Day 01 :
Delhi - Srinagar
Meet upon arrival and transfer to Deluxe Houseboats. Late
afternoon Shikara ride on Dal Lake visiting floating and
Vegetable gardens etc. Also witness walnut woodcarving and
papier machie making demonstration. Dinner overnight in
Deluxe Houseboats.
Day 02 : In Srinagar
Morning sightseeing of Mughal Gardens visiting Nishat Bagh
(Abode of pleasure) built by Asif Khan brother in law of
Jehangir in 1632 AD. And Shalimar Bagh (Abode of love) built
by Jehangir for his wife Empress Noor Jehan. All the gardens
are situated on the bank of Dal Lake with the Zabarwan
Mountains in the background. The distance from Srinagar to
the said gardens is about 12 and 15 kms respectively.
Enroute visit carpet-weaving factory. Dinner overnight in
Deluxe Houseboats.
Day 03 : Srinagar - Gulmarg
Drive to Gulmarg (Meadow of Flowers) 2730 Mts. above sea
level. The distance of 60 kms will be covered in about 2
hrs. Gulmarg has one of the best Ski slopes in the world and
highest golf course of the world with 18 holes. One can also
have the view of Nanga Parbhat if weather permits. The view
enroute from Tangmarg to Gulmarg is fascinating. One can
also have a short trek upto Khilangmarg which can be covered
in about 3 to 4 hrs. Chair Lifts for mountain ride are also
available. Lunch will be carried from the Houseboat. Dinner
overnight in Hotel at Gulmarg.
Day 04 : In Gulmarg
Free for individual activities. Dinner overnight in hotel at
Gulmarg.
Day 05 : Gulmarg - Pahalgam
Leave Gulmarg after early breakfast and drive to Pahalgam
(Valley of Shepherds) via Srinagar. 
Drive through Saffron fields, visit Awantipura ruins (1100
years old temple of Lord Vishnu built by King Awantiwareman).
Drive through the pine forest and along Lidder River. The
total distance of about 140 kms will be covered in about 4
hrs. On arrival in Pahalgam, transfer to Hotel. Lunch,
Dinner and overnight in Hotel at Pahalgam.
Day 06 : In Pahalgam
Free for individual activities. Dinner overnight in hotel at
Pahalgam.
Day 07 : Pahalgam - Srinagar
Drive back to Srinagar from Pahalgam and transfer to deluxe
Houseboats Dinner overnight in Deluxe Houseboats.
Day 08 : Srinagar - Sonamarg
Full day excursion to Sonamarg by cars. The distance of
about 83 kms will be covered about 2-½ hrs. Sonamarg lies
in Sindh Valley streamed with flowers and surrounded by
mountains. Sonamarg is also the base for some interesting
treks to the high altitude of Himalayan Lake. Drive back
from Sonamarg and transfer to Deluxe Houseboats for dinner
and overnight stay.
Day 09 : In Srinagar
Free for shopping and other individual activities. Dinner
overnight in Houseboats.
Day 10 : Srinagar - Delhi
After breakfast transfer to airport to catch flight for
Delhi.
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