Kashmir Family Tour

Brief Itinerary:

Day 01: Arriving Srinagar

After stepping off from the flight at Srinagar International Airport, you will be greeted by our company’s representative/driver who will transfer you to the hotel. After refreshing and acclimatizing, today you will explore the world famous mughal gardens namely Nishat Bagh (a terraced garden) was built in the 17th century on the banks of world famous Dal Lake by Mughal Emperors. After spending some time there, head towards another magnificent garden known as Shalimar Bagh (Garden of bliss).It has Zabarwan mountain range in the back drop forming a majestic view of cheshmashahi (garden of spring) another masterpiece built by Mughal Emperors. After soothening experience head back to hotel in Srinagar and overnight stay with the enthusiasm for the next day’s adventure.

Inclusions: Dinner + Cab

Day 02: Day Trip to Doodhpathri & overnight stay in Srinagar

Today after a healthy breakfast we will take you Doodhpathri popularly known as “valley of Milk “The Drive of 2 Hours will bring you joy as you pass through lush green meadows and rivers. It is a newly developed beautiful tourist destination located in the Budgam district. The place derives its name from the fact as the area is rich for the production of milk. The water which flows through the meadows has a milky appearance from the distance and remains freezing cold throughout the year. We are sure Doodhpathri will amaze you with glorious green meadows surrounded by pine trees and view of snow clad mountains In the evening head back to Srinagar for dinner and overnight stay.Yes Yes you need a good sleep for next day adventure

Inclusions: Breakfast + Dinner + Cab

Day 03: Trip to Pahalgam & Overnight Stay

After Breakfast Start your journey early towards Pahalgam (valley of shepherds) on the way you will see the most prolific view and famous places such as saffron fields, awantipora ruins, apple orchids, Kashmiri bat factories and the chinar trees in abundance. You can make several pit stops on your journey of 156 kms which is normally covered in about 3 and a half hour. Continuing your journey you will see the mountains and the meadows on both sides and soon as the lidder river joins you running parallel to the road, brisling and cold. After reaching pahalgam check into hotel for Dinner and overnight stay.

Inclusions: Breakfast + Dinner + Cab

Day 04: Explore Pahalgam & Overnight Stay

Oh yes! Finally a day has come when you visit the ultimate destination in Kashmir known as the Gulmarg (Meadows of flowers) the distance from Pahalgam to Gulmarg is approx 156kms.we suggest you start your journey a bit early. Well all of the Kashmir is beautiful but Gulmarg is not just the place but even the route to it will make your heart melt and sing. The route is full of pine trees, deodars, chinars, amaltas and kicker trees flanking the mountain sides and renders the tall hills and even greater beauty. Gulmarg is definitely one of the most scenic places in India. It is a top destination for skiing and other winter sports in all of Asia. After reaching Gulmarg, go for Gandola Ride (Cable car).Gandola ride is world’s highest cable car which takes you all the way up to the peak of mountain Apharwat.The place is covered in snow throughout the year as is about 4000 meters high. The second phase of the cable car is not very far from the line of control between India and Pakistan. The second level is accessible only if there are no snow storms in the upper reaches of the peak. Apart from Gandola, the other attractions in Gulmarg are Golf course, sledging and skiing in winter and much more. By the evening head back to Hotel in Gulmarg for Dinner and overnight stay

Inclusions: Breakfast + Gondola Ride + Dinner + Cab

Day 05: Trip to Gulmarg & Overnight Stay

Today after a healthy breakfast we will take you Duksum Nestled by snow-covered Pir Panjal range and dense forests, Duksum is famous for its beautiful landscape, tree-covered hills, meadows, streams and snow clad mountains. This “Hidden Jewel of Kashmir” is a paradise for trekkers and fishing. It is also famous for its flora and fauna. There are plenty of camping sites here. Enjoy the melodious sound of the gushing River and stroll around the valley. You can also hire a pony by the riverside at your own cost. In the evening head back to Srinagar for dinner and overnight stay at houseboat.

Inclusions: Breakfast + Dinner + Cab

Day 06: Trip to Meadows of Gold (Sonmarg) and overnight stay

Your trip should not be madly rushing to everywhere which we will take care of. After refreshing, start your journey of approx 2 and a half hour to Sonmarg. The drive is not just like anywhere in Kashmir but the most scenic. 60kms of drive you will cross blooming orchids fields, meadows, snow clad mountains and a brisling sindh river. On arriving at Sonmarg you can go for a hike somewhere in the hills, have your own mini adventure and if the weather is good, you can go up to the thajwas glacier where the lower half of hills are half brown and they get whiter as you look up. There are locals offering snowboarding in the hills and even the ponies to ride at the magnificent god’s creation. In the evening return back to hotel in Sonmarg for dinner and overnight stay.

Inclusions: Breakfast + Dinner + Cab

Day 07: Sonmarg to Srinagar & overnight stay in Houseboat

After breakfast, leave towards Srinagar as per your convenience, the distance of 90kms from Sonmarg to Srinagar can be covered in about an 02 and a half hour. After reaching Srinagar, enjoy the Kashmir cuisine of wazwan in any of the restaurants of your choice. The latter half of the day you can shop or just relax in your houseboat where your tonight’s stay is confirmed. In the evening enjoy the shikara ride on world famous Dal Lake which has the view of Zabarwan Mountains in the back drop. The shikara will take you to the inner routes of Dal lake where you can see the floating market and other things which will be pleasing to the eye. The overnight stay and Dinner will be on the houseboat in Srinagar.

Inclusions: Breakfast + Shikara Ride + Dinner + Cab

Day 08: Departure

Well the fact is we know that you don’t want to leave but every good thing has to come to an end. After breakfast our representative will take you to the airport two hours prior to your flight timings so that everything goes smooth. Here we leave you with the memories to lost and to be cherished for a lifetime

Inclusions: Breakfast + Cab