Kashmir Glimpses

Meet upon arrival and transfer to Houseboat/Hotel. Afternoon free Overnight stay in Houseboat/Hotel.

Morning sightseeing of Mughal Gardens visiting Nishat Bagh (Abode of pleasure) built by Asif Khan brother in law of Jehangir in 1632 AD. and Shalimar Bagh (Abode of love) built by Jehangir for his wife Empress Noor Jehan . All the gardens are situated on the bank of Dal Lake with the Zabarwan Mountains in the background. Enroute visit carpet-weaving factory. After Lunch city tour driving via Akbar Fort visiting Jama Masjid, Shah-e-Hamdan Shrine, Badshah Tomb and driving through the narrow lanes of old city to view the native life of local people. Overnight stay in Houseboat/Hotel.

Full day excursion to Sonamarg (Golden Meadow) by Tata Sumo with pack lunch from Houseboat/Hotel. The distance of about 83 kms will be covered about 2-½ hrs. Sonamarg lies in Sindh Valley streamed with flowers and surrounded by mountains. Sonamarg is also the base for some interesting treks to the high altitude of Himalayan Lakes. Enjoy horse riding upto Thajwas glacier and sledge riding on snow. Late afternoon drive back to Srinagar Dinner overnight in Houseboat/Hotel.

Transfer to Gulmarg (Meadow of Flowers) 2730 Mts. above sea level. The distance of 60 kms will be covered in about 2 hrs. Gulmarg has one of the best Ski slopes in the world and highest golf course of the world with 18 holes. One can also have the view of Nanga Parbhat if weather permits. The view enroute from Tangmarg to Gulmarg is fascinating. One can also have a short trek upto Khilangmarg which can be covered in about 3 to 4 hrs. Chair Lifts for mountain ride are also available. Transfer to Hotel. Lunch, Dinner and overnight in Hotel.

Free for individual activities. Lunch, Dinner and overnight in Hotel.

Leave Gulmarg after early breakfast and drive to Pahalgam (Valley of Shepherds) via Srinagar. Drive through Saffron fields, visit Awantipura ruins (1100 years old temple of Lord Vishnu built by King Awantiwareman). Drive through the pine forest and along Lidder River. The total distance of about 140 kms will be covered in about 4 hrs. On arrival transfer to Hotel. After noon Have bridle walks and feed your cameras with magnificent view of mountains. Lunch, Dinner and overnight in Hotel

Morning one can visit Switzerland of Pahalgam called valley of Kashmir,Baisaran & Dabyan on pony on your own.After noon One can visit Chandanwari or Aru on ponies or by vehicle on own. Dinner and overight in Hotel.

Drive back to Srinagar. Transfer to Houseboat/Hotel Afternoon enjoy Shikara ride on famous Dal Lake visiting floating and vegetable gardens etc Dinner overnight in Houeboat/Hotel.

After Breakfast drive to Yusmarg the distance of 47 kms will be covered within 2 hours & will take you to acres upon acres of grassy meadow ringed by forests of pine, and towering beyond them, awesome and majestic snow clad mountains. This is Yusmarg- close enough to Srinagar for a picnic, idyllic Here are walks of every sort – a leisurely amble along flower-strewn meadows or away to where a mighty river froths and crashes its way over rocks, its mild white foam earning it the name of Dudh Ganga . Further away, a captivating lake, Nilnag, is cradled by hills. Nearby are several peaks- Tatta Kutti and Sang Safed to name a couple of them. About 13 kms from Yusmarg, a short detour away from the Srinagar road, is Charari- Sharief, the Shrine of Kashmir’s patron saint Sheikh Noor-ud-din or Nund Reshi, now rebuilt after the devastating fire of 1994 which engulfed the entire building.Sunset Peak and Mahadiv Mountain are the major points of interest here. Yusmarg Valley has the best spring flowers in the state Dinner overnight in Houeboat/Hotel

After breakfast transfer to airport to catch flight for onward destination