Day 01
On arrival at Srinagar, you will be met by our representative at the airport and transfer you to Hotel / Houseboat.
Srinagar (Sri: wealth / Nagar: City) the summer capital of the state of Jammu and Kashmir situated in the Kashmir Valley and lies on the banks of the Jhelum River, a tributary of the Indus. The city is famous for its gardens, lakes and houseboats. It is also known for traditional Kashmiri handicrafts and dry fruits.
The city has a very long history of aprox. 2000 years dating back to 3rd Century BCE, believed to have been established by Mauryan Emperor – Ashoka and there’s a theory that a Pandava King Ashoka established it much before.
Since then it has passed through various notable independent rulers and outside as well viz a viz: were Lalit Aditya, Avantiverman and Sangrama Deva. The independent Hindu and the Buddhist rule of Srinagar lasted until the 14th century when the Kashmir valley, including the city, came under the control of the several Muslim rulers, including the Mughals. After the Mughals, the afghans took over and then The Sikhs under Maharaja Ranjit Singh and finally under Dogra Rule of Maharaj Gulab Singh of Jammu until 1947 when the British left India and it became a part of the Indian Union.
Afternoon visit Mughal Gardens visiting the Nishat Bagh (The garden of pleasure), Shalimar Bagh (Abode of love) and Chesmashahi (Royal Spring).
In the evening. Shikara ride on The Dal Lake to enjoy the beauty that God has graced this city with which is often compared to Venice. You will get a view of some very interesting places around the Lake.
Day 02
After breakfast proceed for full day excursion to Sonmarg which is the most beautiful drive from Srinagar. On the way we stop at many beautiful spots. Continue drive to Sonmarg 2690 Mtrs (Meadow of Gold). One can ride on horse to visit to Thajiwas Glacier where snow remains round the year and Sonmarg is known as Gateway of Ladakh. In the evening return to Srinagar.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 03
After breakfast proceed leave from Srinagar and drive to Pahalgam 2440 Mtrs (Vale of Kashmir) on the way visit Saffron fields and Avantipur ruins which is eleven hundred years old temple. Finally by the lunch time you will reach Pahalgam which is the most famous place for Indian Film Industry.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 04 PAHALGAM – GULMARG
After breakfast proceed leave for Gulmarg which is one of the most beautiful summer resort in the valley. It is also popular for its golf course (in summer), the highest in the world and skiing during the winter season. Enjoy the splendor of nature and the snowy mountains.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 05 GULMARG – SRINAGAR
After breakfast proceed you can have Gondola ride (cable car) from Gulmarg to Khalinmarg or you have to option of visiting till 1st Phase or 2nd Phase.
In the evening proceed to Srinagar. On arrival check in at Hotel / Houseboat.
Overnight at Houseboat/Hotel
DAY 06 SRINAGAR – DELHI - CHENNAI
After breakfast proceed to Srinagar airport to connect flight to Chennai Via Delhi.