Day 1 : Srinagar

• Arrive in Srinagar, meet and assist by our representative, and transfer to houseboat/hotel.
• In the afternoon, enjoy a Shikara ride on Dal Lake, visiting floating gardens, lotus gardens, vegetable gardens, and the backwaters. The cruise will pass through canals.
• Visit the famous paper mache and wood carving handicrafts.
• Overnight stay at the houseboat.

Day 2 : Srinagar

• After breakfast, proceed for a local sightseeing tour of Srinagar.
• Visit the Shankar Acharya Temple.
• Explore the famous Mughal Gardens:
  • Nishat (Garden of Pleasure), with views of the crystal-clear emerald green waters of Dal Lake.
  • Shalimar (Garden of Love), known for its beauty.
  • Cheshmaashahi (Royal Spring), showcasing splendid terraced flower beds, marble pavilions, and fountains.
• Visit the Hazratbal Mosque.
• Rest of the day free for personal activities and shopping.

Day 3 : Srinagar – Gulmarg (50 km, approx. 1.5 hrs)

• After breakfast, drive to Gulmarg, the “Meadow of Flowers,” at an altitude of 8,800 feet above sea level.
• Witness the beauty of Kashmir’s natural surroundings, with Gulmarg resembling a doll’s village.
• Explore the old-fashioned hotels and shops that reflect the area’s British-era heritage.
• Visit the world’s highest 18-hole golf course.
• Gulmarg is also a popular winter ski resort.
• Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.

Day 4 : Gulmarg to Pahalgam (140 km, approx. 4.5 hrs)

• After breakfast, drive to Pahalgam (Valley of Shepherds), a 4.5-hour journey.
• Enroute, visit Pampore, famous for its saffron fields.
• Visit the cricket bat factory and apple orchards.
• Pahalgam, located along the Lidder River and Sheshnag, serves as a base for treks and the Amarnath pilgrimage.
• Transfer to the hotel upon arrival.
• In the afternoon, visit Basaran Valley by pony ride (direct payment).
• Basaran is a large, grassy meadow, ideal for camping and trekking.

Day 5 : Pahalgam

• After breakfast, visit Aru Valley, known for its meadows and peaceful environment.
• The valley is a base camp for trekkers heading to Kolahoi Glacier.
• Next, visit Betaab Valley, named after the Bollywood film Betaab, surrounded by lush meadows, snow-capped mountains, and dense forests.
• Visit Chandanwari, the base camp for the Amarnath Yatra.
• Return to Pahalgam for the rest of the day, free for personal activities. Explore the Pahalgam Mall Road.

Day 6 : Pahalgam to Srinagar (90 km, approx. 2.5 hrs)

• After breakfast, drive back to Srinagar for your return journey to the airport.
• The itinerary may change based on your schedule and the hotel you are staying at.
• Entry fees and activity costs are to be paid directly where applicable.
• Breakfast.