(Days: 4 and Nights: 3)
Day1: Arrival & Sightseeing at Srinagar Pick up from Srinagar Airport & transfer to houseboat. Visit the famous Shankryacharya Temple, Mughal Gardens viz; Shalimar Bagh, Nishat Bagh, Chashma Shahi etc. and other tourist points like Pari Mahal, Botanical Garden, Nehru Park etc. Enjoy Shikara ride in Dal Lake. Have evening walk through Boulevard Road on the banks of Dal Lake. Overnight stay at Srinagar.
Day2: After breakfast, check out from the houseboat and transfer to hotel. Thereafter, proceed for Gulmarg (54 Kms) which is the most famous & scenic hill resort of Kashmir. Free at leisure for rest of the day. Back to Srinagar in the evening. Overnight stay at Srinagar.
Day3: After breakfast, check out from hotel & proceed for Pahalgam (100 Kms), once the most popular hill station for the Indian Film Industry. Check into the hotel & relax. If time permits, you may hire a local taxi & visit Betab Valey, Aru Valley and Chandanwari. Back to Pahalgam in the evening. Overnight stay at Pahalgam.
Day4: Early morning after breakfast, check out from the hotel & proceed for Srinagar to drop at Airport for return journey.
(Days: 6 and Nights: 5)
Day1: Arrival & proceed for Srinagar Pick up from Jammu Railway Station in the morning and proceed for Srinagar (300 Kms) which is around 10-12 hours drive from Jammu. En route visit Patnitop, a famous hill resort perched on a beautiful plateau, at an altitude of 2024 metres across which the Jammu-Srinagar Highway passes. Also see the first hill resort of this circuit, Kud (1738 m) on the way. You can have tea and refreshment here. Check into the hotel in the evening. Overnight stay at Srinagar.
Day2: After breakfast, proceed for Gulmarg (54 Kms) which is the most famous & scenic hill resort of Kashmir. Free at leisure for rest of the day. You may enjoy horse riding on plush meadows. Have Gandola ride upto the peak heights of Khilanmarg for which tickets are available at J&K State Cable Car Corporation office in Gulmarg. Advance Gondola tickets may also be purchased from Tourist Reception Center (TRC), Srinagar or same may be booked online to avoid standing in long queues at ticket counters in Gulmarg. Back to Srinagar in the evening. Overnight stay at Srinagar.
Day3: After breakfast, proceed for Sonamarg which is situated at a distance of 85 kms from Srinagar on the Srinagar-Ladakh Road. The road passes through the picturesque town of Ganderbal (21 kms) & Kangan (40 kms) before reaching Sonamarg. Situated at an altitude of 2730 m, Sonamarg, which means ‘ meadow of gold ‘ has, as its backdrop, snowy mountains against a cerulean sky. The Sindh River that flows through the valley abounds with trout. You may enjoy Pony ride while going to Thajiwas Glacier. Back to Srinagar in the evening. Overnight stay at Srinagar.
Day4: After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to houseboat. Visit the famous Shankryacharya Temple, Mughal Gardens viz; Shalimar Bagh, Nishat Bagh, Chashma Shahi etc. and other tourist points like Pari Mahal, Botanical Garden, Nehru Park etc. Enjoy Shikara ride in Dal Lake. Have evening walk through Boulevard Road on the banks of Dal Lake. Overnight stay at Srinagar.
Day5: After breakfast, check out from houseboat & proceed for Pahalgam (100 Kms), once the most popular hill station for the Indian Film Industry. This place is famous for its rich scenic beauty, healthy climate, vast meadows, adventure tourism and its breathtaking views. Enjoy the view of picturesque mountains and the river ‘Lidder’ while on the way to Pahalgam. Check into the hotel & relax. Back to Pahalgam in the evening. Overnight stay at Pahalgam.
Day6: Early morning after breakfast, check out from the hotel & proceed for Srinagar to drop at Airport. In case of departure from Jammu, proceed for Jammu in the early morning and drop at Railway Station for return journey.
(Days: 7 and Nights: 6)
Day1: Pick up from Jammu Railway Station in the morning and proceed for Srinagar (300 Kms) which is around 10-12 hours drive from Jammu. En route visit Patnitop, a famous hill resort perched on a beautiful plateau, at an altitude of 2024 metres across which the Jammu-Srinagar Highway passes. Also see the first hill resort of this circuit, Kud (1738 m) on the way. You can have tea and refreshment here. Check into the hotel in the evening. Overnight stay at Srinagar.
Day2: After breakfast, proceed for Gulmarg (54 Kms) which is the most famous & scenic hill resort of Kashmir. Free at leisure for rest of the day. You may enjoy horse riding on plush meadows. Have Gandola ride upto the peak heights of Khilanmarg for which tickets are available at J&K State Cable Car Corporation office in Gulmarg. Advance Gondola tickets may also be purchased from Tourist Reception Center (TRC), Srinagar or same may be booked online to avoid standing in long queues at ticket counters in Gulmarg. Back to Srinagar in the evening. Overnight stay at Srinagar.
