Srinagar is one of several places that have been called the “Venice of The Earth”.Lakes around the city include Dale Lake – noted for its Houseboats – and Nigeen Lake. Apart from Dal Lake and Nigeen Lake, Wular Lake and Manasbal Lake both lie to the north of Srinagar. Wular Lake is one of the largest fresh water lakes in Asia.
Srinagar has some Mughal Gardens, forming a part of those laid by the Mughal emperors across the Indian subcontinent.
Itinerary
On your arrival at the Srinagar Airport, you will be welcomed by our representative who will assist and escort you to your waiting vehicle. He will assist you and proceed to Gulmarg (Meadow of Flowers) 2730 mts. above the sea level. 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. Overnight stay at Gulmarg.
Don’t miss the opportunity to take a pony ride in scenic meadows or the Gondola ride (world’s highest rope way) to Khillanmarg and Affarwat at your own cost(optional – can be arranged on request). Whether traversing the grounds to see the animals, calm mountains, green pastures, or exploring the conservation efforts, there is no lack of activity to enjoy before you settle in Gulmarg in the evening. Overnight in Gulmarg.
Leave after breakfast & proceed to Pahalgam, we drive to Pahalgam via Pampore where you can visit famous saffron fields , Awantipora and the village of Bijbehara which remains famous as the bread basket of Kashmir. We switch from the national highway 1A at Khanabal and drive through the second largest city of Anantnag. Pahalgam is a picturesque valley around 97 kilometers South of Kashmir. Known as Pahalgam (which means The Shepherds Village), the valley is renowned the world over for its exotic forests, pretty water streams and imposing snow peaks.Overnight stay in Hotel Pahalgam.
Today after Breakfast, Sightseeing Tour to world famous mughal gardens including: Shalimar, Nishat,Tulip gardens,(Asia’s biggest tulip garden),Botanical gardens, Chesmashahi, Parimahal& Famous Hazratbal. All the gardens are situated on the banks of the Dal Lake with the Zabarwan hills in the background. Dinner and Overnight in Srinagar Houseboat.
After breakfast we will drive to the majestic mountain resort of Sonamarg. The route towards Sonamarg 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 Sonamarg. 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.Return in the evening Overnight stay in Srinagar Houseboat.
After enjoying early morning breakfast we will proceed for Srinagar airport for your flight to home. At the airport the driver will assist you with the luggage and will later drop you at the terminal. “With sweet memories of kashmir Valley and wonderful experience with New Sheikh Holidays.