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Day 1: Delhi-Srinagar
Meet upon arrival and transfer to Deluxe Houseboats. Late afternoon Shikara ride on Dal Lake visiting floating and
Vegetable gardens etc.
Also witness walnut woodcarving and papier machie making demonstration. Dinner overnight in Deluxe Houseboats.
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Day 2: Srinagar
Morning sightseeing of Mughal Gardens visiting Nishat Bagh (Abode of pleasure) built by Asif
Khan brother in law of Jehangir in 1632 AD. And Shalimar Bagh (Abode of love) 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. Dinner overnight in Deluxe Houseboats.
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Day 3: Srinagar Gulmarg
Drive to Gulmarg (Meadow of Flowers) 2730 Mts. above sea level. The distance of 60 kms will be
covered in about 2 hrs. Gulmarg has one of the best Ski slopes in the world and highest golf
course of the world with 18 holes. One can also have the view of Nanga Parbhat if weather permits.
The view enroute from Tangmarg to Gulmarg is fascinating. One can also have a short trek upto
Khilangmarg which can be covered in about 3 to 4 hrs. Chair Lifts for mountain ride are also available.
Lunch will be carried from the Houseboat. Dinner overnight in Hotel at Gulmarg.
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Day 4: Gulmarg
Free for individual activities. Dinner overnight in hotel at Gulmarg.
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Day 5: Gulmarg - Pahalgam
Leave Gulmarg after early breakfast and drive to Pahalgam (Valley of Shepherds) via Srinagar.
Drive through Saffron fields, visit Awantipura ruins (1100 years old temple of Lord Vishnu built
by King Awantiwareman). Drive through the pine forest and along Lidder River. The total distance of about
140 kms will be covered in about 4 hrs.
On arrival in Pahalgam, transfer to Hotel. Lunch, Dinner and overnight in Hotel at Pahalgam.
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Day 6: Pahalgam
Free for individual activities. Dinner overnight in hotel at Pahalgam.
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Day 7: Pahalgam-Srinagar
Drive back to Srinagar from Pahalgam and transfer to deluxe Houseboats Dinner overnight in Deluxe Houseboats.
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Day 8: Srinagar-Sonamarg
Full day excursion to Sonamarg by cars. The distance of about 83 kms will be covered
about 2-½ hrs. 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 Lake.
Drive back from Sonamarg
and transfer to Deluxe Houseboats for dinner and overnight stay.
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Day 9: Srinagar
Free for shopping and other individual activities. Dinner overnight in Houseboats.
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Day 10: Srinagar-Delhi
After breakfast transfer to airport to catch flight for Delhi
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