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Beautiful Landscapes of Kashmir
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Duration
07 Nights / 08Days |
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| Destinations
Covered: Srinagar-Gulmarg-Srinagar - Pahalgam-Sonmarg-
Srinagar. |
Your itinerary day by day
Day 1: Srinagar
Begin your tour
Land Srinagar airport
Welcome to Vardhman's “Beautiful Landscapes of Kashmir”
Vardhman's representative will meet you & then transfer to your hotel.
Relax for a while and later proceed for Shikara ride at Dal Lake.
Dal Lake: Dal Lake is a scenic picnic spot surrounded by forests of pine.
It is a good base for trekkers. A colorful annual fair is held here every
September.
Shikara Ride: Shikara is a Gondola type light rowing boat. The one hour
boat ride takes tourists on a relaxing sightseeing tour of interior parts
of the calm and placid waters of Dal Lake, to see the market and the floating
Gardens.
Overnight: Houseboat
Day 2: Srinagar
Early in the morning visit Shankaracharya Temple. Return to the hotel
for breakfast and later in the afternoon visit Moghul Gardens. Relax for
the remaining part of the day.
Mughal Gardens: Visit the Mughal Gardens, the Chashme Shahi (Royal Spring),
Nishat Bagh (Pleasure Garden) and Shalimar Bagh (The Abode of Love).
Shankaracharya Temple: 5 km from Tourist Reception Center. Located on a
hill one thousand feet above the city, it is also known as Takht-i-Sulaiman.
Most authorities agree that the first edifice on this site was built by
Jaluka, the son of Emperor Ashoka, around 200 BC. The low enclosing wall
and the plinth of the existing temple is what has remained of the old temple.
The philosopher sage Shankaracharya had stayed at this site when he had
visited to Kashmir ten centuries ago to revive Sanatan Dharma. The present
structure is said to have been built by an unknown Hindu devotee during
the reign of Emperor Jehangir. The temple offers a magnificent view of the
valley and the snowy peaks of the Pir Panjal range
Overnight: Houseboat
Day 3: Srinagar-Gulmarg-Srinagar
This morning, enjoy day trip to Gulmarg, enjoy the beauty of Himalayan
peaks.
Gulmarg: The large meadow of Gulmarg is 52 km South-west of Srinagar at
2730 meters. The name means meadow of Flowers and in spring it is just that.
This is also an excellent trekking base. Gulmarg Walks: - Outer Circular
Walk: A circular road, 11 km in length, runs right round Gulmarg through
pleasant pine forest with excellent views over the Kashmir Valleys. Khilanmarg:
This smaller valley is about a 6 km walk from the Gulmarg bus stop and car
park. The meadow, carpeted with flowers in the spring, is the site for Gulmarg's
winter ski runs and offers a fine view of the surrounding peaks and the
Kashmir Valley. Alpather: It is beyond Khilanmarg, 13 km from Gulmarg. Ningle
Nallah: Flowing from the melting snow and ice on Apharwat Peak and Alpather
Lake, this pretty mountain stream is 10 km from Gulmarg. Ferozpure Nallah:
Reached from the Tangmarg road, or from the outer circular walk, this mountain
stream meets the Bahan River at a popular picnic spot known as Waters Meet.
Ziarat of Baba Reshi: This Muslim shrine is on the slope below Gulmarg and
can be reached from either Gulmarg or Tangmarg. The Ziarat, or tomb, is
of a well known Muslim saint.
OPTIONAL ACTIVITY: Enjoy a pony ride and also enjoy a Gondola ride (cable
car) to Kangdori/Alpatar.
Later in the evening return to Srinagar for overnight rest.
Overnight: Houseboat
Day 4: Srinagar-Pahalgam
After breakfast retrace your route to Srinagar and on the outskirts
& then take a left diversion towards Pahalgam. Drive to explore the
beautiful secluded mountain resort situated in the north east of the valley.
Driving through stony roads, lush green forests and mud villages with a
mesmerizing backdrop of the Himalayan range, the route takes us to the green
valley of Pahalgam literally known as The Shepherds Village. This high altitude
meadow is by far the most famous in Kashmir. With lush tropical forests
and beautiful rivers and streams, the valley is tucked deep into the mountains
and is known for its beauty and landscape. We arrive in Pahalgam in the
late mornings & transfer to the hotel. Relax for the remaining part
of the day.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 5: Pahalgam
Full day free for leisure for your individual activities.
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES: Pahalgam offers wonderful treks, skiing, mountaineering
and camping sites. Facilities for roller-skating, table tennis, badminton
and cards are available at the Pahalgam Club.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 6: Pahalgam-Srinagar - Sonmarg
Today, drive straight away to the famous destination known as Sonmarg
[via Srinagar] literally known as the Golden Meadow. The road taken to this
resort runs past many colorful villages, markets and green orchards until
we finally arrive at the vast open meadow of Sonmarg. Upon arrival, transfer
to the hotel.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 7: Sonmarg
Full day free for leisure for your individual activities.
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES: Sonmarg offers some wonderful treks and hiking opportunity.
It offers some of the finest treks in the area that take you to many beautiful
spots. You can trek to Vishansar, Krishansar and Gangabal lakes from Sonmarg.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 8: Sonmarg-Srinagar
Today, after breakfast check out from the hotel & then drive straight
to Srinagar airport to board flight at 1305 hrs for your onward destination
with sweet & pleasant memories of your tour escorted by Vardhman Vacations.
END OF VARDHMAN SERVICES
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