Exotic Kashmir

Meet our representative at Srinagar airport, transfer to hotel / Houseboat. In the evening, shikara ride in world famous dal lake. Overnight stay at Srinagar.

The drive from Srinagar to Sonmarg is very beautiful as you will pass through some towns and villages, at many places you can enjoy the view of paddy fields with rivers flowing on one side. In Sonmarg you can visit Thajwas Glacier which is around 4 Kms from Sonmarg, a local taxi has to be hired for it (on your own cost). The name Sonmarg is derived from two Kashmiri words “Son” & “Marg” which mean “Gold” & “Meadow”, when put together it means “Meadow of Gold”. Return to Srinagar in the evening after enjoying your day. Overnight stay at SRINAGAR.

After breakfast, this morning, check out & proceed to Gulmarg. In Gulmarg and take a ride in the world’s highest cable car "Gondola" or enjoy your day by playing golf in the world’s highest golf course. Overnight stay at Gulmarg. (Gondola & Pony ride - Not Included) Note: In Winter’s, Snow Jeep transfers from Tangmarg to Gulmarg to Tangmarg: Applicable in Nov & Dec Month (Cost Extra) No Cars are allowed to move inside Gulmarg area, due to issue of horse owner’s association.

After Breakfast, Drive to Pahalgam 2440 Mtrs (vale of Kashmir). It is 5 hours journey on way. On the way visit Saffron fields, Avantipur ruins and Anantnag sulpher spring. Bat village and apple orchilds. Pahalgam is the most famous place for Indian Film Industry. Enjoy the nature charm of the valley. In the evening enjoy the music of running water of river lidder and spend a few hours of evening on the back of river. Over Night at Pahalgam. Note: In Pahalgam : Horse Riding, Chandanwari ,Betaab Valley, Aru Valley and Baisaran Valley ( Cost Extra )

After breakfast, enjoy the nature charm of the valley. One can visit Betaab Valley, Chandanwari, and Aru Valley in Pahalgam. and evening is free at its leisure. O/N Pahalgam. Betaab Valley: Betaab Valley is a very famous tourist spot situated at a distance of 15 kilometers from Pahalgam. The valley got its name from the Sunny Deol-Amrita Singh hit debut film Betaab. The Valley is towards the northeast of Pahalgam and falls between Pahalgam and Chandanwari and is en route Amarnath Temple Yatra. The valley surrounded by lush green meadows, snow-clad mountains, and covered with dense vegetation. the left Aru Valley: Aru is located around 12 from Pahalgam, 11 km upstream from the Lidder River. Noted for its scenic meadows, lakes, and mountains, it is a base camp for trekking to the Kolhoi Glacier and Tarsar Lake. The village lies of bank of the Aru River, which is a tributary of the Lidder River. Chandanwari: Chandanwari is situated 16-km from Pahalgam; Chandanwari is the starting point of the Amarnath Yatra, which takes place every year in the month of Sawan (Rain). It is famous for snow sledding on a snow bridgeThis Sight Seeing is Done By Union Taxi Only (Max Capacity 6 pax)

After breakfast drive towards Srinagar & local sightseeing of Srinagar City. Visit: - Mughal gardens: - Chesma Shahi (Mughal Spring), Nishat (The Garden of Bliss), Shalimar (The Abode of Love). Overnight stay at Srinagar

After breakfast, this morning, check out from your houseboat and get transferred to Srinagar Airport for your onward journey. Tour Ends.