Heaven on Earth
Duration : 06 Days
Destination : Srinagar, Sonamarg, Gulmarg, and Pahalgam
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Day 01: Delhi / Jammu - Srinagar
Transfer to Houseboat / Hotel. Afternoon Shikara ride on the Dal lake, visiting
floating / vegetable gardens, Dinner and overnight at Hotel / Houseboat.
Day 02: Srinagar - Sonamarg
Full day excursion to Sonamarg by car. The distance of about 87 kms. will
be covered in about 3 and 1/2 hrs. time. Sonamarg lies in Sindh valley strewn
with flowers and surrounded by mountains. Sonamarg is also the base for some
interesting treks to high altitude Himalayan lakes. Drive back from Sonamarg
and transfer to Dlx. Houseboat / Hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 03: Srinagar
Morning sightseeing of the Mughal Gardens, visiting Nishat Bagh built by Asaf
Khan, the brother - in - law of Jehangir in 1632 A.D, and Shalimar Bagh built
by Jehangir for his wife empress Nur Jahan. All the gardens are situated on
the banks of the Dal Lake with the Zabarwan hills in the background.
* En route the gardens, visit a carpet-weaving factory.
* Lunch at Houseboat / Hotel
* Afternoon free
* Dinner and overnight stay in Dlx. Houseboat / Hotel
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Day 04: Srinagar - Gulmarg
Full day trip to Gulmarg (The meadow of flowers) 2730 mts. above
sea level. The distance of 56 kms. will be covered in about 2
and 1/2 hours drive. Gulmarg has on of the best ski slopes in
the wild and one of the highest golf courses in the world with
18 holes. You can also enjoy a view of Nana Par bat if the weather
permits. The view en route from Tangamarg to Gulmarg is fascinating.
* A short trek up to Khilanmarg, which can be covered
in about 3 hrs. is optional.
* The Gondola lift for mountain rides is also available
* Overnight stay in Gulmarg.
Day 04: Gulmarg - Srinagar - Pahalgam
After breakfast for Pahalgam via Srinagar. The distance of about
152 kms. Will be covered in about 5 hrs.
En route, visit the saffron fields of Pampore, Awantipura Ruins
(1100 years old temple of Lord Vishnu built by the King Awantivarman),
and enjoy the beautiful countryside. Drive through the pine forest.
Arrive at Pahalgam (the valley of shepherds) and transfer to Hotel.
After lunch, walk along pony trails with a magnificent view of
the mountains.
Dinner and overnight stay in hotel at Pahalgam.
Day 05: Stay at Pahalgam
* Free for individual activities.
* Visit Chandanwari or Aru on points
Day 06: Pahalgam - Srinagar
Drive back to Srinagar from Pahalgam and transfer to Dlx. Houseboat
/ Hotel. After noon free for shopping etc. Diner and overnight
stay in Dlx Houseboat / Hotel
Day 07: Departure by Airport
After breakfast, transfer to airport for the return flight.
