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Cultural
Tour of Jammu Kashmir
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(07
Night - 08 Days)
Delhi - Srinagar
- Sonamarg - Pahalgam - Gulmarg -
Srinagar - Jammu
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| Day 01 : Delhi - Srinagar |
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| Meet upon arrival and transfer
to Deluxe Houseboats. Late afternoon Shikara
ride on Dal Lake visiting floating and Vegetable
gardens etc. Also witness walnut woodcarving
and papier machie making demonstration. Dinner
overnight in Deluxe Houseboats |
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| Day 02 : In Srinagar |
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| Morning sightseeing of Mughal
Gardens visiting Nishat Bagh (Abode of pleasure)
built by Asif Khan brother in law of Jehangir
in 1632 AD. And Shalimar Bagh (Abode of love)
built by Jehangir for his wife Empress Noor
Jehan. All the gardens are situated on the
bank of Dal Lake with the Zabarwan Mountains
in the background. The distance from Srinagar
to the said gardens is about 12 and 15 kms
respectively. Enroute visit carpet-weaving
factory. Dinner overnight in Deluxe Houseboats. |
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| Day 03 : Srinagar - Sonamarg |
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| Full day excursion to Sonamarg
(Golden Meadow) by Tata Sumo with pack lunch
from Houseboat. The distance of about 83 kms
will be covered about 2-½ hrs. Sonamarg
lies in Sindh Valley streamed with flowers
and surrounded by mountains. Sonamarg is also
the base for some interesting treks to the
high altitude of Himalayan Lakes. Enjoy horse
riding upto Thajwas glacier and sledge riding
on snow. Late afternoon drive back to Srinagar
Dinner overnight in Deluxe Houseboats. |
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| Day 04 : Srinagar - Pahalgam |
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| After breakfast drive to Pahalgam
(Valley of Shepherds). The distance of about
96 kms will be covered in about 3 hrs. Enroute
visiting Saffron fields, Awantipura ruins
(1100 years old temple of Lord Vishnu built
by King Awantiwareman), see the beautiful
countryside on the way and lot of rice fields.
Drive through the pine forest. Arrive Pahalgam
transfer to Hotel. After lunch have bridle
walks and feed your cameras with the picture
of magnificent view of mountains. Dinner overnight
in hotel at Pahalgam. |
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| Day 05 : In Pahalgam |
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| Free for individual activities.
One can visit Chandanwari or Aru on ponies.
Lunch, Dinner and overnight in hotel. |
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| Day 06 : Pahalgam - Srinagar
- Gulmarg |
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After breakfast drive to Gulmarg
(Meadow of Flowers) 2730 Mts. above sea level.
The distance of 160 kms will be covered in
about 4-½ hrs. Gulmarg has one of the
best Ski slopes in the world and highest golf
course of the world with 18 holes. One can
also have the view of Nanga Parbhat if weather
permits. The view enroute from Tangmarg to
Gulmarg is fascinating. One can also have
a short trek upto Khilangmarg, which can be
covered in about 3 hrs. Also enjoy sledge
riding on snow. Chair Lifts for mountain ride
are also available. Lunch, Dinner and overnight
in Hotel.
Afternoon visit Sam Dunes with camel ride. |
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| Day 07 : Gulmarg - Srinagar |
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| After breakfast morning free
at leisure, afternoon drive back to Srinagar.
Distance of 60 kms will be covered in about
2 hrs. On arrival in Srinagar, transfer to
Deluxe Houseboats/Hotel for dinner and overnight
stay |
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| Day 08 : Srinagar - Jammu
- Delhi |
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| After early breakfast transfer
to bus stand/airport for onward destination. |
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