Day 01:
Srinagar
In the morning arrive
at Srinagar airport or railway station. Srinagar has
been described by some visitors as the Venice of the
East. Upon arrival you will be met by representative
and transferred to the hotel. Rest of the day free
for leisure to explore the beautiful surroundings in
Srinagar.
Day 02: Srinagar
Today you will start your sightseeing in Srinagar.
In your sightseeing you will visit the famous Mughal
gardens and Shankaracharya temple in Srinagar. In
the Mughal gardens first of all you will visit the
Chashma Shahi. Chashma Shahi means the Royal Spring
and is dedicated to the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan.
After visiting the Chashma Shahi you will visit the
Nishat and Shalimar Mughal Gardens. In the evening
you will visit the Shankaracharya Temple. This
temple is located on a sharp hill, 1,000 feet high
and houses a small temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Day 03: Srinagar - Sonamarg - Srinagar (about 170
km)
In
the morning drive to Sonamarg. Sonamarg is situated
on the Srinagar-Leh Highway, about 85 km from
Srinagar. Sonamarg, a small but uniquely beautiful
hill resort, is located on the Ladakh road. Sonamarg
means the golden meadow. It derives its name from
the golden colour of its massed spring flowers. The
main attraction in Sonamarg are the Bisansar Lake
and Krishnasar Lake. These two beautiful lakes adds
to the beauty of Sonamarg. The Krishnasar Lake is
famous for the Trout fishing. After visiting
Sonamarg drive back to Srinagar.
Day 04: Srinagar - Gulmarg (about 60 km)
In the morning after having breakfast drive to
Gulmarg, the meadow of flowers. In Gulmarg you would
be able to find European surroundings and 18-hole
Golf Course. Arrive in Gulmarg by the afternoon. In
the evening you will drive to Khilanmarg. Khilanmarg
is the spot for skiing in winters. You will reach
Khilanmarg on pony. In Khilanmarg you will enjoy the
views of the Kashmir valley and the Himalayan range.
Day 05: Gulmarg
The
day at leisure in Gulmarg to enjoy the beautiful
surroundings. Today in Gulmarg you can have a walk
along the circular path and while walking you only
have to look down to have a complete view of the
valley and Srinagar. You can also have a fine view
of Nanga Parbat, the naked mountain which is over
26,000 feet and dominates the entire region. (If
this trip is during winters then you can also enjoy
the Skiing and other adventure sports here)
Day 06: Gulmarg - Pahalgam
In the morning after having breakfast you will drive
to Pahalgam. Pahalgam is the another popular hill
resort of the Kashmir valley. Pahalgam is situated
at a height of 7,200 feet. It is from Pahalgam that
the pilgrims often take a Amarnath Yatra. Arrive in
Pahalgam by the evening.
Day 07: Pahalgam
Today in Pahalgam you can have a walk to Baisaren,
which is about 2 km from Pahalgam. This walk to a
small village, set in pine and fir forest will be
pleasing. This place offers some good views of the
surroundings. If you want then you can also go
further 11 km trekking to Tulian Lake (3353 m). This
lake is covered with ice for most of the year. Rest
of the day at leisure.
Day 08: Pahalgam - Srinagar (about 97 km)
In the morning after breakfast drive from Pahalgam
to Srinagar. Transfer to the airport |
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