Pick Up Srinagar Airport Procced to Houseboat, Srinagar Local Sightseeing See Mughal Gardens:- Visit Shankar Acharya Temple (built on the top of the mountain overlooking Dal Lake) then visit to Pari Mahal (Palace of Fairies) Cheshma Shahi (Mughal Spring), Nishat Garden known as Garden of pleasure built in the 16th century (1633) by Mughal King Asif Khan. Then visit Shalimar Garden known as the Garden of love built in the 16th century (1619) by Mughal King Jehangir for his beloved wife Noor Jehan or (Mehr-un-Nissa) you will also enjoy SHIKARA RIDE on the world famous Dal Lake in which you will cover, Floating Gardens, Vegetable Gardens, Golden Lake, Inner markets like Mena Bazar, and Canals, etc, also enjoy the scenic view of Zabarwan Mountains, overnight stay in Houseboat at Srinagar.
After breakfast leave for Sonamarg for a Day trip, the name Sonamarg is derived from two Kashmiri words “Son” & “Marg” which mean “Gold” & “Meadow”, when put together it means “Meadow of Gold” The drive from Srinagar to Sonamarg is very beautiful as you will pass through some towns and villages, at many places you can enjoy the view of paddy fields with rivers flowing on one side. in Sonamarg you can visit Thajwas Glacier which is around 4Kms from Sonamarg a Local Taxi Or Pony Ride has to be hired (on your own Expenses overnight stay in Hotel at Sonamarg.
Sonamarg to Gulmarg “Meadow of Flowers” was Discovered by the Kashmiri romantic poet in the 16th century who was inspired by its grassy slopes covered with wildflowers. In winter Gulmarg looks more beautiful due to heavy snowfall. And turns into India’s premier Ski resort in winter. Gulmarg has one of the best ski slopes in the world and the highest golf course with 18 holes, In Gulmarg you also can enjoy Gondola Cable Car (On Your Own Expenses) offers rides to the upland meadows of Kongdori and beyond to the top of Apharwat range to a height of 14000 ft. for viewing the Himalayan Peaks in summer and for downhill skiing in winter overnight stay at Gulmarg.
Gulmarg to Pahalgam “Valley of Shepherds” via en route sightseeing visit Awantipura Ruins, Saffron Fields and Cricket Bat Factories, continue to drive towards Pahalgam, Pahalgam is the most famous place for Indian Film Industry. In Pahalgam enjoy nature and admire the beauty of this quiet place and be in awe of the serene surroundings, evening free for leisure, overnight stay in Hotel at Pahalgam.
Full day at Pahalgam, in Pahalgam you can also visit Betaab valley (Betaab Valley is situated at a distance of 15 kilometers from Pahalgam he valley got its name from the Sunny Deol-Amrita Singh hit debut film Betaab. The valley is surrounded by lush green meadows, snow-clad mountains, and covered with dense vegetation) and Aru Valley(Aru Valley is a small yet self-sufficient scenic village located 12 km from Pahalgam) or you can visit Chandanwari (Situated at a distance of 16 km from Pahalgam, is the starting point of the yatra that takes place every year in the month of (July to August) A local Taxi has to be hired for these beautiful places (own your own expenses)return back to Hotel after enjoyed your day, evening free for leisure, overnight stay in Hotel at Pahalgam.
After breakfast at Hotel leave for Srinagar via en route sightseeing, overnight stay in Hotel at Srinagar.
After Breakfast, proceed for an excursion tour to Yusmarg. Yusmarg is a small meadow set in the heart of mountains to the southwest of Srinagar. It is an ideal picnic spot and the Nilnag Lake can be visited from here. A two hour drive from Srinagar (47 kms ) 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. Later return to Srinagar. Dinner and overnight stay in Srinagar Hotel.
Doodhpathri is a beautiful meadow with emerald grass that looks like a green carpet. A beautiful river dancing and reverberating with the wind flow in the middle of the meadow, lending it a splendid charm and vibrancy. The place looks very beautiful and pleasant. The green grass under the feet is really wonderful. Doodhpathri however is a recent inclusion in the Jammu Kashmir tourist map. This is the reason that the place is not overcrowded and not many tourists visit here. However, it has become a real hit among the local population, who find it a welcome step. The road from the Khansahib area in Badgam to the Doodhpathri is not in a good condition. overnight stay in Srinagar.
After breakfast at Hotel, you will proceed to Srinagar Airport to catch your Flight for your onward destination with sweet holiday Memories.
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