Itinerary
DAY01:Arrival NEW DELHI (India)
WELCOME TO NEW DELHI , ON YOUR ARRIVAL TO NEW DELHI AIRPORT , OUR REPRESENTATIVE WILL MEET YOU AND PICK YOU UP IN THE TRANSPORT AND WE WILL STRAIGHTAWAT HEAD TOWARDS THE HOTEL PREBOOKED FOR YOU IN DELHI .LATER WE WILL VISIT FAMOUS PLACES LIKE , RED FORT , QUTUB MINAR, HUMAYUN TOMB, JAMIA MASJID , INDIA GATE & LOTUS TEMPLE. After enjoying full day tour of delhi , we will Overnight stay and dinner at hotel
DAY02 : Delhi to Srinagar & Srinagar local sightseeing
WELCOME TO Srinagar, ON YOUR ARRIVAL TO Srinagar AIRPORT , OUR REPRESENTATIVE WILL MEET YOU AND PICK YOU UP IN THE TRANSPORT AND WE WILL STRAIGHTAWAY HEAD TOWARDS THE HOTEL PREBOOKED FOR YOU IN & RELAX. Later we will visit famous Mughal gardens of Nishat, Shalimar, ChasmaShahi, Pari Mahal. Also take a beautiful Shikara ride (small boat) in Dal and enjoy the mesmerizing views of the tall surrounding mountains,thedeep blue dal lake and red orange shade sunset. After the fun outing, come back for a whole some dinner and overnight stay and dinner in hotel at Srinagar. We can also pay visit to Srinagar famous markets and buy some of the famous kashmiri dry fruits, like Wall nuts , raisins, almonds etc.
Overnight stay and dinner at Houseboat in Srinagar.
DAY 03:Srinagar to Gulmarg to Srinagar
Today morning time after having breakfast in the hotel , we will proceed to Gulmarg..- the meadow of flowers is an apt term for this idyllic flower-laden meadow offering a spectacular view of towering snow-capped peaks covered with dense forests of tall conifers and gigantic fir and pine trees. We will have horse rides across the green meadow to one of the world's highest Golf Course. We will also take Gondola cable car drive. Cable car will take us up on the mountain cliffs where we will have a breath taking sceneric views and experience lot of snow. We can also take a local taxi drive to explore the Gulmarg valley.We can also do some snow activities like skiing and snow skating .
Over view of Gulmarg: also known as meadow of flowers')in Kashmiri, is a town, hill station, popular skiing destination, and notified area committee in the Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is located at a distance of 60 kms from from Srinagar airport. The town is situated in the Pir Panjal Range in the Western Himalayas and lies within the boundaries of Gulmarg Wildlife Sanctuary. Originally called Gauri Marg (meaning "the path of Devi Gauri"),its name was changed to 'Gulmarg' in the 1500s by Yousuf Shah of the Chak dynasty Gulmarg is now interpreted as 'meadow of flowers'. Gulmarg lies in a cup-shaped valley in the Pir Panjal Range of the Himalayas, at an altitude of 2,650 m (8,694 ft), 56 km from Srinagar city. The soil in Gulmarg comprises glacial deposits, lacustrine deposits and moraines of Pleistocene age covering shales, limestones, sandstones, schists and other varieties of rocks. The natural meadows of Gulmarg, which are covered with snow in winter, allow the growth of wild flowers such as daisies, forget-me-nots and buttercups during spring and summer. The meadows are interspersed by enclosed parks and small lakes, and surrounded by forests of green pine and fir Skiing and other winter sports in Gulmarg are carried out on the slopes of Apharwat peak at a height of 4,267 m (13,999 ft) Many points on Apharwat peak and Khilanmarg offer a panoramic view of Nanga Parbat and Harmukh mountains. Due to its high elevation, Gulmarg has a humid continental climate where the wet winter season sees heavy snowfall, especially for its latitude. Summers are moderate in temperature and length, whereas shoulder seasons are relatively cool.
