Experience Kashmir

At Srinagar airport, meet our representative and transfer to the hotel. Then, visit the Mughal Gardens and Nishat Bagh (Abode of Pleasure), built by Jahangir’s brother-in-law Asif Khan. The Shalimar Bagh (Abode of Love) was built by Jahangir for his wife Empress Noor Jehan. Chashma Shahi (Mughal Spring) and all the gardens are situated on the bank of Dal Lake with the Zabarwan Mountains in the background. The distance from Srinagar to the said gardens is about 12 and 15 km respectively. En-route visit the carpet-weaving factory. In the evening, return to the hotel for an overnight stay and dinner.

After breakfast leave to enjoy the beauty of Gulmarg (Meadow of Flowers) 2730 Mts. above sea level. The distance of 60 kms will be covered in about 2 hrs. Gulmarg has one of the best Ski slopes in the world and highest golf course of the world with 18 holes. One can also have the view of Nanga Parbhat if weather permits. The view enroute from Tangmarg to Gulmarg is fascinating. Go for the world’s best Gondola cable car ride which will take you to the highest peaks of Himalayas. One can also have a short trek upto Khilanmarg, which can be covered in about 3 hrs. Once you are back from there overnight stay & dinner at the hotel in Srinagar.

After breakfast drive towards Pahalgam after reaching hire taxi from Pahalgam taxi stand for sightseeing for Aru, Chandanwari & Betaab Valley. Aru valley is 12 KM and it will take 30 minutes to reach Aru valley from Pahalgam. Here also you will be given one hour to go around the valley area by your cab driver. Here horse is available to climb up the valley. You can also climb up and see the beauty of green valley. If you are in winter months or early summer then this total valley will be full with snow. In peak summer months you can get green valley only. However snow will be available in distance peaks. This is a nice place for trekkers. There is a market near the Aru valley and you can get local products and dresses here. Restaurants are also available but don’t expect a very high class service or food here. This is at a distance of 15 KM from Pahalgam. It will take 30 minutes to reach Chandanwari. The road passes through old Pahalgam town with traditional Kashmiri houses. At your right side Lidder river will be flowing and you will be passing through hills and bend roads. Many waterfalls will be there at both sides of the road. These falls are created by melting ice from the snow peaks. Lidder river will be flowing from Chandanwari towards Pahalgam. There is a small market where all essential items including medicines are available. You can get some few camera accessories and batteries for your gadgets in this market. Usually this market became more active before Amarnat Yatra which starts from end of June or July and continues till end of August. At the end of the market there is a big Ice glacier here with a thick layer of ice. Water flows below the glacier. This is the ideal spot for tourist to enjoy snow even in end summer. Local made sledge is available here for skating over the ice. On return from Chandanwari you can visit Betaab Valley. This place is on the way from Pahalgam to Chandanwari. Betaab valley is located at a distance of 7 KM from Pahalgam and from here Chandanwari is further 10 KM. This is more developed as Nature Park with tall trees and river flowing in between the park. This is a nice scenic spot and it got its name from the Hindi movie Betaab which was shot in this place around 1980. This place is well maintained with river flowing through the valley. In the evening start towards Srinagar. Overnight stay & dinner at Hotel.

After breakfast start towards Sonamarg which is the most beautiful drive from Srinagar. On the way, we stop at many beautiful spots. Continue to drive to Sonamarg 2690 Mtrs (Meadow of Gold). One can ride on horse to visit Thajiwas Glacier where snow remains around the year and Sonamarg is known as the Gateway of Ladakh. Evening return to Srinagar. Overnight stay & dinner at Houseboat.

After breakfast transfer to Srinagar airport for an onward journey with sweet memories of Kashmir.