Kashmir with local family

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Srinagar airport

Stop At: Sheikh Ul-Alam International Airport Srinagar, Indragandhi Road, Humhama, Badgam, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir 190007
Day 01: Arrive Srinagar
Meet and greet our representative at Srinagar airport and transfer to bed and breakfast for Check Inn. After fresh n up, explore Srinagar city and enjoy Sunset Shikara ride on Dal Lake. Drive back, dinner and overnight stay at bed and breakfast
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hospitality home

Day 2: Pahalgam Day Trip

Stop At: Betaab Valley, Pahalgam India
Day 02: Srinagar – Pahalgam – Srinagar (94kms / approx 03 hrs)
After breakfast leave for Pahalgam - the Valley of Shepherds. Drive through saffron fields; visit Awantipura ruins of an 1100 yr old temple of Lord Vishnu. Drive through the pine forest along the Lidder River. On arrival, you will be taken to Chandanwari either by pony or by local taxi (paid directly). Visit Betaab valley - the valley was named Betaab after the Bollywood movie by the same name.

Post lunch, proceed to Aru Valley by local taxi (on direct payment) – Aru Valley is a tourist spot 11 km from Pahalgam noted for its scenic meadows, and mountains. Evening drive back to Srinagar, Dinner and overnight stay at Bed and Breakfast
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hospitality home

Day 3: Gulmarg Day Trip

Stop At: Gulmarg Golf Course, Gulmarg Village, Gulmarg India
Day 03: Srinagar – Gulmarg – Srinagar (65 Kms / approx 03 hrs)
After breakfast enjoy a picturesque drive to Gulmarg, the Meadow of Flowers, 2730 mts above sea level Gulmarg offers spectacular views of snow capped mountain peaks, conifer forests and green meadows; it is home to the highest 18 hole golf course of the world. On arrival, you will directly be taken for a Gondola ride (Gondola ride is subject to weather conditions, on direct payment) to Khilanmarg (1st Phase) for a breathtaking view of Nanga Parbat. One can opt for gondola cable car ride for 2nd level too (on direct payment basis), subject to availability and weather conditions .Thereafter time is free for activities on your own. Evening drive back to Srinagar, Dinner and overnight stay at hotel
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hospitality home

Day 4: Sonamarg Day Trip

Stop At: Sonamarg, Srinagar India
Day 04: Srinagar – Sonamarg – Srinagar (83 Kms / approx 003hrs)
This morning after breakfast, proceed for a day excursion to Sonamarg (Golden Meadow). Sonamarg lies in Sind Valley streamed with flowers and surrounded by mountains. Sonamarg is also the base for some interesting treks to the high altitude of Himalayan Lakes. Enjoy horse riding upon Thajiwas glacier and sledge riding on snow (on direct payment).While returning back to Srinagar visit Manasbal Lake (Yet another mesmerizing Lake of the Valley) and Kheer Bhawani Temple, the most important temple for the followers of Historical Vedic Religion in Kashmir, known as the Kashmiri Pandits. Dinner and overnight stay at Houseboat

NOTE: A local taxi will be arranged (on direct payment) to visit Aru Valley in Pahalgam and Thajiwas Glacier in Sonamarg as the driver's union would not allow outside registration vehicle.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hospitality home

Day 5: Srinagar Airport Drop

Stop At: Sheikh Ul-Alam International Airport Srinagar, Indragandhi Road, Humhama, Badgam, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir 190007
Day 05: Srinagar – Departure transfer for onward journey.

After breakfast check-out from houseboat and proceed to Srinagar Airport for your onwards journey with everlasting memories of Kashmir Valley and heart-cheering.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.