AMAZING KASHMIR

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Arrive in Srinagar, the summer capital of Kashmir, situated at 5200 ft above sea level in the Himalayan Mountains, on arrival at Srinagar airport meet and transfer to Deluxe Houseboats, which are anchored on the famous Dal Lake, Shikara cruise on Dal Lake in Shikara (local Gondola) visiting Floating gardens, lotus gardens, vegetable gardens (Summer) backwaters of the lake and cruise will go through canals Return to the houseboat for dinner and overnight stay at Houseboats.

After breakfast, drive to Gulmarg 58 Kms (Meadow of Flowers) at a height of 8800ft above sea level. Here you will witness the beauty of the natural surroundings of Kashmir set out like a Doll’s village. Stop at Tangmarg village for Tea/coffee/washroom. Then proceed to Gulmarg 13 km through pine forests. Stop at the viewpoint for pictures of Drang Valley and the Himalayan range mountains. Gulmarg has the highest 18-hole golf course in the world and has developed into a famous Ski resort. One can also have the view of Nanga Parbhat (26,600 ft) if weather permits. Enjoy (OPTIONAL) Gondola ride (Cable Car) from 8800ft to 10200ft  Kongdoori Point high above the meadows and snow-covered slopes of Apherwat and Khilanmarg mountain which provide a playground for skiing, tobogganing, pony ride (ON YOUR OWN EXPENSES). Afternoon Later drive back to Srinagar for dinner & overnight stay in the Houseboat.

After Breakfast, drive to Pahalgam which is the most beautiful drive around 95kms, en route visit Saffron fields, and cricket bat factories. We stop at many beautiful spots for photoshoots and continue to drive to Pahalgam (The Valley of Shepherds) also visit Mattan temple with holy Fishes, rafting viewpoint. Continue drive to Pahalgam along the shimmering stream of the Lidder River flowing from high mountains, Enjoy (optional) pony ride to Baisarian Kashmir Valley. Check in the Hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Hotel.

After breakfast, enjoy (Optional) trip to Beetab Valley / Aru Valley by local Jeep. Later Drive back to Srinagar, check in hotel, then visit Shankaracharya temple dedicated by Lord Shiva and then visit the famous Mughal Gardens of Nishat (Garden of pleasure) built by Asif Khan brother in law of Jahangir in 1632 AD overlooking the crystal clear Emerald green waters of the Dal Lake then to Shalimar (Garden of Love) built by Mughal Emperor Jahangir for his wife Empress Noor Jehan. During spring until autumn these gardens are full of flowers, followed by dinner and an overnight stay in the Hotel/ houseboat.

After breakfast, a wonderful trip up to Sonmarg 86 km (Meadow of Gold) . The distance will take about 2 and half hours to drive up to Sonmarg which goes along the Sindh River. It is also known as the Sindh Valley Tour. The drive is very spectacular with beautiful scenery. En route stop for wonderful pictures of snow-capped mountains from Gagangeer till Sonmarg the view is fantastic. Once you reach Sonmarg you will feel like you are in the Swiss Alps. The meadows of Sonmarg have a spectacular beauty from the strewn with the loveliest of Alpine flowers, lots of fir and pine and silver birch trees. (Optional) pony ride to Thajwas Glacier. Later drive back to Srinagar. Dinner and Overnight stay at hotel/houseboat Srinagar .

After early breakfast, transfer to Srinagar airport as per your flight timing for a spectacular mountain flight to Delhi.