Day 01:- Srinagar
- Arrival at Srinagar Airport and our representative/driver will meet and greet you at the airport & Transfer to the Hotel.
- Later Visit Mughal Gardens (NishatBagh& Shalimar Bagh).
- Overnight stay & Dinner at the hotel.
Day 02: Srinagar – Yusmarg – Srinagar ( One way – 55 kms, 02.30 hrs by road)
- After breakfast Proceed towards Yusmarg.
- YUSMARG DESCRIPTION:Located in Bagdam district, Meadows of Yusmarg is known for its long stretches of green pastures. An ideal tourist attraction that in its humblest of ways teaches to revere nature, Yusmarg is a proud part of the Valley of Kashmir. Embark on trails that lead to exotic places like Sang-e-Safed Valley and Nilnag. Away from the confines of the mundane, Yusmarg is a little paradise in its own right.
- Overnight Stay & Dinner at the Hotel in Srinagar.
Day 03: Srinagar – Doodhpathri — Srinagar
- After Breakfast transfer to Doodhpathri.
- Doodhpathri Description– A tourist destination and hill station located in Budgam district of Jammu & Kashmir. Situated at an altitude of 8,957 ft from sea level, and located at a distance of 42 km from state summer capital Srinagar.
- It lies in a bowl shaped valley in the PirPanjal Range of the Himalayas, at an altitude of 2,730 m (8,957 ft), above sea level. It is an alpine valley covered with snow clad mountains and the meadows of Pine Fir and Deodar. The natural meadows, which are covered with snow in winter, allow the growth of wild flowers such as daisies, forget-me-nots and butter cups during spring and summer.
- Getting there:Doodhpathri is easily accessible from Srinagar city or Srinagar Airport (SXR), in less than 2–3 hours from car or bus.
- Return back to the Srinagar Hotel.
- Overnight stay and dinner at hotel in Srinagar.
Day 04: Srinagar – Gulmarg (One way – 54 kms, 02.30 hrs by road)
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(Please be advised that movement of our vehicles is not allowed in Gulmarg and we will not provide vehicle on this day & We will not provide transfers from hotel to Gondola start point as the movement of our vehicle is not allowed . Guest has to arrange by himself and pay there on actual)
- After breakfast check out from the Hotel and then proceed towards for a picturesque drive to Gulmarg.It was discovered as a tourist destination by the British in the 19th century. It is exquisitely situated in a pine surrounded basin of the PirPanjal range at an altitude of 2,730 meters above sea level and one of the most famous tourist destinations of Kashmir. It also has one of the world’s highest green golf courses with 18 holes, as well as a clubhouse, which is a historical building in its own right.
- Check into the Hotel in Gulmarg.
- Optional / Own Arrangements :Gulmarg to Kungdoor (Phase 1) : The 1st phase of the Gondola takes tourists to the height of 8530 ft to Kongdori Station.
- Optional / Own Arrangements:Kungdoor to Aparwath (Phase 2): the second stage of the Gondola goes up to the height of 12293 ft.
- Overnight Stay & Dinner at Hotel in Gulmarg.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
For Gulmarg visit during heavy snowfalls vehicles are not allowed beyond Tangmarg (Its 13 kms away from Gulmarg). In this case we assist customers to hire snow jeeps which charge Rs 2500 – 3000 per return journey per Snowjeep(Tangmarg to Gulmarg& Return) (Snow jeeps are easily available in this scenario & cost will be on actuals & paid by customer).
Day 05: Gulmarg – Sonamarg (One way 135 Kms; Approx. 03.30 hours by Road)
- After Breakfast transfer to the Sonamarg.
- Sonamarg Description– Situated at an altitude of 9000 Ft. Sonamarg is also called as “The meadow of gold” has, as its backdrop, snowy mountains against a cerulean sky. The Sindh River that meanders through the valley abounds with trout and mahaseer. Ponies can be hired (Own arrangements) for the trip up to Thajawas glacier, which is a major local attraction during the summer.
- Return back to the Hotel in Srinagar.
- Overnight stay & dinner at the hotel in Srinagar.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
For Sonamarg Visit during heavy snowfall vehicles go till Gagangir which is 10 km’s away from Sonamarg. In this case the only possible mode of transportation is Ponies. The guest has to pay on actuals.
Day 06: Sonamarg – Pahalgam (One way – 170 Kms; 04.30 – 05.00 hrs by Road)
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- After breakfast check out from the hotel & Transfer to Pahalgam.
- Enroute Visit Apple Valley.
- Description about Pahalgam:Pahalgam is one of the famous Tourist attractions and a favourite place for shooting of Bollywood films, and is still a health resort. Besides tourist huts, several hotels in the private sector have come up here and these hotels provide modern facilities to their guests.
- Check in to the Hotel in Pahalgam.
- Overnight stay and dinner at hotel in Pahalgam.
Day 07: Pahalgam
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- Morning after having a leisurely breakfast, you can enjoy optional Sightseeing.
- Optional Sightseeing:Embark on an excursion to Betaab Valley and Aru Valley. Surrounded by snow-covered mountain peaks and dense pine and deodar forests, this valley is the mouth of River Sheshnag.
- Overnight stay and dinner at Hotel in Pahalgam.
Day 08: Pahalgam – Srinagar (One way – 94 kms, 03.30 hrs by road)
- After Breakfast check out from the Hotel and then proceed towards Srinagar.
- Visit ShankaraCharya Temple, PariMahal and Chashm-e-Shahi.
- Enjoy 1 Hour Boat Ride on Lake by a gondola Boat called ”SHIKARA” witness the ride on lake, called Venice of India & experience the aquatic life of Srinagar.
- Overnight stay and dinner at the Houseboat in Srinagar.
Day 09: Srinagar
- Breakfast and keep your luggage ready for check out
- Transfer to the Srinagar Airport.
- Depart with fond memories.
Note: This is to update that there are no liquor shops (alcoholic beverages) in Pahalgam, Gulmarg and Sonamarg. Hotels in these regions don’t serve liquor. Guests are requested to carry liquor from Srinagar as there are only few liquor shops in Srinagar.
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