Places Covered: Pahalgam, Gulmarg, Srinagar, Shankaracharya Hill Temple and Grand Mughal Gardens, Chashme Shahi, Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh, Sonamarg, Ganderbal, Dal Lake, Kheer Bhawani Temple
On your arrival at Srinagar railway station or airport, you will be received by our company with a warm welcome. Our colleague will escort you to your houseboat or hotel. Once you have checked in and are well-rested you can leave for your sightseeing tour. You will first visit Dal Lake. There are you can take a relaxing 2-hour Shikara ride. Do not forget to take pictures of the beautiful lotus flowers that cover the shining water of the lake. After that, you can go on a shopping spree. The bazaar of Srinagar is famous for its dry fruits, saffron and Kashmiri Handicrafts. Post this tiring day, you can head back to your hotel or houseboat for a delicious dinner and a goodnight’s sleep.
You will begin your morning with a healthy breakfast and your hotel or houseboat. Later, leave for your day tour at Sonamarg. At Sonamarg. your first visit will be at the Thajiwas Glacier. This glacier is known to be covered in snow all-round the year. It is one of the most scenic locations in Kashmir. You will be surrounded by snow all around you that too at an altitude of 9,186 feet. The next sightseeing location on your itinerary is Vishansar Lake. Let us tell you a fun fact about this lake. The lake freezes up completely during the winter season. When summer steps in, it has beautiful greenery around it. Besides, spending time around the lake and enjoying the scenic view, you can also experience trekking at this lake. Your last stop for the day will be Krishnasar Lake. It is located 3500 m above sea level and surrounded by lush greenery and big trees. This lake is well-known for trout fishes and you can experience fishing at the lake as well. After this fun-filled day, return to your hotel or houseboat in Srinagar for a goodnight’s sleep and dinner.
On day 3 you will take a road trip from Srinagar to Gulmarg after a healthy breakfast. You can begin with your day tour in Gulmarg once you have completed the check-in process at your hotel. Your first destination for the day is the Gondola Ride. The ride is considered to be the second-highest and second-longest ride in the world. It takes you from Gulmarg resort to Kongdoori Station. The highlight of this ride is the majestic view of the Himalayan Mountain Ranges. Later you will visit the Gulmarg Biosphere Reserve. This is a protected reserve that houses many exotic and rare species. Some of them are musk deer and snow leopard. Its rich fauna is a beautiful sight. Once you finish the tour of the biosphere, you will be escorted back to your hotel for a delicious dinner meal and some night rest.