Itinerary :
Day 01: Arrive Jammu
Upon arrival at Jammu Bus Stand and transfer to Hotel. Rest of the
day free for personal activities. Dinner and overnight stay at
Jammu.
Day 02: Jammu – Pahalgam
Morning after early breakfast drive to Pahalgam (Valley of
Shephards) via Katra, Patnitop, Jawahar Tunner etc. Drive through
the green pine forest and along the Lidder River, the distance of
about190 kms will be covered in about 6-7 hrs. Pahalgam
is also famous for Indian film Industry (Bollywood). On Pahalgam is
also famous for some trekking routes & also base camp for
Amarnath Pilgrimage. Enjoy the Natural beauty, river and environs
therein. Dinner and overnight stay in Pahalgam.
Day 03: Pahalgam – Srinagar
Morning after breakfast proceed towards Srinagar. Enroute
visit Awantiverman temple Drive through Saffron fields, Apple
Orchids. The distance of about 93 kms will be covered in about 2 ½
hrs. Arrive Srinagar and check in at Hotel . After fresh up
excursion to Mughal gardens, visiting Nishat and Shalimar
gardens . Nishat Bagh (Abode of pleasure), built by Asif Khan
brother-in-law of Jehangir in 1632 AD, Shalimar Bagh (Abode of
Love) built by Jehangir for his wife Empress Noor Jehan. These
beautiful mountains are situated on the bank of Dal Lake with the
Zabarwan Mountains in the background. Distance from Srinagar is
about 12 and 15 kms respectively. Also visit Shankrachariya
Temple to have Bird’s eye view of Srinagar city and famous Dal
Lake. Dinner and overnight stay in Srinagar.
Day 04: Srinagar – Sonamarg – Srinagar
After breakfast, leave for full day excursion of Sonamarg “Meadows
of Gold” which is one of the most beautiful drives
fromSrinagar. (84 Km/2 ½ hrs/). Sonamarg is located at
a height of 2690 meters. You may take a pony ride (at your own
cost) to Thajiwas Glacier where snow remains round the year. It
serves as the base for the treks to Harmukh range via
Nichnai,Vishensar Lake, Gangabal and to Nara Nag .This place is
famous for Trout fishing. Late afternoon drive back to Srinagar.
Dinner and overnight stay in Srinagar.
Day 05: Srinagar – Gulmarg
After breakfast check out of the Hotel and proceed to Gulmarg,
Meadow of Flowers situated at an altitude of 2730 meters, The
distance of about 56 kms will be covered in about 2 hrs . Arrive
Gulmarg and check in at Hotel for overnight stay. Enjoy the
leisurely walks on the lush green meadows of flowers with a
backdrop of the snow capped mountains. In winter, Gulmarg acquires
a new persona that of the country’s premier skiing resort. Dinner
and overnight stay in Gulmarg.
Day 06: Gulmarg – Srinagar
After breakfast drive back to Srinagar for overnight stay. Arrive
Srinagar and check in at Houseboat. Late afternoon enjoy a majestic
Shikara ride on Nigeen lake to enjoy the beauty that God has graced
this city with, which is often compared toVenice. You will get view
of some very interesting places around the Lake
(OPTIONAL). Dinner and overnight stay in
Srinagar.
Day 07: Srinagar – Delhi
Transfer to Srinagar airport to board flight for onward
destination.