Day 01 : Delhi - Srinagar
On arrival at Srinagar, you will be transferred to a
Deluxe Houseboat. In the late afternoon, enjoy a Shikara
ride on the Dal Lake and visit the Floating and Vegetable
gardens etc. Also experience the walnut woodcarving and
papier machie making demonstration. Enjoy the dinner and
spend overnight in the Deluxe Houseboat.
Day 02 : In Srinagar
In the morning, get ready for a trip to the picturesque
Mughal Gardens. Visit Nishat Bagh or the Abode of
pleasure, which was built by Asif Khan in 1632 AD. Asif
Khan is the brother in law of the Moghal Emperor Jehangir.
Also visit the charming Shalimar Bagh or the Abode of
love. Shalimar Bagh was built by Jehangir for his wife
Empress Noor Jehan. These gardens, situated on the bank of
Dal Lake, have the Zabarwan Mountains in the background.
The distance from Srinagar to the said gardens is near
about 12 and 15 kms respectively. You can visit the
carpet-weaving factory on the way. Enjoy the dinner and
spend the night in the Deluxe Houseboat.
Day 03 : Srinagar - Gulmarg
In the morning start for Gulmarg-the Meadow of Flowers,
which is situated at an altitude of 2730 mts. above the
sea level. It will take 2 hrs to reach Gulmarg, which is
60 kms far from Srinagar. Gulmarg has one of the best Ski
slopes in the world and the highest golf course of the
world with 18 holes. You can also enjoy the view of Nanga
Parbhat, if the weather permits. There is an opportunity
to enjoy a short trek upto Khilangmarg. The trek can be
covered in about 3 to 4 hrs. Chair Lifts for mountain ride
are also available. Lunch will be carried from the
Houseboat. Have dinner and stay overnight in a hotel at
Gulmarg.
Day 04 : Gulmarg - Srinagar
Leave Gulmarg after having early breakfast and drive to
Srinagar . Drive through the eye-catching Saffron fields,
visit Awantipura ruins, an 1100 years old temple of Lord
Vishnu built by King Awantiwareman. Enjoy the lunch and
dinner and spend and evening back to Srinagar and
stay in Houseboats
Day 05 : Pahalgam - Srinagar
Drive back to Srinagar from Pahalgam and you will be
transferred to a Deluxe Houseboat. Stay overnight in the
Deluxe Houseboat.
Day 6
Srinagar - Katra
Early morning you will leave for Katra. After 6-7
hours drive, you will arrive at Katra and straight away
check into a hotel. After a little freshening up, you will
start tour walk towards the Vaishno Devi Ji temple. By
midnight, you will return back to the hotel and stay for
the night.
Day 7
Katra - Jammu
In the morning, you will be free for your personal
activities. Thereafter, you will leave for the Jammu
railway station / Airport