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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. In the
afternoon you will have Shikara ride on Dal Lake and also
visit the floating gardens.
Day 02: Srinagar
Today you will visit the famous Mughal gardens in Srinagar. In
the Mughal gardens first of all you will view 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.
Day 03: Srinagar – Gulmarg - Srinagar (about 120 km)
In the morning after having breakfast drive to Gulmarg, the
meadow of flowers. The route from Srinagar to Gulmarg is
fascinating. 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 04: Srinagar – Pahalgam - Srinagar (about 194 km)
In the morning after breakfast drive to Pahalgam. On the way
pass through pine forest and also visit the saffron fields.
Pahalgam is the popular hill resort of the Kashmir valley. It
is from Pahalgam that the pilgrims often take a Amarnath Yatra.
In Pahalgam you can have a walk to Baisaren, which is about 2
km from Pahalgam. A small village, set in pine and fir forest
is pleasing and offers good view. After visiting Pahalgam you
will drive back to Srinagar.
Day 05: Srinagar
The day at leisure for shopping and other individual
activities.
Day 06: Srinagar
In the morning transfer to airport or railway station for the
onwards journey.
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