Kashmir Grand Valley Escape

Day 01

Arrival- Jammu/Srinagar (300 kms 9-10 hrs)

Meet upon arrival and drive to Srinagar. The distance of 300 kms. Will be covered in about 9-10 hrs. Overnight stay in Hotel

Day  02

Srinagar/Sonamarg/Srinagar(166 kms return)

Full day excursion to Sonamarg (Meadow of Gold) the distance of about 83 kms will be covered in 2-3 hrs. Sonamarg lies in Sindh valley stream 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 up to Thajwas glacier and sledge riding on snow (at your own cost). Late evening drive back to Srinagar. Overnight in Hotel.

DAY 03

Srinagar/Gulmarg/Srinagar(104 kms Return)

After breakfast full day trip to Gulmarg (Meadow of Flowers).2730 Mts. Above sea levels. The Distance of 52kms.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 Parbat if weather permits. The view enroute from Tangmarg to Gulmarg is fascinating. Also enjoy Gondola ride (Cable car) up to Khilanmarg to enjoy the fascinating view of Peerpanchal range and for pony ride (at your own cost). Late evening drive back to Overnight at HOTEL

Day  o4

Srinagar local

After breakfast Morning visit to the Shankaracharya temple (Shiva temple) which commands one of the magnificent view of the Srinagar City and the lakes. Alsosightseeing of Mughal Gardens visiting NishatBagh (Abode of Pleasure) built by Asif Khan brother-in-law of Emperor Jehangir in 1632AD. 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 Mountain in the background. The distance from Srinagar to the said gardens is about 12 and 15 kms respectively. Enroute visit carpet – weaving factory.Also witness walnut woodcarving and papier machine making demonstration. Overnight stay in Houseboat

Day  05

Srinagar/Pahalgam (95 kms 3 hrs)

After breakfast drive to Pahalgam (valley of shepherds). The distance of about 95kms will be covered in about 3 hrs. Enroute visiting Saffron fields, Awantipora ruins (1100 yrs old temple of Lord Vishnu built by King Awantiverma), see the beautiful countryside on the way and lot of rice fields. Drive through pine forests. Arrive Pahalgam transfer to hotel. Later have bridle walks and feed your cameras with the picture of magnificent view of mountains. Overnight stay in Hotel at Pahalgam.

Day  06

Pahalgam/Jammu (280 kms 8 hrs) Drop

After breakfast drive to Jammu (280 Km -8 hrs.), drop at Jammu railway stationto proceed for further destination