Itinerary

1. Day 1: Sightseeing in Srinagar

   • Meet the tour guide, who will pick you up at the Srinagar Airport and transfer you to a houseboat.
   • Start the local sightseeing with a visit to Shankar Acharya Temple (built on the top of the mountain overlooking Dal Lake).
   • Go to Pari Mahal (Palace of Fairies), Cheshma Shahi (Mughal Spring), and Nishat Garden, known as the 'Garden of Pleasure', built in the 16th century (1633) by Mughal King Asif Khan. 
   • Visit Shalimar Garden, known as the 'Garden of Love,' built in the 16th century (1619) by Mughal King Jehangir for his beloved wife Noor Jehan or Mehr-un-Nissa. 
   • Enjoy a shikara ride on the world-famous Dal Lake, where you will cover floating gardens, vegetable gardens, Golden Lake, inner markets like Meena Bazar, and canals. Enjoy the scenic view of the Zabarwan Mountains.

   Overnight stay in a hotel at Srinagar.

2. Day 2: Srinagar - Gulmarg - Srinagar (Approx 58 kms/02 hours drive)

   • Have breakfast and leave for Gulmarg, the "Meadow of Flowers," discovered by the Kashmiri romantic poet in the 16th century who was inspired with its grassy slopes covered with wildflowers. In winter, Gulmarg looks more beautiful due to heavy snowfall and turns into India's premier Ski resort in winter. Gulmarg has one of the best ski slopes in the world and the highest golf course with 18 holes.
   • Enjoy your day on a gondola ride (at your own expense). Evening reserved for leisure.

   Overnight stay in a hotel at Srinagar.

3. Day 3: Srinagar - Pahalgam - Srinagar (Approx. 98 kms/03 hours drive)

   • Head from Srinagar to  Pahalgam, "Valley of Shepherds", via en-route sightseeing of Awantipura Ruins, Saffron Fields and Cricket Bat Factories.
   • Continue driving towards Pahalgam. Pahalgam is the most famous place in the Indian Film Industry. In Pahalgam, you can also visit Betaab valley (Betaab Valley is situated at a distance of 15 kilometres from Pahalgam. The valley got its name from Sunny Deol-Amrita Singh's hit debut film Betaab). The valley is surrounded by lush green meadows and snow-clad mountains and is covered with dense vegetation. 
   • See Aru Valley. Aru Valley is a small yet self-sufficient scenic village located 12 km from Pahalgam. You can even visit  Chandanwari, situated at a distance of 16 km from Pahalgam, which is the starting point of the yatra that takes place every year from July to August. You may hire a local taxi for these beautiful places (own your own expenses).
   • Return to the hotel after enjoying your day; the evening is free for leisure.

   Overnight stay in a hotel at Srinagar.

4. Day 4: Departure

   • Have breakfast at the hotel, and you will proceed to Srinagar Airport to catch your flight for your onward destination with sweet holiday memories.