Itinerary

1. Day 1: Delhi - Srinagar

   • Arrive and transfer to your deluxe houseboat on Dal Lake.

   • Late afternoon enjoy a shikhara ride on Dal Lake past floating vegetable gardens through narrow canals. Also, see a walnut wood carving and paper machine making a demonstration.

   Dinner and overnight in the deluxe houseboat.

2. Day 2: Srinagar

   • Morning sightseeing of Mughal Gardens visiting Nishat Bagh built in 1632 A.D. by Asif Khan, brother-in-law of Jahangir and Shalimar Bagh built by Jehangir for his wife Empress Noor Jahan. All the gardens are on the banks of Dal Lake.

   • En route, visit a carpet weaving factory.

   Dinner and overnight in the deluxe houseboat.

3. Day 3: Srinagar - Sonmarg

   • Enjoy a full-day excursion to Sonmarg or Golden Meadow with packed lunch. The distance of about 83 km will be covered in about 2½ hrs. Sonmarg lies in Sindh Valley covered with flowers and surrounded by mountains. Sonmarg is also the base for some interesting treks to the high altitude Himalayan Lakes.

   • Take a ride to Thajwas glacier and a sledge ride down the snow slopes.

   • Late afternoon, drive back to Srinagar.

   Dinner and overnight in the deluxe houseboats.

4. Day 4: Srinagar - Pahalgam

   • Drive to Pahalgam, the Valley of Shepherds. The distance of about 96 km will be covered in about 3 hrs.

   • Enroute visit Saffron fields, the Awantipura ruins of an 1100-year old temple of Lord Vishnu built by King Awantiwareman and enjoy the beautiful countryside on the way.

   • Drive through the pine forest. Arrive at Pahalgam and transfer to your hotel.

   • After lunch explore many walks and enjoy the views of the magnificent mountains. 

   Dinner and overnight at your hotel.

5. Day 5: Pahalgam

   • Full day free for individual activities or optional visit to Chandanwari or Aru on ponies.

   Lunch, dinner, and overnight at your hotel.

6. Day 6: Pahalgam - Srinagar - Gulmarg

   • Drive to Gulmarg or the Meadow of Flowers, 2730 m above sea level. The distance of 160 km will be covered in about 4.5 hr. Gulmarg has one of the best ski slopes and the highest 18 hole golf course in the world.

   • Get a view of Nanga Parbat if weather permits. The view en route Tangmarg to Gulmarg is breathtaking.

   • Take an optional short trek to Khilanmarg (about 3 hrs) and take a sledge ride. Chair lifts for mountain ride are also available.

   • Enjoy a packed lunch.

   Dinner and overnight at your hotel.

7. Day 7: Gulmarg

   • Full day free for individual activities.

   • Enjoy a horse-ride, cable car ride or play golf.

   Dinner and overnight at your hotel.

8. Day 8: Gulmarg - Srinagar Airport

   • Early breakfast.

   • Transfer to Srinagar Airport.