BEDAZZLING KASHMIR WITH SONMARG AND DOODHPATHRI

DAY 01

ARRIVAL SRINAGAR

Upon arrival Srinagar airport meet our representative who will transfer you to the hotel on arrival check-in to hotel / houseboat traditional cashmere tea will be served. After fresh up & proceed for local sightseeing of Srinagar visit:-Mughal made garden these Gardens are known as Mughal gardens like-

Nishat garden: Nishat Bagh is a garden of bliss that commands a magnificent view of the lake beneath the snow-capped Pir Panjal mountain range that stands far away to the west of the valley. The Bagh was designed and built in 1633 by Asif Khan, elder brother of Nur Jehan.

Shalimar Bagh: It is here that Emperor Jahangir built his celebrated Shalimar Bagh, his dream project to please his queen. He enlarged the ancient garden in 1619 into a royal garden and called it 'Farah Baksh' ('the delightful'). He built it for his wife Nur Jahan ('light of the world'). In 1630,

Cheshma Shahi: Chashme Shahi or Chashma i Shahi (translation: the royal spring), also called Chashma Shahi, is one of the Mughal gardens built in 1632 AD around a spring by Ali Mardan Khan, a governor of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan as per the orders of the Emperor, as a gift for his elder son Prince Dara Shikoh.

PARI MAHAL: Pari Mahal or The Angels' Abode is a seven terraced garden located at the top of Zabarwan mountain range over-looking city of Srinagar and south-west of Dal Lake.[1] The architecture depicts an example of Islamic architecture and patronage of art during the reign of the then Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. It is five-minute drive from Cheshmashahi, Srinagar. The Pari Mahal was built by Mughal Prince Dara Shikoh in the mid-1600s. It served as a library and an abode for him. Dara Shikoh was said to have lived in this area in the years 1640, 1645, and 1654. It was further used as an observatory, useful for teaching astrology and astronomy.

Shankaracharya Temple: The Shankaracharya Temple, also known as the Jyesteshwara temple or Pas-Pahar by Buddhists. Shankracharya Temple, it was renamed as Takht-e-Suleiman, is situated on the top of the Shankaracharya Hill, also called Gopadari Hill in the Zabarwan Mountain in Srinagar. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is on the summit of the same name at a height of 1,000 feet (300 m) above the plain and overlooks the city of Srinagar & shopping in market for Kashmir handicrafts, shah art palace & at evening Shikara ride will be provide to visit Famous Nehru Park, golden Lake, floating garden, lily flower Garden. Evening Back to hotel / houseboat overnight stay in Srinagar

DAY 02

SRINAGAR – GULMARG

After breakfast drive to Gulmarg (known as meadows of flowers). The distance of 60Kms, will be 2 hrs drive, the places to visit in gulmarg: Kongdori, Khilanmarg, Alpathar Lake, Maharani Temple, Ningli Nalla Golf Course, St. Mary Church to visit all these places if the weather permits & Also, while in Gulmarg don’t forget to pay your respects at the famous Shrine of Baba Reshi, a Muslim saint.

Gulmarg: - Gulmarg is a town, a hill station, a popular skiing destination. The town is situated in the Pirpanjal range & legendary beauty, its prime location and its proximity to Srinagar naturally make it one of the premier hill resorts in country originally named Gaurimarg mouth a moat indicates the dividing it was renamed Gulmarg in the 16th century by Sultan Yusuf Shah, who was inspired by the sight of its grassy slopes emblazoned with wild flowers. Gulmarg was a favorite haunt of Emperor Jahangir who once collected 21 different varieties of flowers. Today Gulmarg is not merely a mountain resort of exceptional beauty it also has the highest green golf course in the world, at an attitude of 2,650 metres (8,690 ft) above sea level, and is the country's prime ski resort in the winter & over night stay at gulmarg.

DAY 03:

GULMARG – PAHALGAM

After breakfast drive to pahalgam total distance from Gulmarg to pahalgam is 145 kms which be cover in 3 to 4 hrs by car, enroute you can see apple orchids, saffron fields & avantipur ruins which is eleven hundred years old temple & mattan temple. Finally by the lunch time you will reach to pahalgam. Pahalgam, which is the most famous place for Indian Film Industry & on arrival check in hotel & after lunch rest of day free for leisure & overnight in pahalgam.

DAY 04:

PAHALGAM

After breakfast enjoy the nature charm of the valley & Later walk along pony trails with a magnificent view of the mountains, and can go to Chandanwadi, betab & aru valley by separate car & the most of the sightseeing in Pahalgam is by Horse like baisaran, Dublin water fall & etc. evening back to hotel over night in Pahalgam.

DAY 05:

PAHALGAM – SRINAGAR

Morning After breakfast drive to Srinagar the distance is 86 km will be covered in 3 hours on arrival check in to hotel / houseboat & rest of the day free for leisure or visit Kashmiri local market overnight stay at Srinagar.

DAY 06:

SRINAGAR –SONAMARG DAY TRIP

Morning After breakfast drive to Sonamarg distance - 86 km will be covered in 3 hours. Altitude 3,000 mtrs. On the way visit water fall and streams & etc.

Sonamarg: -

Sonamarg is sheer scenic splendor, situated on the way to Ladakh. It offers spectacular mountain ranges with varied geological features. Some of these mountains which rise to a height of about 5,300 meters from sea are lavishly green and some are barren and rocky. Thajiwas Glaciers which is exhilarating to visit there you can go by horse or hire a car and in the evening drive back to Srinagar. Overnight stay in Srinagar.

DAY 07:

SRINAGAR TO DOODHPATHRI DAY TRIP

After breakfast proceed to Doodh-e-pathri is yet another bowl shaped valley about 42 kms from Srinagar. It is a recent discovery in the valley covered with the green carpeted meadows. A flowing river resounds with soft wind passing through the pine trees of the enclosures of the valley. It is also called as a “VALLEY OF MILK” because it produces rich milk in a large quantity.

DAY 08:

SRINAGAR DEPARTURE

Morning after breakfast, transfer will be given to Srinagar airport to board your flights for onwards destination our service terminates here.

Important Information : Due to strict security, you are requested to leave from the hotel at least 4 hours before the departure time. you will have to pass 4 security barriers before reaching the airport. this often leads to long traffic jams right outside the airport.