Arrive Srinagar the summer capital of Kashmir situated at 5200 ft above sea level in the Himalayan Mountains, on arrival at Srinagar airport meet and transfer to Deluxe Houseboats, which are anchored on famous Dal lake, Shikara cruise on Dal lake in Shikara (local Gondola) visiting Floating gardens, lotus gardens, vegetable gardens (Summer) back waters of the lake and cruise will go through canals Return to houseboat and for dinner and overnight stay at Houseboats.
Overnight at Hotel
After breakfast visit shankaracharya temple dedicated by Lord shiva and then visit famous Mughal Gardens of Nishat (Garden of pleasure) built by Asif Khan brother in law of Jahangir in 1632 AD overlooking the crystal clear Emerald green waters of the Dal lake then to Shalimar (Garden of Love)built by Mughal Emperor Jahangir for his wife Empress Nur Jehan. During spring until autumn these gardens are full of flowers ,dinner and overnight stay in Hotel.
Overnight at Hotel
After breakfast Drive to Gulmarg 58 Kms (Meadow of Flowers) at a height of 8800ft above sea level. Here you will witness the beauty of Nature surroundings of Kashmir set out like a Doll’s villag.
Stop at Tangmarg village for Tea/ coffee / washroom . Then proceed to Gulmarg 13kms throug pine forests. Stop at view point for picturs of Drang valley and himalyan range mountains. Gulmarg has highest 18 hole golf course in the world and has developed into a famous Ski resort. One can also have the view of Nanga Parbhat (26,600 ft) if weather permits. enjoy ( OPTIONAL) Gondola ride ( Cable Car) from 8800ft to 10200ft Kongdoori point high above the meadows and snow covered slopes of Apherwat and Khilanmarg mountain which provide a play ground for skiing, tobogganing, pony ride ( ON YOUR OWN EXPENSES). Afternoon Later drive back to srinagar . Dinner & overnight stay in Houseboat/ hotel
Overnight at Hotel
After breakfast wonderful trip up to Sonmarg 86 km (Meadow of Gold) . The distance will take about 2 and half hours drive up to Sonmarg which goes along the Sindh River. It is also known as the Sindh Valley Tour. The drive is very spectacular with beautiful sceneries. Enroute stop for wonderful picturs of snow capped mountains from Gagangeer till sonmarg the view is fantastic . Once you reach Sonmarg you will feel like you are in the Swiss Alps. The meadows of Sonmarg have a spectacular beauty from the strewn with the loveliest of Alpine flowers, lots of fir and pine and silver birch trees. (Optional) pony ride to Thajwas Glacier. Later drive back to Srinagar . Dinner and Overnight stay at hotel srinagar .
Overnight at Hotel.
After Breakfast drive to Pahalgam which is the most beautiful drive arround 95kms enroute visit Saffron fields , Awantipora Temple this was 9th century Captial of Kashmir , Cricket bat factories . We stop at many beautiful spots for photoshots and continue drive to Pahalgam (The Valley of Sheppard’s) also visit Mattan temple with holy Fishes , and raffting view point .Continue drive to pahalgam along the shimmering stream of Lidder river flowing from high mountains, check in Hotel for Dinner and overnight stay in Hotel.
After breakfast you will take a tour of beautiful scenery of Pahalgam by jeep (on Direct payment) like Aru velly, located around 11 km from Pahalgam, Aru Valley is the base camp for trekking. Aru Velley lies beside the Aru river and is known for its scenic meadows and activities like horse riding, hiking and trekking.
Betaab Velley is located at a distance of 15 kilometres from Pahalgam in the Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Chandanvari, located 15 km from Pahalgam, is the starting point of the famous Amarnath Yatra. It is also famous for the snow sledging on a snow bridge. Surrounded by snow-dusted mountains and the Lidder River flowing nearby.
Following the tour drive to Srinagar. Upon arrival check into hotel. Overnight stay.
After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and transfer to Srinagar airport to board the flight for your onward destination.