Valid : Till 31st July 2010
Day 1: Srinagar
Arrive Srinagar and transfer by a non ac car to your Houseboat.
Late afternoon, enjoy a Shikara ride on Dal Lake visiting floating gardens. See a walnut woodcarving and paper machie making demonstration.
Visit the Mughal Gardens on the banks of Dal Lake: Nishat Bagh (Abode of Pleasure) built in 1632 by Asif Khan brother in law of Emperor Jehangir; and Shalimar Bagh (Abode of Love) built by Jehangir for his wife Empress Noor Jehan. Also visit Shankaracharya Temple for darshan and to enjoy a bird’s eye - view of Srinagar and Dal Lake. En route visit a carpet-weaving factory.
Dinner and overnight in your houseboat.
Day 2: Srinagar / Sonmarg (83 kms. / 2-½ hrs) / Srinagar
Breakfast. Full day excursion to Sonmarg (Golden Meadow) by vehicle with packed lunch.
Sonmarg lies in the beautiful flower filled Sindh Valley, surrounded by mountains. It is also the base for some interesting treks to the high altitude of the Himalayan Lakes. Enjoy a horse ride up to Thajwas Glacier and then a sledge ride on the snow slope.
Late afternoon, drive back to Srinagar. Dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Srinagar / Gulmarg (60 kms / 2-½ hrs)
Breakfast. Transfer to Gulmarg, the Meadow of Flowers, 2730 mts. above sea level. It has one of the best ski slopes and the highest 18 hole golf course in the world. View Nanga Parbhat if weather permits. The drive from Tangmarg to Gulmarg is really picturesque. You can take a short trek up to Khilanmarg (about 3 hrs). Also enjoy a sledge ride on snow. Chair lifts for the mountain ride are also available.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 4: Gulmarg / Pahalgam 14 kms/ 4 hrs)
After an early breakfast, leave for Pahalgam, the Valley of Shepherds via Srinagar. Drive through saffron fields. Visit Awantipura, the ruins of a 1100 year old temple of Lord Vishnu built by King Awantiwareman. Drive through the pine forest and along the Lidder River. Arrive Pahalgam and transfer to your hotel. Evening free.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 5: Pahalgam
Breakfast. Enjoy a day at leisure. Optional: Visit to Chandanwari or Aru for a magnificent view of Lidder Valley. (Additional charges)
Overnight.
Day 6: Pahalgam / Srinagar (96 kms / 3 hrs)
Breakfast. Transfer from Pahalgam to Srinagar, arrive and check into your hotel.
Overnight.
Day 7: Srinagar
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport.
| 6 nights/ 7 days |
Standard Package |
| 2 adults sharing a room |
Rs. 12076 per person |
| Extra bed |
Rs. 3390.00 |
| 6 nights/ 7 days |
Deluxe Package |
| 2 adults sharing a room |
Rs. 16090 per person |
| Extra bed |
Rs. 4750.00 |
Price Includes:
- Accommodation in houseboat /hotel
- Transportation by non –AC car and sightseeing as per itinerary.
- Breakfast at hotel.
- All meals at the house boat.
Price does not Include:
Any air/train fare, meals, table drinks, laundry, tips, camera/video fee, Gondola/Pony/Sledge ride at Gulmarg / Pahalgam / Sonmarg, personal expenses or any other expenses incurred beyond our control such as bad weather, flight cancellation, road closure, land slides, political disturbances etc.
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