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After arrival in Srinagar, meet and greet our representative at the airport. Proceed for a comfortable transfer to your hotel or houseboat for check-in and refreshment. Srinagar is approximately 12 km from the airport to the city center, and it takes around 30 minutes to reach by road.

 

Sightseeing in Srinagar:

• Dal Lake – Enjoy a scenic Shikara ride (approx. 1 hour) gliding through floating gardens, vibrant markets, and the serene backdrop of the Zabarwan Mountains.
• Mughal Gardens – Visit Nishat Bagh (“Garden of Bliss”) and Shalimar Bagh (“Abode of Love”), known for their Mughal architecture, terraced lawns, and fountains.
• Chashme Shahi – A beautiful garden built around a natural spring believed to have medicinal properties.
• Shankaracharya Temple – Located atop a hill, offering panoramic views of Dal Lake and the entire Srinagar valley.
• Pari Mahal – Also called the Palace of Fairies, ideal for photography and sunset views.
• Local Handicraft Emporiums – Explore Kashmiri carpets, papier-mâché, Pashmina shawls, and wooden carvings.

 

After sightseeing, enjoy an evening Shikara ride on Dal Lake at sunset, witnessing the golden reflections on the water — one of Srinagar’s most iconic experiences. Return to your hotel or houseboat for dinner and overnight stay in Srinagar.

After breakfast at your hotel/houseboat in Srinagar, proceed for a full-day excursion to Sonamarg, famously known as the “Meadow of Gold.” The distance between Srinagar and Sonamarg is approximately 100 km, and the drive takes around 2 ½ hours one way through beautiful countryside, Sindh Valley, and pine forests along the Sindh River.

 

Sonamarg Sightseeings:

• Thajiwas Glacier: The most famous attraction of Sonamarg, located about 3 km from the main market. It is reachable only by pony ride or local union cab. Pony Ride Cost: ₹800 – ₹1,500 per person (round trip, negotiable - Cost vary quite a lot, so the figure suggested may not work during your visit.). Local Cab Cost: ₹1,500 – ₹2,000 per cab.
• Zero Point (Baltal): Located near the Zojila Pass at 11,500 ft, offering snow even in summer months.
• Access: Local union cab from Sonamarg taxi stand. Approx. Cost: ₹5,000 – ₹7,000 per cab (round trip).
• Baltal Valley: Base point for the Amarnath Yatra; scenic stop en route to Zero Point.
• Sindh River Viewpoint: Perfect spot for photography or light refreshment breaks.

 

Local Taxi Union Rule:
Taxi vehicles from Srinagar cannot go beyond Sonamarg main parking. For visiting Thajiwas Glacier, Zero Point, or Baltal, travellers must hire a local Sonamarg union cab available near the taxi stand.

on arrival , proceed to Gulmarg for your trip. The drive to Gulmarg is through yet another remarkable facet of country side in Kashmir. Explore Gulmarg on your own by doing sightseeing the attractive locales like the Golf Course. Also take the exhilarating Gondola cable car ride (At your own cost) to Khilanmarg Snow Point view. Skiing in winters is something no one wants to miss.

POst Breakfast , spent morning at leisure at Gulmarg laterdrive to srinagar and drop at srinagar airport asperflight schedule .