Kashmir : The Unexplored Paradise

Travel Highlights :

• unique experiences of a Shikara ride on Dal and Nigeen lakes;

• relish witnessing one of its kind Floating Vegetable Market on Dal Lake;

• the beautiful Mughal Gardens which include Shalimar Bagh, Nishat Garden and Chashme Shahi Bag;

• the famous Kashmiri delicacy, "Wazwan";

• Nestled in the Zabarwan Mountain, once the residence of Dara Shikoh, Pari Mahal, adorned with a seven-terraced garden that has a variety of

flowering plants, trees, and shrubs;

• Incredible sightseeing attractions around Dal Lake - Shalimar Gardens, Hazratbal Mosque and Nehru Park;

• Asia’s highest ropeway at Gulmarg;

• Trek to Lake Al Pathar (optional)

• lush meadows, green valleys, verdant forests, sky-kissing mountains, the foaming and gurgling Lidder River & apple orchards of Pahalgam, also

known as the “Valley of Shepherds”;

• Aptly named ‘The Niagara Of Kashmir’, the sheer magnificence of Aharbal waterfall, located on the River Veshu, is a sight to;

• Gurez valley - famous for its beauty, its vast forests, pastures, and green meadows with a serene environment. The picturesque valley, hidden

among the high mountains, was once the gateway to the famous Silk Road from Europe to Kashgar in China;

• Razdan Pass, boasting of rolling meadows;

Travel itinerary :

• Day 1 : Jammu pick up : Pick up from Jammu and transfer to your hotel in Katra for overnight stay.

• Day 2 :Vaishno Devi Darshan: start trekking to the holy shrine from early morning (13.5 kms) for Mata Vaishno Devi Darshan. Else, you may book a helicopter slot (extra payable), for darshan. Return to hotel in the evening for dinner and over night stay.

• Day 3 : Pahalgam : check out from your hotel in Katra and proceed towards Pahalgam. Surrounded by beautiful hills and lots of greenery,Pahalgam is situated at the junction of the Aru and Sheshnag Rivers and surrounded by tall fir-covered mountains and snow-clad peaks forming aspectacular sight. Enroute, visit Saffron fields, Avantipura Ruins, Cricket bat factory and pass by Pampore Saffron and mustard fields. Check in to your hotel in Pahalgam for over night stay.

• Day 4 : Pahalgam stay & local site seeing : explore Betaab valley, Aru Valley and Chandanwari. A local Union Taxi has to be hired for these beautiful places. Return back to Hotel for overnight stay.

• Day 5 : check out from Pahalgam and proceed towards Srinagar. Enroute, take a detour and visit Sinthan Top. Later proceed to Srinagar. Check in to your hotel for night stay. Evening to be spent at leisure enjoying sunset over the Dal Lake. Overnight stay in Srinagar.

• Day 6 : Local site seeing in and around Srinagar – proceed for local siteseeing : the Mughal Gardens of Shalimar, Nishat, Pari Mahal, Chash-me Shahi, Hazratbal, Adi Shankaracharya temple. Later, in the afternoon, go for Shikhara Ride on world famous Dal Lake to catch the vibrant colours of a setting sun against the backdrop of the Zabarwan mountains. You will also be covering Floating Markets, Vegetable Gardens, Floating Post Office, etc. Check in to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

• Day 7 : Srinagar – Tosa Maidan/Doodhpathri – Srinagar- after breakfast, day trip to one of the most beautiful meadows of Kashmir,

• Doodhpathri. The region literally means valley of milk- a beautiful resort with carpet like meadows. You make explore the near by spots by hiking or may even take up a pony. Return back to Srinagar for Overnight stay

• Day 8: Srinagar to Gulmarg to Srinagar : after early breakfast, we will proceed towards Gulmarg – the Meadow of Flowers. Enjoy Gondola Ride (extra payable)-world’s highest cable car offering ride up to Kangdoori and Apharwat Mountains. You may trek to the Frozen Lake Al Pathar – a couple of hours hiking from the 2nd phase. Return back to Srinagar for Over night stay.

• Day 9: Srinagar-Sonamarg-Srinagar : off to the Golden Meadows.After breakfast, a full day excursion to Sonamarg. One can ride on horse to visit Thsajwas glacier where snow remains throughout the year. In the evening return to Srinagar for overnight stay.

• Day 10 : Srinagar airport drop : after breakfast, drop to airport for return journey back home.