Glimpse of Kashmir

Free at leisure On arrival at Srinagar airport, you will meet our representative and transfer to hotel/ houseboat. Srinagar is located on the banks of the Jhelum River in Kashmir Valley, it is the summer capital of Jammu & Kashmir state. For years, Srinagar and its environs provided the most iconic images of a holiday in the hill for tourists, beautiful houseboats in Dal Lake, flowers in Mughal garden the red foliage of the chinar trees. Check in to the Houseboat. Rest day is free at leisure, you can explore the stunning nearby locations at your own or roam around market and buy some authentic Kasmiri items. Overnight stay in the hotel.

Enjoy the Shikara ride on the Dal Lake, explore the gardens, visit a carpet weaving factory After breakfast, proceed for sightseeing tour of Srinagar which include the Mughal Gardens, Nishat Bagh and Shalimar Bagh. All the gardens are situated on the banks of the Dal Lake with the Zabarwan hills in the background, you can enjoy the Shikara ride on the Dal Lake. En route the gardens, visit a carpet weaving factory. Overnight stay in the houseboat.

Enjoy A short trek up to Khilanmarg or The Gondola Lift Mountain rides (Optional) After breakfast drive to Gulmarg for full day trip to Gulmarg (the meadow of flowers) situated at the distance of 112 kilometers away from Srinagar, located on the height of 2730 meters above from sea level. Gulmarg has one of the best ski slopes in the world and one of the highest golf courses in the world with 18 holes. You can also enjoy a view of Nanga Parbat if the weather permits. The view enroote from Tangmarg to Gulmarg is fascinating. A short trek up to Khilanmarg, which can be covered in about 3 hours, is optional. The Gondola Lift Mountain rides is also available. Later, return to the hotel/houseboat for overnight stay.

Visit Avantipura Ruins and Anantnag Sulphur Springs Post breakfast proceed to Pahalgam. It is located at the distance of 139 kilometers from Gulmarg. Pahalgam offers beautiful hillsides forested with tall pine trees, luxuriant meadows and endearing valleys Himalayan Lidder River. En route visit the Avantipur Ruins. Upon arrival check in at the hotel. Later, in the evening, explore the local market and nearby locations. Overnight at hotel.

Explore Chandiwari, Aru Valley and Betaab Valley Post breakfast proceed to explore Chandiwari, Aru Valley and Betaab Valley. The initiating point of Amarnath Yatra, Chandanwari is an extremely scenic picnic spot where you can also partake in sledge riding. One of the spectacular destination, Betaab Valley is known as a base camp site for trekking enthusiasts. Aru Valley is a stunning village, renowned for its peaceful surroundings, floral meadows and lakes. You can also indulge in rafting in Lidder River, if you love adventure sports. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.

Day is free at leisure After breakfast, proceed to Srinagar. On arrival in Srinagar, check in to the hotel, rest day is free at leisure or you can spend in shopping, buy the authentic Kashmiri items, the floating markets on the Shikara are also important places for shopping in Srinagar. Overnight at hotel.

In morning after breakfast at your hotel you will be driven back to Srinagar Airport to board your connecting flight for the onward journey with Sweet and Happy Memories.