Glimpse of Kashmir (3 Nights/ 4 Days)

After Breakfast leave for full day excursion to Gulmarg also known as “Meadow of Flowers”. Gulmarg is 53 Kms from Srinagar at an altitude of 8700-ft. Gulmarg also referred as “Switzerland of India” is a famous Ski Resort & the world’s highest 18-hole Golf Course. The importance of Gulmarg was during British period, who used to holiday here. The place was prominent during the British time. Gulmarg’s legendary beauty, prime location and proximity to Srinagar naturally make it one of the premier hill resorts in the country. Originally called ‘Gaurimarg’ by shepherds, its present name was given in the 16th century by Sultan Yusuf Shah, who was inspired by the sight of its grassy slopes emblazoned with wild flowers. Gulmarg was a favorite haunt of Emperor Jahangir who once collected 21 different varieties of flowers from here. Today Gulmarg is not merely a mountain resort of exceptional beauty- it also has the highest green golf course in the world, at an altitude of 2,650 m, and is the country’s premier ski resort in the winter.

Optional: Gondola Ride

Return back to Srinagar for Dinner & Overnight Stay at Hotel.

After breakfast, leave for full day trip to Pahalgam also called as “Valley of Shepherds”. In Pahalgam, enjoy the nature & walk around the banks of River Lidder. Pahalgam is famous for some trekking routes also & is the base camp for Amarnath Pilgrimage. It is a popular tourist destination, and every year, many tourists visit Pahalgam. This world-famous hill station and located on the banks of river Lidder at an altitude of 7200 ft. from sea level. It was tourist attraction and a favorite place for shooting of Bollywood films and is still a health resort.

You can Hire Direct Basis Car for trip to Aru, Chandanwari & Betaab valley at Pahalgam. Around Pahalgam are many places of interest, and because the resort is set between fairly steep hills, it is worth hiring a pony rather than walking. Pony fares are posted at prominent locations. The most beautiful of these is the huge, undulating meadow of Baisaran, surrounded by thickly wooded forests of pine. Hajan, on the way to Chandanwari, is an idyllic spot for a picnic. Filmgoers will recognize it instantly as it has been the location of several movie scenes.

Pahalgam has within it no fewer than eight tiny villages, one of which is Mamal. There is a Shiva temple here, generally considered to be Kashmir’s oldest existing temple, dating to the 5th century. Chandanwari (2,895 m), 16 kms from Pahalgam, is the starting point of the yatra that takes place every year in the month of Sawan (July to August). The road from Pahalgam to Chandanwari is on flat terrain and can be undertaken by car. From Chandanwari onwards the track becomes much steeper and is accessible on foot or by pony. About 11 kms from Chandanwari is the mountain lake of Sheshnag (3,574 m), after which, 13 kms away is the last stop, Panchtarni. The Amarnath cave is 6 kms away from there. During the month of Sawan, an ice stalagmite forms a natural shiv ling in the Amarnath cave, which waxes and wanes with the moon. After making best of the day return back to Srinagar.

Optional: Pony Ride / Aru, Betaab Valley & Chandanwari Sightseeing

Dinner & Overnight stay at the Hotel in Srinagar.