5Night/6Days Package 4 STAR CATEGORTY

Upon your arrival in Srinagar, our representative will greet you with a warm welcome. They will then escort you to your hotel or the famous highlight of Srinagar, houseboat. After you check-in and freshen up, you can begin the tour of the city. Srinagar is famous for its lakes dotted with Shikaras and Mughal gardens. The place is known for its exotic beauty and Mughal-era architecture. Start your sightseeing tour by visiting the famous Mughal Gardens in Srinagar namely Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh, Chashme Shahi and Pari Mahal. One common and attractive thing about these gardens is their structure and built. They all feature Persian style of architecture, beautiful fountains, canals, pools of running water and several species of trees, flowers, fruits and aromatic grasses. You can take a relaxing walk around these gardens and explore them at your own pace. Once you finish your garden tour, you can take a 1 hour Shikara ride in Dal Lake. We promise you that the beauty of the mountains around you and the carpet of lotus flowers will leave you spellbound. Later you can make your way to the houseboat or hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

Begin your day with a wholesome breakfast at the hotel and get ready to drive to Sonamarg. Today is a day excursion on your Kashmir tour itinerary. Sonamarg is rightly known as nature’s adobe and is home to many peaks. The name Sonamarg comes from “meadow of gold”. When you visit the place, you will realise why it is called so. The drive to Sonamarg is amazing so keep your eyes glued to the window as you will drive along a gushing river that flows down from snowy heights into the dense woodlands of firs and silver birches. The highlight of Sonamarg is Thajiwas Glacier. The glacier is covered with a thick blanket of snow throughout the year. This makes it a perfect place to indulge in snow activities such as sledding, skiing, ice skating and more. Kids can have a gala time making snow castles and building snowmen. If you wish to level up the adventure, you may also participate in adrenaline pumping activities such as camping, trekking, horse riding, angling and white water rafting. Trekking at Vishansar Lake forms a part of every trekker’s wish list. The lake remains completely frozen during winters and is lush green in summers. End your day by heading back to Srinagar for dinner and a night stay at your hotel or houseboat.

On day 3 of your 5 nights 6 days Kashmir unconnected tour itinerary, you will be checking out of Srinagar and heading to Pahalgam. So after having an early breakfast you leave for Pahalgam. En route visit Saffron fields where you can find beautiful purple colour saffron flowers blooming in huge spans of land area. Also, visit Avantipura cricket bat factory where you can check out cricket bats of various sizes and shapes. The bat factories in Kashmir give thousands of Kashmiris their livelihood. Upon your arrival in Pahalgam, check-in to your hotel, take some rest and then head out for the city tour. You can opt for any of the options at your own cost and as per time feasibility. Visit Lidder valley and enjoy watching the gushing river cascading across the picturesque valley. Soap in the view of picture perfect landscapes and snowy Himalayan peaks in the backdrop. Visit Aru Valley to experience the divine beauty of nature first hand. You will find colourful meadows, mesmerising lakes and towering mountains here. The valley also offers activities such as horse riding, hiking and trekking. Make a visit to Chandanwari, a popular sightseeing place in Pahalgam. Participate in activities like snow sledging on a snow bridge or horse riding. On the way, you can also explore Hajan and Betaab Valley. For nature lovers, another location of interest is Baisaran meadow. It is a scenic natural location and also offers adventure activities such as horse riding, pony rides and zorbing. In the evening, you can sit along and relax by River Lidder and take a leisurely walk in the pine forest alongside the river. With this, it is time to make your way back to the hotel and catch up on some good night’s sleep.

Once you finish your breakfast at the hotel, check out and get ready for an enthralling drive to your next destination – Gulmarg. Once you have arrived in Gulmarg and checked in to your hotel you can leave to explore the beauty of the valley. Gulmarg is famous across the globe for its best Ski slopes in the world and the highest golf course in the world with 18 holes. You could enjoy skiing in the valley and take up some golf lessons if you wish to. You can also try slow-sledging at the highest mountain peak of Gulmarg. The entire day is leisure and you can explore the city at your own pace. Enjoy leisurely walks on the lush green meadows of flowers with a backdrop of snow-covered mountains. Do not forget to catch a glimpse of Nanga Parbhat, the ninth-highest mountain in the world. Take a ride of the popular Gulmarg Gondola and spend some loveable time with your family and friends. This ride is the second-longest and highest cable car ride in the world. It starts from Gulmarg Resort and takes you to Kongdoori Station. The ride also connects Kongdoori Mountain to Apharwat Peak. You can also take a short beginners level trek up to Khilanmarg. By the night, return to the hotel and enjoy your dinner and an overnight stay at the hotel.

Take a delicious breakfast spread at the hotel and then get ready to leave for Srinagar. On arrival, check into your hotel or houseboat and then take some rest. The day is at leisure and you can choose to rest or spend time exploring the city on your own. Srinagar is a famous shopping destination and you can shop for cashews and saffron which is a quite popular item of the region. You can also visit Boulevard Road and shop for Kashmir handicrafts and other things you like. Tourists visit this street to take a romantic stroll or to drive down in the apt weather. The entire street is lined up with numerous hotels, shops and buildings. On the other side of the street, you will find the beautiful Dal Lake. After a wonderful day, head back to your hotel or houseboat for dinner and a night’s stay.

This brings you to the end of your 5 nights 6 days Kashmir trip. After your breakfast, bid adieu to Kashmir and head to the Srinagar railway station or airport for your journey back home.