Day 01 -Arrival at Srinagar transfer to Deluxe Houseboat : Afternoon Shikara ride on Dal Lake. Cruise will go through canals, visit Floating Gardens, Lotus Garden, & Vegetable Garden, backwaters of lake. Overnight stay at houseboat.
Day 02 - Srinagar - Sonmarg - Srinagar : After breakfast full day excursion to Sonmarg known as Meadow of Gold, on the way enjoy the beauty of the Sind Valley, Sonmarg is at the height of 2690 mts above the sea level. The blooming valley has been chiseled over the ages by the mighty Indus river. Major trekking routes begin from here. Two lakes - Gadsar and Satsar are on the periphery of Sonmarg. Sonmarg is sheer scenic splendor. Arrive Sonmarg and visit Thajiwas Glacier where snow remains throughout the year, late afternoon return to Srinagar. Overnight stay.
Day 03 - Srinagar : After breakfast visit to Shankaracharya Temple, then visit to famous Mughal Garden Nishat (Garden of Pleasure) overlooking the crystal clear emerald green waters of the Dal Lake then to Shalimar (Garden of Love). Each one is more beautiful than the one visited before. You will walk along the terraced flower beds, splashing of fountains and marble pavilions, with snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas & Cheshmashahi (Royal Spring). Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 04 - Srinagar - Gulmarg : After breakfast drive to Gulmarg-56 kms (Meadow of flowers) at a height of 8800 feet above sea level. Here you will witness the beauty of the natural surroundings of Kashmir set out like a fairy's village, Gulmarg used to be a favourite hunt of the British in summer and you will find the old fashion hotels and shops in the village. Gulmarg has the highest 18 hole Golf Course in the world and has developed into a SKI Resort in winter. Transfer back to hotel rest of the day at leisure.
Day 05 - Gulmarg : Free day for personal activities, enjoy Gondola ride high above the meadows and snow-covered slopes of Apherwat and Khilanmarg mountains which provide a playground for skiing, pony ride and skating (optional). Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 06 - Gulmarg - Pahalgam : Late morning drive to Pahalgam (Valley of Shepherds). Enroute visit to Avantipuram ruins and Mattan Temple. Pahalgam is an idyllic resort located on the banks of river Lidder and Sheshnag. It is the base for several treks in the region and for the annual pilgrimage to the Holy Cave Shrine of Amarnath. The surroundings are ideal and allow for relaxation and leisure in the true spirit of traditional hill resort, back to hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
Day 07 - Pahalgam : After breakfast visit by pony to Baisaran is an exciting place where a stream flows through the meadows and pine trees, Betab valley is a tourist spot amidst pine trees famous for many film shooting, or one can visit to Aru valley by local car, rest of the day is at your leisure.
Day 08 - Pahalgam - Srinagar: Morning transfer to Srinagar Airport for onward journey to your own destination.
