Kashmir

Drive from Jammu to Pahalgam (270 km, 7-8 hours) via Highway and Chenani-Nashri Tunnel Check-in at hotel in Pahalgam Visit Pahalgam Market and local sightseeing Night stay at Pahalgam hotel

Visit Aru Valley Explore Betaab Valley Visit Chandanwadi Valley (pvt cab) Enjoy horse riding or trekking in Pahalgam Visit Mini Switzerland (optional) Drive to Srinagar (90 km, 2.5 hours) in the evening - Night stay at Srinagar hotel

Leave after breakfast for Gulmarg, Gulmarg (2440 Meters above Sea level). It is one of the most beautiful hill stations and also called u201cMeadows of Floweru201d. The drive past colorful villages and rice fields, gives you an insight of the rich cultural past of Kashmir. We arrive at a small picturesque market town of Tangmarg and drive ahead on a scenic drive of 14 kilometers to Gulmarg. Gulmarg has one of the best ski slopes in the world and highest golf course with 18 holes. We arrive in Gulmarg, In Gulmarg we will board the Gondola cable car system (on Direct Payment Basis ) and ascend towards the Afarwatt Mountain range. The 08 minutes of rope-way will take you past colorful shepherd huntsmen to the lower ridge of the Afarwatt peak. From here you can click lots of photos of the nearby mountain ranges that stand tall like sentinels guarding the rich natural beauty of Kashmir valley We will drive back to Srinagar in the evening and transfer to the Hotel for overnight stay SRINAGAR HOTEL

After breakfast we will drive to the majestic mountain resort of Sonmarg. The route towards Sonmarg takes us on a picturesque country side drive where we will come across rolling hills, green forests, clear water streams and blooming rice fields. We will zoom past the town of Kangan which handles all the local needs of this region. From Kangan, we will drive towards Mammar, famous for its trout farm before we head towards Sonmarg. We will once again alight from our vehicles at the tourist spot of Gagangir. The spot is built in the middle of the river Sindh and looks like an island with snow glaciers covering one or the other spot. In Sonmarg we will take a 3 hour walk or horseback trip/local Union cab to the Thajwas glacier (on direct payment Basis). After our return we will visit the small town market for some snacks or just pay a visit observing the local people going with their daily routine. Evening return back to Srinagar Dinner & Overnight Stay at Hotel

we will proceed for a local sightseeing that includes a visit to the famous Mughal gardens , Cheshma Shahi(Royal Spring), Nishat(Garden of Pleasure), Shalimar ( Abode of Love) Mughal laid Out in the 16th century & these fall along the bank of Dal-Lake in the heart of Srinagar City & Shankaracharya Temple located on a hillock, thus providing panoramic view of entire City, along with famous Dal-Lake & River Jhelum, Enroute visiting handloom centre famous for production of Pashmina/Shahtoos shawls & world over reckoned Carpets, evening we will take a 01 hrs Shikara ride in the Dal Lake. This boat ride glides you past some wonderful Floating vegetable gardens, Handicrafts Centre & inherited lifestyle of people living inside the Lake since decades overnight Stay at HOUSEBOAT.

After early morning breakfast, Drive towards Srinagar airport or JAMMU . At the airport the driver will assist you with the luggage and will later drop you at the terminal.