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                                                               Day Wise Itinerary 5N/6D–                                                       

DAY 01: SRINAGAR ARRIVAL & LOCAL SIGHTSEEING & STAY(35 KMS) :

After arrival at Srinagar airport, meet our representative, he will guide you and take you in a private car from the airport to the Srinagar hotel. Later on get fresh and you will leave for Srinagar local sightseeing. You will visit Shankaracharya Temple and gardens like, Cheshmashahi garden, Parimahal garden, Botanical garden of Kashmir; also you will visit Mughal gardens of Kashmir like, Nishat garden & Shalimar garden. In the evening have your dinner and overnight stay in a hotel. 

DAY 02: SRINAGAR – SONMARG – SRINAGAR (85 KMS Night stay) :

Morning after breakfast get fresh and today you will visit Sonmarg. Sonmarg (Meadow of Gold). Sonmarg is absolutely true to its name, which means ‘Meadow of Gold’. The distance of about 85 kms, will be covered in about 3 hrs. Sonmarg lies in Sindh Valley streamed with flowers and surrounded by mountains. Sonmarg is also the base for some interesting treks to the high altitude Himalayan Lakes. Sonmarg is the last stop of Kashmir District. From here starts the territory of Ladakh. Situated at an altitude of 2743 m above sea level. The moment you enter Sonmarg, the first thing that you will notice will be the snow-covered mountain that forms the backdrop of the town. Covered with alpine trees from all sides, Sonmarg has few of the loveliest flower collections in Jammu and Kashmir. Here you can visit Thajiwas Glacier (by pony ride on your own expenses) where snow remains round the year. After completing sightseeing, return back to Srinagar by evening. Dinner & overnight at the hotel.

DAY 03: SRINAGAR – GULMARG – SRINAGAR :

Today after breakfast get ready and leave for your trip to Gulmarg. Gulmarg (Meadow of Flowers) 2730 mts. Above the sea level. The drive past colorful villages and rice fields, gives you an insight of the rich cultural past of Kashmir. We arrive at a small picturesque market town of Tangmarg and drive ahead on a scenic drive of 14 kilometers to Gulmarg. Gulmarg has one of the best ski slopes in the world and the highest golf course with 18 holes. Today you can enjoy a cable car known as Gondola Ride at Gulmarg. You can board the Gondola cable car system, and ascend towards the Affarwat Mountain range. The 08 minutes of ropeway will take you past colorful shepherd hutments to the lower ridge of the Affarwat peak. From here you can click lots of photos of the nearby mountain ranges that stand tall like sentinels guarding the rich natural beauty of Kashmir valley. We descend back to Gulmarg base after an hour or so and later do some horse-riding to the strawberry valley. Rest of the day free at leisure for individual activities. Later on, return back to Srinagar, have your dinner & overnight Stay in Srinagar Hotel. 

DAY 04: SRINAGAR – PAHALGAM & NIGHT STAY:

After breakfast at the hotel you will leave for Pahalgam. Pahalgam (The valley of shepherds).The total distance is about 96 kms, and will be covered in about 3 hours. En-route, visit the saffron fields of pampore, Awantipura Ruins (1100 years old temple of Lord Vishnu built by the King Awantivarman), and enjoy the beautiful countryside. Drive through the pine forests. Arrive at Pahalgam and enjoy the Lidder stream. Later you will leave for full day sightseeing at Pahalgam starting from walking along pony trails with a magnificent view of the mountains. Here you can also visit many breathtaking places like Betaab Valley, Chandanwari & Aru Valley (In local taxi on your own expenses) walk along pony trails with a magnificent view of the mountains. Dinner and Overnight stay at Pahalgam. 

DAY 05 – PAHALGAM – SRINAGAR HOUSEBOAT & STAY :

Today, Have Your Breakfast Later On You Can Spend Some Of Your Time At Pahalgam Enjoying The Beauty, & You Can Also Complete Your Remaining Sightseeing. Later on leave for Srinagar. After Reaching Srinagar, You Can Enjoy The Shikara Ride In Dal Lake. Here You Can See The Floating Vegetable Gardens In Dal Lake. Enjoy The Leisure Of The Evening. After Shikara At Evening Check In To Srinagar Hotel. Have Your Dinner And Night Stay At The Hotel.

DAY 06: SRINAGAR AIRPORT DEPARTURE :

This morning have your breakfast and later on pack your bags and get ready to be transferred to Srinagar Airport to catch a flight for an onward destination with sweet Holiday memories.