Romantic Kashmir Tour
Highlights
Visit Beautiful part of Kashmir
Shikara Ride at Dal Lake
Visit betaab and Aru Valley
Visit Gulmarg
Itinerary
Arrival / Srinagar
At the airport, you will see that Tree Trunk Travel representative is waiting to give a warm welcome and later he will escort you to your hotel, previously reserved.
After upon arrival in Hotel discuss your tour itinerary with our representative in Lobby and after that our representative will help you to check into formalities.
In the Afternoon you take a Shikara ride on Dal Lake, where you visit the floating vegetable gardens & Open Dal Lake. While riding the Shikara’s there are plenty of opportunities for bird watching with plentiful species including Kingfisher, Little Bittern, Common Pariah Kites, Grebe etc.
Overnight at Hotel
Srinagar
Morning we will commence the tour from beautiful temples. We will visit the some of the famous temples are Shankacharya Temple, Martand Sun Temple, Kheer Bhavani Temple.
In the afternoon take a tour of world famous Mughal Gardens, Nishant Bagh and Shalimar Bagh.
Overnight at Hotel
Srinagar / Pahalgam (98 Kms)
Full day excursion to Pahalgam 2440 Mtrs (vale of Kashmir) on the way visit Saffron fields, Avantipur ruins and Anantnag sulpher spring. Pahalgam is the most famous place for Indian Film Industry. Enjoy the nature charm of the valley.
Overnight at Hotel
Pahalgam
After breakfast Sightseeing in Pahalgam of Aru, Chandanwari and Bhetab Chandanwari at 2,895 m and 16 km (10 miles) from Pahalgam, is the starting point of the Amamathyatra. The road from Pahalgam to Chandanwari is curvy, sometimes a relatively flat terrain, with quite a few steep curves. It can be undertaken by car (not busses and trucks for most part) with some skilled driving. From Chandanwari onwards the track becomes much steeper, being accessible on foot or by pony only. 11 km from Chandanwari is the mountain lake of Sheshnag, after which, 13 km away is the last stop, Panchtarni. A narrow spiralling path from Panchtarni leads to the Amarnath Cave.
ARU A small village, 11 kms upstream the Lidder River, is a beautiful locality. The route is picturesque with ample campsites. This village is the starting point for treks to the Kolahoiglacier.This charming meadow can be reached by walking along a mountain path. The river Lidder disappears at GurKhumb and reappears after 27 mts.
Betaab Valley, situated just 7 km up on Pahalgam, has got its name from Sunny Deol’s movie, Betaab, which was shot extensively in this area. Surrounded by snow-covered mountain peaks and dense pine and deodar forests, this valley is the mouth of River Sheshnag. There is a beautiful garden in the valley, with a bridge to cross the river. The Pahalgam Development Authority has proposed to develop this valley as a beautiful holidaying spot and is thus, carrying out several construction activities in the region. Overnight at the hotel in Pahalgam
Overnight at Hotel
Pahalgam / Gulmarg
After breakfast day tour of Gulmarg which is one of the most beautiful summer resorts in the valley. It is also popular for its golf course (in summer), the highest in the world and skiing during the winter season. Enjoy the splendor of nature and the snowy mountains. Later we will enjoy the Gandola Ride. Khalinmarg . Hot lunch at Hotel and in the evening return to Houseboat/ hotel.
Overnight at Hotel
Gulmarg / Srinagar – Departure
After breakfast drive to Srinagar. Upon arrival transfer to airport to board the flight to onward destinations.