Long weekend at Kashmir

Day 1 – Arrive in SrinagarOn your arrival at the Srinagar International Airport, you will be taken for a 35 minutes drive through the heart of New Srinagar city, passing the Abdullah bridge which connects the banks of the Jehlum river, local sightseeing that includes a visit to the famous Mughal gardens of Nishat garden, Shalimar garden, Chashmashahi, Parimahal, We will explore the gardens and later drive back to the hotel for an inner and Overnight stay at Srinagar hotel.

Day 2 – Srinagar to Sonamarg to SrinagarAfter breakfast, drive to Sonamarg. Cross the town of Kangan, Mammar, Gagangir. Once you reach Sonamarg, take a 3-hour walk or horseback trip to the Thajwass glacier. After return, visit the small town market. Drive back to Srinagar in the evening and transfer to the Srinagar hotel.

Day 3 – Srinagar to yusmarg to SrinagarAfter breakfast, we drive to Yousmarg, Yusmarg is approximately 47 km from the Srinagar and lies in the Badgam district of Jammu and Kashmir. The two-hour drive to the place is an enjoyment in itself. Grassy pastures stretching to acres of land, the dense forests full of pine trees, with the backdrop of splendid snow-capped mountains leave you almost speechless. Within commutable distance from Srinagar, the capital of Kashmir, Yusmarg is the perfect place to go for a picnic. It is possible that after reaching this place, you may want to even stay for a few days. Especially, for the lovers of long walks in picturesque locales, You can enjoy horse riding, ( at your own cost). Dinner and overnight in hotel at Srinagar.

Day 4 – Srinagar to GulmargAfter breakfast in the morning, proceed towards Gulmarg. En route, you get to see the beautiful Tangmarg town and drive ahead on a scenic drive of 14 kilometers to Gulmarg. Arrive in Gulmarg early in the afternoon and check-in at the hotel. Later, begin a short tour, boarding the Gondola cable car system (the 08 minutes ropeway). Descend back to Gulmarg after an hour and later indulge in some horse-riding. Stay overnight at a hotel in Gulmarg.

Day 5 – Gulmarg to Pahalgam After breakfast, we drive to Pahalgam via Pampore, Avantipura, and the village of Bijbehara which remains famous as the breadbasket of Kashmir. We switch from the national highway 1A at Khanabal and drive through the second largest city of Anantnag. From here the road turns scenic as we drive parallel to the Lidder river flowing from the opposite direction. In Pahalgam, check-in at the hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel in Pahalgam.

Day 6 – Local sightseeing in Pahalgam In Pahalgam, visit Betaab Valley and Chandanwari as well as take a horse riding trip to Baisaran meadows. After sightseeing around the mountain valley for most of the day and overnight stay at a hotel in Pahalgam.

Day 7 – Pahalgam to Srinagar Houseboat Morning after Breakfast Check out from Pahalgam Hotel and drive to Srinagar (95. kms 03:30.hrs). Check into Houseboat. Do some Shikara ride in the Famous Dal Lake and in the evening do some shopping in handicraft Market. Dinner and overnight stay at houseboat.

Day 8 – Departure transfer to AirportAfter your breakfast, we will assist you with transfers to the airport to fly back to your home with memories of Create My Safar