7D6N Kashmir In Winter Package
 
Day 01: Arrive in Srinagar (Afternoon Local Sightseeing):
On your arrival at the Srinagar International Airport, you will be welcomed by our representative, who will assist you and escort you to your waiting vehicle. From the airport, it is a 35-minute drive through the heart of New Srinagar. The drive takes you past the Abdullah bridge, which connects the banks of the Jehlum River and snakes its way towards the northwestern frontier of Kashmir. Today, we will do half a day of local sightseeing, including visiting the famous Mughal gardens of Nishat and Shalimar. Built between 14 years, the two gardens are a heritage left behind by the erstwhile Mughals, whose taste for laying exquisite gardens was fascinating. With a backdrop of the sprawling Zabarwan mountains, the gardens boast green turfs, blooming flowers, and cascading water fountains. We will explore the gardens and later drive for a 02 hrs shikara ride in the lake. This boat ride glides you past some wonderful vegetable gardens and aquatic life—dinner and Overnight in hotel/houseboats.
 
Day 02: Srinagar to Sonamarg (Day Trip):
We begin our second day with a scrumptious breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, we will drive to Sonamarg, a majestic mountain resort. The route towards Sonamarg takes us on a picturesque countryside drive where we will come across rolling hills, green forests, clear water streams, and blooming rice fields. We will zoom past the town of Kangan, which handles this region's local needs. From Kangan, we will drive towards Mammar, famous for its trout farm, and stop for a warm cup of tea before we head towards Sonamarg. We will again alight from our vehicles at the tourist spot of Gagangir. The place is built in the middle of the Sindh River and looks like an island with snow glaciers covering one spot or the other. In Sonamarg, we will take a 3-hour walk or horseback trip to the Thajwass glacier. After our return, we will visit the small town market for snacks or just pay a visit, observing the local people going with their daily routine. We will drive back to Srinagar in the evening and transfer to the hotel/houseboat for our overnight stay.
 
Day 03: Srinagar to Pahalgam (97 kilometers / 3-4 hrs drive):
We will begin our trip towards Pahalgam and drive on National Highway 1A. This road connects the Valley to the rest of the country. We drive past the saffron fields of Pampore, the marvelous ruins of Avantipura, and the village of Bijbehara, which remains famous as the bread basket of Kashmir. You can even sample a few exotic bread vendors sold near the road. We switch to the national highway at Khanabal and drive through the second-largest city of Anantnag. From here, the road turns scenic as we drive parallel to the Lidder River, flowing from the opposite direction. In Pahalgam, we check in at the hotel and do some nature walks to unwind. Overnight in hotel.
 
Day 04: In Pahalgam (Sightseeing & Overnight stay):
After breakfast at the hotel, you can spend your day sightseeing by driving to the picturesque Chandanwari and Betaab Valley or riding horseback across the wildlife sanctuary towards Baisaran meadows. The rest of the day will be at leisure for individual activities. Overnight in hotel.
 
Day 05: Pahalgam to Gulmarg (152 kilometers / 4-5 hrs drive):
After breakfast in the morning, we will begin our country tour towards Gulmarg. The drive past colorful villages and rice fields gives you an insight into Kashmir's rich cultural past. We arrive at the small, picturesque market town of Tangmarg and drive ahead on a scenic 14-kilometer drive to Gulmarg. We arrive in Gulmarg early in the afternoon and check in at the hotel. Later, we will begin a short tour around the meadow, familiarising ourselves with its beauty. We will stay at the hotel for overnight.
 
Day 06: In Gulmarg (Local sightseeing & Overnight stay):
In Gulmarg, we will board the Gondola cable car system and ascend towards the Afarwatt Mountain range. The 08 minutes of ropeway will take you past colorful shepherd hutments to the lower ridge of the Afarwatt peak. From here, you can click many photos of the nearby mountain ranges that stand tall like sentinels guarding the rich natural beauty of Kashmir valley. We descend back to Gulmarg base after an hour or so and later do horse riding to the strawberry valley—dinner and overnight at thehotel.
 
Day 07: Departure transfer to Airport:
After a late morning breakfast, we will drive to the airport for your flight home. On your way to the airport you can make a brief stopover for some last minute shopping in the city center. At the airport the driver will assist you with your luggage screening and drop you at outside the terminal gate.
 
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Visit Kashmir during the winter season to soak in the most perfect snowfall. Our package includes a private guided tour of over 20 popular sightseeing spots in Kashmir, such as Dal Lake, Sonmarg, Gulmarg, and more. Experience unmatched views of snow-highlighted mountains and evergreen meadows!