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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 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. The spring waters are
believed to have curative properties. After visiting the
Chashma Shahi you will visit the Nishat and Shalimar Mughal
Gardens. Nishat is the larger of the two gardens and has an
impressive plantation of Chenar trees on its highest terrace.
In the afternoon you will enjoy the Shikara ride on the Dal
lake and enjoy the beauty of the city.
Day 03: Srinagar - Sonamarg - Baltal (about 113 km)
In the morning after having breakfast you will drive from
Srinagar to Sonamarg. Sonamarg, a small but uniquely beautiful
hill resort, is located on the Ladakh road. Sonamarg means the
golden meadow. It derives its name from the golden colour of
its massed spring flowers. After having lunch at Sonamarg you
will continue your drive to Baltal. You will have an overnight
stay in tents at Baltal.
Day 04: Baltal - Amarnath - Baltal (about 32 km)
In the early morning you will start your trekking towards
Amarnath holy cave. From Baltal to Amarnath holy cave it will
be about 4 hours walk. This holy cave is visited by thousands
of Hindu pilgrims from all parts of India on full moon to have
a glimpse of Shivalinga formed from iced snow. The cave is
situated amidst iced snow at a height of 13,000 feet and is
totally cut off from the rest of the world during winter.
After visiting the holy Shivlinga in the Amarnath cave you
will descend towards Baltal. You will have an overnight stay
in tents at Baltal.
Day 05: Baltal - Sonamarg - Srinagar (about 113 km)
In the morning after having breakfast you will drive from
Baltal to Sonamarg. After having lunch at Sonamarg you will
drive towards Srinagar. In the evening you will visit the
Shankaracharya temple in Srinagar. 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 the house boat.
Day 06: Srinagar
Transfer to airport or railway station for the onwards
journey.
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