Total Days : 07 Days
Tour Destination : Srinagar, Pahalgam
Namaste! - We welcome you with folded hands
Day 01: Arrival / Delhi
Welcome to our tour, or as we say ‘Atithi Devo Bhava’ (The guest is an incarnation of God). Thank you for giving us the opportunity to serve you!!
Late night arrival, meeting and assistance upon arrival as our representatives welcome you and escort you to your car.
Whilst the room keys and check-in is organized, our representative would introduce the tour to you and hand over the documents to you.
Overnight at Pride Plaza Aerocity, New Delhi (Deluxe Room)
Day 02: Delhi / Srinagar (AI 825 – 1015 / 1150 Hrs)
After breakfast, we will transfer you to Delhi airport to board your flight to Srinagar.
Meeting and assistance upon arrival at the Srinagar airport and transfer you to Fair Heaven Houseboat.
Srinagar is located in the heart of the Kashmir valley at an altitude of 1,730 m above sea level, and, spread on both sides of the river Jhelum. The Dal and Nagin lakes enhance its picturesque setting, while the changing play of the seasons and the salubrious climate ensures that the city is equally attractive to visitors around the year. It’s waterways with their own quaint lifestyle, the unique Houseboat, the blossoming gardens, water sports activities, shopping for lovingly handcrafted souvenirs and the nearby resorts make Srinagar a cherished venue those looking for a soul stirring holiday.
Rest of the day is at leisure for your independent activities.
Overnight aboard Fair Heaven Houseboat , Srinagar (B & D)
Day 03: Srinagar
At 09:00 AM, we will proceed on a sightseeing of world famous Mughal Gardens visiting the Nishat Bagh (The garden of pleasure) and Shalimar Bagh (Abode of love). Laid out by Emperor Jahangir for his queen Nur Jahan, this garden is also divided into four terraces andhas a water channel running down its centre. On the topmost terrace is the pavilion reserved for the royal visitors. Supported by stunning g black marble pillars, the pavilion had tiny niches that were used to keep fragrant flowers.
We will also visit the important and large Jamia Masjid built in 1674. The mosque has thick wooden pillars, each made from an entire deodar tree. One of the oldest mosques in Kashmir, the foundation of the building was said to have been laid as far back as 1398 by Sultan Sikandar. To the southeast is the Rozahbal Mosque, for some esoteric and strange reason known as the ‘tomb of Jesus’. Across the River Jhelum lies the Pattar Masjid, built in 1623 for the Empress Nur Jahan. The mosque was later renamed as the Shahi Masjid.
The Shankracharya temple (Shiva temple) on top of a hill is fascinating too and, one can enjoy the panoramic view of the entire Srinagar city as well as the beautiful lakes.
We drive to the older parts of the Srinagar city where you undertake a revealing walking tour of the decorated narrow bazaars where many Hollywood shoots has been taken place, especially on the olden wooden bridges. Late afternoon, return back to your Houseboat.
As a part of exploring the crafts of Kashmir, we will take you through the narrow bylines of old Srinagar. The wall would open a window into the lives and skills of master craftsmen and weavers whose creations are equally enticing as Kashmir’s apple orchards and snow-clad mountains. Scattered across the old town are small, stuffy sweatshops that the artisans use to create exquisite artwork in wood, cloth or metal. It is interesting to note that UNESCO listed Srinagar among the creative cities of the world. The walk includes visiting artisans of crafts like papermache, woodcarving, pottery, silverware, copperware, namdhaKari, pashmina and silk carpets.
Afternoon, we will enjoy a Shikara ride on Dal Lake to soaking the beauty that God has graced this city that is often compared to Venice, but having its own typical character and setting. You will get a view of some very interesting places thriving on the lake. We shall be visiting an interesting Paper Machie factory where you witness the manufacture of the Persian crafts. The boat ride is very traveling as you notice floating villages and markets and farms. Like on roads, on the lake too there are undefined, but, well understood water channels.
Overnight aboard Fair Heaven Houseboat, Srinagar (B & D)
Day 04: Srinagar / Pahalgam (95 Kms) (02 ½ Hrs Drive)
At 08:30 AM, we will leave for Pahalgam. If you are keen to witness the opulent beauty of mountains and hills, colorful gardens, orchards, swiftly flowing rivers, and, evergreen pine forests, along with snow-clad mountains, this road trip from Srinagar to Pahalgam should find a special place in your heart. We pass through saffron fields and make stops at the sulphur springs of Ananthnag as well as at the Mattan temple known as Suria Mandir where you will see the thousands of holy fishes in the fresh water spring.
Upon arrival, we will check in to hotel, Royal Hillton.
Afternoon, we will visit Aru. This is grassland surrounded by a gorge on one side. Aru is a beautiful shaded valley of the Lidder River. Encircling and protecting Aru, are the conifer Spread Mountains with occasional flash of high, snow-covered peaks rising against the blue sky. The one of the most beautiful hill resort of Kashmir is still, serene and idyllic.
There are small hamlets of wood-and-stone houses, some of them in the typical Gujjar-shepherd style with flat roofs, squat and backed against the hillside.
Following Aru, we will proceed to visit Betab valley where many Indian movies have been filmed.
"Betaab Valley" is the place where they shot the famous scenes from movie Betaab. Hajan, on the way to Pahalgam is an idyllic spot for a picnic. Filmgoers will recognize it instantly as it has been the location of several movie scenes.
Overnight at Royal Hillton, Pahalgam (Superior Room) (B & D)
Day 05: Pahalgam
After a leisurely breakfast, we will go on a pony ride to the meadows of Baisaran. This is a very unique sight. We climb several trails to suddenly find this lush meadow. There are flowing meadows fringed by towering pine trees in the foreground with snow capped mountains forming incredible an incredible backdrop. The view is breathtakingly spiritual.
Overnight at Royal Hillton, Pahalgam (Superior Room) (B &D)
Day 06: Pahalgam / Srinagar (95 Kms) (02 ½ Hrs Drive) Srinagar / Delhi (6E 5088 – 1545 / 1725 Hrs)
After breakfast, we will drive to the Srinagar airport for your flight to Delhi.
Meeting and assistance upon arrival at the Delhi airport and transfer you to hotel, Pride Plaza Aerocity.
Overnight at Pride Plaza Aerocity, New Delhi (Deluxe Room) (B)
Day 07: Delhi / Departure
In time, we will transfer you to the international airport to board your onward flight.
NO HOTEL QUOTED FOR THIS DAY (B)
We do hope the flavour of India will remain on your taste buds for all times to come and hopefully would kindle an indelible fondness for the country and her people; Thank you for being our guest, and as we say in India "Please Come Back Soon"
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to serve you!!
Tour Cost for 02 People Travelling Together on Twin Sharing Basis
NOTE: - Hotel Upgrades available upon request
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