Overnight stay and dinner at houseboat in Srinagar
DAY 04: Srinagar to Pahalgam
Today Morning after having breakfast from Srinagar hotel, we will head to Pahalgam. it is 100 kms journey from Srinagar. On the way we will have lunch somewhere and on reaching to Pahalgam we will take some walk at lidder river and click some pictures ,lidder river is a scenic beauty and is the jewel of the pictures que Liddar valley in the high Himalayas. We can do horse / pony ride after reaching to Pahalgam. We will also visit betaab valley, chandanwaari, aaru valley. Pahalgam is famous for its scenic beauty and is the jewel of the picturesque Liddar valley in the high Himalayas. We can do horse ride and take local taxi for full pahalgam local tour.After exploring the majestic valley of Pahalgam .We will depart towards pahalgam hotel for overnight stay and dinner in the hotel there. .
Over view of Pahalgam: Pahalgam
Over view of Pahalgam: Pahalgam is a town and a notified area committee in the Anantnag district of the Indian-administered union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It is a popular tourist destination and hill station. Its lush green meadows and pristine waters attract thousands of tourists from all over the world each year. It is located 45 kilometres (28 mi) from Anantnag on the banks of Lidder River at an altitude of 7,200 feet (2,200 m). Pahalgam is the headquarters of one of the eleven tehsils of Anantnag district.
Pahalgam is associated with the annual pilgrimage to the shrine Amarnath Yatra. Chandanwari, located 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) from Pahalgam. The town is the starting point of the yatra that takes place every year in the months of July–August, receiving hundreds of thousands of tourists. Because of its religious significance and role as a base camp, the town attracts 70% of visitors to the valley.] This flood of tourists overwhelms some of the local infrastructure, especially waste management in the town The name Pahalgam is derived from two Kashmiri words;
Puheyl and Goam, wherein Puheyl means Shepherd and Goam means Village, this over the time became Puheylgoam or Pahalgam. It is because the place acts as a gateway to many meadows & pastures and traditional Bakharwal communities settle in those places from spring season to pre winter to herd their cattle. Hence the name "Valley of Shepherds" which it has been referred to as by various Governmental Bodies to exotify it and turn it into a brawling tourist hub.
According to Hindu traditions, Pahalgam was originally called Bail Gaon ) meaning (village of bull (nandi)) where Hindu God Shiva left his bull before entering Amarnath Cave Pahalgam holds a central position in the Lidder Valley. It has an average elevation of 2,740 metres (8,990 ft .Pahalgam has a temperate climate with long and cold winter and short and mild summer.
Overnight stay and dinner in hotel at pahalgam
DAY 05 : Pahalgam valley tour & transfer to srinagar. {100 kms}
Today morning after breakfast in the hotel,we will proceed towards beautiful pahalgam tour ,which includes the magnificent places like, betaab valley, chandanwaari, aaru valley. Pahalgam is famous for its scenic beauty and is the jewel of the picturesque Liddar valley in the high Himalayas. We can do horse ride and take local taxi for full pahalgam local tour.After exploring the majestic valley of pahalgam, we will depart towards Srinagar city for overnight stay and dinner in a Boathouse on DAL LAKE.
Overnight stay and dinner in hotel at srinagar
DAY06:Srinagar to delhi
WELCOME TO NEW DELHI , ON YOUR ARRIVAL TO NEW DELHI AIRPORT , OUR REPRESENTATIVE WILL MEET YOU AND PICK YOU UP IN THE TRANSPORT AND WE WILL STRAIGHTAWAT HEAD TOWARDS THE HOTEL PREBOOKED FOR YOU IN DELHI
Overnight stay and dinner in hotel at delhi
DAY 07:Delhi Airport Departure
Morning :Today after breakfast in the Hotel,proceed towards delhi Airport for onward destination with smiling memories.