Kashmir Escape

Pick Up on Arrival at the Srinagar Airport, First Day of your arrival Kashmir and you Stay in Srinagar for Acclimatization to the Cold Weather. Acclimatization helps your body to get used to the Cold and its essential to enjoy the rest of the Journey. Night Stay at the Khanda Kothi.

After breakfast, you will be driven to enthralling destination Sonamarg (Meadow of Gold) which is a famous hill station town situated at 2800 metres above sea level. Sonamarg is surrounded by breathtaking Himalayan glaciers of Kashmir namely Machoi Glacier and Kolahoi Glacier, Amarnath Peak, Machoi Peak, etc. Sonmarg is located in a valley at the bank of Nallah Sindh river. On arrival in Sonmarg, check-in to hotel, Later go to Thajiwas glacier by trekking or by riding on horse upto and sledge riding on snow(at your own cost).

Gulmarg is 2nd most famous destination of Kashmir after Srinagar. Gulmarg (Meadow of Flowers) is hill station at an altitude of 2650 meters in the Baramulla district. The town is located in the Pir Panjal Range in the western Himalayas and En-route View from Tangmarg to Gulmarg is simply mesmerising. Gulmarg is known as the "heartland of winter sports in India" and was rated as the 7th best ski destination in Asia. Gulmarg golf course is one of the highest golf courses in the world with 18 holes. On arrival in Gulmarg go for things to do in Gulmarg, Visit Maharani Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati earlier it was the royal temple of Dogra kings, Then visit St Mary's Church situated in the valley of Shepherds in Gulmarg and may go for Khilanmarg trek which can be covered in 3hrs. Post Lunch, go for the stunning Gondola ride in Gulmarg which is regarded as one the highest gondola rides in the world reaching at 3,979 metres. The Gondola ride (own Expense)in Gulmarg is in two phases: first phase is from Gulmarg to Kungdoor and second phase is from Kongdori to Apharwat Peak which offers breathtaking panoramic view of Pir Panjal range is simply breathtaking. You may also enjoy snow sports activities like Snow skiing, Skating, sledge Riding etc. Later after visiting Gulmarg return to the hotel in Gulmarg for an overnight stay.

Morning post delicious breakfast at hotel, Check out and drive to Pahalgam. Pahalgam is a very beautiful hill station situated at an altitude of 2,740meters, in Anantnag district of the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It attracts millions and millions of tourists from India and abroad. On arrival at Pahalgam, check-in to our pre-booked hotel in Pahalgam and later go for an amazing bridle walk here in Pahalgam you can click as many pictures you want with mesmerising views of mountains (additional cost). Visit Chandanwari (snow bridges) or Kolahoi Glacier is located up at Lidder Valley via Aru using a pony (own expense), Also visit Betaab Valley- It is located 15kms from Pahalgam and named after the Bollywood movie Betaab that was filmed here. don't forget to explore Sheikhpora - It is a small village famous for picnic spots and famous for breathtaking panoramic views. Post tour of things to do in Pahalgam or valley of shepherds, return back to hotel in Pahalgam for overnight stay.

Today after breakfast, relax for a few hours or for a walk near to hotel, then in go afternoon, checkout from hotel in Pahalgam and drive to your next destination Srinagar which is capital city of Union Territory Jammu and Kashmir. It is situated in the breathtaking Kashmir Valley and situated on the banks of the Jhelum River and it is famous for being truly blessed by mother nature with natural environment, gardens, houseboats and waterfronts. On Arrival in Srinagar go for an hour of amazing Shikara boat ride where you can see floating fruits and vegetables markets on the world renowned Dal lake. your overnight stay today will be in a floating boat house in the Dal lake.

This morning after a good breakfast in your floating boat house, get ready for the Srinagar city tour. Start with Shalimar Bagh Mughal Garden- This beautiful garden was built by Mughal ruler Jahangir in 1619. It is regarded as the high point of Mughal horticulture. This garden is now a public park and also called the "Crown of Srinagar". don't forget to see Nishat Bagh - It is one of its kind terraced Mughal garden constructed on the eastern part of the Dal Lake, Nishat Bagh is urdu word in english means 'Garden of Joy'. Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden- opened in 2007 and It is the biggest tulip garden in Asia spread over more than 30 hectares of land. It is located on the foothills of Zabarwan Range with a spectacular overview of Dal Lake. Also visit Lal Chowk is a famous city square in Old Srinagar and The Shankaracharya Temple or Jyeshta Eshwara Temple is a lord Shiva temple situated on top of the Shankaracharya Hill . Later in the evening visit carpet-weaving, walnut wood carving and Papier Machine factories for demonstration. After a tour of Things to do in Srinagar, you will checkin to your hotel in Srinagar

After your breakfast at your pre booked hotel in Srinagar, Check out from hotel in Srinagar and drive to Sheikh Ul-Alam International Airport in Srinagar, Return home with lifelong memories of Kashmir Escape tour.