Paradise Kashmir

Paradise Kashmir 06 Nights 07 Days

Nothing can match up to the incredible beauty of snowy white land of Kashmir, all decked up with thrilling winter adventure sports, picturesque oak, pine & deodar trees, and a peaceful ambience by the beautiful Dal Lake!

DAY 01: ARRIVAL AT SRINAGAR 

Upon Arrival at Srinagar Sheikh Ul Alam Int’l Airport you will be met by our representative and transfer to Hotel or Houseboat for Check in. In the afternoon you take a shikara ride on Dal Lake, where you visit the floating vegetable gardens & Open Dal Lake. While riding the Shikara’s there are plenty of opportunities for bird watching with plentiful species including Kingfisher, Little Bittern, Common Pariah Kites, Grebe etc. Dinner and overnight stay in Hotel or Houseboat.

DAY 02: SRINAGAR (EXCURSION TO SONMARG 9000 FT.) – 87 KMS / 2 TO 3 HOURS ONE WAY

After Breakfast leave for Sonmarg called as “Meadow of gold” has its backdrop, snowy mountains against a cerulean sky. The Sindh River that meanders through the Sonmarg valley abounds with trout &Mahaseer. Ponies can be hired for the trip up to Thajwas Glacier, Which is a major local attraction during the summer. Return back to Srinagar for dinner & Overnight stay at Hotel or Houseboat.

DAY 03: SRINAGAR TO PAHALGAM (7200 FT.) – 96 KMS / 2 TO 3 HOURS

After Early Breakfast we check out from our hotel or houseboat and leave for Pahalgam called as “Valley of Shepherds “.Enroute visiting saffron field, Awantipura Ruins 19th Century and Mutton Temple. Enjoy the nature & walk around the bank of river lidder. Pahalgam is famous for some trekking routes also & is the base camp for Amarnath Pilgrimage. Pahalgam is also famous for Indian film Industry (Bollywood). Upon arrival we check in at our pre-arranged hotel for dinner & Overnight stay.

DAY 04: PAHALGAM

After Breakfast full day free to enjoy and explore the Beauty of “Pahalgam” (Own Cost). One can go to Chandanwari (16 Kms) is starting point of Amarnath Pilgrimage “The Abode of Shiva” Or Aru (10 kms from Pahalgam) has a fine meadow of picturesque scenery and starting point of trekking of (Liddarwat, Kolahoi Glacier &Trsar Lake). Dinner and Overnight stay at Hotel.

DAY 05: nPAHALGAM TO GULMARG (8,825 FT.) – 150 KMS / 3 TO 4 HOURS

Post breakfast we check out from Hotel and drive to Gulmarg (8,825 Ft.) “Meadow of Flowers”.Gulmarg has a Very famous Golf Course during summer (Which is one of the highest 18- hole Golf Course in the World) And Ski resort during winter .One can have Gondola Ride (Cable Car from Gulmarg to Khilanmarg on their own). Upon arrival in Gulmarg we check in at our hotel. Dinner & Overnight stay at Hotel.

DAY 06:  GULMARG TO SRINAGAR 54 KMS / 1 TO 02 HOUR ONE WAY                             

After an early breakfast we drive to Srinagar and Start our Sightseeing tour with Shankaracharya Temple, It is believed that it was the place where the great philosopher and saint Shankaracharya stayed when he visited Kashmir ten centuries ago to revive Sanatan Dharma. The original ceiling was dome- shaped and the brick roof is not more than a century old. And later proceed further to Hazratbal Mosque; Situated in a village on the western shores of the Dal Lake opposite NishatBagh, it is a pristine white marble edifice casting its reflection in the waters of the lake. Unlike the other mosques in Srinagar, which have a pagoda like roof, Hazratbal is the only mosque to have a domed roof mosque in Srinagar; the others having distinct pagoda like roofs Gardens & Jamia Masjid, Situated in the heart of the old city of Srinagar, this huge mosque is visited by thousands of people who congregate here for the Friday prayers. After visiting above places we drive back to hotel or houseboat.

Later in the afternoon we take a sightseeing tour of Mughal Gardens starting our visit to NishatBagh (The garden of pleasure) and Shalimar Bagh (Abode of love) & Cheshmashahi (The Royal Spring). After visiting above gardens we drive back to Hotel or Houseboat. Dinner & Overnight at Hotel or Houseboat.

DAY 07: DEPART SRINAGAR (FLY OUT)

Tour concludes. Mountain Trails A & E Pvt. Ltd. thanks you for your patronage and ensures a punctual transfer to Domestic Airport to catch the flight for your onward Destination.