Day 1: Arrive in Srinagar – Transfer to Pahalgam (92 Km’s / 3-4 hours drive)

On your arrival at the Srinagar Airport, you will meet, assist and drive towards the Hotel. We will begin our trip towards Pahalgam and drive on National Highway 1A. This road connects the Valley to the rest of the country. We drive past the saffron fields of Pampore, the marvelous ruins of Avantipur, and the village of Bijbehara which remains famous as the breadbasket of Kashmir. You can even sample a few exotic pieces of bread sold by vendors near the road. We switch the national highway at Khanabal and drive through the second largest city of Anantnag. From here the road turns scenic as we drive parallel to the Lidder River flowing from the opposite direction. On arriving at Pahalgam, we check-in at the hotel and have dinner at the hotel. Overnight stay at a hotel in Pahalgam.

Day 2: Local Sightseeing in Pahalgam and drive to Gulmarg (152 Km’s / 4-5 hours drive)

After breakfast, check out from the hotel. and visit Pahalgam to spend half a day local sightseeing by driving to the picturesque Aru Valley and Betaab valley or Chandanwari or riding by horseback across the wildlife sanctuary towards Baisaran meadows. Afternoon you return from the beautiful meadows and continue our drive to Gulmarg. You will check-in at the hotel in the Gulmarg and later have your dinner before going for a relaxed sleep. Overnight stay at a hotel in Gulmarg. Overnight stay at a hotel in Gulmarg.

Day 3: Local Sightseeing in Gulmarg & transfer to Srinagar (54 Km’s / 2-3 hours drive)

The morning after breakfast in the hotel. We will proceed towards the 8 minutes of Ropeway that will take you past colorful shepherd hutments to the lower ridge of the Afarwat peak board the Gondola Cable Car system and ascend towards the Afarwatt Mountain range. From here you can click lots of photos of the nearby mountain ranges that stand tall like sentinels guarding the rich natural beauty of Kashmir valley. We descend back to Gulmarg base after an hour or so & later do some Horse-Riding to the Strawberry Valley. Further, drive our journey towards Srinagar. On arrival, in the evening proceed to the hotel for check-in. You may explore nearby places on your own & return to the hotel for dinner and a night stay. Overnight stay at a hotel in Srinagar.

Day 4: Local Sightseeing in Srinagar

The morning after breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a local sightseeing tour that includes a visit to the famous Mughal gardens of Nishat and Shalimar. Built in between a period of 14 years the two gardens are a heritage left behind by the erstwhile Mughals, whose taste for laying exquisite gardens was fascinating. With a backdrop of the sprawling Zabarwan Mountains, the gardens boast green turfs, blooming flowers, and cascading water fountains. We will explore the gardens and later go for a 60 Minutes Shikara ride in Dal Lake. This boat ride glides you past some wonderful vegetable gardens and aquatic life. Later, return to the hotel & have dinner. Overnight stay at a hotel in Srinagar.

Day 5: Departure

The morning after breakfast check out from the Hotel and leave for Srinagar Airport/Railway and drop at Railway Station/ Airport to catch onward Train / Flight Home with unforgettable memories .