Kashmir - Overview
Kashmir has been an object of interest for many travel enthusiasts ad endowed with nature’s best. Our travel gude for places to visit in kashmir can help you learn about your destination such as – Srinagar, Jammu city (A blesses land), Rajauri, Gulmark, Udhampur, kathua, kupwara, kargil, sonmarg, pulwama (saffron field and blue sky), pahalgam, Doda (heart of jammu), poonch, anantnag, baramullah, katra, patnitop (where adventure meets nature), kishtwar, nubra valley, Drass (snow land), Zanskar, pangong lake and more for nature and adventure lovers.
Itineraries
DAY 01 – Arrival at Srinagar
Arrive Srinagar, where you will be met upon arrival and transferred to your Houseboat. This afternoon enjoy a shikara ride on Dal Lake visiting floating vegetable gardens etc. Evening is free for leisure activities. Dinner and Overnight stay at the Houseboat in Dal Lake in Srinagar.
DAY 02 – Srinagar - Pahalgam
After early breakfast leave for Pahalgam, the Valley of Shepherds via Srinagar. Drive through saffron fields; visit Awantipura ruins of an 1100 yr old temple of Lord Vishnu. Drive through the pine forest and along the Lidder River. Arrive Pahalgam and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel in Pahalgam.
DAY 03 - Pahalgam
Today after breakfast, depart for excursion trip to Chandanwadi, Starting point of AmarnathYatra and Betab valley, Located on the way to Chandanwari, the valley was named Betaab after the bollywood movie by the same name! Earlier known as Hajan Valley, after the release of the movie, it was renamed as major part of the movie was shot here. Post lunch proceed for trip to Aru Valley - Aru Valley is a tourist spot 11 km from Pahalgam noted for its scenic meadows, and mountains, it is a base camp for trekking to the Kolhoi Glacier and Tarsar Lake. The village lies of the left bank of the Aruriver, which is a tributary of the Lidder river. Dinner and Overnight at the hotel in Pahalgam.
DAY 04 – Pahalgam - Gulmarg
After breakfast enjoy a picturesque drive 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. Arrive Gulmarg and transfer to hotel. Enjoy a Gondola ride (Gandola ride is subject to weather conditions) to Khilanmarg (1st Phase) for a breathtaking view of Nanga Parbat. One can opt for gondola cable car ride for 2nd level too on direct payment basis, subject to availability and weather conditions .Thereafter time is free for activities on your own. You may enjoy an optional sledge ride on the snow covered slopes (on direct payment basis). Dinner and Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 05 - Gulmarg - Srinagar
After breakfast, proceed for Srinagar. On arrival check into your hotel. Later proceed for half day Srinagar sightseeing covering the famous Mughal Gardens NishatBagh, Abode of Pleasure on the shore of the Dal lake, Shalimar Abode of Love built by Jehangir for his wife Empress Noor Jehan. Also visit Shankracharya Temple (243 steps). Rest of the day free for shopping on your own. Dinner and Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 06 - Excursion - Sonmarg
After Breakfast, proceed for a day excursion to Sonmarg (Golden Meadow). Sonmarg lies in Sind Valley streamed with flowers and surrounded by mountains. Sonmarg is also the base for some interesting treks to the high altitude of Himalayan Lakes. Enjoy horse riding uptoThajiwas glacier and sledge riding on snow (on direct payment). While returning back to Srinagar visit Manasbal Lake (Yet another mesmerizing Lake of the Valley) and KheerBhawani Temple, the most important temple for the followers of Historical Vedic Religion in Kashmir, known as the Kashmiri Pandits. Dinner and Overnight stay at hotel in Srinagar.
DAY 07 - Departure from Srinagar
After breakfast, transfer to Srinagar airport to board the return flight with Happy Memories!