You will be met by our representative at the Srinagar airport. He will assist and transfer
you to the houseboat. Afternoon sightseeing of the Mughal Gardens, visiting Nishat
Bagh built by Asaf Khan, the brother -in- law of Jahangir in 1632 AD, and Shalimar
Bagh built by Jehangir for his wife empress Noor Jahan. All the gardens are situated on
the banks of Dal Lake with the Zabarwan hills in the background. In the evening you
will take a Shikara ride on Dal Lake, where you visit the floating vegetable gardens.
While riding the Shikara there are plenty of opportunities for bird watching with
plentiful species including Kingfisher, Little Bittern, Common Pariah Kites, Grebe
etc .Overnight in a deluxe houseboat.

Morning proceeds for Gulmarg (Meadow of Flowers) 2730 mts. above the sea level.
The distance of 60 kms will be covered in about 2 hours.
Gulmarg has one of the best ski slopes in the world and the highest golf course with 18
holes. If weather permits one can also have the view of Nanga Parbat, the naked
mountain that is over 26,000 feets and dominates the entire region, also enjoy cable
car (Gondola) for mountain ride up to khilanmarg.(on direct hire basis) In the
evening drive back to Srinagar. Overnight in hotel.

After breakfast drive to Pahalgam (The valley of shepherds). The total distance is
about 96 kms, and will be covered in about 3 hours. En-route, visit the saffron fields of
pampore, Awantipura Ruins (1100 years old temple of Lord Vishnu built by the King
Awantivarman), and enjoy the beautiful countryside. Drive through the pine forests.
Arrive at Pahalgam and enjoy the Lidder stream . You can take sightseeing of Aru
valley , Betaab valley & Chandanwari by jeep (on direct hire basis). Later walk along
pony trails with a magnificent view of the mountains. Drive back to Srinagar.
Overnight in hotel.

Morning proceeds for Sonmarg (Meadow of Gold). Sonamarg is (2800 Meters
above from sea level), which means (Meadow of Golden) has, as its backdrop, snowy
mountains against a cerulean sky. The Sindh meanders along here and abounds with
trout and mahseer, snow trout can be caught in the mail river, the visitors can have
access to snow which is furnished all over like a white carpet. Ponies can be hired (on
direct hire basis) for the trip up to Thajiwas glacier, a major attraction during the
summer months. In the evening return back to Srinagar. Overnight in a deluxe
hotel.

After breakfast transfer to Srinagar airport for onward flight.