I visited KASHMIR. Following is trip details as I did expenses. Total Tour Expenses: INR 20500/- for two persons. I am not selling any product or details here, this is just for knowledge sharing for travellers.
Hotels:
1st night – Srinagar – Deluxe Houseboat
2nd night – Srinagar – Lee Heritage
3rd night – Pahalgam – Hotel Bombay Palace
4th & 5th night – Srinagar – Lee Heritage
Tour Day 1: ARRIVE SRINAGAR
After arrival at Srinagar & transfer to houseboat. Take a Shikara ride for 1 hour (gondola boat), ride across the pristine Dal Lake and enjoy the water-life of Srinagar. Visit the local crafts market and shop for unique Walnut Wood items. Stay overnight at deluxe Houseboat.
Tour Day 2: SRINAGAR – SONAMARG – SRINAGAR
After breakfast proceed for full day excursion for Sonamarg – situated at an altitude of 9000 Ft. Sonamarg 84 Kms is – also called ‘Meadow of Gold’, Sonamarg is located at 9000 ft. against snow-clad mountains, with the Sindh River rich in trout and mahseer flowing. Available on hire are ponies that can take you upto the Thajiwas Glacier, a major attraction especially during the summers. Return to Srinagar for overnight stay at hotel.
Tour Day 3: SRINAGAR – PAHALGAM
Transfers from Srinagar to Pahalgam – “Valley of Shepherds”. On arrival check in at Hotel. In Pahalgam, Enjoy the nature & walk around the banks of River Lidder. Pahalgam is famous for some trekking routes also & is the base camp for Amarnath Pilgrimage. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Tour Day 4: PAHALGAM – SRINAGAR
Transfers from Pahalgam to Srinagar. Enroute visiting the Awantipura Ruins of 9th Century & Mattan Temple Complex. In Afternoon, visit Mugul Gardens “Nishat” (The Garden of Pleasure) and “Shalimar” (Abode of All). Drive along the Lake side on Boulevard On return visit a local Handicrafts Emporium for hand-knotted specialty silken carpets, shawls, jewellery ornaments. Also visit Shankaracharya Temple. Overnight at the Hotel
Tour Day 5: SRINAGAR – GULMARG – SRINAGAR
Enjoy a full-day trip to Gulmarg or the “Meadow of Flowers” which is located at an altitude of 8700-ft. The place is known for its Ski Resort and the world’s highest 18-hole Golf Course. You can also enjoy a Cable Car Ride or a Gondola ride. Return to Srinagar for dinner and stay overnight at hotel.
Tour Day 6: DEPARTURE
After breakfast check out and daprture for onward destination.
Tour Information
Departure City: Chandigarh
Travellers: 2 adults & 0 children
Duration: 6 days & 5 nights