MEAL PLAN:  MAP (Modified American Plan) Breakfast and Dinner

Meet upon Arrival at Jammu  transfer to Houseboat at DAL LAKE to relax and acclimatize. After relaxing and acclimatizing. These fall along the bank of Dal-Lake in the heart of Srinagar City & Shankaracharya Temple located on a hillock, thus providing a panoramic view of entire City, along with famous Dal-Lake & River Jehlum, evening return back to Houseboat at Dal Lake.

Today you embark on a full-day excursion to the picturesque ‘meadow of gold’ Sonamarg. The fast-flowing Sindh River makes it popular for trout and mahseer fishing in summer. You can opt for a pony ride to one of the glaciers for some fun in snow and ice (by your own payment). Return to the Hotel in Srinagar in the evening and enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at Hotel.

Note: The vehicle will drop and pick you up at the Sonamarg car stand. To reach the glaciers, you can hire ponies on your own payment basis.

Early in the morning check-out from the hotel and leave for Pahalgam the ‘valley of shepherds’ which is situated at the confluence of the streams flowing from river Lidder and Sheeshnag lake. En-route visit the Awantipura ruins, an 1100-year-old temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu and built by King Awantivarman. On arrival into Pahalgam enjoy the surrounding beauty or walk to Baisaren, which is about 2 km from Pahalgam. A small village set in pine and fir forest is pleasing and offers a good view. In the evening we drive to Pahalgam for a night’s stay at Hotel.

Transfers from Pahalgam to Srinagar. En route visiting the Awantipura Ruins of 9th Century & Mattan Temple Complex. In the Afternoon, visit Mogul Gardens “Nishat” (The Garden of Pleasure) and “Shalimar” (Abode of All). Drive along the Lakeside on Boulevard On return visit a local Handicrafts Emporium for hand-knotted specialty silken carpets, shawls, jewelry ornaments. Also, visit Shankaracharya Temple. Overnight at the Hotel.

After breakfast leave for  Gulmarg driving past willow trees, fast-flowing streams, and lush green meadows. Gulmarg – the meadow of flowers is an apt term for this idyllic flower-laden meadow offering a spectacular view of towering snow-capped peaks covered with dense forests of tall conifers and gigantic fir and pine trees. Stroll leisurely or take pony rides (by your own payment) across the green meadow to one of the world’s highest Golf courses. A must is a fun-filled ride in the Gondola lift (by your own payment). Return to Srinagar in the evening and enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at Hotel.

After breakfast proceed to Doodhpathri, valley of milk, located in the Budgam district, lies in a bowl-shaped valley in Pir Panjal Range. It’s an alpine valley covered with snow-clad mountains. Not a lot of tourists come to this place, since the road conditions are not favorable. After some quiet and peaceful time at Doodhpathri, be back to Srinagar for an overnight stay.

After Breakfast check out from the hotel and leave for Jammu  drop at Jammu.