Kashmir Valley Escape

DAY 01

Arrival/Srinagar

Meet upon arrival and transfer to HOTEL. Late afternoon Shikara ride on Dal Lake visiting floating and Vegetable gardens etc. Also witness walnut woodcarving and Papier Machine making demonstration. 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(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 at Srinagar…

Day 04

Srinagar- Doodhpathri –Srinagar (100 kms return)

Full day excursion to Doodhpathri..The place is just 50 kms away from Srinagar, it's a beautiful place with carpet like meadows and A flowing river resounds with soft wind passing through the pine trees of the enclosures of the valley. It is also called as a VALLEY OF MILK because it produces rich milk in a large quantity It is said that the cattle grazing in the meadows of Doodpathri, produces rich milk in large quantity , this reason it is called the valley of milk Doodhpathri. Return to Srinagar for overnight stay at Hotel…..

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-

After breakfast explore Pahalgam visiting Chandanwari (snow bridges) or Aru on ponies (At your own expense). Overnight stay in Hotel at Pahalgam.

Note: You are required to hire a local cab to visit Aru Valley, Betaab Valley &Chandanwari as per the rules passed by the Taxi Union of Pahalgam. (Approx. Cost Rs. 1800 - 2000 per vehicle)

Day  07

Pahalgam/Srinagar + localsightseeing (95 kms 3 hrs)
After breakfast leave Pahalgam and drive to Srinagar on arrival proceed for sightseeing 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 DalLake with the ZabarwanMountain in the background. The distance from Srinagar to the said gardens is about 12 and 15 kms respectively. Enroute visit carpet – weaving factory.. Overnight stay in HOUSEBOAT

Day 08

Srinagar/Airport

After breakfast transfer to Srinagar Airport catch the flight foe further  Destination (as per the flight schedule