Srinagar – Pahalgam
Wallow in the beauty of Pahalgam, famous for its scenic beauty and being the jewel of the scenic Liddar valley.
SRINAGAR – PAHALGAM – GULMARG –SONMARG – SRINAGAR
05 Nights / 07 Days
Cost Price: @ 23,000*/ Per Person on Twin Sharing Basis.
SRINAGAR – PAHALGAM – GULMARG –SONMARG - SRINAGAR
You will be met by our representative at the Srinagar airport. He will assist and transfer you to the deluxe houseboat. In the afternoon you take a shikara ride on Dal Lake, where you visit the floating vegetable gardens. 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 and overnight in a deluxe houseboat
Morning sightseeing of the Mughal Gardens, visiting Nishat Bagh built by Asaf Khan, the brother-in-law of Jehangir in 1632 AD, and Shalimar Bagh built by Jehangir for his wife empress Nur Jahan. All the gardens are situated on the banks of the Dal Lake with the Zabarwan hills in the background. The afternoon will be at your leisure for individual activities. Dinner and overnight in a deluxe houseboat.
In the morning, leave for Gulmarg (Meadow of Flowers) at 2730 mts. above the sea level. The distance of 60 kms will be covered in about 2 hours. Gulmarg has one of the best ski slopes in the world and the highest golf course with 18 holes. If weather permits one can also have a view of Nanga Parbat, the naked mountain that is over 26,000 feet and dominates the entire region, also enjoy a cable car (Gondola) for a mountain ride up to khilangmarg. In the evening drive back to Srinagar. Overnight in hotel /deluxe houseboat.
After breakfast, proceed to Pahalgam (The valley of shepherds). The total distance is about 96 kms and will be covered in about 3 hours. En route, visit 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 through the pine forests. Arrive at Pahalgam and enjoy the Lidder stream. Later walk along pony trails with a magnificent view of the mountains. Drive back to Srinagar. Overnight in hotel / deluxe houseboat.
In the morning, proceed to Sonmarg (Meadow of Gold). The distance of about 83 kms, will be covered in about 3 hrs. Sonmarg lies in Sindh Valley streamed with flowers and surrounded by mountains. Sonmarg is also the base for some interesting treks to the high-altitude Himalayan Lakes. In the evening drive back from Sonmarg. Dinner and overnight in a deluxe houseboat
After breakfast, transfer to Srinagar airport for onward flight.
THE PRICES ARE INCLUSIVE OF:
- 3 Nights at Hotel / 2 Nights at Houseboats on Twin sharing Basis.
- Meal Plan: MAPAI (Room + Breakfast + Dinner )
- All surface travelling by 01 Non AC Tata Sumo / Indica.
- 01 Shikara Ride.
- Sightseeing as per the itinerary.
- Return airfare with All Taxes. Ex Chandigarh
- All present applicable taxes as on date.
- Any future taxes levies will be charged extra.