Kashmir > Srinagar

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Katra / Srinagar / Gulmarg / Pahalgam / Sonmarg
09 Nights / 10 Days

• Day 01: Jammu Arrival
  Assistance upon arrival at Jammu railway station or airport (CITY OF TEMPLES) & proceed to Katra check in Hotel
   
• Day 02: Katra
  Early morning proceed for yatra Nata Vashno Devi, after Darshan Mata Vaishnu Devi back to Katra & overnight stay at katra
   
• Day 03: Katra - Srinagar
  After breakfast proceed from Katra to Srinagar 10 to 12 hours journey. Srinagar is the capital of the state Jammu and Kashmir. Situated at 5,200 ft. above sea level and set amidst delightful surroundings, it is, in many respects, one of the finest pleasure resorts of the world. Beautiful lakes and gardens also surround it. City sightseeing of Srinagar includes a drive through narrow lanes and bazaars, visiting Jamia Masjid, Shah Hamdan Mosque (700 years old), and drive past Mughal fort and Hari Parbat. Only few miles from the city are the famous Mughal Gardens of Chasma Shahi or "the Royal Springs", Nishat Bagh or "the Garden of Pleasure" and Shalimar Garden or the "Abode of Love". Framed against the background of the hills and commanding a fine view of the Lake, the gardens are a feast of color from spring to autumn. On the Dal Lake the Naseem Bagh "Garden of Breeze" with its stately Chinar Trees. Take a "Shikara" (Small paddleboat) ride over Dal Lake visiting Nehru Park, kabutarkhana, Char Chinari Gardens and Floating Gardens and also visit a Carpet Weaving Center, on arrival check in Hotel / Houseboat, overnight stay. 
   
• Day 04: Srinagar
  After breakfast Srinagar local sight seeing Mughal gardens ie Nishat (garden of pleasure), Shalimar (Abode of Love), Cheshmashai (Royal spring), also visit Shankracharaya temple, return back, overnight stay at deluxe houseboat in Dal Lake.
   
• Day 05: Srinagar - Gulmarg
  After breakfast proceed to Gulmerg" Meadow of Flowers" The charming hill resort is 56 kms from Srinagar at an altitude of 2730 Mts. The route from Srinagar to Gulmarg is lined with towering popular trees and the distance is covered in 02 hours approx. Gulmarg was once called Gauri marg in honor of Gauri, Lord Shiva's wife. Its name changed in 1581 A.D by king Yussuf Shah, a regular summer visitor. The Mughal Emperor Jehangir once collected 21 different kinds of flowers here. Gulmarg offers a magnificent view of Nanga Parbat, one of the highest mountains in the world and is an excellent winter sports center. It also is the highest green golf course in the world, overnight stay at Deluxe Hotel at Gulmerg.
   
• Day 06: Gulmarg - Srinagar
  After breakfast proceed from Gulmerg to Srinagar, overnight stay at Deluxe Houseboat.
   
• Day 07: Srinagar - Pahalgam - Srinagar
  After breakfast full day trip to Pahalgam "Valley of Shepherds" second only to Gulmarg in its beauty and landscape and invigorating climate. Pahalgam is situated in the picturesque Lidder Valley and lies 96 kms. From Srinagar by road. 7,200 ft. (2,134 m.) above sea level, it is famous for its beautiful scenery, flora and fauna, springs and streams. It is also the base for treks to the higher mountains, return back & overnight stay at Deluxe Houseboat.
   
• Day 08: Srinagar - Sonmarg - Srinagar
  After breakfast full day trip to Sonamarg at 2740 Mts. 100 kms from Srinagar is the last major town before Ladakh and an excellent base for trekking. Also known as "Meadow of Gold" which could drive from the spring flowers or from strategic trading position it enjoys. Sonamarg has a wild mountain beauty, enroute visit Kheer Bhawani mandir & Hazratbal Mosque, return back & overnight stay at Houseboat
   
• Day 09: Srinagar
  After breakfast enjoy Shikara ride which gives a memorable experience of cruising along the water of famous lakes of Kashmir, afternoon free for personal activities, overnight stay at Houseboat
   
• Day 10: Srinagar depart transfer
  After breakfast transfer to airport for further destination.
  
  
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  Tour Conditions :
  Minimum of 02 persons required
  Tour confirmation only on receipt of Advance payment