Duration: 5 Nights/6 Days
Destination: Srinagar – Sonamarg
-Gulmarg - Pahalgam - Srinagar
Day 01:-Arrival
On arrival at Srinagar airport, Mandoo tour and travels representative will meet you and then you will proceed to the Hotel /Deluxe Houseboat at Dal lake/Nagin lake for check in. After city tour of Mughal garden visiting the Nishat Bagh (The garden of pleasure), Chashmashahi (The Royal Spring) and Shalimar garden (Abode of love). Evening ride by Shikara to visit Floating Gardens, Lotus Gardens and inside of the Lake. dinner & overnight stay at houseboat.
Day 02:- Srinagar – Pahalgam ( 3hours drive 95 km)
After breakfast, leave for Pahalgam, via Awantipora ruins and Saffron fields. .On arrival in Pahalgam checks Hotel. Pahalgam is one of the most beautiful and fascinating ideal resorts all the year round. It is the base for several treks in the region. Situated at the confluence of the Lidder River and set amidst fir and pine covered mountains, one can have a real feelings of Paradise. You can enjoy the pony ride to Shikargah & Baisaran. Overnight stay at hotel in Pahalgam.
Day 03:- Pahalgam – Gulmarg ( 4 hours drive , distance of 160 km.)
Leave after breakfast for Gulmarg via Martand located atop a plateau. Close to the township of Anantanag is the Temple dedicated to Surya “The Sun God”. Continue to drive through Alpine Forest to arrive in Gulmarg .Check in hotel. Gulmarg is one of the most beautiful summer/winter resorts in the valley. One can have a Gondola ride( at own cost) from Gulmarg to Khilanmarg to have a real view in natural beauty in summer and full snow view in winter. You can have a pony ride in the open fields to seven springs and to a lake, which remains frozen until June. Overnight at a hotel in Gulmarg.
Day 04:- Gulmarg – Srinagar ( 1.5 hrs drive)
After breakfast leave for Srinagar. On arrival, check in at hotel. Visit the Shankrayacharya Temple Overnight at hotel.
Day 05 :- Srinagar – Sonamarg – Srinagar (2.5 Hours drive 100 Kms, one way )
After breakfast full day tour of Sonamarg (Meadows of Gold), it has sheer scenic splendour.The very way-a metalled road snakes through massive mountains laden with forests and firs. After a breath-taking journey from Srinagar you come across River Sindh that is abounded with trout & Mahseer. Onwards the valley opens up to a meadow. Ponies can be hired for a trip up to Thajiwas glacier ; a major attraction during the summer months. Sonamarg's importance lies in the fact that it is the last halt on the Kashmir side for the drive from Srinagar to Leh. You will be fascinated to see Snowy Mountains against a cerulean sky against its backdrop. Return to Srinagar for overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 06:- Departure
After breakfast transfer to airport for departure.
Inclusions:
Accommodation in well appointed Dbl / Twin sharing basis
Transport services as per itinerary by Non A/c Vehicles
Meal Plan : Breakfast & Dinner basis(MAPAI)
Meal plan is fixed as per Hotel & Houseboats
Exclusions:
Air Tickets
Items of personal nature like laundry, phone calls, tips etc
Entrance fees for Mughal gardens
Gondola ride in Gulmarg/ Ponies /Horses at all places