Detailed Tour Itinerary

DAY 1

Arrival in Srinagar

On your arrival at the Srinagar International Airport, you will be taken for a 35 minutes drive through the heart of New Srinagar city, passing the Abdullah bridge which connects the banks of the Jehlum river. Arrive and check-in at the hotel / houseboat. Proceed for an hour of Shikara ride in the lake. Overnight stay in hotel / houseboat.

DAY 2

Sonamarg day trip

After breakfast, drive to Sonamarg. Cross the town of Kangan, Mammar, Gagangir. Once you reach Sonamarg, take a 3 hour walk or horseback trip to the Thajwass glacier. After return, visit the small town market. Drive back to Srinagar in the evening and transfer to the hotel / houseboats for overnight stay.

DAY 3

Srinagar city Tour

After breakfast, proceed for a city tour that includes a visit to the famous Mughal gardens of Nishat and Shalimar. We will explore the gardens and later drive back to the hotel / houseboat for a inner and Overnight stay at hotel/ houseboats. 

DAY 4

Srinagar to Gulmarg (56 kms / 2-3 hrs drive)

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed towards Gulmarg. Enroute you get to see the beautiful Tangmarg town and drive ahead on a scenic drive of 14 kilometers to Gulmarg. Arrive in Gulmarg early in the afternoon and check in at the hotel. Later, begin a short tour, boarding the Gondola cable car system (the 08 minutes ropeway). Descend back to Gulmarg after an hour and later indulge in some horse-riding. Stay overnight at hotel in Gulmarg. 

DAY 5

Gulmarg to Pahalgam (152 kms / 4-5 hrs drive)

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and we drive to Pahalgam via Pampore, Avantipura 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. From here the road turns scenic as we drive parallel on the Lidder river flowing from the opposite direction. In Pahalgam, check-in at the hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel in Pahalgam.

DAY 6

Pahalgam city tour and drive to Srinagar (97 kms / 3-4 hrs drive)

In Pahalgam, visit Betaab Valley and Chandanwari as well as take a horse riding trip to Baisaran meadows (at your own cost). After sightseeing around the mountain valley for most of the day and overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 7

Srinagar day at leisure

After Breakfast, Spend the day at leisure. You might plan to visit Shankaracharya temple today. Later in the evening do some shopping in handicraft Market. Dinner and overnight stay at houseboat. Or Yusmarg Day trip Or Doodhpathri.

DAY 8

Departure transfer to Srinagar Airport

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and we will assist you with transfers to airport to fly back to your home with memories.

Inclusion/Exclusion

Inclusions

• Welcome drink on arrival.
• Rooms on twin sharing accommodation.
• Breakfast + Dinner During the stay.
• Chauffer driven Car for pick up, drop and sightseeing as per itinerary.
• Complimentary Shikara ride once During your stay
• Driver Allowances
• Toll tax and State tax.
• All taxes.

Exclusions

• Any Air/ train fare.
• Any pony charges
• Any gondola cable car charges
• Any expenses for optional activities.
• Aru and Chandan wari in Pahalgam.
• Items of personal nature like porterage, tips, laundry.
• Any expenses arising out of unforeseen circumstances like flight delay / cancellation / hike in fare, strike or any other natural calamities or any emergency evacuation expenses.
• Any additional meals.
• Anything not mentioned in Inclusions.