9N/10 Days-Best Of Kashmir

Arrival assistance at Srinagar airport & transfer to Srinagar Hotel. 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 proceeds to Dodhpathri: one of the most beautiful hill resort with lush green meadows. Best picnic spot on the bank of the stream surrounded by thick forest, it is quite and charming and refreshing spot. Dodhpathri is also a base camp for many treks.A flowing river resounds with the 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. Evening back to Srinagar and Overnight stays at Srinagar Hotel.

After Breakfast check out and proceed to Gulmarg. On arrival check in to the hotel. Later 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 /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). 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. *Chained Vehicle From Tangmarg to Gulmarg to be booked directly on the spot, in case of heavy snow( During Winter time).Rs. 2500/- for a Vehicle drop & pick up.

Today after Breakfast, proceed 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).. Overnight stay in a Hotel in Sonamarg. 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 from the hotel and we drive to Srinagar ,On arrival check-in to the houseboat .Later visit the famous Mughal gardens in Srinagar which are Nishat Bagh (the garden of Pleasure) and Shalimar Bagh (abode of love). These gardens are situated on the banks of Dal lake. Shankaracharya Temple etc, Later back to houseboat. Night halt at Houseboat

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 check out from the hotel and proceed to Katra .On arrival Check-in Katra hotel . Katra is the base point to visit the renowned Vaishnodevi Pilgrimage, One of the most revered and visited temples in India. Evening time one can go for a visit to NAU DEVI MANDIR .. A highly reputed temple situated 9 kms away from Katra town. It is one of the main tourist attractions that want to have a darshan of 9 Devi’s. The darshan can be performed in the form of Pindies.and has 150 steps to climb to reach ( highly recommended to go here ) .Later Evening back to hotel and Overnight stay.

After an early breakfast in the morning, we proceed further to visit the Holy temple of Vaishnodevi (Total 13 kms walk to the temple that takes about 4-5 hours). Enroute stops at Adhkwari Temple and darshan at Baba Bhaironath Temple is recommended). During summer and peak travel season it may be advisable to start the climb previous evening. Once queue tickets are purchased the waiting period could be half an hour to 3 hours depending on the rush. During season Yatra Parchi (entry tickets required to begin the uphill walk), it is recommended to purchase in advance to avoid delays. For guests looking for Helidarshan (Helicopter ride, darshan, and back), morning flights are recommended for best weather and least uncertainty. Return by late evening for dinner & overnight stay at Hotel.

After breakfast check out from hotel and proceed to Jammu airport. End of tour services. Back to home with sweet & everlasting memories of Switzerland of India with Industraveller