Day 01 Srinagar
On arrival at Srinagar, you will be met by our representative and transferred to Houseboat. Enjoy an enchanting boat ride in the serene waters of Dal Lake in the late afternoon. Stay overnight in the Houseboat.
Day 02: Srinagar - Local sightseeing
In the morning get ready for an excursion to the celebrated Mughal -Nishat Bagh and Shalimar Bagh. Nishat Bagh (Abode of pleasure) was built by Asif Khan, brother of Empress Noorjahan in 1632 AD. Shalimar Bagh (Abode of love) was built by jahangir for his wife Noor jahan. Situated on the bank of Dal Lake, these gardens are overlooked by picturesque Zabarwan Mountains. The distance from Srinagar to these gardens is about 12 and 15 kms respectively. Enroute visit the carpet-weaving factory. Have dinner and spend the night in the Houseboat.
Day 03: Srinagar-Gulmarg
In the morning start for Gulmarg-the Meadow of Flowers, which is situated at an altitude of 2730 m above the sea level. The distance between Srinagar and Gulmarg is approximately 60 km and it takes two hours drive from Srinagar to reach Gulmarg. Gulmarg is one of India's premier hill resorts. Gulmarg is a place of exceptional beauty and has the world's highest green golf course and also turns into India's premier ski resort in winter. Gulmarg offers breathtaking views of majestic Nanga Parbat on a clear day. Pony riding is a popular activity in Gulmarg; you can ride to the upland meadow of Khilanmarg and back. The Gondola Cable Car offers rides to the upland meadow of Kongdori for viewing the Himalayan peaks in the summer and for downhill skiing in winter. Stay overnight in the hotel in Gulmarg.
Day 04: Gulmarg - Pahalgam
Leave Gulmarg after having early breakfast and drive to Pahalgam or the Valley of Shepherds via Srinagar. Drive through the eye-catching Saffron fields, visit Awantipura ruins, an 1100 years old temple of Lord Vishnu built by King Awantivarman. The total distance of about 140 km will be covered in about 4 hrs. After reaching Pahalgam, you will be transferred to the hotel. Enjoy the lunch and dinner and spend overnight in the hotel at Pahalgam.
Day 05: Pahalgam
In the morning enjoy the natural beauty of Pahalgam. Set amidst soaring mountains, glistening glaciers, gushing silvery streams and dense pine and cedar forests, Pahalgam offers many options for walks, pony trekking, fishing and camping. Drive back to Srinagar in afternoon and spend the night in the houseboat.
Day 06: Srinagar
Enjoy the day in Srinagar by shopping and other individual activities. Stay overnight in the houseboat. You can shop for exquisite handicrafts which are prized the world over for their artistry and fine craftsmanship. The main shopping areas for handicrafts are the Boulevard, Dalgate, Residency Road and Lal Chowk. Stay overnight in the houseboat.
Day 07: Departure from Srinagar
Spend the morning at leisure and in the afternoon you will be transferred to the airport to catch a flight to onward destination.
