Kashmir

On arrival, get directly transferred by road to Pahalgam and check into your hotel. Pahalgam (2130m), is the perfect place to begin your holiday in Kashmir - situated at the confluence of the streams flowing from Sheshnag Lake and the Lidder River, Pehalgam was once a humble shepherd's village with breathtaking views. Now it is Kashmir's premier resort, cool even during the height of summer when the maximum temperature does not exceed 250C.  Spend the rest of the day at leisure.  Enjoy dinner & overnight stay in Pahalgam

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer by road to Srinagar enroute visiting Avantipur - Ruins of the 9th Century. On arrival check into the hotel. Afternoon proceed for the sightseeing tour of Srinagar. Visit the Grand Mughal Gardens (Chashma-E-Shahi, Nishat Bagh & Shalimar Bagh) and Shankaracharya Hill Temple – a must see in your Kashmir tour package.  Mughal Gardens: With terraced lawns, cascading fountains, paint-box-bright flowerbeds with the panorama of the Dal in front of them - the three Mughal Gardens of Chesmashahi, Nishat and Shalimar are the Mughal Emperors' concept of paradise and are today very popular places for picnics and excursions.  Shalimar Bagh Built by Emperor Jehangir for his wife Nur Jehan, Shalimar, 15 kms from the TRC, is a beautiful garden with sweeping vistas over gardens and lakes, and shallow terraces. The garden is 539 m by 182 m and has four terraces, rising one above the other. A canal lined with polished stones and supplied with water from Harwan runs through the middle of the garden. The fourth terrace, by far the best, was once reserved for royal ladies.  Nishat Bagh Situated on the banks of the Dal Lake, with the Zabarwan Mountains as its backdrop, (11 km. from TRC), this 'garden of bliss' commands a magnificent view of the lake and the snow capped Pir Panjal mountain range which stands far away to the west of the valley. Nishat was designed in 1633 AD by Asaf Khan, brother of Nur Jehan. On the return visit 7th Century AD Shankarachariya Temple.  Enjoy dinner & overnight stay in Srinagar

After breakfast, proceed for the excursion tour of Gulmarg, called as “Meadow of Flowers”. Gulmarg is 53 Kms from Srinagar at an altitude of 8700 Ft. Gulmarg also referred as Meadow of Flowers is a famous Ski Resort & the world’s highest 18 hole Golf Course. The place was prominent during the British time.  The journey to Gulmarg is half the enchantment of reaching there - roads bordered by rigid avenues of poplar give over to flat expanses of rice fields interspersed with picturesque villages. After Tangmarg, the climb to Gulmarg begins through fir-covered hillsides. At one point, known simply as View Point, travelers generally stop their vehicles for a few minutes and look out a spectacle of snow-covered mountains, almost within touching distance. Spend the day sightseeing the picturesque locales. Enjoy Gandola Ride upto 1st Level. Later return back to Srinagar. Enjoy dinner & overnight stay in Srinagar

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed for the excursion tour of Sonamarg, the 'Meadow of Gold'. Sonamarg is through the Sindh Valley which presents yet another spectacular facet of countryside in Kashmir. Situated at an altitude of 2730 Mts, Sonamarg has, as its backdrop, snowy mountains against a cerulean sky. The Sindh River that meanders through the valley abounds with trout and mahaseer. Ponies can be hired for the trip up to Thajiwas glacier, which is a major local attraction during the summer months.  Sonamarg is the base of a major trek that passes along several mountain lakes - Vishansar, Kishansar, Gadsar, Satsar and Gangabal. Sonamarg is also the take off station for the drive to Ladakh across the Zojila, a major pass in the Great Himalayan Range, through which the Srinagar-Leh Road passes. Sonamarg is also a base for undertaking the Yatra to the holy Amarnath cave, during Sawan Purnima.Later return back to Srinagar and check in to the Houseboat. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure and the scenic view of mountain ranges around Dal Lake. Enjoy dinner & overnight stay in Houseboat

After breakfast, enjoy Shikara ride on Dal Lake from 10 am to 11 am. Experience the aquatic life of Srinagar. Also see the scenic extravaganza of the Kashmir and enjoy the profusion of colors in the Paradise on Earth. While returning visit to the local crafts market and see the fine carved hand-made articles from Paper Machie & wood of a walnut.  Later check out from the Houseboat and transfer in time to the Srinagar airport to board flight for Delhi