ARRIVAL DELHI – CHECK IN (D)

Upon your arrival at Indhira Gandhi International Airport Terminal-3 (IGIA) New Delhi (The Capital City of India), our local representative will meet and greet you in front of Gate No. 4 of the Arrival Hall. Take an escorted walk of around 200 meters to the Pick-up zone to board your booked coach. Transfer by the private Coach to the pre-booked hotel. First thing we do in hotel to take our dinner followed by check in to stay your 1st night of the tour in New Delhi hotel.

(Note: A short briefing will be addressed to review the scheduled program for the next day).

DELHI – KASHMIR – SRINAGAR TOUR (B/L/D)

We take our breakfast in the hotel and later schedule your transfer services in the same coach to drop you at New Delhi Airport (Terminal T1/T2/T3) to board your pre-booked flight for Srinagar. We welcome you upon your arrival in Kashmir (The Paradise on Earth). Fill up your Arrival Form at Foreign Tourist Reception Counter. Then we take an exit meet our guide and walk to the parking area to board our allotted Coasters. Refreshments will be distributed onboard to head towards Dal Lake Srinagar (which covers a distance of 15 Km’s).

With the help of Shikaras (small wooden boats), we will cross the Lake to reach Houseboats for Check in. Welcome drinks (Saffron Tea-Kashmiri Traditional Hot-Beverage) to be served before your check in. Take some rest in your rooms while we set up your meals for lunch. Proceed for tour visit Mughal Gardens (Nishat Garden & Shalimar Garden), The tour will continue by taking you to the valley’s Grand Mosque & Shrine Dargah Hazratbal. Thereupon, we will take an exit & head for an Authentic Carpet Showroom where demonstration is given on “how handmade carpets, wool rugs, silk rugs, cotton rugs & traditional floral rugs are woven”. There we serve you Kashmiri traditional saffron tea while you enjoy the presentation of the show room and its varieties of items. Dinner will served a houseboat with a local dishes.

SRINAGAR – GULMARG – SRINAGAR (B/L/D)

This exciting day begins with a buffet breakfast in the houseboat and gets assembled on the deck of Houseboat. A fleet of standby Shikaras will carry & deposit you on the other side of Dal Lake to board allotted vehicles to drive for Gulmarg. Gulmarg literally means the Meadow of Flowers located at 60 Km’s distance from the Capital City Srinagar with the amazing scenic beauty of Himalayan Mountains in the back drop.

The immense beauty & lovely landscapes of the resort is truly gorgeous and stunning. Gulmarg is  known as the Asia’s only Heli-skiing resort and is famous for Gondola Cable Car. Upon your arrival in Gulmarg, we have the option to either hire a Pony (in summers) or Sledge and ATV bikes (in winters) or take a brisk walk (about 800 meters) to reach the terminal building of Gondola for boarding the cable car until first phase. After landing at Gondola Phase-1, we will assemble the group for a brief presentation. The radiant beauty of the surroundings at Kangdoor (Phase 1) brings charming air of vigor & vitality to feel fresh in the lap of the Nature. We can go around the place with hugs & kisses to this scenic beauty and enjoy our photographing session. We have also an option to hire a pony (in summers/autumn only) to take us to Khilanmarg (which offers a complete view of the Himalayan Range known for one of the best places for Natural-Beauty Lovers).

Other varieties of available options are; to enjoy a thrilling Snow-Bike ride, Sledge, or simply ice- skiing. In the late afternoon, we will begin driving towards a showroom where you can purchase various items of your own choice at a reasonable price. Back to houseboat, overnight in Srinagar.

SRINAGAR – PAHALGAM – SRINAGAR (B/L/D)

Today we serve your breakfast as usual in thehouseboat and request you to pack up your luggage for the check-out & leave them at the deck of your respective houseboat which will be later transferred to the hotel by our ground staff. Before we start our journey to Pahalgam, we will arrange the fleet of Shikaras for a famous Shikara Ride. The Shikara will take you around the Dal Lake for 45 minutes to see the charming beauty of Dal Lake & introduce you the merchants & floating market. On the way to Pahalgam, firstly we stop at one of the largest Dry-Fruit show rooms where you can purchase all sorts of dry fruits cultivated in Kashmir. You can also purchase high quality saffron which is famous all over theworld competing with the production of Iran & Spain.

After Lunch & Solat, we will make the arrangements of local cars to escort you to Aru Valley/Betaab Valley. A small yet self-sufficient scenic village located around 12 km’s from Pahalgam paves an alluring road up in to the hills. The Aru Valley serves as the starting point for trekking to adventurous Kolahoi Glacier. The view of lush green meadows, snow clad mountains and a crystal clear water stream is enough to watch stunning magnificence of the Natural Beauty. Being there in Pahalgam, we have experience to take a pony ride to visit some gorgeous peaks (Baisaran also called Mini-Switzerland, Kashmir valley &/or Dabiyan depends upon the time availability). In the evening, we will drive back to Srinagar and drop you at the hotel for check in. Dinner will be served in the hotel & overnight in hotel in Srinagar.

SRINAGAR – SONAMARG – AGRA (B/L/D)

After breakfast in the hotel, we will get ready to leave for an adventurous day to Visit Sonamarg. The literal meaning of word Sonamarg is “Meadow of Gold” recognized as one of the most beautiful hill stations of Kashmir. Elevated at an altitude of 9,200 ft above from the sea level, Sonmarg is famous for access point to one of the famous glacier “Thajiwas Glacier”. Various Bollywood Hindi movies such as Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Jab Tak Hai Jaan etc. have been shooting at this breathtaking world famous tourist resort which also makes its Gateway to Leh Ladakh. The journey to reach Sonamarg is fascinating as we travel through the Mountains, Peaks, Rivers, Mustard Fields & water streams. Occasional halts will be taken for the photographs to capture and add the beauty in your Holidays. Small but picturesque resort, the historical significance of Sonamarg is that it was the gateway to ancient Silk Route connecting Kashmir with Tibet, China & other Central Asia countries.

The snow clad mountains in the backdrop enriches the charming beauty of the resort. The best use of the time to spend in Sonmarg is to hire a pony (at your own cost) who will take you to Thajiwas Glacier. On the way to Thajwas Glacier, you will be introduced with some amazing Peaks and popular points to watch the amazing beauty of Sonamarg. In the afternoon, we will go to the local restaurant for Lunch. Post lunch, we will drive back to Srinagar & escort you to the local market for shopping. In the evening, we will go back to the hotel where we serve you the dinner and Overnight in Srinagar Hotel.

SRINAGAR – DELHI DEPARTURE (B/L)

Today’s breakfast will be served in the hotel. While you come out for the breakfast, you are requested to leave your luggage outside of your rooms which will be later brought down to put in the cars. Check out & time to say Good Bye to Kashmir. Our guide will drop you at the Srinagar Airport for your departure to New Delhi.