SNS / IN / KASHMIR
/ 9 / 227/2003/4
Day 01: DELHI-SRINAGAR
Meet upon arrival and transfer to deluxe
houseboats. Late afternoon Shikara ride on Dal Lake visiting floating
and Vegetable gardens etc. Also visit walnut woodcarving and papier
machine making demonstration.
Dinner & Overnight on deluxe houseboats.
Day 02: SRINAGAR
Sightseeing: Mughal Gardens
Dinner & Overnight on deluxe houseboats.
Day 03: SRINAGAR-GULMARG
Sightseeing: Gulmarg
Dinner & Overnight on deluxe houseboats.
Day 04: GULMARG
Free for individual activities.
Dinner & Overnight on deluxe houseboats.
Day 05: GULMARG-PAHALGAM
Sightseeing: Pahalgam
Dinner & Overnight on deluxe houseboats.
Day 06: PAHALGAM
Free for individual activities.
Dinner & Overnight on deluxe houseboats.
Day 07: PAHALGAM-SRINAGAR
Drive back to Srinagar from Pahalgam and
transfer to deluxe houseboats.
Dinner & Overnight on deluxe houseboats.
Day 08: SRINAGAR-SONAMARG
Sightseeing: Sonamarg
Dinner & Overnight on deluxe houseboats.
Day 09: SRINAGAR
Free for shopping and other individual activities.
Dinner & Overnight on deluxe houseboats.
Day 10: SRINAGAR-DELHI
After breakfast transfer to airport to catch
flight for Delhi.
TOUR COST PER PERSON ON TWIN SHARING BASIS:
Based on Houseboats in Srinagar: Rs
10,980
Based on Hotels in Srinagar: Rs 12,700
The above rates includes:
- Houseboat /Hotel Shah Abbas Accommodation
at Srinagar.Hotel Hilltop/Kingslay or equilant Gulmarg and
hotel Heaven or equilant Pahalgam on full board as per the
itinerary.
- Transportation by non-a/c car/Tata
Sumo for transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary
- Shikara ride on Dal Lake
- Guiding and assistance at airport/Bus
stand.
Sight Seeing Description:
Mughal Gardens (SNS / SS /IN /
SONG / 342):
Morning sightseeing of Mughal Gardens visiting
Nishat Bagh (Abode of pleasure) built by Asif Khan brother in
law of Jehangir in 1632 AD. And Shalimar Bagh (Abode of love)
built by Jehangir for his wife Empress Noor Jehan. All the gardens
are situated on the bank of Dal Lake with the Zabarwan Mountains
in the background. The distance from Srinagar to the said gardens
is about 12 and 15 kms respectively.
Gulmarg (SNS /
SS /IN / SONG / 343):
Full day trip Gulmarg (Meadow of Flowers)
2730 Mts. above sea level. The distance of 60kms will be covered
in about 2 hrs. Gulmarg has one of the best Ski slopes in the
world and highest golf course of the world with 18 holes. One
can also have the view of Nanga Parbhat if weather permits. The
view enroute from Tangmarg to Gulmarg is fascinating. One can
also have a short trek upto Khilangmarg which can be covered in
about 3 hrs. Also enjoy sledge riding on snow. Chair lifts for
mountain ride are also available. Lunch will be carried from Houseboat.
Pahalgam (SNS /
SS /IN / SONG / 344):
Drive to Pahalgam (Valley of Shepherds).
Enroute visiting Saffron fields, Awantipura ruins (1100 years
old temple of Lord Vishnu built by King Awantiwareman), see the
beautiful countryside on the way and lot of rice fields. Drive
through the pine forest and along Lidder River. The total distance
of about 140 kms will be covered in about 4 hrs. Arrive Pahalgam
transfer to hotel.
Sonamarg (SNS /
SS /IN / SONG / 345):
Full day excursion to Sonamarg (Golden Meadow)
by car. The distance of about 83 kms will be covered about 2-3
hrs. Sonamarg lies in Sindh Valley streamed with flowers and surrounded
by mountains. Sonamarg is also the base for some interesting treks
to the high altitude of Himalayan Lakes. Enjoy horse riding upto
Thajwas glacier and sledge riding on snow. Late afternoon drive
back to Srinagar.
