Kashmir Splendors Tour Package 2023/2024 - 5 Days, 4 Nights
 
DAY 01: Arrive in Srinagar: (Afternoon Local Sightseeing)
On your arrival at the Srinagar International Airport, you will be welcomed by our representative, who will assist and escort you to your waiting vehicle. From the airport, it is a 35 minutes drive through the heart of New Srinagar city. The drive takes you past the Abdullah bridge which connects the banks of the Jehlum River, snaking its way towards the North-Western frontier of Kashmir. Today we will do half a day of local sightseeing that includes a visit to the famous Mughal gardens of Nishat and Shalimar. Built over a period of 14 years the two gardens are a heritage left behind by the erstwhile Mughals, whose taste for laying exquisite gardens was fascinating. With a backdrop of the sprawling Zabarwan mountains, the gardens boast green turfs, blooming flowers, and cascading water fountains. We will explore the gardens and later drive for a 02 hrs shikara ride in the lake. This boat ride glides you past some wonderful vegetable gardens and aquatic life. Dinner and Overnight in hotel/houseboats.
 
DAY 02: Srinagar to Gulmarg: (56 kilometers / 2-3 hrs drive)
After breakfast in the morning, we will begin our country tour towards Gulmarg. The drive past colorful villages and rice fields gives you an insight into the rich cultural past of Kashmir. We arrive at the small picturesque market town of Tangmarg and drive ahead on a scenic drive of 14 kilometers to Gulmarg. We arrive in Gulmarg early afternoon and check in at the hotel. Later we will begin a short tour around the meadow, familiarising ourselves with the beauty. In Gulmarg, we will board the Gondola cable car system and ascend towards the Afarwatt Mountain range. The 08 minutes of ropeway will take you past colorful shepherd hutments to the lower ridge of the Afarwatt peak. From here, you can click lots of photos of the nearby mountain ranges that stand tall like sentinels guarding the rich natural beauty of Kashmir valley. We descend back to Gulmarg base after an hour or so and later do some horse riding to the strawberry valley. We will stay at the hotel overnight.
 
DAY 03: Gulmarg to Pahalgam: (152 kilometers / 4-5 hrs drive)
Our luggage will be hauled up on the vehicle as we finish breakfast and prepare for the drive to Pahalgam. We will descend back to the valley floor of Tangmarg and continue our jeep ride to the outskirts of Srinagar, where we will cecum-navigate the bypass and drive onwards on National Highway 1A. This road connects the Valley to the rest of the country. We drive past the saffron fields of Pampore, the marvelous ruins of Avantipura, and the village of Bijbehara, which remains famous as the bread basket of Kashmir. You can even sample a few exotic bread vendors selling near the road. We switch the national highway at Khanabal and drive through the second-largest city of Anantnag. From here, the road turns scenic as we parallel to the Lidder river flowing from the opposite direction. In Pahalgam, we check in at the hotel and do nature walks to unwind. Overnight in hotel.
 
DAY 04: Local sightseeing in Pahalgam and drive to Srinagar: (97 kilometers / 3-4 hrs drive)
After breakfast at the hotel, you can spend half a day sightseeing by driving to the picturesque Chandanwari and Betaab Valley or riding on horseback across the wildlife sanctuary towards Baisaran meadows. After your return from the beautiful fields, you will be driven back to Srinagar. You will check in at the hotel/houseboat in Srinagar for your overnight stay. In the evening, you can shop around the local flea markets, do window shopping, or enjoy another short ride of the famous shikara, overnight in a houseboat/hotel.
 
DAY 05: Departure transfer to Airport
After a late morning breakfast, we will drive to the airport for your flight home. On your way to the airport, you can briefly stop for some last-minute shopping in the city center. The driver will assist you with your luggage screening at the airport and drop you outside the terminal gate.
 
Conclusion
Our Kashmir Splendors Tour Package 2023/2024 is the perfect way to explore the beauty and culture of Kashmir. This 5-day, 4-night package includes sightseeing of iconic attractions such as Dal Lake, Mughal Gardens, Shalimar Bagh, and more. You will also experience a traditional Shikara boat ride, a scenic drive to Gulmarg, and a tour of Srinagar. With a combination of amazing sights and a culturally-rich itinerary, this is a tour package you don't want to miss
 
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