Best Of Kashmir
Overview
The Best of Kashmir Tours will take you to four popular destinations in India Srinagar, Sonamarg, Pahalgam and Gulmarg. This tour will take you to several famous tourist sites.
The tour begins with Srinagar a Romantic Shikara ride on Dal Lake. Many large and spectacular birds, such as white breasted kingfishers, can be seen during Shikara ride on Dal Lake. The tourists use Shikaras to see attractions like the Floating Vegetable Market and the Mir Bahris – a lively community of people who live on the lake itself. Famously known as 'Heaven on Earth, Srinagar is located in the union territory of Jammu & Kashmir, on the banks of river Jhelum.
Some of India's most exquisite Mughal-age gardens, with the top attractions being Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh and Chashm-E-Shahi Garden. It is also home to Asia's largest tulip garden. Kashmiri cuisine or Wazwan is famous all over the globe. Srinagar is also famous for the Kashmiri shawls, Kashmiri apples, and dried fruits (almonds and walnuts).
Sonamarg, which means ‘meadow of gold’ has, as its backdrop, snowy mountains against a cerulean sky. Bounded by natural beauty, breathtaking glaciers and serene lakes the place is a popular tourist attraction of Jammu & Kashmir.
Next destination is Pahalgam One of the most important, and probably the most beautiful as well. Pahalgam popular as the valley of shepherds is a famous hill station in Jammu and Kashmir where many films have been shot. There are many famous tourist palaces to visit in Pahalgam Betab Valley (For Bollywood Feel), Mamal Temple (For a Tranquil Escape), Sheshnag Lake (For Nature Lover), Aru Village and Valley (For Lush Meadows), Baisaran (For Relaxing Stroll), Avantipur Temple (For Clicking Pictures), Pahalgam Golf Course (For a fun session), Chandanwari (For a snow covered Vistas) etc.
Gulmarg is situated in a bowl-shaped valley of the Himalayan Pir Panjal range at an altitude of 2,650 m and is a center for skiing, snowboarding and trekking. It also has the world’s second highest Gondola ride. Urrounded by snow-covered lofty Himalayas, meadows of flowers, deep ravines, evergreen forested valleys. Among one of the top honeymoon destinations in India, Gulmarg boasts of being a beautiful town without the crowd like Manali and Shimla. Gulmarg has also been a popular destination for shooting of various Bollywood films.
This tour has all for you, to experience and collect the beautiful Stories of India. Which you are going to cherish throughout your life.
HIGHLIGHTS OF TOUR
Srinagar
Romantic Shikara ride on Dal Lake.
Some of
India's most exquisite Mughal-age gardens, Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh and
Chashm-E-Shahi.
Get
spectacular views of the valleys of Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Sonamarg
Discover
ruins of ancient Hindu temples enroute Srinagra to Pahalgam
Get sweeping views of the Himalayan valley on a cable car ride in
Gulmarg, which is also one of the
highest ropeway cable in the world.
Routing Map
Itinerary
Upon arrival meet assist by our representative and you will be transferred to Houseboat.
Afternoon free to relax.
Later in evening enjoy the
Romantic Shikara ride on Dal Lake. You will get a lovely view of some
interesting places around the Lake.
Overnight at Houseboat.
After breakfast leave for full day trip to Sonamarg.
Sonamarg also known as ‘The Meadow of Gold’ or “The Gateway of
Ladakh’ Sonamarg is 84 Kms from Srinagar and is surrounded by colourful
mountains and thick Pine forests.
Overnight at Houseboat.
After breakfast transfer to Pahalgam (2133 mts) also known as ‘The
valley of Shepherds or Trekker’s Paradise for 01 night stay.
On the way visit Awantipura ruins, Saffron fields.
The town of Pahalgam offers breath-taking views.
Overnight stay at Hotel.
After breakfast transfer from Pahalgam to Srinagar.
Afternoon tour to famous Mughal Garden, Nishat Garden known as
‘Garden of pleasure’ built in 16th century (1633) by Mughal King Asif Khan.
Then visit to Shalimar Garden known as ‘Garden of love’ built in 16th century (1619) by Mughal King Jahangir for his beloved wife Noor Jahan or (Mehr-un-Nissa) After that visit to Chashmashahi.
Overnight at
hotel
After breakfast leave for full day trip to Gulmarg known as
‘Meadow of flowers.
It is one of the India’s premier Hill resorts. Gulmarg today is
not merely a mountain resort of exceptional beauty – It also turns into India’s
premier Ski resort in winter.
The Gondola Cable Car offers rides to the top of Apharwat range to
a height of 14000 ft for viewing the Himalayan Peaks in summer and for downhill
skiing in winter.
Overnight at hotel
After breakfast transfer to Srinagar airport to take flight back home with some amazing STORIES OF INDIA.
END OF THE TOUR