Explore Kashmir

(Srinagar-Pahalgam-Srinagar-Gulmarg-Srinagar)
(to view the route of this tour on a Map please click here)

Day 1: Arrive Srinagar
In the morning arrive at Srinagar airport or railway station. Srinagar has been described by some visitors as the Venice of the East. This beautiful city was established by Emperor Ashoka some 2300 years ago. 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 an Indo Vacations representative and transferred to to Deluxe Houseboat / Hotel on Dal Lake. Afternoon Free for relax to enjoy the scenic view of mountain ranges around Dal-Lake. Dinner & Overnight in Deluxe Houseboat / Hotel.

Day 2: Srinagar: Excursion (27 kms)
Today morning we have boat ride by (Shikara) to Explore the Dal-Lake, Waterways, Back Waters, Canals, Floating Garden, Vegetable Gardens, Water Lilies, Lotus Flowers, Easily accessible Mobile Venders, Floating, Handicrafts Centre & inherited lifestyle of people living inside the Lake since decades. Return back to Deluxe Houseboat / Hotel for lunch. In the afternoon we visit the famous Mughal Gardens, Cheshma Shahi (Royal Spring), Nishat (Garden of Pleasure), Shalimar (Abode of Love) Mughal laid Out in the 16th century & these fall along the bank of Dal-Lake in the heart of Srinagar City & Shankaracharya Temple located on a hillock, thus providing panoramic view of entire City, along with famous Dal-Lake & River Jhelum, enroute visiting handloom centre famous for  production of Pashmina / Shahtoos shawls &  world over reckoned Carpets. In the evening return back to Deluxe Houseboat / Hotel for dinner & overnight stay.

Day 3 : Srinagar - Pahalgam - Srinagar

In the morning after breakfast er drive to Pahalgam in the south-east of Srinagar situated at an altitude of 2130 mts. above sea level. It is Kashmir’s most popular resort surrounded by high mountains, dense forests, high mountain lakes, it also offers 9 hole golf course, skiing, pony trails, angling (rainbow & brown trout’s) horse ridding, trekking (both hard & soft) & various places of interest in & around like Aru valley, Lidderwat valley, Kolhai glacier, Shesh Nag, Chandanwari (route to holy cave), Baisam & Mamil famous for 9th century old (Shiva Temple) thus happens to be a preferred spot among domestic tourists, check in hotel refresh your self & after lunch in afternoon explore the surroundings with scenic view all around & return back to Srinagar for dinner & overnight stay.

Day 4 : Srinagar - Gulmarg - Srinagar (about 112 kms)

In the morning after breakfast drive to Gulmarg ”Meadow of wild flowers” lies in the west of Srinagar at a distance of 56 kms. On an altitude of 2730 Mts. above sea level, snow caped mountains are all around one can even have a view of Nanga Parbat on a clear sunny day. It is Premier winter sports Ski resort For Skiers with one of the world’s highest 18 hole golf courses. For joy seekers, cable car upto Alpather via Khilanmarg by Asia’s long run cable car ride approx. 5 kms. In the evening we return back to Deluxe Houseboat / Hotel for dinner & overnight stay.

Day 5: Srinagar - Departure

In the morning after breakfast we have a tour of Srinagar city (Old/New city). After sightseeing you will be transfer to airport or railway station for onwards journey. (End of our Services)

Hotels:

Hotel which have been tested in the past by us and are good value of money (subject to availability)

Package cost per person on twin sharing basis (one double room for two persons) in INR including Room, Breakfast, Dinner, Transport and Taxes-

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