Day 1— Arrive Srinagar .
PM – Boat ride on the lake for about an hour.
Day 2– AM tour of the city – drive around with some Photo stops. Lunch at a local restaurant or the Royal spring Golf course. Later a detailed boat through by-lanes and narrow canals of old parts of the lake.
Day 3 — An early morning visit to the world famous resort of Gulmarg. Return to city and dinner in a local restaurant or with a local family.
Day 4 – Morning visit to famous gardens of Srinagar – Shalimar, Nishat and Parimahal. Afternoon visit to ‘down town’ for a walk through bazaars and souvenir shopping.
Day 5 – Early morning witness the spectacle of floating vegetable market. Perhaps the only place in the world where it is still happening. Later transfer to the airport for you departure to Delhi.Day 1 – Arrive Srinagar airport. Pm—Boat ride towards sunset.
Day 2 – AM tour of the city – drive around with some Photo stops. Lunch at a local restaurant or the Royal spring Golf course. Later a detailed boat ride through by lanes /narrow canals and old parts of the lake to glimpse the life styles of people who lived on the banks of the lake.
Day 3 – Full day trip to Pahalgam. Enroute view the spectacle of sunrise near the saffron fields of Pampore. Local village visit, see sulphur springs and a sufi shrine on the way. On arrival at Pahalgam take a walk in the bazaars on your own or relax by the beautiful Lidder river. Overnight at Pahalgam hotel.
Day 4 – Tip visiting nearby villages, driving to Aru and doing a small Trek. Return back to the hotel and overnite Pahalgam hotel.
Day 5 – Return to Srinagar and check in to the hotel/houseboat. Pm—visit Mughal Gardens – Shalimar, Nishat and Parimahal.
Day 6 – Early morning trip to famous floating vegetable Gardens. Pm – departure to the airport.Day 1 – Arrive in Srinagar. Pm Relaxing boat ride on the lake.
Day 2 – Drive around the lake and with stops in the old part of the town to visit a Sufi shrine, Jama Masjid, old town, colorful markets, historical buildings followed by a drive up the Shankar Acharya Hill. Lunch at a local restaurant. PM – Shopping at Polo View. End the day with a relaxing short boat ride and see the sun setting. (time permitting).
Day 3 – We start our day on a boat trip to interiors of the lake and see the morning life. See the floating vegetable beds and markets. Visit walnut wood carvers, papier machie makers and boat builders. After Lunch, visit Shawl weaving artisans and have tea with a local weaver’s family.
Day 4 – Morning visit to Mughal Gardens followed by a boat ride on river Jehlum, which runs through the city and was the primary means of transport in olden days – much like the modern day Venice. One can see the glorious old houses on both sides of the banks and many traditional house boats.
Day 5 – Early morning a trip to wildlife park Dachigam. After noon is free to enjoy or do some last minute shopping.
Day 6 – Early morning visit the world famous Floating vegetable market . Return back to enjoy the break fast at you hoseboat/hotel. Pm- Departure to airport.