Holiday to Kashmir – A Heaven on Earth
Tour Overview
Kashmir is considered to be ‘heaven on earth’ with its immense treasure of natural beauty. Located in the north-west region of India, the valley of Kashmir is nestled amid the mighty Himalayas and the Pir Panjal mountain range. Kashmir has four distinct seasons, each with its own peculiar character and distinctive charm. These are spring, summer, autumn and winter. For its natural beauty, it is also referred as Switzerland of Asia. Kashmir has many beautiful destinations like Srinagar– It is known for its lakes, gardens and houseboats, Gulmarg– It offers many adventurous sports like skiing, trekking, sledge riding, etc., Pahalgam– known as the ‘Valley of Shepherds’. Standing at the confluence of Lidder river and the Sheshnag lake, Pahalgam is surrounded by thickly wooded pine forests, breathtaking vistas of meadows and the snow-clad Himalayan mountains. Book Kashmir Tour Packages & explore the crown of India with mesmerizing fresh air, towering mountains, lush green meadows, mystical blue-green lakes, countless flora & fauna & where the natural beauty is blessed by the Gods… where the foggy morning sprawls over the snow clad peaks… where the sunlight gives a gentle touch to the woods and waters, valleys and hillside. If there is heaven on earth, it is here in the divine lands of Kashmir!! That is why Kashmir is a popular destination among travellers looking for Honeymoon Tour in Kashmir or Family Tour in Kashmir.
test- DURATION 6 Nights / 7 Days
- START CITY Srinagar
- END CITY Srinagar
- TYPE OF TRIP Family Tour
Tour Highlights
- Explore Mughal Garden of Srinagar
- Enjoy Shikara Ride in Dal Lake
- Experience night stay in House Boat
- Enjoy Gondola ride, skiing and snowboarding, sledging in Gulmarg
- Visit Chandanwari, Betab and Aru Valley in Pahalgam
- Enjoy spectacular views throughout.
Itinerary
Arrive Srinagar, the summer capital of Kashmir. On arrival in Srinagar, you will be met by our representative and transfer to Hotel /House Boat & relax. Late afternoon enjoy Shikara ride on Dal Lake. Overnight at Stay.
After breakfast, enjoy a visit to famous Mughal Gardens, Cheshma Shahi (Royal Spring), Nishat (Garden of Pleasure) and Shalimar Bagh (Abode of Love). These fall along the banks of Dal Lake in the heart of Srinagar City. Also visit the Shankaracharya Temple that is located on a hillock and get fantastic panoramic views of the entire city. In the evening, enjoy a Shikara ride (on your own) at Dal Lake and later return to the hotel for a comfortable overnight stay.
Morning after breakfast enjoy full day excursion to beautiful hill resort Sonamarg (the meadow of gold). The drive to Sonamarg gives another spectacular aspect of country side in Kashmir & enjoy the eye catching picturesque & take a delightful walk to the Thajwas Glacier. Later drive back Srinagar and transfer to deluxe houseboat for dinner and overnight stay. Overnight in House Boat/Hotel in Srinagar.
After breakfast, drive through the saffron fields to Pahalgam (Valley of Shepherds), famous for the mesmerizing natural beauty. Drive through saffron fields; visit Awantipura ruins of an 1100 yr old temple of Lord Vishnu. Drive through the pine forest and along the Lidder River. Arrive Pahalgam and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. Later take pleasure in a peaceful walk along the River Lidder. Overnight in Pahalgam.
After breakfast enjoy an excursion trip to Chandanwadi, starting point of Amarnath Yatra & Betab valley, Located on the way to Chandanwari, the valley was named Betaab after the bollywood movie by the same name! Earlier known as Hajan Valley, after the release of the movie, it was renamed as major part of the movie was shot here.
Post lunch proceed for trip to Aru Valley – Aru Valley is a tourist spot 11 km from Pahalgam noted for its scenic meadows, and mountains, it is a base camp for trekking to the Kolhoi Glacier and Tarsar Lake. The village lies of the left bank of the Aru river, which is a tributary of the Lidder river. Overnight at the hotel in Pahalgam.
Morning after breakfast drive to Gulmarg (the meadow of flowers) & it has one of the best Ski slopes in the world and highest golf course of the world with 18 holes. On arrival check into the hotel & relax. After lunch there are opportunities for lovely walks, a game of golf on one of the highest courses in the world, pony riding, enjoy sledge ride on the snow covered slopes (On Direct Payment) & enjoy a Gondola ride (On Direct Payment) experience cable car for breathtaking view of the valley. Overnight in Gulmarg.
Morning after breakfast straight drive to Srinagar. On arrival in Srinagar, transfer to Airport.
