Duration: 5 nights and 6 days
tour cost: rs 7000/- per person (min 04 pax)
day 01 air journey
on arrival at srinagar airport you will be met and transferred to the hotel. After lunch enjoy a romantic 'shikara ride (by your own payment) on the dal lake. Overnight stay at the hotel.
day 02 srinagar – gulmarg (excursion) (52 kms / approx. 2 hour drive)
early morning proceed to gulmarg driving past willow trees, fast flowing streams and lush green meadows. Gulmarg - the meadow of flowers is an apt term for this idyllic flower-laden meadow offering a spectacular view of towering snow capped peaks covered with dense forests of tall conifers and gigantic fir and pine trees. Stroll leisurely or take pony rides (by your own payment) across the green meadow to one of the world's highest golf course. A must is a fun-filled ride in the newly introduced gondola lift (by your own payment). Return to hotel in srinagar in the evening. Overnight stay at the hotel.
day 03 srinagar – sonamarg (excursion) (90 kms / approx. 3 hour drive)
today you embark on a full day excursion to the picturesque 'meadow of gold’ sonamarg. The fast flowing sindh river makes it popular for trout and mahseer fishing in summer. You can opt for a pony ride to one of the glaciers for some fun in snow and ice (by your own payment). Return to srinagar in the evening. Overnight stay at the srinagar hotel.
note: the vehicle will drop and pick you up at sonomarg car stand. To reach the glaciers, you can hire ponies by your own payment basis.
day 04 srinagar – pahalgam (excursion) (87 kms / approx. 3 â½ hour drive)
early in the morning leave for pahalgam the 'valley of shepherds' which is situated at the confluence of the streams flowing from river lidder and sheeshnag lake. En route visit the awantipura ruins, an 1100 year old temple dedicated to lord vishnu and built by king awantivarman. On arrival into pahalgam enjoy the surrounding beauty. Return to your houseboat in srinagar. Rest of the evening is at leisure to stroll on the boulevard or shop in the local market. Overnight stay at the houseboat. (d)
day 05 srinagar
this morning get transferred to your houseboat located on the boulevard. In the afternoon proceed on a city tour visiting the shankracharya temple situated on the highest hill of srinagar, the famous mughal gardens - chasmashahi, nishat & shalimar (closed on friday). These gardens were mughal emperors concept of paradise and today these are popular picnic spots. Also visit a handicraft shop where you can purchase local hand crafted items - shawls, jackets, bed covers, paper mache, carpets & much more! In the evening leisurely stroll alongside the dal lake exploring the local markets. Overnight stay at the houseboat. (d)
day 06 srinagar
after breakfast transfer to srinagar airport to board your flight with memorable experience of aala tours & travels.
package cost not includes:
- shikara/ gondola/ horse ride.
- lunch and dinner.
- entry tickets for the gardens.
- tips & tools
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