A trip to Kashmir, often referred to as Paradise on Earth, offers breathtaking landscapes, rich culture, and a variety of activities. Here are some highlights of a Kashmir trip: 1. Srinagar: Dal Lake: Enjoy a Shikara ride on this iconic lake, visit the floating gardens, and stay in a traditional houseboat. Mughal Gardens: Explore the beautifully manicured gardens like Shalimar Bagh, Nishat Bagh, and Chashme Shahi. Hazratbal Shrine and Shankaracharya Temple: Visit these significant religious sites for a glimpse of local spirituality and stunning views. 2. Gulmarg: Gondola Ride: Experience one of the highest cable cars in the world, offering stunning views of the snow-covered mountains. Skiing and Snowboarding: In winter, Gulmarg transforms into a popular ski resort with excellent slopes. Golfing: Play at one of the highest golf courses in the world. 3. Pahalgam: Lidder River: Enjoy activities like fishing, rafting, and picnicking along the picturesque river. Betaab Valley and Aru Valley: These scenic valleys offer great trekking opportunities and breathtaking views. Baisaran Valley (Mini Switzerland): A lush meadow surrounded by dense forests, perfect for pony rides and nature walks. 4. Sonamarg: Thajiwas Glacier: Trek or ride a pony to this stunning glacier, surrounded by snow-capped peaks and meadows. Zero Point: Experience snow even in summer and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding landscapes. 5. Cultural and Local Experiences: Kashmiri Cuisine: Savor local dishes like Rogan Josh, Yakhni, and the famous Wazwan feast. Shopping: Buy traditional Pashmina shawls, carpets, and saffron at local markets. Traditional Crafts: Explore the intricate work of Kashmiri artisans, including papier-mâché, wood carving, and embroidery. 6. Adventure Activities: Trekking: Discover trails like the Great Lakes Trek, Tarsar Marsar Trek, and more. White Water Rafting: Enjoy thrilling rafting experiences on rivers like Lidder and Sindh. Highlights
On Arrival TransfertoHotel, Afternoonsightseeingof Mughal Gardensvisiting Nishat Bagh(Abodeof pleasure) builtby Asif Khanbrother inlawof Jahangirin 1632AD. CheshmeShahi,PariMahal, Nishat Bagh, Botanical Garden, Tulip Garden And ShalimarBagh.(Abode oflove) builtbyJehangirforhiswife EmpressNoor Jehan . Allthegardensaresituatedonthebankof Dal LakewiththeZabarwan Mountainsinthe background. Enroutevisitcarpet-weaving factory. Overnight stay atSrinagar
Morning afterbreakfast, full day citysightseeingtourvisiting ShreeShankaracharya Temple– dedicated to Lord Shiva Latervisittothe Mughalgardenscomprising of Chasmashahi, Nishat& Shalimar Gardens (closed on Friday). EveningvisittoDal Lakehereyoumay optfor a Shikara Rideonown. Overnightstay at Srinagar
Morning afterbreakfast, takeanexcursion to Sonamarg – knownforits picturesque snowcapped mountains& flower laden Meadows. Hereyoumay optto hire Ponny onowntovisitthe Thajiwas Glacieror Yusmarg. Eveningreturn back to the Srinagar. Overnightstayat Srinagar.
Afterbreakfasttoday, proceed towardsGulmarg(52 km). Uponreaching Gulmarg, checkinto yourhotel& enjoygorgeouspanoramic viewsofthelocation. Vehiclewillonly dropyouatthehoteland cannotbeusedfor furthersightseeing duetounionissues in Gulmarg. You will need to takehorse/ponyorATVbikebypaying directly forany sightseeing. Youcanenjoypony ridestoMaharani Temple& St. Mary's Church (atyourowncost). A Gondola ride(cablecar) is recommended, whichtakesyoutill Kongdori(Phase1)& Apharwat Peak(Phase 2) whichisatoneofthehighestaltitudes in Asia. Maharani Templeis knownto bebuiltin 1915byMohini Bai Sisodia, thewifeof Maharaja Hari Singh- thelast Dograking of Jammu and Kashmir. ThetemplehousesshrinesdedicatedtoLord Shivaand GoddessParvati. It ishere thatthe Rajesh Khanna – MumtazstarrerAap ki Kasamwasshot. Youcanenjoy ponyrides to Maharani Temple(atextracost) St. Mary's churchwasbuiltduring britishrule. The 110-year-old St. Mary'sChurch in Gulmarg was givenanew lookin 2003with arenovatedfaçade andthe first Christmas masswasheld in 14years. Saint Mary's Church wasconstructed inearly 20thcentury, it ismadeof greystonewalls looks mostscintillating during the winters especially when surrounded bysnow. Thegreen tiled roof, woodendecorated walls and the overallsizeindicates it could bemorelikeacountryside chapel. • Thetwo-stagegondola lift ferries to and from Kongdoori Mountain, a shoulderofnearby Afarwat Peak (4,200m/13,780ft). The first stagetransfers fromthe Gulmarg resortat 2,600m(8,530 ft) to Kongdoori Stationinthebowl-shaped Kongdorivalley. Thesecond stageoftheropeway, whichhas36cabins and 18 towers, takes skiers to aheight of 3,747m(12,293 ft) on Kongdoori Mountain, ashoulderof nearby Afarwat Peak(4,200 m/ 13,780 ft). Thetiming oftheGondolarideis from 10 AMto5 PM (subject to changewithout priornotice, gondolaoperations are highly dependentuponthe weather atboth stages). • Laterintheevening, returntoyourhotelforovernight stay
Morning after Check out Hotel And Visit Gulmarg orthe"Meadowof Flowers" whichislocated atanaltitudeof 8700-ft. Theplaceisknown foritsSki Resortandthe world'shighest 18-hole Golf Course. You canalsoenjoy a Cable Car Rideora Gondola rideand driveto Pahalgam OverNightstay athotel.
Full day in Pahalgam to explorethe natural surroundings. One can hireponytovisit Baisaran, Kashmir valley, Daban . Overnightin hotel in Pahalgam.
Morning afterbreakfast, checkoutandvisit Pahalgam to explore the natural surroundings. One can hirepony to visit Baisaran, Kashmir valley, Daban. and TransfertoSrinagar check-inhoteland Overnightstay at Srinagar.
Afterbreakfast, checkout fromHoteland takeatransfertoyour onward journeywith sweet andunforgettablememories.
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