Day 1: Arrival in Srinagar - City Tour (D)
Arrival: Arrive in Srinagar.
City Tour:
- Visit Mughal Gardens (Shalimar Bagh & Nishat Bagh).
- Visit Dargah Hazratbal.
- Visit Shankaracharya Temple for a panoramic view of Srinagar.
- Explore Pari Mahal, a historic terraced garden with stunning views.
Accommodation: Overnight stay in a hotel, Srinagar.
Day 2: Srinagar to Sonamarg, then back to Srinagar (B, D)
- Morning: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel in Srinagar.
- Late Morning: Drive to Sonamarg (approximately 2 hours).
- Afternoon: Explore the stunning beauty of Sonamarg.
*Optional activities: Pony ride to Thajiwas Glacier or a relaxing riverside walk.
- Evening: Return to Srinagar.
- Check into your hotel in Srinagar.
- Dinner: At the hotel.
Accommodation: Overnight stay in a hotel in Srinagar.
Day 3: Srinagar to Gulmarg - Day Trip (B, D)
- Morning: Breakfast at the hotel.
- Late Morning: Drive to Gulmarg (approx. 1.5 hours).
*Activities:
Explore Gulmarg meadows.
Optional: Gondola ride to Phase 1 for breathtaking views.
- Evening: Drive back to Srinagar.
Accommodation: Overnight stay in Srinagar (hotel).
Day 4: Srinagar to Pahalgam (B, D)
- Morning: Breakfast at the hotel.
- Late Morning: Drive to Pahalgam (approx. 2-3 hours).
- Afternoon:
*Option 1 (ABC - Aru, Betaab, Chandanwari): Visit Aru Valley & Betaab Valley (local cab required from ABC Hirig Union).
*Option 2 (Baisaran Valley - Mini Switzerland): Enjoy horse riding & serene landscapes.
- Evening: Check into a hotel in Pahalgam and enjoy dinner.
Accommodation: Overnight stay in Houseboat.
Day 5: Srinagar Sightseeing and Departure (B)
- Morning: Last-minute shopping or sightseeing (time permitting).
- Afternoon: Check out and transfer to Srinagar Airport for departure.
