Overview

Kashmir is often called Heaven on Earth, and its visitors totally agree on it. In this 4 Nights 5 Days Joyful Kashmir Tour, you will explore some of the best places to visit in Kashmir, like Sonamarg, Srinagar, Gulmarg and Pahalgam. Shikara ride, pony ride and many such activities are listed in the itinerary. You can enjoy skiing in one of Asia’s best skiing destination, Gulmarg. And if you are not visiting in winters, a pony ride up to Thajiwas Glacier is just the perfect idea for snow lovers. Once you step inside the Mughal Gardens, chances are that you wouldn’t want to leave. It’s time you book this tour and pack your bags.

Trip Highlights

Enjoy Shikara on Dal Lake, Srinagar Visit Mughal Gardens of Srinagar Take pony to Thajiwas Glacier, Gulmarg Enjoy adventure activities in Pahalgam

Itinerary Details

Day 1: Arrival Srinagar– Local sightseeing 50 Kms (Mughal Gardens)

On arrival at Srinagar Airport, you will be met by our representative/driver at the airport and transfer you to Hotel. Half day tour of world famous Mughal Gardens i.e. Nishat Garden, Shalimar Garden and Cheshma Shahi. In the late Evening Shikara Ride on dal lake Upto 1 Hour

Nishat Garden:-

Located on the bank of the Dal Lake, with the Zaberwan Mountains as its backdrop, Nishat Bagh is a garden of bliss that commands a magnificent view of the lake beneath the snow capped Pir Panjal mountain range that stands far away to the west of the valley. The Bagh was designed and built in 1633 by Asif Khan, elder brother of Nur Jehan.

Shalimar Garden:-

The Shalimar Bagh is the celebrated royal garden of Kashmir. The Emperor Jahangir was so fascinated with the garden that he called it "one of the sights of Kashmir." Shalimar Bagh is located on the northeast side of Lake Dal, approximately fifteen kilometers away from the center of Srinagar. It was laid out by Jahangir as Farah Baksh ("the delightful") in 1619, while he was founding the city of Srinagar

Cheshma Shahi

Cheshma Shahi ( the royal spring), also called Cheshma Shahi, is one of the Mughal gardens built around a spring by Ali Mardan, a governor of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, in 1632. The garden is located in the Zaberwan Range, near Rajbhawan (Governor‘s house) overlooking Dal Lake in Srinagar, Kashmir.

Day 2: Srinagar – Sonmarg – 85 Kms.

Sonmarg (2800Mtrs above sea level), which means ' meadow of gold ' has, as its backdrop, snowy mountains against a cerulean sky. The Sindh meanders along here and abounds with trout and mahseer, snow trout can be caught in the main river. The visitors can have access to snow which is furnished all over like a white carpet. Ponies can be hired for the trip up to Thajiwas glacier a major attraction during the summer months. In the evening return back to Srinagar. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 3: Sonmarg-Gulmarg 140 Kms

After breakfast leave Sonmarg and start driving towards Gulmarg. Gulmarg (2730 Mtrs Above sea Level) ("Meadow of Flowers") is a town, a hill station, a popular skiing destination during winters. Gulmarg is famous because of its "Gulmarg Gondola," one of the highest cable car in the world (Direct Payment Basis). Overnight at Hotel in Gulmarg.

Day 4: Gulmarg– Pahalgam 153Kms

After breakfast leave Gulamrg and start driving for 4 to 5 hours, Pahalgam 2440 Mtrs above sea level (Valley of Shepherds) on the way visit Saffron fields, Avantipur ruins Pahalgam is the most famous place for Indian Film Industry. Enjoy the nature charm of the valley. Overnight at Hotel in Pahalgam. (Direct payment basis).

Betaab Valley:-

Betaab Valley is a very famous tourist spot situated at a distance of 15 kilometers from Pahalgam. The valley got its name from the Sunny Deol-Amrita Singh hit debut film Betaab. The Valley is towards northeast of Pahalgam and falls between Pahalgam and Chandanwari and is en route Amarnath Temple Yatra. The valley surrounded by lush green meadows, snow clad mountains and covered with dense vegetation.

Aru Valley:-

Aru is located around 12 from Pahalgam, 11 km upstream from the Lidder River. Noted for its scenic meadows, lakes and mountains, it is a base camp for trekking to the Kolhoi Glacier and Tarsar Lake. The village lies of the left bank of the Aru River, which is a tributary of the Lidder river.

Chandanwari:-

Chandanwari is situated 16-km from Pahalgam, Chandanwari is the starting point of the Amarnath Yatra, which takes place every year in the month of Sawan (Rain). It is famous for snow sledging on a snow bridge.

Day 5:-Pahalgam-Srinagar- Airport Drop

After breakfast leave for Srinagar, after 3 hours of drive you will reach Srinagar. Transfer in time to the airport to connect onwards destination flight.