HOTEL GRAND ABDULLAH

Beauty of Kashmir

Beauty of Kashmir (7 nights 8 days)

Destinations: Srinagar– Gulmarg    —Pahalgam-- Sonamarag -Srinagar.

PACKAGE OVERVIEW

Day 01 (Arrival by Air)

Arrival and transfer to Houseboat, Afternoon shikara ride on the Dal Lake, visiting Historical & famous shrine of Kashmir Dargah Hazrat Bal & floating/vegetable gardens. Dinner and overnight stay in Houseboat

 Day 2 : Srinagar – Gulmarg  (Overnight in Gulmarg)

This morning you will be transferred to Gulmarg, Meadow of Flowers and Pine trees. Situated at an altitude of 2730 meters, full day at leisure to take the leisurely walks on the lush green meadows of flowers with a backdrop of the snow capped mountains. and Enjoy pony ride

Day 3: Gulmarg  (Overnight in Gulmarg)  

Gondola ride (rope way) to Khillanmarg and in the evening Dinner and overnight Stay in Hotel.

Day 4 : Gulmarg - Pahalgam  (Overnight in Pahalgam)

After breakfast drive to Pahalgam (The Valley of Shepherds) by car. The total distance is about 96 kms. Will be covered in about 3 hrs .En route, visit the saffron fields of Pampore, and enjoy the beautiful countryside. Drive through the pine forest. Arrive at Pahalgam and enjoy the banks of the Lidder Stream. Enjoy river rafting in river Lidder. Dinner and overnight Stay in Hotel.

Day 5: Pahalgam (Overnight in Pahalgam)

After Breakfast Ride along pony trails with a magnificent view of the mountains of Kashmir Valley,Bisaran (mini Switzerland) and Dubian after pony riding you can go by Car at Aru Valley And Betab Valley

Aru Valley: is a resort village, located at a distance of 11 km from Pahalgam. Lying at an elevation of 2,408 m, this meadow leads to the famous trek via Lidderwat, extending to Kolahoi Glaciers (36 km) at an altitude of 3,400 m. Travelers visiting Pahalgam can reach this village by travelling 

Betaab Valley: situated just 7 km up on Pahalgam, has got its name from Sunny Deol’s movie, Betaab, which was shot extensively in this area. Surrounded by snow-covered mountain peaks and dense pine and deodar forests, this valley is the mouth of River Sheshnag. There is a beautiful garden

In the evening you can visit the local market of Pahalgam and local parks like Poshwan Park & Club Park Dinner and overnight Stay in Hotel.

Day 6 : Pahalgam – Sonamarag

After early breakfast depart to Sonamarag that is the last major town before Ladakh and an excellent base for trekking. Also known as “Meadow of Gold” which cool drive from the spring flowers or from strategic trading positions it enjoys. Sonamarag has a wild mountain beauty and Dinner and Overnight stay at Hotel

Day7: Sonamarg-Srinagar

After breakfast drive back to Srinagar, check in Houseboat / Hotel and sightseeing of the Mughal Gardens, visiting Nishat Bagh built by Asaf Khan, the brother- in-law of Jehangir in 1632 A.D., and Shalimar Bagh built by Jehangir for his wife empress Noor Jahan. All the gardens are situated on the banks of the Dal lake with the Zabarwan hills in the background. En route the gardens, visit a carpet weaving factory.

Afternoon free .Dinner and overnight Stay in Houseboat / Hotel.

Day 8  : Departure by Air

After breakfast, transfer to airport for the return flight