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Day 01: Srinagar
In the morning arrive at Srinagar airport or railway station.
Srinagar has been described by some visitors as the Venice of
the East. A unique charm of Srinagar is its 1300 or more
houseboats, the floating little hotels on the edge of the Dal
Lake. Upon arrival you will be met by representative and
transferred to one of this house boat on Dal Lake. Rest of the
day free for leisure to explore the beautiful surroundings in
Srinagar.
Day 02: Srinagar
Today you will start your sightseeing in Srinagar. In the
morning you will visit the famous Mughal gardens in Srinagar.
First of all you will visit the Chashma Shahi. Chashma Shahi
means the Royal Spring and is dedicated to the Mughal emperor
Shah Jahan. After visiting the Chashma Shahi you will visit
the Nishat and Shalimar Mughal Gardens. In the evening you
will visit the Shankaracharya Temple. This temple is located
on a sharp hill, 1,000 feet high and houses a small temple
dedicated to Lord Shiva. From the top of the hills, you would
be able to have a panoramic view of the Kashmir Valley. After
visiting the temple you will drive back to house boat.
Day 03: Srinagar - Kargil (about 204 km)
In the morning after having breakfast you will drive to Kargil.
On the way you will cross Zoji La pass which is situated at a
height of 3529 meters. Zoji La marks the boundary between
Kashmir and Ladakh. This pass is sometimes blocked by snow
each year. In the evening reach Kargil. Kargil is situated in
Suru Valley where the Suru river flows and meets the Indus at
a place called Marul. Upon arrival drive to Hotel.
Day 04: Kargil - Suru Valley - Kargil (about 200 km)
In the morning after breakfast leave for Suru valley. Suru
valley is the place where the majority of Shia Muslims resides
and is the base of the Nun peak (7135 m) and Kun peak (7085 m)
which are the highest peaks in India. In the evening drive
back to Kargil.
Day 05: Kargil - Srinagar (about 204 km)
In the early morning drive to Srinagar. Upon arrival in
Srinagar you will be transferred to house boat for overnight
stay.
Day 06: Srinagar
The whole day free for leisure in Srinagar.
Day 07: Srinagar - Gulmarg - Srinagar (about 120 km)
In the morning after having breakfast drive to Gulmarg, the
Meadow of Flowers. In Gulmarg you would be able to find
European surroundings and 18-hole Golf Course. In Gulmarg
while walking along the circular path you only have to look
down to have a complete view of the valley and Srinagar. You
can also have a fine view of Nanga Parbat, the naked mountain
which is over 26,000 feet and dominates the entire region.
Rest of the day at leisure in Gulmarg to enjoy the beautiful
surroundings. In the evening drive back to Srinagar.
Day 08: Srinagar
In the morning transfer to airport or railway station for the
onwards journey.
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