🌄 Kashmir – The Paradise Tour (5 Nights / 6 Days)

Destinations Covered: Srinagar ➝ Gulmarg ➝ Pahalgam ➝ Sonmarg (optional)
Tour Start & End Point: Srinagar Airport

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📅 Day 1: Arrival in Srinagar – Local Sightseeing + Shikara Ride

• Arrive at Srinagar Airport, meet and greet by representative.

• Transfer to hotel/houseboat and check-in.

• After lunch, proceed for local sightseeing

• Mughal Gardens – Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh

• Chashme Shahi (Royal Spring)

• Shankaracharya Temple (viewpoint over Dal Lake)

• Enjoy a Shikara Ride (1 hour) on Dal Lake in the evening.

Overnight Stay: Srinagar (hotel or deluxe houseboat)

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📅 Day 2: Srinagar to Gulmarg Excursion (Approx. 50 km / 2 hrs one way)

• After breakfast, full-day excursion to Gulmarg (Meadow of Flowers).

• Enjoy activities (on direct payment basis):

• Gondola Ride (Asia’s highest cable car – 2 phases)

• Pony ride / Snow activities (seasonal)

• Explore lush meadows and 360° Himalayan views

Return to Srinagar by evening.
Overnight Stay: Srinagar

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📅 Day 3: Srinagar to Pahalgam (Approx. 90 km / 2.5 hrs)

• Drive to Pahalgam (Valley of Shepherds) along the Lidder River.

• En route: visit Saffron fields, Awantipora Ruins (optional).

• After check-in, explore:

• Aru Valley

• Betaab Valley

• Chandanwari

Overnight Stay: Pahalgam

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📅 Day 4: Pahalgam to Srinagar – Leisure Day

• After breakfast, return to Srinagar.

• Day free for leisure, shopping (Kashmiri handicrafts, dry fruits, pashmina).

• Enjoy a peaceful evening by the lake.

Overnight Stay: Srinagar

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📅 Day 5: Optional Excursion to Sonmarg (Approx. 80 km / 2.5 hrs one way)

• Full-day excursion to Sonmarg (Meadow of Gold) – famous for its glaciers and majestic views.

• Visit Thajiwas Glacier by pony ride (optional).

• Return to Srinagar by evening.

Overnight Stay: Srinagar

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📅 Day 6: Departure from Srinagar

• After breakfast, check out.

• Transfer to Srinagar Airport for return journey with beautiful memories.

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✅ Inclusions:

• 5 Nights accommodation (3N Srinagar, 1N Pahalgam, 1N Houseboat or Hotel)

• Daily Breakfast & Dinner (MAP Plan)

• Shikara Ride (1 hour)

• All transfers & sightseeing by private cab

• Driver allowance, tolls, taxes