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Tour Highlights
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Srinagar
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Shikara Boat Ride on Dal Lake, Visit to Walnut Woodcarving, Paper making machine & Carpet Weaving Factory demonstration
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Gulmarg
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Gondola Cable Car Ride, Skiing in winters
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Attractions:
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Srinagar
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Mughal Gardens: Chashmashahi, Nishat & Shalimar Bagh, Dal Lake, Nagin Lake, ShankraCharya Temple, Hazratbal Shrine
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Gulmarg
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Khilanmarg Valley, Alphather Lake, Gondola
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Duration: 03 Nights / 04 Days
Destinations Covered: Delhi – Srinagar – Gulmarg – Sringar – Delhi
Delhi – Srinagar (By Flight)
Welcome Greetings from Swati Tours & Travels!!!
Today board the flight for Srinagar, on arrival at Srinagar, our company’s representative will meet, greet and assist you. Later transfer to your pre-booked Deluxe House Boat. Staying in Houseboats in Kashmir is most unique way of enjoyment. You will be offered a Welcome drink on arrival and check-in. Relax for the rest of the day. Or you may proceed to explore the local small industries like Walnut Woodcarving, Paper Making Machines, Carpet Weaving Factory demonstration. For Next Full day we will proceed for the local sightseeing of Srinagar.
Overnight stay at Deluxe Houseboats
Day 02: Srinagar
Today post leisurely breakfast, proceed for the full day sightseeing of Srinagar.
Visit:
Mughal Gardens – Chashmashahi Garden (is the smallest Mughal garden among three gardens and is quite famous for spring of energizing digestive mineral water inside it. Chasma Shahi Garden of Kashmir, India, offers a striking view of the scenic Dal Lake and the neighboring mountains), Nishat Garden (is the largest one of the Mughal gardens in Kashmir. It is situated on the banks of the picturesque Dal Lake and also known as "the garden of bliss") and Shalimar Garden (built by Emperor Jehangir for his beloved wife Nur Jehan in 1616. This garden offers an amazing view over the other gardens, lakes and shallow terraces. Also known as the "garden of love").
Dal Lake: with most beautiful picturesque of the side mountains at the backdrop and this lake also counts amongst the most splendid lakes in India. The major attraction at Dal Lake is to stay in the Houseboat. Nagin Lake: Another popular tourist attraction of Srinagar is the Nagin Lake. Placid water of the lake, surrounded with manicured flowerbeds and groves of chinar, poplar and willow, is enough to capture your heart. Shankaracharya Temple: Perched on the Takht-e-Suleiman hill, the Shankaracharya Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is supposed to be the oldest shrine of the Kashmir valley. Hazratbal Shrine: Situated opposite the Nishat Bagh on the banks of Dal Lake, the Hazratbal Shrine houses the Moi-e-Muqqadus (preserved sacred hair) of Prophet Mohammad. It is one of the most popular shrines in Srinagar, revered by Hindus as well as Muslims
In the afternoon enjoy a Shikara ride on the Dal Lake.
Overnight stay at Deluxe Houseboat
Day 03: Srinagar
Full day Excursion to Gulmarg (approx. 2 hrs drive)
Today morning enjoy your leisurely breakfast and later proceed for our full day excursion to exciting tourist destination Gulmarg. On arrival, proceed to explore the interesting tourist destinations. A walk or ride on horseback around Gulmarg, across the grassy meadows is an ideal activity. Or else you can play golf on the highest green golf course in the world.
Visit: Khilanmarg: a small valley and the meadows of Khilanmarg are carpeted with flowers in the spring and snow in winter and the best place for viewing the Kashmir Valley. Durning summers, ponies are available for rides around the area. Alpather Lake: is located at the feet of the twin Apharwat peaks. This lake remains frozen until mid of June. From Gulmarg it is 13 km trek either walk or on a pony. It takes four hours by pony, but the last couple of kilometers have to be negotiated on feet because of the large sharp stones and fields of snow that guard the entrance to the lake. Alpather Lake makes an exciting day’s excursion, starting early morning and return at late evening. Gondola Cable Car Ride: The Gondola Chair Lift operates every day round the year from 10 am to 6 pm. Poma type cable cars take you to up to Khilanmarg, a 10 minutes ride to an elevation of 1,300 feet higher than Gulmarg.
In winters, everywhere snow fields spread. After Auli in Uttarakhand, Gulmarg is second best skiing resort in India and is more popular as it is also offer excellent opportunity to experience other ice sports like toboggan, ice scooters and skating. In the winter, Gulmarg is filled with hordes of tourists. Ski runs of 400-500 meters are connected to Poma type ski lifts. The skiing season starts when there is sufficient snow, usually around the middle of December.
Later we will drive back to our houseboat in Srinagar
Overnight stay at Deluxe Houseboat
Day 04: Srinagar – Delhi (By Flight)
Today you will be timely transferred to the airport to board the flight for Delhi to continue your journey to next destination.
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