SUMMER IN KASHMIR

DAY 2 : Day Excursion to Pahalgam (88.0 km., 2 hours 21 minutes, Height 2740m)

Today, you will be taking a day trip to Pahalgam. So, have an early breakfast, and be ready for a beautiful road trip to the valley of Pahalgam. En route visit Saffron fields and Avantipura Cricket bat factory. Take a leisurely stroll at the Saffron fields amidst colourful purple flowers and mesmerizing vistas. On reaching Pahalgam, begin your sightseeing tour with a visit to Lidder valley at your own cost. The picturesque valley offers an eye-pleasing view with Lidder River cascading across it. Enjoy vast green landscapes in the backdrop of Himalayan peaks while praising the unmatched beauty of nature. Optionally, you can also explore other sightseeing places such as: which you can do at your own cost 

Option 1: Visit Aru Valley which is an enthralling village situated 15 km upstream of the Lidder River. It is a base camp for trekking to the Kolhoi Glacier and Tarsar Lake. The valley is popular for its stunning views of scenic meadows, lakes and mountains and activities like horse riding, hiking and trekking.

Option 2: Visit Chandanwari; it is the starting point of sacred Amarnath Yatra. You can also enjoy snow sledging on a snow bridge here or simply choose to relax in amidst nature’s beauty. En route, you can pay a visit to Hajan which is a popular picnic spot and Betaab Valley which is a famous film shooting location.

Option 3: You can also go slow paced and enjoy the day relaxing and sitting alongside River Lidder. Nature lovers can enjoy leisurely walks in the pine forest alongside the river.

Option 4: Visit Baisaran meadow and have fun horse riding across the valley. The place is popularly referred to as mini-Switzerland. The meadows are fringed by pine forests with snow-capped mountain peaks in the backdrop.

After touring Pahalgam, head back to Srinagar. Dinner and overnight stay are in the hotel at Srinagar.

DAY 3 : Day Excursion to Gulmarg (136.7 km. / 3 hrs. 46 minutes, Height 2650m)

Yet another road trip is on your itinerary on Day 4. Have an early breakfast and get ready for a fun-filled day ahead.

You can enjoy leisurely walks with your loved one on the lush green meadows and with the picturesque backdrop of snow-capped mountains. If weather permits, you can also catch a glimpse of Nanga Parbhat, the ninth-highest mountain in the world. The day is at leisure but you can opt to tour around at your own cost. Indulge in skiing, a popular activity in the valley. The terrain of Gulmarg is also ideal for skiing and known for having the best Ski slopes in the world. You can also check out the 18 holes golf course which is the highest golf course of the world. You can also try your hand at slow-sledging at the highest mountain peak of Gulmarg. This will be your fun-filled activity day.

The next activity on your magical Kashmir tour itinerary for 4 nights 5 days will be a Gondola ride or pony ride to Khillanmarg. The ride is the second-highest cable ride in the world and tourists from around the globe come to experience the ride. It offers a magnificent view of the Himalayan Mountain Ranges.

You can also take a short 3 to 4 hours trek up to Khilanmarg. Chair lifts for mountain rides are also available.

Post this tiring day, return to Srinagar for a night stay and a hot dinner meal

DAY 4 : Excursion to Sonamarg (Height 2730m)

Begin your morning with a healthy breakfast at the houseboat or hotel and then head out to take a tour of Sonamarg.

Located 85kms away from Srinagar this valley is the “meadow of gold”. In the valley, peaks of Kolhoi, Amarnath, Sirbal are also located. Let us not forget to mention the drive from Srinagar to Sonamarg. You must try not to sleep; the drive boasts of beautiful roads. You will also spot snow-covered Himalayan peaks throughout the way.

In Sonamarg your first destination is Vishansar Lake. This lake has a unique feature, it freezes in winter and during summer it is surrounded by green grass. In fact, during the summer season, you will spot flocks of sheep that come there for grazing. If you love to trek, you could also enjoy a trekking expedition at the lake.

The next place of wonder is the Zoji La Pass. The road of this pass is covered by a thick layer of snow. A fun fact about this place is that it was once captured by the Pakistan Army but our brave soldiers re-captured it. You will be awe-struck by the beauty of this place.

If you are an adventure freak then you will love the next destination. We are referring to the White River Rafting at Shutkari Bridge. If you are not a fan of rafting then you can spend time at the Shutkari Bridge and be bewildered by the milky white river flowing below.

This will bring you to the end of your tiring day. So, head back to your hotel or houseboat for a delicious dinner and a night stay.

DAY 4 : Departure from Srinagar

This brings you to the end of your Kashmir holiday package. After your breakfast at the hotel, our representative will escort you to the Srinagar airport for your journey back home.