8-Day Kashmir Valley Tour from Jammu with Shikara and Khilangmarg

• Arrive in Jammu and meet your tour representatives, who will transfer you to a hotel or an exotic houseboat.

• After check-in, take some rest and go for a leisurely walk along the gorgeous Boulevard Road near Dal Lake.

• While strolling along this road, witness the captivating views of the Zabarwan Mountain Range that forms its backdrop.

• After the walk, enjoy a delightful Shikara ride on the lake and encounter its quintessential beauty.

• Return to your hotel or houseboat and call it a day after enjoying a delicious breakfast.

• After a leisurely breakfast at the hotel or houseboat, set out on a lively drive through the scenic routes of Srinagar towards the hill station of Sonmarg. Also known as the 'Meadow of Gold' and located at a height of 9,000 ft., this place truly lives up to its name and is a delight for visitors. The starting point of several enthralling treks, Sonmarg will keep you enchanted throughout the day.

• Go for a pony ride to the stunning Thajiwas Glacier, which will add extra fun and excitement to your day.

• After completing your Sonmarg excursion, drive back to Srinagar for dinner and an overnight stay.

Explore the scenic locales of Srinagar and marvel at its natural beauty.

• After breakfast at the hotel or houseboat, begin an exciting visit to the colourful Mughal Gardens: Cheshma Shahi (Royal Spring), Pari Mahal (Palace of the Fairies), Shalimar Bagh (Garden of Love), Nishat Garden (Garden of Pleasure), Shankaracharya Temple, and the Tulip Garden with your local tour guide.

• While returning to the hotel or houseboat, also visit the local Handicraft Emporium and gain insight into Kashmir's arts, crafts, carpet-making traditions, and traditional jewellery.

Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel or houseboat.

• After breakfast, drive to Gulmarg, a scenic hill station located at a height of 2,730 m above sea level and known as one of the best skiing destinations in the country.

• Along the drive, satisfy your photography desires as you pass through Tangmarg and witness the fascinating Nanga Parbat.

• Go for a 3-4 hour trek to Khilangmarg and enjoy the magical views of flowery meadows and the natural bounties of the hill station.

• During the day, you can also participate in some mountain rides and have an enthralling experience.

• Once all these activities are done, check in to a hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

• Drive from Gulmarg to Pahalgam, also known as the 'Valley of the Shepherds'. The fun and excitement of the tour will be enhanced by the magical views of the high mountain peaks and picturesque meadows.

• On your way to Pahalgam, enjoy a delightful visit to the Saffron Gardens of Kashmir, the historic Avantipura Ruins, and Anantnag Sulpher Spring, all of which will keep you enchanted for sure.

• Arrive in Pahalgam, check in to a hotel, and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

• Start the day with a relishing breakfast at the hotel.

• Visit the scenic and rocky valleys of Chandanwadi and Snow Point, around 14 km from Pahalgam, and also enjoy an exciting pony ride. All these activities will be conducted at your own expense.

• Return to Pahalgam with your Indian tour guide.

• Unwind with a leisurely walk through the dense pine thickets along the Lidder River and conclude the day on a delightful note.

Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

• After breakfast today, check out from the hotel and drive towards Jammu.

• Upon arrival, check in to a hotel.

• After relaxing for a while, get ready for a brief sightseeing tour around Jammu and visit some of the city's most popular tourist attractions, including Raghunath Temple, Har Ki Pauri Temple, and Kali Mata Temple.

Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

• Check out from the Jammu hotel after breakfast.

• Drive to the airport or the railway station.