Kashmir Calling

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26th Nov 2021
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Day 1

ARRIVAL AT SRINAGAR | LOCAL SIGHTSEEING
Meet our representative at Srinagar Airport he will assist you and transfer you to the Hotel for check inn, after re fresh explore Mughal Gardens visit :-
Shankaracharya Temple is also known as the Jyeshteshwara Temple. It is situated on top of the Shankaracharya Hill on the Zabarwan Range. The temple is at a height of 1,000 feet (300 m) above the valley floor and overlooks the city of Srinagar.
Cheshma Shahi is one of the Mughal gardens built in 1632 AD around a spring by Ali Mardan Khan,  a governor of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan as per the orders of the Emperor, as a gift for his elder son Prince Dara Shikoh Shikoh.
Nishat Garden known as 'Garden of pleasure' built in 16th century (1633) by Mughal King Asif Khan.
Shalimar Garden known as 'Garden of love' built in 16th century (1619) by Mughal King Jehangir for his beloved wife Noor Jehan or (Mehr-un-Nissa) overnight stay in Hotel at Srinagar.

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Day 2

SRINAGAR - GULMARG - SRINAGAR
After breakfast drive to Gulmarg “Meadow of Flowers” Discovered by the Kashmiri romantic poet in the 16th century who was inspired with its grassy slopes covered with wild flowers. In winter Gulmarg looks more beautiful due to heavy snow fall. And turns into India's premier Ski resort in winter. Gulmarg has one of the best ski slopes in the world and highest golf course with 18 holes,  Upon arrival at Gulmarg you can enjoy *Gondola Ride (Optional/On Direct Payment Basis)* offers rides to the upland meadows of Kongdori and beyond to the top of Apharwat range to a height of 14000 ft. for viewing the Himalayan Peaks in summer and for downhill skiing in winter, after enjoyed your day drive back to Srinagar, overnight stay in Hotel at Srinagar.

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Day 3

SRINAGAR – SONAMARG - SRINAGAR
After breakfast leave for Sonamarg the name Sonamarg is derived from two Kashmiri words “Son” & “Marg” which means “Gold” & “Meadow”, when put together it means “Meadow of Gold”  The drive from Srinagar to Sonamarg is very beautiful as you will pass through some towns and villages, at many places you can enjoy the view of paddy fields with rivers flowing on one side, Upon arrival at Sonamarg you can visit *Thajwas Glacier & Zero Point (Optional/On Direct Payment Basis)* evening return back to Srinagar on the way stop at Wayil village is a picnic spot noted for its scenic beauty covered with the green lush mountains on the bank of Sind River. Wayil is popular for its peaceful environment and mesmerizing sound a cool breeze all around during the summer. After spend some time, continue drive towards Srinagar upon arrival, check into Hotel and overnight stay in Hotel at Srinagar.

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Day 4

SRINAGAR – PAHALGAM
After breakfast check out from Hotel and proceed to Pahalgam “Valley of Shepherds” Pahalgam is the most famous place for Indian Film Industry. In Pahalgam enjoy the nature and admire the beauty of this quiet place and be in awe of the serene surroundings, on the way Visit Saffron Fields (There are only two or three places in the whole world where saffron grows. Kashmir has the proud privilege of being one of these places. The saffron plant is very small and blooming time of this flower is autumn) Then you will visit Awantipora Ruins (Avantishwar temple located at Jawbrari in the centre of a courtyard surrounded by a colonnaded peristyle is dedicated to Shiva on the banks of the River Jhelum, upon arrival at Pahalgam check into Hotel , rest of the day free for leisure or you can visit *Biasarn Valley ‘Mini Switzerland’ (Optional/On Direct Payment Basis)* overnight stay in Hotel at Pahalgam.

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Day 5

PAHALGAM – SRINAGAR | SHIKARA RIDE
After breakfast you can visit *Betaab valley / Aru Valley / Chandanwari (Optional/On Direct Payment Basis)*
Betaab Valley is situated at a distance of 15kms from Pahalgam the valley got its name from the Sunny Deol-Amrita Singh hit debut film Betaab.The valley surrounded by lush green meadows, snow clad mountains and covered with dense vegetation.
Aru Valley is a small yet self-sufficient scenic village located 12 km from Pahalgam.
Chandanwari Is situated at a distance of 16 km from Pahalgam, is the starting point of the yatra that takes place every year in the month of  July to August, post lunch drive back to Srinagar upon arrival check into Houseboat after refresh  enjoy  *SHIKARA RIDE* on world famous Dal Lake in which you will cover, Floating Gardens, Vegetable Gardens, Canals and floating Market etc, also enjoy the scenic view of Zabarwan Mountains, evening free for leisure overnight stay in Houseboat at Srinagar.

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Day 6

DEPARTURE
After breakfast you will be proceed to Srinagar Airport to catch your Flight for your onward destination with sweet holiday Memories.