7N/8 Days-Best Of Kashmir

Arrival assistance at Srinagar airport & transfer to Srinagar Houseboat, Later visit, Cheshma Shahi (Mughal gardens built in 1632 AD ) Pari Mahal (Built by Mughal Prince Dara Shikoh in the mid-1600s, Friday holiday) Nishat Bagh Garden, Shalimar Garden,(All Garden Timings 9.30 am to 5.30 PM, Shankaracharya Temple& (243 Steps By walk Timings, 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM) and Shikhara ride in Dal Lake ( Optional,01hr Rs. 1000/- Per Shikara Upto 4 Pax ). Overnight stay in Srinagar. Notes: Rs.24/- Per Gardens Entry Tickets.

After Breakfast, drive to the Pahalgam on the way to visit the Saffron fields in Lethpora, visit the Bat making factory, Awantipur ruins Temple (1100 yrs old Temple of Lord Vishnu built by King Awantiverma), an Apple Farm, see the beautiful countryside on the way, and a lot of rice fields. Arrive at Pahlgam and visit Betaab Valley, Aru Valley & Chandanwadi (Rs.2300/- for a cab – only cabs operated by locals are allowed). Enjoy walking around Aru Village. A walk along the Lidder stream towards Pahalgam from Aru Village is highly recommended for Nature Lovers. Also, check-in to the hotel and overnight stay in Pahalgam.

After breakfast full day in Pahalgam to explore the natural surroundings. One can hire a Pony / Horse* to visit Baisaran Valley, Kashmir Valley,Old Shikargah, Denow Valley, and Daban. Enjoy Other activities White water river rafting, Lideramusement park Overnight stay in Pahalgam. * Charges Applicable

After Breakfast proceed to Gulmarg, the Meadow of Flowers, 2730 mts above sea level Gulmarg offers spectacular views of snow capped mountain peaks,conifer forests and green meadows; it is home to the highest 18 hole golf course of the world. Thereaftertime is free for activities on your own. Also proceedto enjoy GONDOLA RIDE/ CABLE CAR RIDE (at own cost). It can take you up to the height of 16, 000 ft. above sea level and will mesmerize you will the glaciers of Khilanmerg and Afarwat. A word of caution, it is cold there so brace yourself with warm clothes and accessories. If you have a nick for winter sports then you could buckle up yourself for snow skiing, sledging, snow bikes and ATV bikes. Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel in GULMARG.

After breakfast visit Affarwat and Khilanmarg glaciers by Gondola cable car ride ( Phase 1) and Optional Activities of Snow Bike ( Rs.1000/- Per person), sledding, etc. Later visit Phase 2 by cable ride (Optional). Back to basement &Optional ATV rider/pony horse /Union Cab/ walk, around Gulmarg (In this ride you will cover various places around Gulmarg like Strawberry Valley, children’s park, golf course, etc. This ride will take approx 1 hour to complete and will cost RS 2000/-approx per person. You will be accompanied by an ATV operator at all times, you can also self-drive but under the supervision of an operator). Drungwater fall visit optional Union cab /ATV Bike only. Later back to hotel & Overnight stay Gondola cable car ride time slots(8 Am-3.30 Pm) . For Phase 1 the ticket price is 810 INR & For Phase 2 Price is 1050 INR per person.

After breakfast check-out from the hotel and we drive to Srinagar, Cheshma Shahi (Mughal gardens built in 1632 AD ) Pari Mahal (Built by Mughal Prince Dara Shikoh in the mid-1600s, Friday holiday) Nishat Bagh Garden, Shalimar Garden,(All Garden Timings 9.30 am to 5.30 PM, Shankaracharya Temple& (243 Steps By walk Timings, 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM) and Shikhara ride in Dal Lake ( Optional,01hr Rs. 1000/- Per Shikara Upto 4 Pax ). Overnight stay in Srinagar. Notes: Rs.24/- Per Gardens Entry Tickets.

Today after Breakfast, proceed for a day excursion to Sonamarg (Golden Meadow). . Enjoy horse riding up to Thajiwas Glacier and sledge riding, visit Zero Point, Tiger Hill Kargil war memorial in Zojila pass (at own cost – only cars operated by locals are allowed). In the evening return back to Srinagar. Overnight stay in a Hotel in Srinagar. Note: The vehicle will drop and pick you up at the Sonamarg car stand. To reach the glaciers, you can hire ponies on your own payment basis.

After breakfast check out and proceed to Srinagar Airport. End of tour services. Back to home with sweet & everlasting memories of Switzerland of India with Indus Traveller