Kashmir Family Tour
Itinerary 8 nights 9 days
Day 01:
Arrive Srinagar You will be met by our representative at the Srinagar airport. He will assist and transfer you to the deluxe hotel. Take rest till evening and in the evening you can take a walk on the Dal Lake.
Day 02: in Srinagar city: sightseeing
After having breakfast Sightseeing Tour to world famous mughal gardens including: Shalimar, Nishat, botanical gardens, Chesmashahi and Parimahal. Also visit the Dargah Hazratbal and Shankaracharaya temple.Overnight in hotel at Srinagar.
Day 03: Srinagar – Sonmarg-Srinagar:
Morning leave for Sonmarg (Meadow of Gold). The distance of about 83 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. In the evening drive back from Sonmarg. Dinner and overnight in hotel.
Day 04: Srinagar – Gulmarg
After having breakfast, Morning leave for Gulmarg (Meadow of Flowers) 2730 mts. above the sea level. The distance of 60 kms will be covered in about 2 hours. Gulmarg has one of the best ski slopes in the world and highest golf course with 18 holes. If weather permits one can also have the view of Nanga Parbat, the naked mountain that is over 26,000 feets and dominates the entire region.
Day 05: In Gulmarg
you can enjoy cable car (Gondola) for mountain ride upto khilangmarg and Affarvat. Overnight in hotel at Gulmarg.
Day 06: Gulmarg-Pahalgam
Morning drive to Pahalgam (The valley of shepherds).The total distance is about 96 kms, will be covered in about 3 hours. En-route, visiting the saffron fields of pampore, Awantipura Ruins (1100 years old temple of Lord Vishnu built by the King Awantivarman), and enjoy the beautiful countryside. Also visit the sun temple at Martand. Drive through the pine forests. Arrive at Pahalgam and enjoy Lidder stream. Later walk along pony trails with a magnificent view of the mountains. Overnight in hotel at Pahalgam.
Day 07: In Pahalgam
After breakfast go to Bisern also known as mini Switzerland. You can go there either by foot or ponny (recommended for elderly persons). Do return by lunch time.Take a little rest and in the afternoon after lunch visit Aru the distance will be covered in 30 minutes. Aru a bowl shaped valley full of greenery and excellent view of forests and snow peaks. Then drive to Beetab valley (1 hour distance) where the famous Beetab movie starring sunny deol was made in actual. An awesome natural scenery, lush green surroundings by the shores of lidder river. Also visit Chandanwari which is the base camp for Amarnath Pilgrims. In the evening back to Pahalgam and overnight in hotel.
Day 08: Pahalgam –
Srinagar After Lunch drive back to Srinagar. On the way visit apple gardens. Overnight in houseboat at Srinagar.
Day 9: departure
