Srinagar, the crown jewel of Kashmir, captivates with its serene beauty. Set against the backdrop of snow-capped peaks, the city’s shimmering Dal Lake reflects the charm of its houseboats and Mughal gardens. Immerse in the tranquility of Shalimar Bagh, indulge in Kashmiri cuisine, or embark on a shikara ride for an unforgettable experience.
Top places to visit:-
- Mughal gardens
- Dal lake
- Shankaracharya hills
- Wular lake
- Doodhpathri
- Shalimar bagh
- Shikara ride
- Lal chowk and polo view
Pahalgam – Local Sightseeing’s
After breakfast, enjoy the nature charm of the valley. One can visit Betaab
Valley, Chandanwari and Aru Valley in Pahalgam (Direct payment basis). Relax
and evening is at free at its leisure. Dinner & overnight in Pahalgam at Hotel.
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.
Pahalgam – Srinagar
After afternoon leave from Pahalgam and drive towards Srinagar, after a couple
of hours of drive you will reach Srinagar go to shopping malls here check inn to
Hotel. Evening is at free at its leisure. Dinner & overnight in Srinagar at Hotel.
Srinagar – Local sightseeing 50 Kms (Mughal Gardens)
After breakfast, full day tour of world famous Mughal Gardens i.e. Nishat
Garden, Shalimar Garden, Hazratbal Shrine, Old Srinagar City, Jamia Masjid
and Cheshma Shahi. In the late Evening Shikara Ride on dal lake Upto 1 Hour.
Dinner & overnight in Srinagar at Hotel.
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 snowcapped 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.
Gulmarg – Srinagar
After breakfast leave from Srinagar and drive 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 cars in the world (Direct Payment
Basis). In the evening return back to Srinagar. Dinner & overnight in Srinagar
at Hotel.
Srinagar – Sonmarg – Srinagar 168 Kms
After breakfast leave from Srinagar and drive towards Sonmarg. 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 Thajwas glacier a major
attraction during the summer months. In the evening return back to Srinagar.
Dinner & overnight in Srinagar at Houseboat.