Stretched Tour in Kashmir

Duration : 05 Nights/ 06 Days

Destination Covered :Srinagar - Gulmarg - Sonmarg - Pahalgam - Matta Kheerbhawani - Srinagar


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Itinerary Details

Day 01Arrive at Srinagar

Arrive Srinagar by morning flight. Srinagar the summer capital of Jammu & Kashmir state on the banks of river Jehlum. Lakes and gardens are the charm of Srinagar city with the back drop of Hariparbat , Shankaracharya hill & Zabarvan ranges. On arrival transfer to hotel. Later in the afternoon enjoy a Shikara ride (A boat well decorated to the mood) on Dallake. Stay overnight.

Day 02Drive Srinagar - Gulmarg - Srinagar

Full day excursion to Gulmarg the Meadow of Flowers. One of the most silent vallies in Kashmir. Very popular for its snow fall in the winter and a popular skiing destination. It is a smooth drive till Tangmarg 15 km short of Gulmarg when the Zig Zag route starts through the forest of pine tress. One of the most spectacular and pollution free drives. Gulmarg has one of the finest high altitude Golf courses of the world. Gulmarg is incomplete without a horse ride ane newly introduced Gandola lift which takes you 5 km to Kong Dori & Affarvat hills. After a days excursion around Gulmarg drive back to Srinagar. Stay overnight.

Day 03Drive Srinagar - Sonmarg - Srinagar

After breakfast proceed to Sonmarg via Kangan famous for trout fish. Sonmarg the meadow of Gold is one of the finest locations on the banks of river Sindh with the back drop of Zojila hill. It is an important gateway to Shree Amarnath Ji Yatra & Kargil via world second largest place Drass. Sonamarg is famous for its glaciers and river Sindh. Did you know the art of navigation was born in the river Sindh 5000 years ago. The very word navigation is derived from the Sanskrit word NAVGATIH. Stay overnight.

Day 04Drive Srinagar - Pahalgam - Srinagar

After breakfast visit Pahalgam. One of the most panoramic meadows of Kashmir blessed with the enchanting Lidder River crossing through the meadow. It is a 3 hours spectacular drive from Pahalgam to Srinagar to Pahalgam crossing though the Saffron fields at Pampore. Pampore is the only place blessed with the cultivation of Saffron in whole India. Also famous for the romantic episode of most popular king Baadshah & Habakhatoon a local farmers daughter. Further, ahead are Avantipura ruins the former capital of Kashmir under king Avantipuram. It is a beautiful drive through villages & farm land and will pass along the river Jehlum at certain points till you reach Martand natural springs. The crystal clear water of these springs has medicinal properties and home to only Sun temple on the top of hill in the valley. Stay overnight.

Day 05Darshans of Matta Kheerbhawani

After breakfast drive to Tulumula a nearby place to Srinagar city to visit one of the famous and sacred Hindu shrine of Mata Kheerbhawani. The most sacred and auspicious Durga temple. It is said on the instructions of Lord Rama the Goddess traveled from Lanka to this lageen like place. As she was carrying snakes with her she found this place most suitable as surrounded by nearby lakes and marshy lands. Later drive back to Srinagar. Afternoon free for shopping and independent activities. Stay overnight.

Day 06Srinagar Departure

After breakfast visit the famous Mughal gardens which are along the semi circular road along the Dallake with a spectacular view of the lake and Zabarvan hills at the back drop. These gardens are developed by Mughal emperor Jahangir when they fall in love with the valley and said "If there is heaven on earth. It is here, it is here, it is here "and later transfer to Airport for your flight back home.