Duration : 04 Nights / 05 Days
Destinations Covered : Srinagar - Sonamarg - Gulmarg - Pahalgam - Sonamarg
On your arrival in Srinagar Airport/ Railway Station, meet our tour representative and get assisted transfer to a pre-booked hotel. Check in and relax. On the banks of Jhelum River, amid the blotches of colorful flowers, you can find Srinagar, the summer capital of Kashmir. Dry fruits, Kashmiri handicrafts, shikaras and wooden mosques are a few things that make Srinagar nothing less than a paradise. Vast stretch of Himalayas prettifies Srinagar even more. The area is home to an expansive biodiversity.
In the evening, you are free to take a shikara ride in Dal Lake or take a stroll in Chashmi-e Shahi (The Royal Spring), Shalimar Bagh (Abode of love) and Nishat (The Garden of pleasure). Second largest lake of Kashmir, Dal Lake is very popular in India and beyond. Its banks are lined with blooming garden of the Mughal era, hotels, hamlets etc. Himalayas on the backdrop and gurgles of this lake houseboat-cruising an unforgettable affair.
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On this beautiful day prepare for a drive to Sonmarg, which literally means Meadow of Gold. On reaching check in at your pre-booked hotel and relax. The town is located at an altitude of 2800 meters and overlooks popular peaks and glaciers like Amarnath Peak, Kaolhoi Glacier, Machoi Peak and Sirbal Peak. Azure Nallah Sidh River meanders through the town, making it look even prettier.
On your third day of the trip, proceed to Gulmarg. Gulmarg literally means Meadow of Flowers, and this town stands up to its name. It is perched at an altitude of 2730 meters. CNN regarded Gulmarg as “Heartland of Winter Sports of India” and rated it as Asia’s Seventh Best Ski Destination. Whether in summers or winters, the town is a year-round magnet for tourists around the world. Several movies have been shot in this beautiful town, like Jab Tak Hain Jaan, Bobby, Highway, Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani and Haider, among others.
In the morning, prepare for Pahalgam. On the banks of Lidder River, Pahalgam is a popular hill-station in valley. Trekkers and nature-lovers find this town to be a pure delight. In fact, many trekking circuits are started from Pahalgam. About ninety percent of its total area is covered with forests and rich vegetation. Enjoy relaxing on the river banks or taking short treks. If you in for some adventure, you can partake in River rafting in River Lidder. Angling is another interest activity offered here.
Pahalgam is also close to a number of attractions such as Avantipur ruins, Anantnag, Betaab Valley and more. In the evening, you can also indulge in shopping getting your hands on superb souvenirs such as woolens, Pashmina shawls, wooden objects, handicrafts and more. After this, return to your room and stay overnight.
Have your breakfast and check out from your hotel. Get assisted transfer to Srinagar Airport/ Railway Station, for your onward journey.
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