GLIMPSES OF KASHMIR VALLEY

🌙 Day 1 – Arrival in Srinagar + Local Sightseeing

Arrival: Srinagar Airport → Check-in at Hotel/Houseboat

Local Sightseeing

• Shikara Ride on Dal Lake (1 hour – a must!)

• Mughal Gardens:

  • Nishat Bagh (Garden of Joy)

  • Shalimar Bagh (Abode of Love)

  • Chashme Shahi (Royal Spring)

• Pari Mahal – panoramic view of Srinagar

• Zabarwan / Boulevard Road evening walk

• Visit local Kashmiri handicraft stores (optional)

Overnight stay in Srinagar

🏔️ Day 2 – Srinagar → Sonamarg Day Tour

Distance: 85 km | Travel Time: ~2.5 hours each way

After breakfast, leave for Sonamarg – the Meadow of Gold.

Things to Do

• Pony ride to Thajiwas Glacier

• Walk by the Sindh River

• Snow activities (seasonal)

• Visit Zero Point (optional – union taxis only)

• Lunch at a local restaurant

Return to Srinagar by evening.

Overnight stay in Srinagar

❄️ Day 3 – Srinagar → Gulmarg Day Tour

Distance: 50 km | Travel Time: ~1.5 hours one way

After breakfast, drive to Gulmarg – the Meadow of Flowers.

Main Attractions

• Gondola Ride

  • Phase 1: Kongdori

  • Phase 2: Apharwat Peak (snow almost all year)

• Gulmarg Golf Course

• Maharani Temple

• Strawberry Valley (seasonal)

• Snow biking, sledging, skiing (winter only)

Return to Srinagar in the evening.

Overnight stay in Srinagar

🌲 Day 4 – Srinagar → Pahalgam

Distance: 90 km | Travel Time: ~2–3 hours

Check-out after breakfast and drive to Pahalgam – Valley of Shepherds.

En Route Sightseeing

• Apple orchards

• Pampore saffron fields

• Avantipora temple ruins

In Pahalgam

• Visit:

  • Aru Valley

  • Betaab Valley

  • Chandanwari
    (Local union taxi required for these)

• Enjoy a peaceful walk along Lidder River

• Explore the local market

Overnight stay in Pahalgam

✈️ Day 5 – Pahalgam → Srinagar Airport (Departure)

After breakfast, check out and drive to Srinagar Airport for your onward journey.

Leave with beautiful Glimpses of Kashmir in your memory.