TRUE GEMS OF KASHMIR

🌙 Day 1 – Arrival in Srinagar

• Arrive at Srinagar Airport and transfer to your hotel/houseboat.

• Take rest and enjoy welcome kahwa.

• Afternoon: Enjoy a Shikara Ride on Dal Lake (1 hour).

• Explore the floating vegetable market (if timing permits) and see traditional houseboats.

• Evening: Walk along Boulevard Road, enjoy local snacks, explore cafés.

• Dinner & overnight in Srinagar.

🏔️ Day 2 – Srinagar → Sonamarg Day Tour

Distance: 85 km | Travel time: 2.5 hours each way

• After breakfast, drive to Sonamarg – “Meadow of Gold”.

• Visit:

  • Thajiwas Glacier (hire pony – optional)

  • River rafting point at Baltal (seasonal)

  • Scenic photography spots along Sindh River.

• Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

• Evening return to Srinagar.

• Overnight stay in Srinagar.

🌿 Day 3 – Srinagar → Tosamaidan Day Tour

Distance: ~65–70 km | Travel time: 2 hours one way

• Leave after breakfast for Tosamaidan, a lesser–known but stunning meadow.

• Enjoy:

  • Lush green valleys

  • Water streams & open grasslands

  • Light trekking options

  • Peaceful picnic atmosphere (carry light snacks)

• Visit Dodhar, Sundar Naar, or grazing meadows depending on weather.

• Evening return to Srinagar.

• Overnight stay in Srinagar.

🏞️ Day 4 – Srinagar → Doodhpathri Day Tour

Distance: 45 km | Travel time: 1.5 hours one way

• After breakfast, head to Doodhpathri – Valley of Milk.

• Enjoy:

  • Green pastures and pine forests

  • Dudh Ganga river

  • Pony ride to Tangnar or Mujpathri

• Relax by the riverside and take beautiful photos.

• Return to Srinagar in the evening.

• Overnight stay in Srinagar.

🌄 Day 5 – Bangus Valley OR Aharbal Waterfall + Peer Ki Gali Tour

Choose one:

Option A: Bangus Valley (Full-day adventure)

Distance: 120–130 km | Travel Time: 3–3.5 hrs each way

• Explore:

  • Kashmir’s untouched meadows

  • Qazinag National Park surroundings

  • Forest trails and scenic meadows

• Very peaceful and offbeat.

Option B: Aharbal Waterfall + Peer Ki Gali Drive

• Visit:

  • Aharbal Waterfall (The Niagara of Kashmir)

  • Kounsarnag trek starting point (optional short walk)

• Later continue the scenic Mughal Road drive to Peer Ki Gali.

• Enjoy majestic mountains, clouds, and peaceful landscapes.

• Return to Srinagar for overnight stay.

🎿 Day 6 – Srinagar → Gulmarg

Distance: 50 km | Travel time: 1.5 hours

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

• On arrival, check-in at the hotel.

• Visit:

  • Gulmarg Golf Course (Asia’s highest)

  • Strawberry Valley (seasonal)

• Take the Gondola ride (Phase 1 & 2) – highly recommended.

• Enjoy snow activities (seasonal).

• Dinner & overnight in Gulmarg.

🏔️ Day 7 – Gulmarg → Pahalgam

Distance: 140 km | Travel time: 4–4.5 hours

• After breakfast, drive to Pahalgam – Valley of Shepherds.

• En route visit:

  • Apple orchards

  • Bat factory shops

  • Avantipora Ruins

• Check-in at the hotel in Pahalgam.

• Evening free to walk along the river or local market.

• Overnight stay in Pahalgam.

🌲 Day 8 – Pahalgam Local Sightseeing

Local union taxis required for sightseeing.

• Visit:

  • Aru Valley

  • Betaab Valley

  • Chandanwari (snow point during season)

• Optional:

  • Pony ride to Baisaran Valley (Mini Switzerland).

• Enjoy serene rivers, forests, and lush mountains.

• Evening free for leisure.

• Overnight in Pahalgam.

✈️ Day 9 – Departure

• After breakfast, drive back to Srinagar Airport.

• Fly home with unforgettable memories of Kashmir.