Tour
ID : JKT-03
Duration :07 Night - 08 Days
Destinations : Delhi - Srinagar - Sonamarg - Pahalgam - Gulmarg -
Srinagar - Jammu.
Day 01 : Delhi - Srinagar
Meet upon arrival and transfer to Deluxe Houseboats. Late afternoon Shikara
ride on Dal Lake visiting floating and Vegetable gardens etc. Also witness
walnut woodcarving and papier machie making demonstration. Dinner overnight
in Deluxe Houseboats
Day 02 : In Srinagar
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. The distance from Srinagar to the said
gardens is about 12 and 15 kms respectively. Enroute visit carpet-weaving
factory. Dinner overnight in Deluxe Houseboats.
Day 03 : Srinagar - Sonamarg
Full day excursion to Sonamarg (Golden Meadow) by Tata Sumo with pack lunch
from Houseboat. 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 Deluxe Houseboats.
Day 04 : Srinagar - Pahalgam
After breakfast drive to Pahalgam (Valley of Shepherds). The distance of
about 96 kms will be covered in about 3 hrs. Enroute visiting Saffron
fields, Awantipura ruins (1100 years old temple of Lord Vishnu built by King
Awantiwareman), see the beautiful countryside on the way and lot of rice
fields. Drive through the pine forest. Arrive Pahalgam transfer to Hotel.
After lunch have bridle walks and feed your cameras with the picture of
magnificent view of mountains. Dinner overnight in hotel at Pahalgam.
Day
05 : In Pahalgam
Free for individual activities. One can visit Chandanwari or Aru on ponies.
Lunch, Dinner and overnight in hotel.
Day 06 : Pahalgam - Srinagar - Gulmarg
After breakfast drive to Gulmarg (Meadow of Flowers) 2730 Mts. above sea
level. The distance of 160 kms will be covered in about 4-½ 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 hrs. Also enjoy sledge riding on snow. Chair Lifts for mountain ride
are also available. Lunch, Dinner and overnight in Hotel.
Day 07 : Gulmarg - Srinagar
After breakfast morning free at leisure, afternoon drive back to Srinagar.
Distance of 60 kms will be covered in about 2 hrs. On arrival in Srinagar,
transfer to Deluxe Houseboats/Hotel for dinner and overnight stay
Day 08 : Srinagar - Jammu - Delhi
After early breakfast transfer to bus stand/airport for onward destination.
