Best of Kashmir Valley

Places Covering : Srinagar - Pahalgam - Gulmarg - Srinagar

The Mughals aptly called Kashmir ‘Paradise on Earth’ where they journeyed across the hot plains of India, to the valley’s cool environs in summer. Here they laid, with great love and care, Srinagar’s many formal, waterfront gardens, now collectively known as the Mughal Gardens. Anecdotes of four and five centuries ago describe their love for these gardens, and the rivalries that centred around their ownership. They also patronized the development of art & craft among the people of Kashmir, leavi

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DAY 1

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Arrival Srinagar- a shikara ride at Dal Lake
Upon arrival at Srinagar Airport, you will be met by our representative and transfer to Houseboat for Check in. Rest of the day is free. In the evening you take a shikara ride on world famous Dal Lake, where you visit the floating vegetable gardens & Open Dal Lake. While riding the Shikara’s there are plenty of opportunities for bird watching with plentiful species including Kingfisher, Little Bittern, Common Pariah Kites, Grebe etc. Dinner & Overnight stay at houseboat in Srinagar.

DAY 2

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Srinagar – Pahalgam (96 Kms – 2 to 3 hrs one way)
After a leisurely breakfast, we check out from Houseboat & leave for overnight stay at “Pahalgam” called as “Valley of Shepherds”. Pahalgam is situated at the confluence of the streams flowing from Sheshnag Lake and the Lidder River, Pahalgam (2,130 m) was once a humble shepherd's village with breathtaking views. Enroute visit saffron Fields & 19th Century Awantipura Ruins. Upon arrival, check in to the pre-arranged Hotel. Rest of the is day free to enjoy and explore the Beauty of “Pahalgam” ( ON OWN ). One can go to Aru (10 kms from Pahalgam) which is a fine meadow of picturesque scenery and starting point of trekking of (Liddarwat, Kolahoi Glacier & Trsar Lake) & Betaab Valley. Dinner & Overnight stay at hotel in Pahalgam.

DAY 3

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Pahalgam - Srinagar (96 Kms - 2 to 3 hrs one way)
After a leisurely breakfast, we check out from Hotel & transfer to Srinagar. On arrival at Srinagar we check in to the pre-arranged Hotel. Later we start our Sightseeing tour by visit of Shankaracharya Temple. In the afternoon, we take a visit to Mughal Gardens, Nishat Garden and Shalimar Garden. Dinner & overnight stay at hotel in Srinagar.

DAY 4

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Srinagar - Gulmarg - Srinagar (52 Kms - 1 & half hrs one way)
After an early breakfast, drive towards Gulmarg for a full day excursion via Srinagar Bye-Pass. Gulmarg is 52 Kms from Srinagar at an altitude of 8700 – ft. Gulmarg also referred as Meadow of Flowers is a famous Ski Resort & the world’s highest 18 hole Golf Course. One Can go for the Gondola Ride up to 1st or 2nd Phase. The Gulmarg Gondola is a tourist attraction in itself. It is one of the highest cable cars in the world, reaching 3,979 metres. Return back to Srinagar in the evening for dinner & overnight stay at hotel in Srinagar.

DAY 5