Places to Visit: Srinagar - Pahalgam - Gulmarg - Sonmarg - Srinagar
Validity:Mar 31 2025
Duration:5 Nights / 6 Days
Meet and greets on arrival at Srinagar airport and transfer to a Houseboat on Dal Lake at Ghat no. 14/15 (standard check-in at 12:00 noon, early check-in subject to availability), after short rest proceed to visit the famous Mughal garden followed by Nishat Bagh (the garden of pleasure) and Shalimar garden (abode of love), Evening enjoy Shikara ride on Dal Lake, visit floating gardens, Lotus gardens inside of the Lake. (Lotus flower blooms between the months of July to Aug. in clusters at various places in Dal Lake) Later return to Houseboat.
Dinner and Overnight stay
After early breakfast at around 07:30 am, check-out and proceed to Pahalgam, via Awantipora ruins and saffron fields (best saffron field views of can be seen during autumn season between Sep. to Nov. months) further drive to Pahalgam, one of the beautiful and fascinating Ideal resorts all the year round. It is the base for several treks in the region. Situated at the confluence of the Lidder River and set amidst fir and pine covered mountains, one can have a real feelings of Paradise.
On arrival check-in at hotel
After short rest proceed for sightseeing, The sightseeing of Pahalgam would be done by local car (from taxi union), One can higher car at own cost (1000/- approx per car) to visit Baisaran Road, Betab valley, Overa Aru valley etc. You can also enjoy several adventure activity such as Pony ride, Horse ride or Paragliding etc (at own cost), after excursion return to hotel.
Dinner and Overnight stay at hotel
After leisurely breakfast at around 08:00 am, check out and drive to Gulmarg via Martand located a top a plateau, close to the township of Anantanag, is the temple dedicated to Surya "The Sun God" continue drive through Alpine forest. On arrival in Gulmarg, check-in at hotel. rest of the day at leisure to explore the scenic views and around.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel
Morning after leisurely breakfast proceed for excursion to Gulmarg, is one of the most beautiful summer/winter resorts in the Kashmir valley
One can have a Gondola (Cable car ride) at own cost, it can be also booked online in advance, using this link https://www.jammukashmircablecar.com/ (Sometime there are long queues at the ticket counter and boarding gate of Gondola ride (during rush period, guests may have to wait for 1- 2 hours in the queues) Guest patience is highly appreciated
Ride from Gulmarg to Khilanmarg to have a real view in natural beauty of the summer and full snow view in winter. You can have a Pony ride in the open fields to seven springs and to a Lake, which remains frozen until June. After sightseeing drive back to Srinagar, on arrival check-in at hotel, after short rest proceed to visit the famous Shankaracharya temple followed by Srinagar local markets.
Evening return to hotel for dinner and night stay
After leisurely breakfast around 08:00 am, proceed for a day excursion to Sonmarg (Meadows of Gold), on the way enjoy the scenic views, road snakes through massive mountains laden with forests and firs.
After a breath-taking journey from Srinagar you come across River Sindh that is abounded with trout & Mahseer.
Onwards the valley opens up to a meadow, Ponies/local vehicles can be hired for a trip up to Thajiwas glacier; a major attraction during the summer months. Sonmarg's importance lies in the fact that it is the last halt on the Kashmir side for the drive from Srinagar to Leh. You will be fascinated to see Snowy Mountains against a cerulean sky against its backdrop. After sightseeing return to Srinagar.
Dinner and night stay at hotel
After leisurely breakfast check-out and transfer to Srinagar airport on time to board flight for onward journey
Destination |
Standard |
Deluxe |
Super Deluxe |
Srinagar (1 night) |
Standard Houseboat (Savoy Group) |
Deluxe Houseboat (Savoy Group) |
Luxury Houseboat (Savoy Group) |
Pahalgam (1 night) |
River view resort/ Hotel Highland |
Pahalgam Retreat/ The Baisaran |
Pine Spring / Hotel Hilltop |
Gulmarg (1 night) |
Apple tree resort/ Hotel Poshwan |
Royal Park / Khaleel Palace |
Pine Spring / Hotel Hilltop |
Srinagar (2 nights) |
Hotel Royal Batoo |
Grand Habib / Palazzo Zafferano |
Hotel Royal Savoy |