Jammu & Kashmir is situated at northern himalayas. It is located in the extreme north of the country. It is bounded on north by China, on east by Tibet, on south by Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and on west by Pakistan. Geographically this state is divided into four zones - the mountainous and semi-mountainous plain known as Kandi belt, hills including Siwalik ranges, mountains of Kashmir valley and Pir Pangal range and Tibetan tract of Ladakh and Kargil.This state has a number of beutiful lakes, rivers, rivulets and glacial regions. The important rivers of this state are Indus, Chenab and Sutlej (Jhelum). There are extreme variations in climate in the state, due to its location and topography. The temperature of this state varies spatially. Leh is coldest and Jammu is the hottest In winter night temperatures go down below zero and very often experience snowfall.
Pick up from Srinagar airport & Transfer Hotel / Houseboat as Applicable. After Visit Mughal Gardens "Nishat" (The Garden of Pleasure) and "Shalimar" (Abode of All) and Chesma Shahi (Royal Spring). Drive along the Lake side on Boulevard .On return visit a local Handicrafts Emporium for hand-knotted specialty Silken carpets, shawls, jewellery ornaments. In second half day Visit Shankracharya Temple. Overnight stay in Houseboats
After breakfast at hotel drive to Pahalgam through Srinagar national highway. Pahalgam is in the southeast of Srinagar situated at an altitude of 2130 mts above sea level. It is Kashmir’s most popular resort surrounded by high mountains, dense forests, high mountain altitude lakes, it also offers 9-hole golf course, pony trails, Angling, (rainbow & brown trout’s) horse riding, trekking (both hard & soft) & various places of interest in & around like Aru valley, Beetab valley and Chandanwari (by Local Taxi of your own). On the way to Pahalgam Stop at Pampore (Saffron Fields) and at some beautiful spots to take photos. Overnight stay in Hotel at Pahalgam.
After breakfast at hotel then drive to Srinagar through national highway and proceed for Local Sightseeing of Famous Mughal Gardens. Nishat Bagh also known as the garden of pleasure is a 10 terraced garden sprawled along the eastern side of the Dal Lake, with the towering Zabarwan hills as its backdrop. Build in 1634, designed by Asaf Khan, during the region of Mughal Emperor Jahangir. Shalimar Bagh is considered to be the finest Mughal -style hill garden and was made by the Mughal Emperor Jahangir in 1619 for his beloved wife, Nurjahan. The Shalimar Bagh was built as the summer residence of the Mughals. The water canals and fountains cover a major area of the garden and the gurgling sound of soothing water canals. Overnight stay at Hotel in Srinagar.
After breakfast at hotel proceed to Sonamarg. The drive to Sonamarg is through the Sindh Valley. Situated at an altitude of 2730 meters, Sonamarg (The meadow of gold). Ponies can be hired for the trip up to Thajiwas glacier, which is a major local attraction during the summer months. Sonamarg is the base of a major trek that passes along several mountain lakes – Vishansar, Kishansar, Gadsar, Satsar and Gangabal. Sonamarg is also the takeoff station for the drive to Ladakh across the Zojila, a major pass in the Great Himalayan Range, through which the Srinagar-Leh Road passes. Evening enjoy ShikaraRide on Famous Dal Lake. Enjoy a soothing shikara ride No experience defines romanticism more than taking a Shikara ride on the serene waters of the Dal Lake. Passing lotuses floating on the Dal Lake will surely add to the moment. Overnight stay at Deluxe Houseboat in Srinagar.
After breakfast at Houseboat drive to Srinagar airport for onward destination with sweet Holidays memories.
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