6/7 Days - Code IAKAPE

 

Day 01  Arrival Srinagar

Arrive Srinagar the summer capital of Kashmir. The city of lakes and historical monuments. In Srinagar, you will be staying in a deluxe class houseboat a nautical version of a five star hotel room. Afternoon Shikara ride on Nigeenlake. Dinner and overnight stay at Houseboat.

 

Day 02 Srinagar Local Sight-Seeing

After breakfast you commence your sight-seeing activities with the glorious past of Kashmir visiting the famous mughal gardens. Shalimar (Abode of Love) built by Jahangir for his beloved queen NurJahan in 1616. The garden has four terraces and the fourth terrace was once reserved for royal ladies. Nishat(The Garden of Pleasure) built by Asif khan for his sister NurJehan in 1633. The garden commands magnificent view of the lake. Chashma-i-Shahi(Royal Spring) was laid by Shah Jehan in 1632. It is famous for the spring of refreshing digestive mineral water. Dinner and overnight at Houseboat.

 

Day 03 Srinagar – Sonamarg – Srinagar 

After breakfast drive to Sonamarg,"The Meadow of Gold" at an altitude of 2740 meters and is a gateway to Ladakh. By your Own:After lunch a walk to Thajewas glacier 4 kms from Sonamarg. Afternoon drive back to Srinagar. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 04 Srinagar – Gulmarg

After morning breakfast drive to Gulmarg, the famous "Meadow of Flowers" at 2730 meters, with an unhindered view of Nanga Parbhat which at 8137 meters is one of the world’s highest peaks. Arrive Gulmarg and Check-in hotel. After refresh By your Own Explore: Gulmarg has one of the best Ski slopes and highest golf course of the world with 18 holes.Optional:One can have Gondola ride (Cable car) from Gulmarg to Affarwat/ Kungdooru. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

 

Day 05 Gulmarg – Pahalgam

After breakfast drive to Pahalgam. "The Valley of Shepherds" at 2134 meters. enroute you pass through Pampore famed for its saffron fields and Avantipur with its ruins of a 9th Century Mahadeva temple. Arrive Pahalgam and Check-in hotel. After refreshBy your ownExplore : You can visit by pony to Baisaran Dinner and overnight at hotel.

 

Day 06 Pahalgam – Srinagar

After breakfast By your own : You can visit  Aru/Betaab valley by local cab. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

 

Day 07 Srinagar – Onwards

After breakfast transfer to Airport for onward destination journey.

 

Package Included

Accommodation on Double / Twin sharing basis in chosen Hotels and Houseboats
Daily Breakfast &Dinner
All transfers and sight-seeing by Non A/C Desire / Innova /Tempo as per program Delhi to Delhi
All taxes, Tolls and Parking
01 hour Shikara ride on Nigeen lake
Shikara crossings Fro and To

Package Not Included

Air Tickets/ Train Tickets
Thajwas Glacier trip at Sonamarg By Pony Ride Approx INR 1000 per pony per person return
Gondola ride first Phase INR 750 per person&Phase 2 INR 950 per person Both phases INR 1700
Visiting Aru Valley and Betaab valley INR 1600 for a car 4 persons and for BaisaranINR 1500 for pony per person

 

Kashmir WithVaishno Devi