Outline Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Srinagar

On your arrival at Srinagar International Airport, you will be welcomed by our representative who will assist and escort you to waiting vehicle. From airport it is 35 minutes drive through the heart of New Srinagar city. The drive takes you past the Abdullah Bridge which connects the banks of the jhelum river, Later we will go on a 60 Minutes Shikara ride in Dal lake. The boat rides glides you past some wonderful vegetable gardens and acqautic life. Overnight stay in Srinagar Hotel 

Day 2: Srinagar To Sonamarg (87 km, 3-4 hrs drive)

We drive today to explore a beautiful secluded mountain resort 87km north of the valley. Driving through stony river beds and mud villages with a mesmerizing backdrop of The Himalayan range, the route takes us to the green valley of Sonamarg literally known as Golden meadow. On arrival we will go by hordseback to Thajwass glacier or walk uphill. The Thajwass glacier is around 5 kms from the base and will take at least 3-4 hrs to explore until we return back to car. 

Later we drive around the market and then head back to Hotel in Sonamarg. Overnight in Hotel

Day 3: Sonamarg Local sightseeing

After breakfast we will drive to majestic mountain resort in sonamarg. the route towards Sonamarg takes us on a picturesque country side drive where we will come across rolling hills, green forests, clear water streams and blooming rice fields. We will zoom past the town of kangan which handles all the local needs of this region. From Kangan, we will drive towards Mammar, famous for its trout farm, stopover for a warm cup of tea before we head towards Sonamarg. 

We will reach tourist spot Gaganbir. The spot is built in the middle of the river Sind and looks like an island with snow glaciers covering one or the other spot. 

We will drive back to the hotel in Srinagar for overnight stay

Day 4: Sonamarg to Gulmarg (140km/4-5 hrs. drive)

After Breakfast we will leave for another famous mountain resort. The resort is located on a high mountain plate and is closely associated with some famous winter sports held every year. We will drive through rice fields and small towns and eventually drive uphill surrounded by thick pine forests to arrive at the bowl shaped open meadow of Gulmarg. 

later check into hotel and stay overnight at Hotel. 

Day 5: Half Day Gulamarg & back to Srinagar

After breakfast we eill board the Gondola cable car system, and ascend towards the Afarwatt Mountain range. The 8 minutes of ropeaway will take you past colorful shepherd hutments to the lower ridge of Afarwatt Peak. From here you can click lots of photos of nearby mountain ranges that stand all sentinals guarding the rich beauty of Kashmir. 

Then you will proceed to Srinagar. It takes 2-3 hrs drive Upon arrival check into at Houseboat. You can also rest in houseboat or can go for nature walk along the boulevard road visiting flea markets and strolling for window shopping. Stay overnight at houseboat. 

Day 6: Srinagar to Pahalgam (97 Km/3-4 Hrs Drive)

We will begin our trip towards Pahalgam and drive on the National Highway 1A. This roads connects to the valley to the rest of country. We drive past the saffron fields of Pampore, the marvellous ruins of Avantipura and the vilage of Bijbehara which remains famous as the bread basket of Kasmir. You can even sample a few exotic breads sold by local vendors near the road. We switch the national highway at Khanabel and drive through largest city of Anantnag. From here the road turns scenic. 

We drive parallel on the Lidderriver flowing from opposite direction. In Pahalgam we check into hotel and later you can do some nature walk. You can opt to spend your half day driving through Chandanwari and Betaab valley. Overnight stay at Hotel. 

Day 7: Pahalgam to Srinagar (3-4 hrs drive)

After breakfast, at the hotel you will be driven back to Srinagar. half day tour includes Mughal gardens of Nishat & Shalimar, Pari Mahal, Shankracharya Temple. 

After exploring gardens drive back to Hotel. In evening you can go for shopping. around local market and enjoy local taste. Stay overnight at srinagar Hotel. 

Day 8: Departure

Early morning breakfast and check out from hotel and drive to airport for your flight home.