5-Day Kashmir Valley Tour from Srinagar with Gulmarg and Pahalgam

• Pick up from Srinagar airport and proceed to the houseboat.

• Go for local sightseeing around the region, starting with a visit to the Mughal Gardens.

• Next, visit Shankaracharya Temple, built on top of a mountain overlooking Dal Lake.

• Visit Pari Mahal (Palace of Fairies), Cheshma Shahi (Mughal Spring), and Nishat Garden - known as the "Garden of Pleasure," built in 1633 by Mughal King Asif Khan.

• Then, visit Shalimar Garden - known as the "Garden of Love," built in 1619 by Mughal King Jehangir for his beloved wife Noor Jehan, also known as Mehr-un-Nissa.

• Enjoy a Shikara ride on the world-famous Dal Lake, covering floating gardens, vegetable gardens, Golden Lake, and inner markets like Mena Bazaar, along with the canals.

• Enjoy the scenic view of the Zabarwan mountains.

Overnight stay in a hotel at Srinagar.

• After breakfast, leave for Gulmarg - the "Meadow of Flowers," discovered by a Kashmiri romantic poet in the 16th century, inspired by its grassy slopes covered with wildflowers.

• In winter, Gulmarg becomes even more beautiful due to heavy snowfall and turns into India's premier ski resort. It also has one of the best ski slopes and the highest 18-hole golf course.

• Enjoy a gondola ride at your own expense.

Evening free for leisure.

Overnight stay in a hotel at Srinagar.

• From Srinagar, proceed towards Pahalgam - the "Valley of Shepherds."

• En route, visit the Awantipura ruins, saffron fields, and cricket bat factories.

• Continue driving towards Pahalgam, one of the most favoured shooting locations for the Indian film industry.

• In Pahalgam, you can also visit Betaab Valley, situated 15 kilometres away. The valley got its name from the Sunny Deol-Amrita Singh hit debut film, "Betaab."

• Pahalgam Valley is surrounded by lush green meadows, snow-clad mountains, and dense vegetation.

• Explore Aru Valley, a small yet self-sufficient scenic village located 12 km from Pahalgam, or visit Chandanwari, situated 16 km from Pahalgam and the starting point of the religious yatra that takes place every year from July to August.

• A local taxi has to be hired to visit all the beautiful places here, at your own expense.

• Return to the hotel after enjoying the day.

Evening free for leisure.

Overnight stay in a hotel at Srinagar.

• After breakfast, leave for Sonamarg for a day trip.

• The name "Sonamarg" is derived from two Kashmiri words - "Son" and "Marg," which mean "Gold" and "Meadow." Together, they mean "Meadow of Gold."

• The drive from Srinagar to Sonamarg is very beautiful, passing through towns and villages. At many places, visitors can enjoy views of paddy fields with rivers flowing on one side.

• In Sonamarg, visit Thajwas Glacier, which is around 4 km away. A local taxi or pony ride has to be hired at your own expense.

• Return to Srinagar in the evening after enjoying the day.

Overnight stay in hotel.

• After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Srinagar airport to catch your flight for your onward destination, carrying unforgettable memories of Kashmir.