5 Nights / 6 Days
Beautiful Kashmir
Overview
About the Place:
Kashmir is a beautiful place to visit in northern region of India. It is a Union Territory. Different regions in Kashmir have different climate depending on the variation of the level of the altitude. It has a forest area of 20,230 square kilometres along with some national parks and reserves. It is also popular as a beauty spot of the medicinal and herbaceous flora in the Himalayas. The best time to visit Kashmir might be during the seasons of spring-summer (May to August) and autumn (September to November) when the average Kashmir temperature ranges between 20 and 30 degrees.
How to Reach:
Kashmir is predominantly accessible by air and train.
By Air: Travel to Kashmir is the most convenient if you choose to go by flight. Srinagar international airport, which is located at a short distance of about 15km from the city centre, connects the summer capital to major Indian cities. The state also has an airport at Jammu, which is more convenient if you wish to start your Kashmir trip with a visit to the Vaishno Devi shrine.
Direct flights to Srinagar are available from Delhi, Mumbai, Chandigarh, Jammu, and Bangalore. Flights to Srinagar are also available from all major Indian airports like Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, etc.
By Train: You can reach Kashmir by train through either of the railway stations at Jammu or Udhampur towns. From here, taxis and buses to other parts of the state are available. A limited railway service also runs from Banihal to Srinagar and Baramulla.
By Road: If you are travelling from a neighbouring state, then it is possible to travel by bus to Jammu, especially if you are planning to visit Vaishno Devi at the start of your Kashmir tour. You can then proceed by taxi or bus from Jammu to Srinagar or your next destination within Kashmir.
Itinerary
Arrival at Srinagar airport and transfer Hotel in Srinagar. Afternoon tour of famous Mughal gardens visit the Nishat Bagh (the garden of pleasure) , Shalimar garden (abode of love) & Cheshmashahi (The royal spring). Overnight stay at Hotel.
After breakfast leave the Houseboat for full day tour of Sonamarg (Meadows of Gold), it has sheer scenic splendour. The very way-a metalled road snakes through massive mountains laden with forests and firs. After a breath-taking journey from Srinagar you come across River Sindh that is abounded with trout & Mahseer. Onwards the valley opens up to a meadow. Ponies can be hired for a trip up to Thajiwas glacier ; a major attraction during the summer months. Sonamarg’s importance lies in the fact that it is the last halt on the Kashmir side for the drive from Srinagar to Leh. You will be fascinated to see Snowy Mountains against a cerulean sky against its backdrop. Return to Srinagar for overnight stay at a houseboat/hotel.
After breakfast leave Hotel / Houseboat & proceed for full day excursion tour of Gulmarg (8700 fts)”Meadow of Flowers “.Gulmarg has a famous Golf course during summer (which is one of the highest 18-holes golf course in the world ) & ski resort during winter. After lunch you can enjoy a pony ride and also enjoy the Gondola Ride (cable car) to Khilanmarg (at your own cost). Return back to Srinagar for dinner & overnight in the Hotel.
After breakfast checkout from Hotel transfer to PAHALGAM 7200 fts a.s.l).”VILLAGE OF SHEPHERDS “ en-route visiting the world famous Saffron growing
After breakfast check out from hotel & proceed to Srinagar check – In House Boat. Evening enjoy the Shikara Ride in Famous Dal Lake to visit Floating Gardens & Lotus Gardens. Dinner and overnight stay at houseboat.
After breakfast check out from hotel & Proceed to Srinagar airport to board the flight for onward destination.