Where you stay
8 nights in 5 cities, 1 room. Similar hotels may be used if one is full.
What's included
- Accommodation
- Sightseeing
- Pickup and drop
Trip details
Day by day
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Day 1 Srinagar
Arrival-Srinagar Local Sight Seeing.
On 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, Shankar Acharya Temple. We will explore the gardens and later drive back to the hotel for a inner and Overnight stay at Srinagar hotel.
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Day 2 Gurez
Srinagar-Gurez-Night Stay
Gurez, or Gurais, is a valley located in the high Himalayas, about 86 kilometres from Bandipore and 123 kilometres from Srinagar, to the north of the Kashmir valley. At about 2,400 metres above sea level, the valley is surrounded by snow-capped mountains. Midway between Bandipore and Gurez, you will cross the highest point on the route – Razdan Pass. At an altitude of 3550 metres (11,627 feet), it offers gorgeous views of the mountains and gorges around. It’s a smooth mountain road, and there is nothing to worry about.
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Day 3 Srinagar
Gurez-Srinagar-Night Stay
While heading back towards the Srinagar explore, the first major village that you shall reach once you enter the valley is Dawar. It makes most sense to stay here as the other villages are much smaller. Places to visit in Gurez Valley:
There are a few points you must not miss out on at all during your Gurez Valley trip. Let me rank them in the order that we liked (most liked top most)
1.The Kishanganga river : Flanked by tall imposing mountains on both sides, the Kishanganga river is the heart of Gurez, flowing languidly. It merges with the Jhelum near the Line of Control, and is knows as the Neelum river in Pakistan. At its best, the colour of the Kishanganga is a startling turquoise blue, very unlike the colour of usual long rivers. With the rains and the mud they bring along, it changes colour often to grey and clear. We were lucky enough to see it absolutely turquoise when we entered Gurez, and it was one of the highlights of the trip.
2.Khandiyal Point: If you are driving from Gurez market towards the sole petrol bunk, turn left after it and wind up the mountain. At the top of the hillock, known as Khandiyal Point, you will see beautiful 360 degree views of the mountains, the lake (far in the distance it appears very blue) and Dawar town and nearby villages. From here there are walking trails going high up the mountains, and you can go for a hike if you have the time. Check- In to houseboat for overnight Stay. -
Day 4 Srinagar
Srinagar-Doodhpathri- Srinagar Night Stay.
After breakfast, head towards the Doodhpathri, Valley of Milk, is a tourist destination and a hill station located in the Khansahib tehsil of the Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir, India. Situated at an altitude of 2,730 metres (8,960 ft) from sea level, it is located at a distance of 42 km (26 mi) from Jammu and Kashmir's summer capital, Srinagar, and 30 km (19 mi) from district headquarters, Budgam. Pony riding or horse riding to Shaliganga river and Mujhpathri across the meadows is the favourite activity of tourists here. Decend back to Srinagar for overnight stay at hotel.
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Day 5 Sonmarg
Srinagar-Sonmarg-Night Stay
After breakfast, drive to Sonamarg. Cross the towns 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 and in evening transfer to the hotel for overnight stay at Sonmarg.
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Day 6 Srinagar
Sonmarg--Srinagar Night Stay.
After breakfast in the Morning, drive towards the Zojilla pass ( Union cabs will transfer you towards the Zojila Pass and you need to pay them) after whole sightseeing and other activities decend back to Srinagar and check-in Hotel and overnight stay at Srinagar. (Note:- From Sonmarg you have to board a Union Cab towards Zojilla Pass as per the Government Directions) and you need to pay them.
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Day 7 Srinagar Houseboat
Srinagar-Gulmarg-Srinagar. Houseboat
In Morning after Breakfast, enroute to Gulmarg to see the beautiful Tangmarg town and drive ahead on a scenic drive of 52 kilometers to Gulmarg. Arrive in Gulmarg early in the afternoon. 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. Drive back to Srinagar.
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Day 8 Pahalgam
Srinagar-Pahalgham-Night Stay.
After breakfast, we drive to Pahalgam via Pampore, Avantipura and the village of Bijbehara which remains famous as the bread basket 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 on the Lidder river flowing from the opposite direction. Drive back to the hotel for overnight stay at hotel in Pahalgham.
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Day 9
Pahalgham-Departure
After your breakfast, we will assist you with transfers from Pahalgham towards Srinagar Airport back to your home with memories.