Kashmir Heaven of Earth

Welcome to the Srinagar, The Lake City. On arrival at Srinagar Airport, being your tour of ‘Crown of Kashmir'. You will be transferred to Hotel. After reaching the hotel, complete check-in formalities and relax for a while in your room. After that Local sightseeing of Srinagar, Proceed on a city tour visiting the SHANKARACHARYA TEMPLE situated on the highest hill of Srinagar, the famous Mughal Gardens (Closed on Friday)

Shankaracharya Temple :-
Also known as Jyestheshwara Temple or Pas Pahar by Buddhist, is situated on the top of the shankaracharya hill of the sulaiman hill in the zaberwan mountain in srinagar. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva, the temple is on the summit of the same name at a height of 1000 ft above the plain and overlooks the city of Srinagar. The temple dates back to 200 BC, although the present structure probably dates back to the 9th century AD. It was visited by AdilShankara. This is how the remple got the name Shankaracharya. There are 243 stairs to the temple

Chashmashahi :- Also called “The Royal Spring “ is one of the mughal gardens around a spring by Ali Mardan, A governor of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in 1632. The garden is located in Zabarwan Range near Raj Bhawan (Governor House) overlooking dal lake in srinagar Kashmir.
Nishat Garden :- Located at the bank of Dal Lake with the ZaberwanMauntaina as its backdrops.Nishatbaugh is a garden of bliss that commands a magnificent view of the lake beneath the snow cap pirpanjaal mountain range that stands far away to the west of the valley. The baugh was designed & build in 1633 by Asif Khan, elder brother of Noor Jahan

Shalimar :- The Shalimar baugh is the celebrated royal garden of KASHMIR. The emperor Jahangir was so fascinated with the garden that he called it “One of the sights of KASHMIR” Shalimar baugh is located on the north east sideof dal lake approximately 15 kms away from the center of Srinagar. It was laid out by Jahangir as farahbaksh (the delightful) in 1619, while he was founding the city of Srinagar. The baugh is considered the high point of mughal horticulture. It is now a public park. These gardens were Mughal Emperors concept of Paradise and today these are popular picnic spots.Comfort overnight stay at hotel.

After Breakfast Full Day Trip to Doodhpatri Valley Visit. And Night Stay in Srinagar Hotel.

After breakfast, drive to Sonamarg (85 kms from Gulmarg 3 HR ).
Sonamarg lies Sindh Valley streamed with flowers and surrounded by mountains. Sonamarg is also the base for some interesting treks to the high-altitude Himalayan Lakes.
Visit the world-famous Thajiwas Glacier by pony (at Your Own),or Zero Point By the Union Taxi (Own Cost) then return to Srinagar. overnight stay In Sonmarag Hotel

After breakfast,9.30 AM drive to Gulmarg, (120 kms. from Sonmarg 3 Hr).
Visit Drung Water Falls By Local Union Taxi (Own Cost) Night Stay in Gulmarg.

After Breakfast Visit Gulmarg Valley and Gondola Ride(Rope Way) 23KM (1 Hr Journy)
enjoy full day in Gulmarg has one of the best ski slopes in the world and the highest golf course with 18 holes. If the weather permits, one can also have the view of Nanga Parbat, the naked mountain that is over 26,000 feet’s and dominates the entire region. Full day leisure visit around the amazing scenery of Gulmarg and visit to Aparwath by Asia’s largest cable car (Gondola ride up to the second phase) (Rope Way Tickets on own cost)

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. One can go for the Gondola Ride up to 1st or 2nd Phase. The Gulmarg Gondola isa tourist attraction in itself. It is one of the highest cable cars in the world, metres. The two-stage ropeway ferries about 600 people per hour to and from the gondola main station in Gulmarg to a shoulder of nearby Mt. Affarwat Summit (4,200 m(13,780 ft)). There are also countless off-piste possibilities through the beautiful Khilanmarg meadows on the foot of Mount Affarwat, which offer a scenic view of Nanga Parbat. The Affarwat ridge at 3850+ metres offer an avalanche-controlled ski area that offers a wide field of snow to descend 800 m in approximately 3 km of skiing, and is for advanced skiers only. Due to Gulmarg's steep terrain, the region is popular amongst advanced and extreme skiers from around the world and has been visited by a number of ski professionals and featured in some ski films also. Hotel for Overnight stay in Tangmarg Hotel.

After breakfast, drive to Pahalgam (127 km from Tangmarg, 3.5 Hr Journey).
En route, visiting the saffron fields of Pampore, Awantipura Ruins (a 1100-year-old temple of Lord Vishnu built by the King Avantivarman), Pahalgam (Valley of Shepherds) Drive through the pine forests, Overnight stay Pahalgam Hotel.

After Breakfast, visit Aru Valley, Betab Valley, Chandanwadi (if the road is Open) At Your Own Expense , Baisran Valley (Mini Swisszeland ) Enjoy A Pony Ride At Your Own Cost, Return To Pahalgam, Rest Of The Day At Leisure To Explore The Countryside And Enjoy Leisurely Walks Through The Pine Forest Along The River Lidder. Dinner And Overnight Stay At The Pahalgam Hotel.

Note:- Aru Valley, Betab Valley, Chandanwadi (By Own Cost ) by Union Taxi, and Baisaran Valley Visit By Pony Ride

After Breakfast 8.00 AM sharp, drive to Srinagar Airport (90 km, 3 HR ) for onward flights. And Trip ends with sweet memories on Kashmir Valley, Paradise on Earth