About the tour – 1N Gulmarg , 2N Srinagar and 1N Srinagar Houseboat
The land of Jammu and Kashmir hides secretly beautiful sceneries and vantage points. Gulmarg remains as a favourite place for tourists to stay while exploring the area to the max, waking up to the sights that live up to this place’s name that meant the Meadow of Flowers. With the Himalayan Mountains as your background, visit Srinagar for the Gondola ride that takes you up to the resort area. You can opt for walking or horse-riding tour here and we’ll start with the Maharani Temple, built by the wife of the last Dogra King, dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Then head to St. Mary’s Church, a tranquil place that features the aesthetics of a countryside chapel, a calming place that lets relieve stress. The Gondola ride can go higher to close to Afarwat Peak and stops at the shoulder at the height of 3.747m. From Gulmarg, we head into Pahalgam, an excursion that starts with the green Chandanwari, a gem that serves as a vantage point of Lidder River on one side and a view of the mountain on the other. At this point is covered by snow, snow-sledging becomes a famous activity around here. We head to Aru Valley next known for the quite and beautiful village of Aru. Take in the breath-taking view of the green valley and a backdrop of the clear blue sky that meets the emerald horizon at the end. Then to the film set of the Bollywood movie, the Betaab Valley which has become a must-visit of this area. It’s also become a popular camping site since. After Srinagar, we’ll also spend another day exploring Sonamarg, which starts with a scenic 3-hour drive that won’t feel as tiring. Once we’re at the city, you’ll see why this place is the Meadow of gold, starting with the Thajwas Glacier that’s just 3km from where the road stops. You can explore the area on ponies or on foot, enjoying the stunning view of frozen lakes, green forest, snow-capped mountains, the kind of view that comes out of a fairy-tale book. You’ll also past by waterfalls and streams before we reach the Shakhdar Hill where you’ll get a higher view point of the glaciers from. You can play snow-sledging from here or just take in the view of the high mountain pass Zojila and snap some Instagram-worthy pictures. There’s also rafting expedition available for those interested.
Highlights
- Gulmarg 1 night, Srinagar 2 nights and Houseboat 1 night
- Return Economy Class Airfare
- Daily Breakfast
- All transfers and sightseeing on Non AC (up to 4 pax Etios, 5-7 pax Tavera & 8-12 pax Tempo Traveler)
- Gulmarg Day Sightseeing
- Full Day Pahalgam Excursion
- Full-Day Excursion to Sonamarg
- Premium houseboat night stay at Nigeen Lake
- Toll tax, Parking & Driver’s Bata
Overview
Accommodation
Hotel Pine Spring Gulmarg or Similar
1 night(s) in Gulmarg