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SNS/IN/VALLEY OF FLOWERS/1/311/2003/4

Day 01: ARRIVE SRINAGAR
On arrival in Srinagar meet and transfer to Deluxe Houseboats. Srinagar is the pride of the beautiful valley of Kashmir and is famous for its lakes and the charming rows of Houseboats floating on them. Late afternoon Sightseeing: Srinagar-Shikara Ride
Overnight stay at Srinagar

Day 02: SRINAGAR
The Mughal Emperor Jahangir was so captivated by the beauty of this valley that he exclaimed “Garfirdaus, ruhe zamin ast, hamin asto, hamin asto” (If there is heaven on earth, its here, its here, its here).
Morning Sightseeing: Srinagar-Mughal Gardens
Enroute visit a carpet-weaving factory.
Overnight stay at Srinagar

Day 03: SRINAGAR
Sightseeing: Full day trip to Gulmarg
Lunch will be carried from the houseboat.
Overnight stay at Srinagar

Day 04: SRINAGAR-PAHALGAM
Morning drive to Pahalgam (Valley of Shepherds). Duration: 3 hrs. Enroute visit saffron fields, Awantipura ruins (1100 year old temple of Lord Bishnu built by King Awantiwareman), enjoy the beautiful countryside, pine forests and the rice fields. Arrive in Pahalgam and check-in to hotel. Pahalgam provides an ideal setting for activities like hiking, trekking and fishing. It is also the starting point of the annual pilgrimage to the holy cave of Amarnath. After Lunch have bridle walks and feed your cameras with pictures of the magnificent view of mountains.
Overnight stay at Pahalgam

Day 05: PAHALGAM-SRINAGAR
Drive back to Srinagar from Pahalgam (Duration: 3 hrs) and transfer to Deluxe Houseboats.
Overnight in Deluxe Houseboat at Srinagar

Day 06: SRINAGAR
After breakfast transfer to the airport for flight to your onward destination.

Sight Seeing Description:
· Srinagar-Shikara Ride (SNS / SS /IN / SONG / 422):
Take a Shikara ride on Dal Lake, visiting floating vegetable gardens. Also witness a walnut woodcarving and papier-mache making demonstration.

· Srinagar-Mughal Gardens (SNS / SS /IN / SONG / 424):
Visit the Mughal Gardens built by Jehangir...the Shalimar Bagh and Nishat Baghare beautiful gardens located to the far eastern side of the Dal Lake with the Zabarwan Mountains in the background. One can take a stroll amongst these green and attractive gardens and enjoy the waterworks within.

· Srinagar-Full day trip to Gulmarg (SNS / SS /IN / SONG / 426):
Full day trip to Gulmarg (Meadow of Flowers) 2730 mts. above sea level (2 hrs). In summer, the meadows of Gulmargare laden with flowers. In the winter the snow covered slopes of Gulmarg turn into a skiing resort. It is a popular trekking destination and boats of the world’s highest golf course, with 18 holes. One can also have the view of Nanga Parbhat if weather permits. One can also make a short trek upto Khilangmarg, in about 3 hrs. Also enjoy sledge riding on snow. Chais Lifts for mountain rides are also available.

List Of Hotels:

AP – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included

Above Rates Include:
Accommodation for 5 nts/6 days as per meal plan mentioned above.
All transfers, sightseeing & excursions as per the itinerary by Non A/C vehicle.
Porterage, Parking charges, assistance & all currently applicable taxes.

Above Rates Exclude:
Domestic Air/Train Fare unless indicated otherwise.
Any item of personal nature like telephone calls, laundry bills etc.
Anything not mentioned in the Cost Includes Column.

Notes:
These rates are not valid from 20th Dec 03 – 06th Jan 04
Compulsory room & meal supplements for festive dates are payable extra
3.2% Govt Service tax will be extra on total billing

All above rates are subject to change without prior notice due to fluctuation in currency resulting in increased tour cost, which will be borne by the passengers. SNS Tours has the right to withdraw or amend this offer at any given time without prior notice. We do not guarantee any service performance by the service provider.