6 Nights / 7 Days
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive Srinagar – Gulmarg
Arrive Srinagar, meeting upon arrival & transfer with assistance and drive Gulmarg lies in the west of Srinagar at a distance of 56 kms. On arrival in Gulmarg check-in at Hotel. Gulmarg is at an altitude of 2730 mts. above sea level, snow caped mountains are all around one can even have a view of Nanga Parbat on a clear sunny day. It is premier winter sports Ski resorts for skiers with one of the world’s highest 18 hole golf courses. For joy seekers, cable car upto Alpather via Kongdori by Asia’s longest run cable car ride approx 5 kms altitude wise worlds highest run Cable Car conquering almost 14000 fts Height. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 02: In Gulmarg Trek to Khilanmarg
Morning Trek to a highland meadow, just 4 km from Gulmarg, Khilanmarg. From here, the view of the snow peaks and the limpid waters of the Wular Lake is a breathtaking one, unfolding view upon view of Himalayan splendour. Khilanmarg offers an unparalleled view of the great Himalayan range. Khilanmarg is a small valley, which is the site for Gulmarg’s winter ski runs. Carpeted with flowers in the spring season, the meadow offers beautiful views the surrounding peaks and the Kashmir Valley. It can be reached by a 600-m ascent from the destination. From the peak, views of Himalayas, Nanga Parbat, and the twin 7,100-m peaks of Nun and Kun can be availed. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 03: Gulmarg – Pahalgam (148 Kms)
Leave after breakfast drive Pahalgam. In the south-east of Srinagar situated at an altitude of 2130 mts above sea level. It is Kashmir’s most popular resort surrounded by high mountains, dense forests, high mountain lakes, it also offers 9 hole golf course, skiing, pony trails, angling (rainbow & brown trout’s) horse ridding, trekking (both hard & soft) & various places of interest in & around like Aru valley, Lidderwat valley, Kolhai glacier, Shesh Nag, Chandanwari (route to holy cave), Baisam & Mamil famous for 9 th century old (Shiva Temple) thus happens to be a preferred spot among domestic tourists, check in hotel refresh your self & afternoon explore the surroundings with scenic view all around & return back to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 04: In Pahalgam Trek to Lidderwat via Aru Valley 6 Hrs
After breakfast drive to Aru Valley (11 Kms) which will took 30 minutes. From Aru, the trail ascends the bridle track behind the village. The climb is quite steep in places until the trail reaches a small meadow. From here the track levels out as we trek through a forest, before reaching an alpine meadow that forms one of the most picturesque settings in Kashmir. The meadow is populated by gujar and Kashmiri spepherds who are fully
aquainted with trekkers. We continue our trek until we passed the confluence of Lidder River and Tarsar River, origianating from Tarsar Lake. Return back and follow the same route and drive to Pahalgam for overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 5: Pahalgam – Srinagar
After breakfast leave Pahalgam and drive to Srinagar at lunch time you will reach into the houseboat. Afternoon free for personal activities. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 06: In Srinagar
Morning leave Mughal Gardens are set some distance back from the lake, the Shalimar were built by Emperor Jehangir for his wife Nur Jahan, light of the world in 1616. The Nishat Bagh is another lovely garden with its 12 terraces representing the 12 signs of the zodiac, which descend gradually and seem to almost merge into the lake. Smallest of the Srinagar Mughal gardens, measuring just 108 metres by 38 metres, the Chasma Shahi, or Royal Spring are well up the hillside, enroute visiting handloom centre famous for production of pashmina / Shahtoos shawls & world over reckoned carpets, Further proceed for Cultural Tour of Old City Tour visiting Shah Hamdan Mosque, Jamia Mosque, Zainul Abideen Tomb, Pather Masjid and Hari Parbat Fort. The capital of Jammu and Kashmir and the largest city in the state, Srinagar (1,730m) is famous for its canals, houseboats and Mughal gardens. The city itself is quite unlike most other large Indian cities for here you are much more in Central Asia than on the sub continent. It’s a city full of intriguing alleyways and curious buildings. A place where it's very easy to spend a few hours simply wandering – particularly along the old city streets near the Jhelum river. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 07: Srinagar -Departure
Departure transfer to Srinagar airport to board your scheduled flight for onward destination.
