Paradise on Earth (12 Days / 11 Nights)
Day 1: Delhi
Thursday, May 23, 2024 - Friday, May 24, 2024
Meet the assist at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Delhi.
Day 2: Delhi - Srinagar
Friday, May 24, 2024 - Saturday, May 25, 2024
On time assistance and transfer to airport to board flight to Srinagar. Meet upon arrival at Airport by our representative and transfer to Deluxe Houseboats. Late afternoon Shikara ride on Dal Lake visiting floating and Vegetable gardens etc. Also witness walnut woodcarving and paper machine making demonstration. Dinner overnight in Deluxe Houseboats.
Day 3: Srinagar
Saturday, May 25, 2024 - Sunday, May 26, 2024
Morning sightseeing of Mughal Gardens visiting Nishat Bagh built by Asif Khan brother in law of Jehangir in 1632 AD. And Shalimar Bagh built by Jehangir for his wife Empress Noor Jehan. All the gardens are situated on the bank of Dal Lake with the Zabarwan Mountains in the background. The distance from Srinagar to the said gardens is about 12 and 15 kms respectively. Enroute visit carpet-weaving factory.
Day 4: Srinagar
Sunday, May 26, 2024 - Monday, May 27, 2024
After breakfast visit the Dachigam.The scenic Dachigam valley is one blissful place of natural world and its surrounding mountainside contains the rare Kashmir stag (Hangul), also black and brown bears. If you go trekking over to the upper reaches, the spectacular vistas make perfect camping hideout. There you may also see the musk deer, a small species widely hunted for the male's musk gland, consider valuable in treating importance and a major export to Europe'\s perfumeries. Located very close to Srinagar, Dachigam National Park with its splendid forests and magnificent scenery is easily accessible. Dachigam is the best known among the whole state of J & K. Once the exclusive hunting preserve of the Maharaja of Kashmir, it was declared a national park in 1951, and owing to a strictly enforced conservation programme, the hangul population, once 150, now stands at over 400 animals. Overnight stay in house Boat.
Day 5: Srinagar - Pahalgam
Monday, May 27, 2024 - Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Enjoy your delicious breakfast at your House Boat. Now it'\s time to say good-bye to your beautiful House Boat as we will leave for beautiful Pahalgam, Valley of Shepherds . Pahalgam is only 95 km from Srinagar and it will take maximum 2 1/2 hours. Enroute we will also visit the famous Hindu Temple - Martand also known as Mattan. At Pahalgam we have very carefully selected very well situated Hotel Pine. This is tastefully created beautiful hotel and its name is very appropriately selected as it is surrounded by Pines and Peaks. The location and the view is awesome. you will live and dine in style at Hotel Pine as well as enjoy the delicious buffet spread by the hotel.
Day 6: Pahalgam
Tuesday, May 28, 2024 - Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Treat yourself with American breakfast with great variety in style in your hotel'\s restaurant. Today we will take you on an excursion to Chandanwari, famous for its beautiful scenery, flora and fauna, springs and streams. It is also a gateway to Amarnath Yatra. Return in time at your hotel for your lunch. Enjoy the delicious buffet lunch in the hotel'\s restaurant. Rest of the day is free for your personal activities. In the evening enjoy the Kashmiri Cultural Show and then enjoy the delicious dinner at hotels restaurant.
Day 7: Pahalgam
Wednesday, May 29, 2024 - Thursday, May 30, 2024
Treat yourself with American breakfast with great variety in style in your hotel'\s restaurant. Today we will visit ARU, famous for its scenic beauty. Return in time at your hotel for your lunch. Enjoy the delicious buffet lunch in the hotel'\s restaurant. In the afternoon you have free time in hand for your personal activities ,you may chose to walk down to Bysaran and Shikarga or take a ride on the Pony and then enjoy the delicious dinner at hotels restaurant.
Day 8: Pahalgam - Gulmarg
Thursday, May 30, 2024 - Friday, May 31, 2024
Today we drive to Gulmarg (approx. 55 kms / 1 - hrs drive) also known as '\Meadow of Flowers'\. Here you can enjoy Gondola Ride. It doesn'\t end here, Gulmarg boasts of the world'\s highest green 18-m gold course. Enjoy the delicious packed lunch specially prepared for you by. Later return back to the hotel. Evening enjoy delicious dinner.
Day 9: Gulmarg
Friday, May 31, 2024 - Saturday, June 1, 2024
Morning after breakfast Full day to enjoy Gulmarg on your own. One can enjoy horse riding / Cable car ride (to be paid directly by the guest) in Gulmarg. Evening return back to the boats for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 10: Gulmarg - Srinagar
Saturday, June 1, 2024 - Sunday, June 2, 2024
Drive to Srinagar . In the evening, lake rides by shikara to visit floating gardens, Lotus Gardens, Charchinar, and Kabooter Khana (Pigeon palace) and inside of the lake. Overnight stay at houseboat.
Day 11: Srinagar - Sonmarg - Srinagar
Sunday, June 2, 2024 - Monday, June 3, 2024
Full day excursion to Sonmarg, which is the most beautiful drive from Srinagar. On the way we stop at any beautyful spots. Continue drive to Sonmarg 2690Mtrs (Meadow of Gold).One can ride on horse to visit to Thajiwas Glacier where snow remains round the year and Sonmarg is known as Gateway of Ladakh. In the evening return to Houseboat. Overnight at House Boat.
Day 12: Srinagar - Delhi
Monday, June 3, 2024 - Tuesday, June 4, 2024
After breakfast transfer to the airport to board the flight for Delhi. Upon arrival transfer to hotel the international airport to board the flight for your next destination.
