Kashmir 7-Day Tour Package Houseboat Gulmarg Pahalgam & Sonamarg

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Arrival at Srinagar and Local Sightseeing⌄

   On your arrival at the Srinagar airport we will welcome you and transferred to your houseboat/Hotel. It will be a 35 minute drive which will introduce you to the city.

   The Mughal Garden in Srinagar, Kashmir, is a beautifully manicured garden built by the Mughal Emperor Jahangir in the 16th century. The garden features terraced lawns, flower beds, water fountains, and a pavilion, all of which are inspired by the Persian style of gardening. The garden is open to visitors throughout the year and offers stunning views of the Dal Lake and the Zabarwan Hills.

   Meals: Dinner

   Overnight: Deluxe Houseboat.

2. 2Srinagar - Sonmarg⌄

   Morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Sonmarg. The route towards Sonamarg takes us on a picturesque country side drive where we will come across rolling hills, green forests, clear water streams and blooming rice fields. We will zoom past the town of Kangan which handles all the local needs of this region. From Kangan, we will drive towards Mammar, famous for its trout farm and stopover for a warm cup of tea before we head towards Sonamarg. We will once again alight from our vehicles at the tourist spot of Gagangir. The spot is built in the middle of the river Sindh and looks like an island with snow glaciers covering one or the other spot. In Sonamarg we will take a 3 hour walk or horseback trip to the Thajwass glacier at your own cost. Evening back to hotel, Dinner Overnight stay at Sonmarg Hotel.

   Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

   Overnight: Overnight stay at Sonmarg Hotel

3. 3Sonmarg - Gulmarg - Srinagar⌄

   After Breakfast check-out from the hotel and drive to day excursion of Gulmarg, Visit to Gandola Ride Phase 1/2 Cable Car by Own. Gulmarg: At an altitude of 2730 Meters. The name means Meadows of Flowers and in spring it's just that. Also known as India's premier skiing resort & Golf course. Recently a new cable car project has been commissioned known as GANDOLA which goes upto Khilanmarg/Affarwat. One can have panoramic view of snow clad mountain ranges. Gulmarg is also famous for Sunset. In the evening back to Srinagar and overnight stay at Srinagar.

   Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

   Overnight: Deluxe Houseboat

4. 4Srinagar-Pahalgam⌄

   After breakfast drive to Pahalgam (The valley of shepherds).The total distance is about 96 kms, will be covered in about 3 hours. En-route, visiting the saffron fields of pampore, Awantipura Ruins (1100 years old temple of Lord Vishnu built by the King Awantivarman), and enjoy the beautiful countryside.Drive throught the pine forests. Arrive at Pahalgam and enjoy Lidder stream. Later walk along pony trails with a magnificent view of the mountains. and overnight in hotel.

   Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

   Overnight: Overnight in hotel.

5. 5Pahalgam Sightseeing⌄

   After having breakfast in the hotel, you will get an option to visit the magnificent rocky valleys of Chandanwadi, Aru Valley & Betab Valley at own cost (Only union vehicle will allow at optional cost). The Snow Point, which is around 14km from Pahalgam and a lively pony ride as well. However, these activities can only be arranged at an additional cost for which you have to take the local cab stand in Pahalgam! After these visits, in the evening you will be driven back to the Hotel. Overnight in Hotel.

   Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

   Overnight: Overnight Stay in Hotel

6. 6Pahalgam to Srinagar⌄

   After having breakfast check out from the hotel and leave for Srinagar, along the way you will pass through the heart of the city and drive over Abdullah Bridge which connects the banks of the Jhelum River. On the way you will also come across the market of Dal Lake (regionally known as Dal gate) Afternoon enjoy Shikara ride at Dal lake. Check in to your pre booked Houseboat /Hotel. Overnight in Hotel.

   Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

   Overnight: Deluxe Houseboat

7. 7Departure From Srinagar⌄

   After breakfast transfer to Srinagar airport for onward flight

   Meals: Breakfast