Day 1 : Srinagar Arrival and sightseeing

• On arrival you are met at Srinagar airport & transferred to your Houseboat on the famous Dal Lake.
• Later sightseeing covering the Mughal Gardens, Chashmi-e Shahi (The Royal Spring), Nishat (The Garden of pleasure) & Shalimar Bagh (Abode of Love). Follow this up with a Shikara ride on the mesmeric Dal Lake.
• Dinner and overnight Houseboat.
• (Meals are basic, homely food at the Houseboat. In case you have any preference you can check with the Cook. A stay in a Houseboat is an experience. Please do not expect standards of a Hotel)

Day 2: Srinagar- Pahalgham (100 kms /4 hrs)

• After breakfast transfer by car to the picturesque valley of Pahalgam ( 7000 feet above sea level) On arrival check-in to the hotel.
• After lunch.. time free at leisure.Evening you can walk around this beautiful valley of shepherds which is surrounded on all sides by the awe inspiring mighty Himalayas.
• Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 3: Pahalgham sightseeing

• After breakfast day at leisure.
• You may go for walks or pony ride along the Lidder river or to one of the many beautiful spots around Pahalgam.
• In case you wish to visit Betaab valley/Chandanwari/Aru / Baisaran please inform your driver. He will assist you in hiring a local taxi. These are actually very scenic points and have been the locales for numerous film shootings.
• Return to Hotel.
• Dinner and overnight.

Day 4 : Pahalgham /Gulmarg ( 148 kms/ 5 hrs )

• After breakfast transfer to Gulmarg (8000 feet above sea level) also known as the Meadow of flowers.
• The slopes of Gulmarg make it Asia`s only heli-skiing resort. On arrival check-in at the hotel.
• Relax and enjoy this beautiful destination and overnite Gulmarg

Day 5 :  Gulmarg

• Morning leisurely breakfast
• Morning enjoy a Gondola ride (cable car) to Kangdori/Alpatar (at your own cost). Gulmarg has Asia`s highest and longest cable car. Its a two-stage ropeway. The first stage transfers from Gulmarg to Kangdori Station. The second stage takes skiers to a height of 3,747 m (12,293 ft). The timing of the Gondola is 10 AM to 5 PM (It`s highly dependent upon the weather at both stages).
• Return in the afternoon to enjoy pony rides and walking around the area or visit Khilanmarg (a picnic spot nearby) a fragrant valley, full of color and charm). Vehicles cannot be used within Gulmarg.
• Dinner & overnight at hotel.

Day 6 : Gulmarg /Srinagar (56 Kms 1 / 1/2 hrs ).

• After breakfast leave for Srinagar. Check into your Hotel.
• Day free to enjoy the Resort and visit the local markets. Spend time at the Boulevard.
• Dinner & overnight at the Hotel.

Day 7 : Srinagar- Sonmarg (85 kms – 3 1/2 hours – 8500 feet)

• After breakfast optional visit to Sonmarg ( The meadow of Gold ).
• Enroute see the famous Sind stream. Catch the glimpse of the mighty  Thajiwas glaciers.
• Lunch is on own. Normally you return by afternoon.
• Evening visit Hazratbal/Jama Masjid and free for souvenier shopping.
• Dinner and overnight at the Hotel.

Day 8 : Srinagar Departure

• Breakfast at the Hotel. Time for last moment shopping
• Transfer to Srinagar airport for return flight. Being a military airport please be at the airport early as there are 2 stages of security check & it takes time.. Generally on the return flight hand baggage is not allowed.