My first trip 7 Nights 8 Days Srinagar tour
Day 1 : Srinagar
A meet and greet has been arranged for you at the Srinagar Airport. Your personalised chauffer cum guide will welcome you at your arrival. Our driver will guide you to the Shikara wala who will enthral you with the mesmerising shikara ride of dal lake. You should definitely ask him to take you to Char Chinar and Kabootar ghar which lie in the centre of Dal lake as a small Island. A trip to Srinagar without visiting Mughal gardens is incomplete. Mesmerize yourself with the Mughal Gardens of Emperor Shahjahan which include Shalimar Garden, Nishat Garden and Cheshmashahi Garden. Check in your houseboat for night stay and relax yourself with delicious dinner.
Day 2 : Gulmarg
A warm cup of tea with delicious breakfast should get you ready for the day of activity. Leave from your houseboat refreshed and satiated with your breakfast and move towards Gulmarg. Gulmarg is at a travel distance of 40 Km from the Srinagar city which is to be covered in an hour. We could halt at Tangmarg for a cup of coffee and relax our muscles. We will check in to the hotel and freshen up for mesmerizing visuals of Gulmarg aptly called as winter paradise. The major locations to be covered are Golf Club, Strawberry Valley, Nageen Valley and Maharaja Palace. It is a shame if we come to Gulmarg and don’t enjoy the highest cable rope car in the world famously known as Gondola. It can take you up to the height of 16, 000 ft. above sea level and will mesmerise you will the glaciers of Khilanmerg and Afarwat. A word of caution, it is cold there so brace yourself with warm clothes and accessories. Drive back to Srinagar for your night stay, Check in your hotel and appease your hunger with international cuisine and retire to your bed.
Day 3 : Pahalagam
A warm cup of tea with delicious breakfast should get you ready for the day of activity. Leave from your hotel refreshed and satiated with your breakfast and move towards Pahalgam. The journey will take around 1 and half hour and you should visit famous Awantipora Ruins and Saffron fields on the way. Awantipora ruins are known for being ancient Hindu temples during the reign of King Avantiman who ruled during AD 855-833 You should visit the Aru Valley, Chandanwari valley and Betaab valley. They are all famous for being the site for Bollywood movies. If you have a taste for adventure rides then a visit to Pahalgam club, Children Park, and Zoo is a must.
Day 4 : Pahalgam
Start your day early with heavy breakfast as you will be going for day of hectic schedule. If you are in Pahalgam and have not visited the Baisaran valley famously called as Mini Switzerland then you have seen nothing. A word of caution though, you will have to use ponnies to ride to Baisaran valley as no vehicle is allowed to go there. Also the route remains closed during adverse weather conditions. Enjoy your evening on the bank of river lidder and calm your nerves with the soothing sound of flowing water. Retire back to your hotel and relax yourself with delicious dinner and a night stay.
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Day 5 : Srinagar
A warm cup of tea with delicious breakfast should get you ready for the day of activity. Leave from your hotel refreshed and satiated with your breakfast and move towards Srinagar. For those who are devotee of Lord Shiva, a visit to the Shankar Achariya Temple is a must. It is stragically located on top of a hill. Get the spiritual vibes from 2500 year old temple and simultaneously muse your eyes with the beautiful whole Dal Lake view. On the way you could also visit the famous Parimahal known primarily for being the musical court of Mughal King Shah Jahan. In evening go for a walk on bouled road and do some shopping. Check in your hotel and relax yourself with delicious dinner and a night stay.
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Day 6 : Sonmarg
A warm cup of tea with delicious breakfast should get you ready for the day of activity. Leave from your hotel refreshed and satiated with your breakfast and move towards Sonmarg. You should visit Thajwas glacier. You will have to use ponies to reach the glacier. You should also visit fish point in Sonmarg for a small boat ride and zorbing ball. If you have a nick for water and heights then white water rafting and trekking is a must in Sonmarg. Check in your hotel for your night stay, Appease your hunger with international cuisine and retire to your bed.
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Day 7 : Doodhpathri
Satiate yourself with liplicious breakfast and pack your bags for more fun and more exciting day. Leave for the famous and exotic places of Kashmir; Doodhpathri. Doodhpathri at an altitude of 8, 957 ft above sea level is an alpine valley covered with snow clad mountains and the meadows of Pine Fir and Deodar. Enjoy the lunch at JKTDC restaurant. Mesmerised with the beauty return back to Srinagar for a delicious dinner and overnight stay.
Day 8 : Srinagar
Satiate yourself with breakfast and bliss memories of Kashmir. Your will drive you back to your departure port. We bid adieu to you and wish you had a wonderful journey.
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