JNK0003 : SRINAGAR – PAHALGAM – SONAMARG – GULMARG

This day we take utmost privilege in cordially welcoming you to experience and explore the holistic delight of Kashmir- the heaven on earth. Srinagar is the largest city and the summer capital of the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It lies in the Kashmir Valley on the banks of the Jhelum River, a tributary of the Indus, and Dal and Anchar lakes. The city is known for its natural environment, gardens, waterfronts and houseboats. After getting luggage at the airport we proceed to check in our hotel in Srinagar. Later take a walk around, and feel the surroundings of Dal Lake and do local sightseeing covering the famous Mughal Gardens Nishat Bagh “Abode of Pleasure on the shore of the Dal Lake”, Shalimar Bagh “Abode of Love built by Jahangir for his wife Empress Noor Jehan”, Cheshma Shahi & Pari Mahal. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Srinagar.

રેલ્વે સ્ટેશન અથવા એરપોર્ટ થી હોટેલ જવા માટે રવાના. કાશ્મીર આગમન.
શ્રીનગર એ ભારતીય કેન્દ્રશાસિત પ્રદેશ જમ્મુ અને કાશ્મીરનું સૌથી મોટું શહેર અને ઉનાળાની રાજધાની છે.આ શહેર તેના કુદરતી વાતાવરણ, બગીચાઓ, વોટરફ્રન્ટ્સ અને હાઉસબોટ માટે જાણીતું છે.

* જેલમ નદી
* સિંધુ તળાવ
* દાલ તળાવ
* અંજાર તળાવ
* મુગલ ગાર્ડન
* નિશાતબાગ
* શાલીમાર બાગ
* પરી મહેલ

Today after Breakfast, proceed for a day excursion to Sonamarg (Golden Meadow). Sonamarg lies in Sindh Valley streamed with flowers and surrounded by mountains. Sonamarg is also the base for some interesting treks to the high altitude of Himalayan Lakes. You will gasp in wonderment at the golden light that glints from the snow-capped peaks when lazy sun rays fall on them. Enjoy horse riding up to Thajiwas glacier and sledge riding on snow (on direct payment). In the evening return back to Srinagar. Dinner and overnight stay in a hotel in Srinagar.

નાસ્તો કર્યા પછી, સોનમર્ગ જવા માટે રવાના.

* થાજીવાસ ગ્લેશિયર રાઇડ (તમારા પોતાના ખર્ચે)

After Breakfast, proceed to Gulmarg, the Meadow of Flowers, 2730 mts above sea level Gulmarg offers spectacular views of snow capped mountain peaks, conifer forests and green meadows; it is home to the highest 18 hole golf course of the world. Thereafter time is free for activities on your own. Also proceed to enjoy GONDOLA RIDE/ CABLE CAR RIDE (at your own cost). It can take you up to the height of 16, 000 ft. above sea level and will mesmerize you with the glaciers of Khilanmerg and Afarwat. A word of caution, it is cold there so brace yourself with warm clothes and accessories. If you have a knack for winter sports then you could buckle up yourself for snow skiing, sledging, snow bikes and ATV bikes. In the evening return back to Srinagar. Dinner and overnight stay in a hotel in Srinagar.

નાસ્તો કર્યા પછી, ગુલમર્ગ જવા માટે રવાના.

* ગોંડોલા રાઈડ (તમારા પોતાના ખર્ચે)

After Breakfast, checkout from the hotel and drive to Pahalgam Situated at the confluence of the streams flowing from Sheshnag Lake and the Lidder River, Pahalgam (2,130 m) was once a humble shepherd’s village with breathtaking views. Enroute visiting Saffron fields, Awantipura ruins (1100 yrs old temple of Lord Vishnu built by King Awantivarman), see the beautiful countryside on the way and a lot of rice fields. Drive through pine forests. Now it is Kashmir’s premier resort, cool even during the height of summer when the maximum temperature does not exceed 25°C. After lunch have bridle walks and feed your cameras with the picture of magnificent view of mountains. Dinner and Overnight stay at Pahalgam.

નાસ્તો કર્યા પછી, હોટેલમાંથી ચેકઆઉટ કરી અને પહેલગામ જવા માટે રવાના.

* કેસરના ખેતરો
* અવંતીપુરા ખંડેર

After breakfast, proceed for a drive towards Betaab Valley, Aru Valley & Chandanwari (at your own cost – only cars operated by locals are allowed). Witness the striking beauty of mountains. Enjoy walking around Aru Village. A walk along the Lidder stream towards Pahalgam from Aru Village is very highly recommended for Nature Lovers. In the evening drive back to Srinagar. Later check in at Houseboat and proceed for Shikara Ride on Dal Lake; this ride is one of the most soothing, restful aspects of a holiday in Jammu and Kashmir. Visit to floating gardens (raadh) is yet another wonderful experience. A cluster of Lotus flowers amidst the lake is a heavenly sight. Dinner & Overnight stay in a houseboat in Srinagar.

સવારના નાસ્તા પછી, ડ્રાઇવ માટે રવાના.

* બેતાબ વેલી
* અરુ વેલી
* ચંદનવારી વેલી ( તમારા પોતાના ખર્ચે - ફક્ત સ્થાનિક લોકો દ્વારા સંચાલિત કારને જ મંજૂરી છે )
* શિકારા રાઇડ
* ફ્લોટિંગ ગાર્ડન

After breakfast check-out and proceed to Srinagar Airport to catch the flight for onward destination.

સવારનો નાસ્તો કરી હોટેલ માંથી ચેક આઉટ કરી પ્રવાસના યાદગાર ક્ષણોને ફોટો દ્વારા લઈ ફ્લાઇટ પકડવા માટે શ્રીનગર એરપોર્ટ જવા માટે રવાના.