Highlights of Kashmir

7 nights / 8 days Delhi / Srinagar / Gulmarg /  Pahalgam / Srinagar / Delhi

This tour is a wonderful journey of discovery visiting the highlights of Kashmir. A nature lover's paradise, Kashmir offers stunning scenery with unrivalled vistas. Sonamarg in the Sindh valley is framed by majestic mountains and the starting point for serious trekking. Explore the delightful Dal Lake and see the Mughal gardens. Visit Gulmarg, a skier's heaven in winter, and a blaze of flowers in the spring and summer. Then drive to Pahalgam surrounded by forests of Pine and an ideal place to explore on a Pony trek.
 

• Day 1: To Srinagar
  Arrival Srinagar. Upon arrival transfer to deluxe Houseboat or Hotel for 3 nights stay.
  After lunch, board a traditional 'Shikara', visit the floating gardens and glimpse the unique lifestyle of the Lake people.
   

• Day 2: Srinagar
  Morning visit to the renowned Mughal Gardens on the banks of the Dal Lake. Framed by the Zabarwan Hills the gardens are a superb declaration to the artistic genius of the Mughal Emperors. Visits include the 'Shalimar' built by Shah Jehangir for his Empress Nur Jahan. Remainder of day to relax.
   

• Day 3: To Gulmarg
  Transfer to Gulmarg after breakfast. Check in at Hotel Highlands Park. Gulmarg 'The Meadow of Flowers', is at a height of 2730 meters from sea level, the air is clear and the views magnificent - on a clear day, you can see Nanga Parbat. Take an amazing Gondola ride to the high slopes or trek up to Khilanmarg. Alternatively play optional round of golf or go pony trekking.
   

• Day 4: Gulmarg
  Day at leisure to enjoy the beautiful valley of Gulmarg. Light walks through pine forests here are most refreshing and relaxing.
   

• Day 5: To Pahalgam
  After breakfast, drive to Pahalgam, en route visit the saffron fields and the ruins of the 1100 year old Awantipura Vishnu Temple. The drive is quite beautiful meandering through mighty Pine Forests. Two nights at Pahalgam. Stay at Senator Pine and Peak .
   

• Day 6: Pahalgam
  Day at leisure, perhaps Pony trekking to Chanclanwari or Aru.
   

• Day 7: To Srinagar
  After breakfast, return to Srinagar and check at Hotel Grand Palace for overnight stay.
  Afternoon free to relax or shopping at Polo View Market to find little souvenirs, pashminas and Jamawars, beautiful wicker baskets, walnut wood boxes or Paper Mache products - some inlaid with gold
  leaf! Famous Kashmir saffron and dry fruit.
   

• Day 8: To Delhi
  After breakfast, transfer to the airport for return flight to Delhi.