahi Gardens. In the evening enjoy shikara ride in the lake.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Nishat Garden, Main Road Nishat, Srinagar 191121 India
Nishat Bagh is the biggest terraced Mughal Garden in the Valley, its name in urdu means ‘Garden of Joy’. Rightly called the garden of joy it in located on the banks of the famous Dal Lake with the Zabarwan Mountain Range in the background. The garden was built by Asif khan, brother of Empress Nur Jahan in 1633.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Shalimar Bagh, Srinagar India
Shalimar Garden, meaning ‘Abode of Love’ was built by Emperor Jahangir for his beloved wife Nur Jahan in 1619. The garden is linked with Dal Lake through a channel starting from Shalimar Bagh and entering Dal Lake in the north east. The garden is divided into three terraces and a water channel named Shah Nahar flows in the middle of the garden and feeds the many fountains of the garden, after flowing out of Shalimar Bagh the channel empties into Dal Lake through a mile long channel.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Cheshma Shahi Garden, 7, Boulevard Road, Chashma Shahi, Rainawari, Srinagar, 190001
The garden was constructed around the spring by the Mughal Governor Ali Mardan Khan in 1632. It was commissioned by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan for his eldest son, Dara Sikoh. In the east of Chashma Shahi the Pari Mahal (Fairy Palace) lies where Dara Sikoh used to learn astrology.The garden is 108 m long and 38 m wide and is spread over one acre of land. It is the smallest garden among the three Mughal gardens of Srinagar; the Shalimar garden is the largest and the Nishat garden is the second largest. All the three gardens were built at the right bank of the Dal Lake, with Zabarwan mountains (Zabarwan Range) at the backdrop.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Pari Mahal, Near Chashme Shahi Garden, Srinagar India
Pari Mahal or Peer Mahal, also known as The Palace of Fairies, is a seven-terraced garden located at the top of Zabarwan mountain range, overlooking the city of Srinagar and the south-west of Dal Lake in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It is an example of Islamic architecture and patronage of art during the reign of the then Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan.
Duration: 1 hour
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Accommodation included: Overnight Stay at Houseboat in Nigeen or Dal Lake
Day 2: Gulmarg
Stop At: Gulmarg, Gulmarg, Baramulla District, Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir
Gulmarg “Meadow of Flowers” Discovered by the Kashmiri romantic poet in the 16th century who was inspired with its grassy slopes covered with wild flowers. Gulmarg also boasts of having a Cable Car known as Gulmarg Gondola, which has 2 phases the first one taking you from Gulmarg to Kongdori, on the left of which is a beautiful meadow and on the right side you can walk to Khilanmarg (meadow of blossoms). In winter Gulmarg looks more beautiful due to heavy snow fall. And turns into India's premier Ski resort in winter .Gulmarg has one of the best ski slopes in the world and highest golf course with 18 holes.
Duration: 6 hours
Stop At: Gulmarg Gondola Kongdoori Station, Kongdoori, Gulmarg, Forest Block, 193403
The tickets of 1st Phase are included in the tour.
Duration: 2 hours
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Accommodation included: Overnight stay at a Hotel in Srinagar.
Day 3: Pahalgam
Stop At: Pahalgam, Pahalgam, Anantnag District, Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir
Pahalgam “Valley of Shepherds” Pahalgam is the most famous place for Indian Film Industry. on the way Visit Saffron Fields and Cricket Bat Factories, In Pahalgam enjoy the nature and admire the beauty of this quiet place and be in awe of the serene surroundings
Duration: 6 hours
Stop At: Aru Valley, Aru Valley, Anantnag District, Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir
Aru is a village, tourist spot in the Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It lies 53km from Anantnag city, the district headquarter. It is located around 12 km from Pahalgam, 11 km upstream from the Lidder River. Noted for its scenic meadows, lakes and mountains, it is a base camp for trekking to the Kolhoi Glacier, Tarsar Lake, Marsar and Herbaghwan Lake. The village lies on the left bank of the Aru river, which is a tributary of the Lidder river.[5] Jammu & Kashmir’s biggest Fodder Seed Product Station is also located in the Aru village.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Wadiy e Hajan, Pahalgam, Hajan, 192126
Betaab valley, originally called as Hajan Valley or Hagan Valley is situated at a distance of 15 km (9.3 mi) from Pahalgam in Anantnag district in India's union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The valley got its name from the Sunny Deol-Amrita Singh hit debut film Betaab (1983).[1] The Valley is towards northeast of Pahalgam and falls between Pahalgam and Chandanwadi and is en route Amarnath Temple Yatra. The valley surrounded by lush green meadows, snow clad mountains and covered with dense vegetation.
Duration: 1 hour
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Accommodation included: Overnight stay at a Hotel in Srinagar.
Day 4: Sonmarg
Stop At: Sonmarg, Sonmarg, Ganderbal District, Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir
Sonamarg or Sonmarg, known as Sonamarag in Kashmiri, is a hill station located in the Ganderbal District of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is located about 62 Kilometers from Ganderbal Town and 80 kilometres northeast of the capital city, Srinagar. Sonamarg had historical significance as a gateway on the ancient Silk Road, connecting Jammu and Kashmir with Tibet. Today, the hill station is a popular tourist destination amongst fishers and hikers
Duration: 6 hours
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Accommodation included: Overnight stay at a Hotel in Srinagar.
Day 5: Doodpathri
Stop At: Doodhpathri, Beerwah, Forest Block, 185102
The name "doodhpathri" means Valley of Milk. It is said that the famous saint of Kashmir Sheikh ul Aalam Sheikh Noor din Noorani has prayed here and once when he was in search of water in the meadows, to offer prayers, he pricked the ground with his stick to search for water and milk came out. He asked the milk that you can only be used for drinking and not performing ablution. Hearing this milk at once changed its state to water and the meadow got its name Doodhpathri. The water which is at present flowing through the meadows has a milky appearance from the distance and remains very cold throughout the year. The lush green grasses over the vast meadows and silver shining streams running over the large stones further increase its beauty. Doodhpathri is sloping grassy landscapes with a diversity of multicolored flowers up to Chang. The famous Tosamaidan lies in the west of Doodpathri.
Duration: 6 hours
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Accommodation included: Overnight stay at a Hotel in Srinagar.
Day 6: Srinagar Airport
Pass By: Sheikh Ul Alam International Airport, Indragandhi Road, Humhama, Badgam, 190007
After breakfast at Hotel you will be proceed to Srinagar Airport to catch your Flight for your onward destination with sweet Memories.
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Accommodation included: Overnight stay at a Hotel in Srinagar.