Kashmir is often called as the Switzerland of the East, in tourist circles. But the truth is that the Kashmir valley and mountains are more beautiful and scenic than the European desination. The vast landscapes, the valley of flowers, the Dal lake, trekking destinations, all will give you a wholesome tourist experience. You also get to experience the unique cultural practices of the locals and know about the history of this internationally famous conflict turf. All that aside, Kashmir will definitely blow your mind with its scintillating locales and landscapes.
Srinagar – Gulmarg – Pahalgam – Sonmarg (4 Nights & 5 Days)
Itinerary
On your arrival at Srinagar Airport Our Representative will meet you and transfer you to Srinagar. After refreshment proceed for Srinagar local sightseeing including Mughal garden, Nishat Garden, Shalimar Garden. Evening for Shikara ride on the famous Dal Lake. Overnight stay at the Hotel
After breakfast proceed to Gulmarg (8700 ft/2652 mts), known as “Meadow of flowers’. It is one of India’s premier Hill resorts and also the Ski resort in winter. The Gondola Cable Car offers rides to the upland meadows of Kongdori and beyond to the top of Apharwat range to a height of 14000 ft for viewing the Himalayan Peaks in Summer and for downhill skiing in Winter. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Post breakfast drive to Pahalgam (2133 mts) popularly known as “The valley of Shepherds or trekker’s Paradise. Pahalgam is the most famous place for Indian Film Industry as well. Enroute enjoy Awantipura ruins, Saffron fields and many more breath-taking views. Enjoy a Pony ride to trek up to Lidderwat, Kolohoi Glacier. Pahalgam is also the entry point for the famous Amarnath Cave, a holy site for Hindus. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Enjoy your breakfast at Hotel then proceed to Sonmarg known as Gateway to Ladakh. Enroute stop and watch some of the beautiful places, in the evening return back to the Srinagar overnight stay houseboat.
After breakfast from transfer to Srinagar airport to connect with onward. Thus the tour ended 5th day.