Heavenly Kashmir

After breakfast, head out for a day trip to Sonamarg, the meadow of gold. Situated at an altitude of 2690 meters above sea level, covered with alpine trees from all sides, this serene landscape is beautified with numerous glacier lakes, viewpoints, lush vegetation, and much more.

It will be around 3 hours of drive, taking you through the beautiful landscapes. Sonamarg is a great place to spend some relaxing moments during your journey.

Reach back to the hotel in the evening & relax. Dinner & overnight stay will be at the hotel in Srinagar.

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

After breakfast, head out for sightseeing. Visit Shankaracharya Temple, a sacred Hindu temple on the Shankaracharya Hill on the Zabarwan Range in Srinagar. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is 1,000 feet (300 m) above the valley floor and overlooks the city of Srinagar.

Then visit the famous Mughal Gardens located by Dal Lake – Shalimar Bagh (built by Mughal Emperor Jahangir for his wife Noor Jahan, in 1619), Nishat Bagh (designed and built in 1633 by Asif Khan, elder brother of Noor Jehan), and Chashme Shahi (built in 1632 AD around a spring by Ali Mardan Khan, a governor of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan as per the orders of the Emperor, as a gift for his eldest son Prince Dara Shikoh).

Then visit Boulevard Road. The Boulevard Road is flanked by the Dal Lake on the left side and a chain of roadside eateries, hotels, and Kashmiri art showrooms on the foothills of the Zabarwan Mountains on the right side. Apart from providing an ideal place for locals to spend some quality time with their families, Boulevard Road is also an attraction for travelers visiting Srinagar for holidays.

Later, reach back to the hotel by evening. Dinner & overnight stay will be at the hotel in Srinagar.

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and head towards Gulmarg. Situated at an altitude of 2730 m above sea level, Gulmarg is a popular skiing destination in the Pir Panjal Range of Jammu and Kashmir. Surrounded by snow-covered lofty Himalayas, meadows of flowers, deep ravines, and evergreen forested valleys, Gulmarg also has the world's second-highest Gondola ride.

Enjoy the Gondola Ride (up to Phase 2). Gulmarg Gondola is the second longest and second-highest cable car in the world and the prime attraction Gulmarg is known for. Divided into two phases, it ferries almost 600 people per hour to and from Apharwat Mountain, where most winter sports happen in Gulmarg.

Spend some leisure time in the valley and later head back to the hotel. Dinner & overnight stay will be at the hotel in Gulmarg.

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

After breakfast, check out of the hotel and head towards Pahalgam, known as the “Valley of Shepherds.” Located 88 km from Srinagar, in the Anantnag District of Kashmir, it is a nature lover's retreat, which makes us believe that paradise is never too far.

On the way, visit Awantipora Ruins (Avantiswami Temple). This aesthetic temple was built by King Awantivarman in 853-855 CE. Afterwards, visit Martand Sun Temple in Mattan, a Hindu temple dedicated to Surya (Sun God), built during the 8th century CE. The temple complex was built by Lalitaditya, the third ruler of the Karkota Dynasty. Even in a wrecked state, the architecture is breathtaking, and the vibe is nostalgic and enticing.

Reach Pahalgam by late afternoon. Check-in at the hotel & relax. The evening will be at your leisure.

Dinner & overnight stay will be at the hotel in Pahalgam.

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

After breakfast, head out for sightseeing. Visit Aru Valley. Juxtaposed against the snow-covered Himalayan peaks, Aru Valley is an enthralling village in Kashmir. Aru lies beside the Aru River, a tributary of the Lidder River, and is known for its scenic meadows and activities like horse riding, hiking and trekking.

After that visit Betaab Valley, which got its name from the Bollywood movie “Betaab” starring Sunny Deol and Amrita Singh shot here. Then, visit the banks of Lidder River, a glacial river flowing through the valleys of Pahalgam, a sight to behold and a popular tourist attraction. Later, reach back at the hotel.

Dinner & overnight stay will be at the hotel in Pahalgam.

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and head back towards Srinagar. Reach Srinagar by late afternoon. Check-in at the houseboat on arrival and relax. The evening will be at your leisure.

Dinner & overnight stay will be at the houseboat in Srinagar.

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

After breakfast, check out from the hotel. The private car will drop you at Srinagar Airport.

Bid farewell with the memories of amazing fun-filled 08 days trip through Heavenly Kashmir, worth remembering for the lifetime!

Meals: Breakfast