Srinagar

Day 1st Arrival from Srinagar airport meet our representative and proceed to Srinagar 21 kms ½ hr ride Arrive Srinagar Airport & you would be transferred to proceed towards Srinagar (Lake City) – It is at once a collection of images: It tells the story of love of the Mughal Emperors for this paradise like vale with deep green rice fields, rivers, gardens in bloom and lakes rimmed by houseboats,Check Inn hotel refresh yourself & at evening go for shikara ride   you can visit local Sightseeing in Srinagar which is Mughal heritage : Mughal Gardens Like:-             Cheshmashahi is the first Mughal Garden you will pass after Nehru Park. Built at a height above the city , its views are as stupendous as its layout. The smallest of Srinagar's Mughal gardens, Cheshmashahi has only three terraces in addition to a natural spring of water enclosed in a stone pavilion. Nishat : Nishat Bagh, meaning the 'The garden of joy' located on the eastern side of the Dal Lake is a marvelous garden designed by Asaf Khan, Nur Jahan's brother. Laid out in 1633 it is among the largest of theMughalGardens. The garden with rare species of flowering plants and long avenues of chinar & cypress trees, has 12 terraces out of which the second terrace is considered the most impressive with 23 niches provided in its arched recess, just behind the cascade. Shalimar: It is here that Emperor Jahangir built his celebrated Shalimar Bagh, his dream project to please his queen He enlarged the ancient garden in 1619 into a royal garden and called it 'Farah Baksh' ('the delightful'). He built it for his wife Nur Jahan ('light of the world'). In 1630, under Emperor Shah Jahan’s orders, Zafar Khan the governor of Kashmir got it extended. He named it ‘Faiz Baksh’('the bountiful'). It then became a pleasure place for the Pathan and Sikh governors who followed Zafar Khan. overnight stay in hotel.

Day 2nd  Srinagar  to Pahalgam to Srinagar  (96kms / 2 1/2hrs one way) After Breakfast you would be transferred to pahalgam en-route visit Saffron fields of Pampora, see the beautiful countryside, lots of rice fields and Awantipura ruins on the way.Awantipura Ruins (1100 years Old Temple) - Built in 09th century AD by King Avantivarman and dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva. Situated 29 kms from Srinagar, the temple ruins at Awantipura represent some of the finest examples of architecture of this region. Later continue your drive to Pahalgam through the pine forest, the confluence of the streams flowing from the river Lidder & Sheshnag Lake which are famous for their scenic beauty. Or you Can hire local car sumo/tavera of your own cost for sightseeing of 3 places like Aru, betaabvalley & Chandanwari  Aru A small village, 11 kms upstream the Lidder River, is a beautiful locality. The route is picturesque with ample campsites. This village is the starting point for treks to the Kolahoi glacier.The river Lidder disappears at Gur Khumb and reappears after 27 mts.. Afternoon Visit to Chandanwari and Betab Valley Evening Back to Srinagar  & overnight at Hotel  .

Day 3rd     Day trip to Gulmarg 56  Kms (2 hrs) After early breakfast you will proceed Towards Gulmarg (Meadow of flowers) – It was discovered as a tourist destination by the British in the 19th century. Prior to that, Mughal emperors vacationed in the Gulmarg valley which is about 03 kms long and up-to 01 km wide. It is exquisitely situated in a pine surrounded basin of the Pir Panjal range at an altitude of 2,730 meters above sea level and one of the most famous tourist destinations of Kashmir. It also has one of the world’s highest green golf courses with 18 holes, as well as a clubhouse, which is a historical building in its own right   you can   go for  Gondola ride (Cable car) (on your own cost)to have a real view in natural beauty of the summer and full snow view in winter.) Come back to Srinagar at evening &   overnight stay at hotel. VEHICLE ARE NOT ALLOWED TO MOVE WITHIN GULMARG AREA SO CAR WILL BE STATIONED IN PARKING ONLY

DAY  4th DEPART SRINAGAR(BY SURFACE): After Breakfast , Pack your bags and then you will be  transferred to Srinagar airport in time to board flight to back home.