Day3: After breakfast, proceed for Sonamarg which is situated at a distance of 85 kms from Srinagar on the Srinagar-Ladakh Road. The road passes through the picturesque town of Ganderbal (21 kms) & Kangan (40 kms) before reaching Sonamarg. Situated at an altitude of 2730 m, Sonamarg, which means ‘ meadow of gold ‘ has, as its backdrop, snowy mountains against a cerulean sky. The Sindh River that flows through the valley abounds with trout. You may enjoy Pony ride while going to Thajiwas Glacier. Back to Srinagar in the evening. Enroute, visit the famous Kheer Bhawani Temple at Tulmulla village. The Temple is constructed over a sacred spring & is dedicated to Goddess Ragynea Bhagwati. Overnight stay at Srinagar.
Day4: After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to houseboat. Visit the famous Shankryacharya Temple, Mughal Gardens viz; Shalimar Bagh, Nishat Bagh, Chashma Shahi etc. and other tourist points like Pari Mahal, Botanical Garden, Nehru Park etc. Enjoy Shikara ride in Dal Lake. Have evening walk through Boulevard Road on the banks of Dal Lake. Overnight stay at Srinagar.
Day5: After breakfast, check out from houseboat & proceed for Pahalgam (100 Kms), once the most popular hill station for the Indian Film Industry. This place is famous for its rich scenic beauty, healthy climate, vast meadows, adventure tourism and its breathtaking views. Enjoy the view of picturesque mountains and the river ‘Lidder’ while on the way to Pahalgam. Check into the hotel & relax. Overnight stay at Pahalgam.
Day6: After breakfast, explore the sourroundings of Pahalgam like Betab Valley, Aru Valley & Chandanwari. You have to hire a local taxi to visit these places as outside tourist vehicles are not allowed there. Back to Pahalgam in the evening. Overnight stay at Pahalgam.
Day7: Early morning after breakfast, check out from the hotel & proceed for Srinagar to drop at Airport. In case of departure from Jammu, proceed for Jammu in the early morning and drop at Railway Station for return journey.
(Days: 7 and Nights: 6)
Day1: On arrival at Srinagar, head to your hotel and complete the check-in procedures. Venture out on a sightseeing tour of the city. Visit the Shankaracharya Temple, situated on the Zabarwan mountain. Next, head to the famous gardens of the Mughal period - Chashmashahi, Nishat and Shalimar gardens. In the evening, head out for a stroll alongside the Dal Lake while exploring the local markets. Enjoy a night stay at your hotel.
Day2: Embark upon a full day tour of the picturesque hill station of Sonamarg. The territory of Ladakh starts beyond Sonamarg. It is situated at an elevation of 2,800m. Sonamarg is well-known for the fresh trout and mashed fish caught from the fast-flowing Sindh River. You can ride on a pony to one of the glaciers at your own expense. By evening, return to your hotel in Srinagar and turn in for the night.
Day3: Transfer to Pahalgam, also known as the 'Valley of Shepherds'. It is situated at the meeting point of streams flowing from Lidder River and Sheshnag Lake. En route to Pahalgam, visit the ruins of Awantipora. It is a temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu built by Avanti Varman. On arriving in Pahalgam, enjoy the beautiful surroundings or walk to Baisaren that lies 2 km from Pahalgam. After visiting retire to your hotel room in Pahalgam for a night stay.
Day4: In the morning, proceed towards Aru Valley and Chandanwari by a car at your own expense. Aru is a small village situated 11 km upstream the Lidder River. The route to Aru is scenic and filled with ample of camping sites. This village marks the starting point for treks to the Kolahoi Glacier. The Betaab Valley on the way to Chandanwari is also a must-visit destination. By nightfall, return to your hotel in Pahalgam and retire for the day.
Day5: Savour some delectable lunch and drive to Gulmarg, known as the meadow of flowers. The route between Srinagar and Gulmarg is fascinating and will surely mesmerize you. Gulmarg is a destination popular all over the world for skiing and snowboarding. Gulmarg is famous for hosting Europeans and Britishers. You will be surprised to witness 18-hole golf courses and European-style surroundings. Stay the night at your hotel in Gulmarg.
Day6: Savour a delectable breakfast and enjoy the Gulmarg Gondola Cable Car Ride at your own expense. It the world's highest and Asia's lengthiest cable car. Click pictures, ride horses and shop your heart's desire at this beautiful snow point. In the evening, head back to Srinagar and enjoy a comfortable night stay at your hotel.
Day7: Relish a tasty breakfast and depart for the Srinagar Airport to board your flight home.