Be met on arrival at Srinagar airport and get transferred to your hotel of stay. (Check-in time is 2pm onwards). The rest of the time is at leisure. On your own, walk the scenic Boulevard road alongside the picturesque Dal lake and enjoy the silence and view around the lake. Return to the hotel to rest and relax.

Overnight: Hotel in Srinagar (B, D)

• Day excursion to Sonmarg (80 kms / appx 2 hr drive)

After breakfast, proceed on a day excursion to Sonmarg, is also known as “Meadows of Gold”. Sonmarg is a place of enthralling beauty, streamed with flowers, surrounded by mountains, and perched at an altitude of 2690 m above sea level. It’s a quiet alpine retreat surrounded with sycamore, silver birch, fir and pine trees and is also the base for treks to the high altitude of Himalayan Lake. You can hire a pony and ride up to the magnificent Thajiwas Glacier (pony on direct payment basis). By evening return to hotel to rest and relax.

Overnight: Hotel in Srinagar (B, D)

• Day excursion to Doodpathri (45 kms / appx 1 ½ hr drive)

After breakfast, proceed on a day excursion to Doodpathri, aptly called the valley of milk. Located in the Budgam district, in bowl shaped alpine valley in the Pir Panjal Range, it is covered with snowclad mountains. Sightseeing at Doodpathri is through pony (pony on direct payment basis) or enjoy walking around the place. Drive back to hotel to rest and relax.

Overnight: Hotel in Srinagar (B, D)

• Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh, Shankarachariya Shiv Temple, Pari Mahal, Chashme Shahi, Handicraft Emporium, 1-hour shikara ride

After breakfast, drive to Srinagar. On arriving Srinagar, proceed to Mughal Gardens, visiting Nishat Bagh (The garden of pleasure) and Shalimar Bagh (Abode of love), Shankarachariya Shiv Temple, Pari Mahal (Fairies adobe), Nishat Bagh, Chashme Shahi (Royal spring). Finally visit a Handicraft emporium, where you will witness and explore various arts and artifacts of Kashmir. Check into your house boat and relax amidst nature at its best. Enjoy on the Dal Lake a 1-hour shikara ride, a Kashmiri gondola to the watery vegetable markets, see the mountains mirrored in the lakes and get views of remarkably interesting places around the Lake. Check into your house boat and relax amidst nature at its best.

Overnight: Houseboat in Srinagar (B, D)

• Optional - Gondola ride

After breakfast, drive to the enchanting valleys of Gulmarg (alt. 8964 ft). Aptly known as the ‘Meadow of Flowers’, this scenic hill station is known for its salubrious beauty and charm! The drive to Gulmarg will keep you enthralled with the astounding views of the Nanga Parbat; get panoramic views of Gulmarg from Tangmarg. On arrival in Gulmarg check into your hotel. Thereafter proceed for a picturesque ride on Gondola chair car. (On direct payment basis. V. IMP: Due to unprecedented rush, it is advisable to book your Gondola tickets online immediately). Descend from the gondola ride and you may enjoy a pony ride around the valley (on direct payment basis). Return and relax in the hotel amidst the scenic beauty.

Overnight: Hotel in Gulmarg (B, D)

• Avantipura ruins, Anantnag

After breakfast, take an enthralling drive through the scenic trails to Pahalgam. Also known as the ‘Valley of the Shepherds’, Pahalgam is amongst the most scenic and popular hill station in Kashmir. Enroute visit the historic Avantipura ruins, driving through the beautiful countryside, rice fields, the 2 nd largest city Anantnag, the village of Bijbehara, known as the bread basket of Kashmir and the drive turns further scenic as you drive parallel on the Lidder river. On arrival in Pahalgam, check in to your hotel. After some rest walk to Baisaran, approx. 2 km from Pahalgam (on own). Baisaran is a small village set amidst pine and fir forest offering a beautiful view or just relax in the hotel enjoying the scenic beauty around.

Overnight: Hotel in Pahalgam (B, D)

• Day free to explore on own on direct payment basis
• Excursion to Chandanwadi, Aru valley, Betaab valley (on own)

After breakfast, visit Aru Valley approx. 11kms, offering eclectic view and calm environs to tourists. Next, visit Betaab Valley, set amidst pine trees, it has been a favourite shooting location for Bollywood and is the base camp for many adventure activities. Thereafter visit Chandanwari, the starting point for the Shri Amarnath Yatra. Being almost on the edge of the tree line, you will see trees giving way to alpine grasslands here. Take pony rides at these and other beautiful spots in and around Pahalgam. (Pony rides, cabs & vehicles to travel in Pahalgam must be hired locally as per the local association rules and have to be paid directly). Return to hotel and relax.

Overnight: Hotel in Pahalgam (B, D)

After breakfast drive to Katra. Check into hotel and Relax in the hotel or just spend time exploring the quaint religious town of Katra.

Overnight: Hotel in Katra (B, D)

After an early breakfast, proceed for Mata Vaishno Devi darshan, amongst the most popular pilgrimages for the Hindus. The bhavan is situated in the lap of Trikuta mountains across Katra town at an altitude of 5200 feet and the walk is nearly 12 Kms from Ban Ganga. (Additional cost for to/fro transfer between hotel - Ban Ganga). The alternate way to reach the Mata bhavan is by Pony/Palki/Helicopter-as per availability and weather conditions (alternate modes of transport are at an additional cost). Considered a must is a visit is Bhairo Temple before returning to hotel in Katra.

Overnight: Hotel in Katra (B, D)

Breakfast in the hotel. Check out and get transferred to Jammu airport or railway station as you to return home with sweet memories of this romantic destination.(B)

Note: If you have a late evening flight/train, you can speak to us and we can arrange a visit to any attraction or that last minute activity during this free time.