Blissful Kashmir

Arrive at Srinagar International Airport and meet our local representative who will escort you to the hotel/houseboat. In the afternoon, enjoy a shikara ride on Dal Lake. You will also visit an island called Char Chinar on the Dal Lake. Four chinar trees stand tall on the island. See the floating vegetable gardens. Interactive demonstrations of wood carving and papier-mâché handicrafts will add to the experience of your trip. Return to the hotel/houseboat for an overnight stay in Srinagar.

Post breakfast, head to Sonmarg for a full day excursion to the ‘golden meadows’. Sonmarg is about 82 kms away from Srinagar. Your two and a half hour drive will take you through scenic views and landscapes of Kashmir. Sonmarg is also the base for interesting treks. Soak in the surreal views of Sonmarg and return to the hotel/houseboat for an overnight stay.

After breakfast, head for a full day tour of Gulmarg. The distance between Srinagar to Gulmarg is about 50 kms. Gulmarg meaning the ‘meadow of flowers’ has beautiful rolling plains flourished with charming flowers. Gulmarg is home to the world’s highest green golf course, at a height of 8,690 ft. Gulmarg’s Gondola lift is the world’s highest operating cable car. At a supplement cost, enjoy a bird’s eye view of Gulmarg as the cable car moves slowly in the air. You can even indulge in some winter sports, at an additional cost. If weather permits, you may enjoy the breath-taking view from Nanga Parbat. If you are an adventurous soul, take a short hike of 3 hours to Khilanmarg. Spend a relaxing night at your hotel in Gulmarg.

After an early breakfast, check-out from the hotel and proceed to Pahalgam. The distance between Srinagar to Pahalgam is about 87 kms. Drive past the saffron fields and reach the ancient temples of Awantipora built by the king Awanti Varman over thousand years ago. Your ride will be underlined by beautiful pine forests and will run parallel to the Lidder River. Check-in to the hotel and spend the overnight in Pahalgam.

Fill yourself with a hearty breakfast and spend the day at leisure. You may go for some street shopping or indulge in some winter sports. We recommend that you take an optional tour to Betaab Valley, Chandanwari or Aru valley. Chandanwari is the starting point of the epic Amarnath Yatra. Aru valley has picturesque meadows and is famous for trout fishing, trekking and horse riding. Spend the overnight in the hotel at Pahalgam.

Have breakfast and check-out from the hotel. Proceed to Srinagar for your onward journey. After a drive of approximately three and a half hours, reach Srinagar and check-in to the houseboat. Spend some leisurely time onboard and in the evening, get ready to visit the Nishat Bagh and Shalimar Gardens. En route, you will visit the Shankaracharya Temple and a carpet factory. Head back to the hotel and spend an overnight in the houseboat at Srinagar.

Savour your breakfast and check-out from the hotel. As you depart to the Srinagar International Airport, cherish the blissful memories of Kashmir.