Best of Kashmir

After Arrival meet our representatives & proceed to Pahalgam (The valley of shepherds).The total distance is about 96 kms, will be covered in about 3 hours. En-route, visiting 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 throught the pine forests. Arrive at Pahalgam and enjoy Lidder stream. You can take pony ride to baisaran , mini Switzerland , waterfall  Later walk along pony trails with a magnificent view of the mountains.  Overnight stay in Pahalgam. 

After breakfast Enjoy Day At The “Valley of Shepherds” . In Pahalgam enjoy the nature and admire the beauty of this quiet place and be in awe of the serene surroundings. One can also enjoy a Cab ride to nearby places like  Aru valley, Betab valley,  Chandanwadi  (on  a  direct hire basis) or if you are an avid nature lover you may take pleasure in a peaceful walk along the River Lidder. Pahalgam is famous for some trekking routes also & is the base camp for Amarnath Pilgrimage later .later drive to Srinagar . Morning sightseeing of the Mughal Gardens, visiting Nishat Bagh built by Asaf Khan, the brother -in- law of Jehangir in 1632 AD, and Shalimar Bagh built by Jehangir for his wife empress Nur Jahan. Cheshma shahi garden , pari mahal ,  Old city  hazrat bal shrine   All the gardens are situated on the banks of the Dal Lake with the Zabarwan hills in the background. Afternoon will be at your leisure for individual activities. In the evening you will take a Shikara ride on Dal Lake, where you visit the floating vegetable gardens. While riding the Shikara there are plenty of opportunities for bird watching with plentiful species including Kingfisher, Little Bittern, Common Pariah Kites, Grebe etc Dinner and overnight stay in Srinagar houseboat.  

Morning proceed for Gulmarg (Meadow of Flowers) 2730 mts. above the sea level. The distance of 60 kms will be covered in about 2 hours. Gulmarg has one of the best ski slopes in the world and highest golf course with 18 holes. If weather permits one can also have the view of Nanga Parbat, the naked mountain that is over 26,000 feets and dominates the entire region, also enjoy cable car (Gondola) for mountain Ride upto khilangmarg ( on direct hire basis)In the evening drive back to Srinagar. Overnight stay in Srinagar. 

In the Morning proceed towards Sonmarg (Meadow of Gold). It is (2800 Meters above from sea level), which means (Meadow of Golden) has, as its backdrop, snowy mountains against a cerulean sky. The Sindh meanders along here and abounds with trout and mahseer, snow trout can be caught in the mail river, the visitors can have access to snow which is furnished all over like a white carpet. Ponies can be hired (on a direct hire basis) for the trip up to Thajiwas glacier, a major attraction during the summer months. In the evening return back to Srinagar. Overnight stay in Srinagar, 

 After breakfast , proceed toward Srinagar Airport for your flight back home.