Kashmir Heaven of Earth

On your arrival in Srinagar, you will meet our representative and proceed towards Pahalgam via Pampore, Avantipura and the village of Bijbehara which remains famous as the bread basket of Kashmir. We switch from the national highway 1A at Khanabal and drive through the second largest city of Anantnag. From here the road turns scenic as we drive parallel on Lidder River flowing from the opposite direction. Check in to your hotel. Overnight stay at Pahalgam hotel.

After breakfast today, your day is at leisure to soak in the ambience of this charming valley town. You can hire a local taxi (at direct payment basis) to take several optional excursions in and around Pahalgam valley, such as an excursion to Chandanwari (3288 metres above sea level), Aru Valley and Betab Valley. Drive back to the hotel for your overnight stay.

After breakfast, check out from your hotel & drive towards Srinagar. On reaching Srinagar, check in to your hotel & proceed for a local sightseeing tour. Visit the famous Mughal Gardens, along with a visit to Shankaracharya Temple & Hazaratbal Shrine. All the gardens are situated on the bank of Dal Lake with the Zabarwan Mountains in the background. The distance from Srinagar to the gardens is about 12 to 15 kms respectively. Enroute, visit the carpet-weaving factory and old Srinagar city. Later, return to your hotel for overnight stay

After breakfast today, get ready to proceed to Sonamarg - a most beautiful drive from Srinagar. Sonamarg is at 98 kms from Srinagar. We will take about 3 hours to reach Sonamarg. You can visit the Thajwas Glacier which is 3 kms from town by walk or pony ride where snow remains round the year. You can also take a pony ride to the glacier (at your own cost). One can also enjoy a gorgeous view of high mountain pass Zojila (at extra cost). which is at an altitude of 3528 m above sea level. A little outside Sonmarg is a sparkling blue lake surrounded by lush green meadow. You can also go for long rafting expedition (at extra cost). Later in the evening, return to Srinagar by the evening for overnight stay.

After breakfast today, proceed towards Gulmarg (52 km). On reaching Gulmarg, enjoy the panoramic views of the location. The vehicle will drop you at the parking in Gulmarg which is 1-1.5 km from Gondola. After that all sightseeing to be done by walk or taking horse ride or ATV by paying directly (due to union issues). You can enjoy pony rides to Maharani Temple & St. Mary's Church (at your own cost). A Gondola ride (cable car) is recommended, which takes you till Kongdori (Phase 1) & Apharwat Peak (Phase 2) which is at one of the highest altitudes in Asia Note: You can book gandole cable car tickets from this: https://eticket.webfront.in/jkcc/

After breakfast, get ready for day excursion to Doodhpathri or "Valley of Milk". Situated 40 kms from Srinagar, it is definitely an unexplored place in Kashmir. You will certainly love the green meadows, pristine environment and serenity. Later, drive back to Srinagar for overnight stay

After breakfast check out & transfer for Srinagar Airport to board the scheduled Flight for onward destination.