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Arrive Srinagar, Overnight stay in hotel |
On arrival at the Srinagar Airport, you will be welcomed by our representative who will assist and escort you to your waiting vehicle. From the airport, it is a 50-minute drive through the heart of New Srinagar city. The drive takes you past the Abdullah bridge which connects the banks of the Jhelum River, snaking its way towards the North-Western frontier of Kashmir. Arrive and check-in at Houseboat, later visit Srinagar city tour which includes the Mughal Gardens, visiting Nishat Bagh built by Asaf Khan, the brother-in-law
of Jehangir in 1632 AD, and Shalimar Bagh was built by Jehangir for his wife empress Nur Jahan. Built-in between a period of 14 years the two gardens are a heritage left behind by the erstwhile Mughals, whose taste for laying exquisite gardens was fascinating. All the gardens are situated on the banks of Dal Lake with the Zabarwan hills in the background. Dinner & overnight stay in hotel.
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| Day 3 |
Srinagar - Pahalgam, Overnight stay in hotel |
After breakfast check out from the hotel & drive towards Pahalgam on the National Highway 1A. This road connects the Valley to the rest of the country. We drive past the saffron fields of Pampore, the marvelous ruins of Avantipura, and the village of Bijbehara which remains famous as the breadbasket of Kashmir. You can even sample a few exotic loaves of bread sold by vendors near the road. We switch the national highway at Khanabal and
drive through the second largest city of Anantnag. From here the road turns scenic as we drive parallel to the Lidder river flowing from the opposite direction.
Pahalgam (the valley of shepherds). Walk along pony trails with a magnificent view of the mountains, and can go to Chandanwadi (at own cost), village Aru (at own cost) and others Sightseeing, by driving to the picturesque Chandanwari and Betaab valley or ride by horseback across the wildlife sanctuary towards Baisaran meadows. Evening return to hotel. Dinner & overnight stay at Pahalgam. Overnight stay at Pahalgam. |
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| Day 4 |
Pahalgam - Gulmarg |
After breakfast check out from the hotel & drive to Gulmarg (Meadow of Flowers) 2730 pts. above the sea level. The drive past colorful villages and rice fields gives you an insight into the rich cultural past of Kashmir. We arrive at a small, picturesque market town of Tang Marg and drive ahead on a scenic drive of 14 kilometers to Gulmarg. Gulmarg has one of the best ski slopes in the world and the highest golf course with 18 holes. If weather permits one can also have the view of Nanga Parbat, the naked mountain that is over 26,000 feet and dominates the entire rearise in Gulmarg early in the afternoon and check-in at the hotel. Later we will begin a short tour around the meadow familiarizing ourselves with the beauty. The rest of the day is free at leisure for individual activities. Overnight stay at Gulmarg. |
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| Day 6 |
Srinagar Departure transfer to airport |
After breakfast, proceed to Airport and return home with wonderful memories of your holiday, |
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