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01 : Arrive-Srinagar
You will be met by our representative at the Srinagar airport. He will
assist and transfer you to the Kashmir Mart verified Group of Houseboats. In the
afternoon you will take a shikara ride on Dal Lake, where you visit the floating
vegetable gardens. While riding the shikara’s there are plenty of opportunities
for birdwatching with plentiful species including Kingfisher, Little Bittern, Common
Pariah Kites, Grebe etc. Overnight in deluxe houseboats
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02 : Srinagar - Gulmarg – Srinagar
Morning leave for Gulmarg (Meadow of Flowers) 2730 mts. above the sea level.
The distance of 60 kms will be covered in about 2 hours. Gulmarg has one of the
best ski slopes in the world and highest golf course with 18 holes. If weather permits
one can also have the view of Nanga Parbat, the naked mountain that is over 26,000
feets and dominates the entire region, also enjoy cable car (Gondola) for mountain
ride up to khilangmarg. In the evening drive back to Srinagar. Overnight in deluxe
houseboats
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03 : Srinagar – Pahalgam – Srinagar
After breakfast drive to Pahalgam (The valley of shepherds).The total distance
is about 96 kms, will be covered in about 3 hours. En-route, visiting the saffron
fields of pampore, Awantipura Ruins (1100 years old temple of Lord Vishnu built
by the King Awantivarman), and enjoy the beautiful countryside. Drive throught the
pine forests. Arrive at Pahalgam and enjoy Lidder stream. Later walk along pony
trails with a magnificent view of the mountains. In the evening drive back to Srinagar.
Overnight in deluxe houseboats
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04 : Srinagar - Sonamarg - Srinagar
Full day excursion to Sonamarg (Meadow of Gold).The distance of 83 kms
will be covered in about 3-4 hours. 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 Himalayan Lakes. Late Evening Drive back from Sonamarg.
Overnight in deluxe houseboats
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05 : In Srinagar - Half day Sightseeing
After breakfast sightseeing of the Mughal Gardens, visiting Nishat Bagh built by
Asaf Khan, the brother -in- law of Jehangir in 1632 AD, and Shalimar Bagh built
by Jehangir for his wife empress Nur Jahan. All the gardens are situated on the
banks of the Dal Lake with the Zabarwan hills in the background. Later drive to
the hillside temple of Shankaracharya. Built in the 11th Century, the Shiva temple
is built of rock stone and overlooks Dal Lake Afternoon will be at your leisure
for individual activities. Overnight in deluxe houseboats
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06 : Srinagar (Departure)
After breakfast transfer to Srinagar airport for onward flight |