Morning after breakfast process for the full day trip for Gulmarg (Meadow of Flowers) 2730 mts. above the sea level. The drive past colourful villages and rice fields gives you an insight of the rich cultural past of Kashmir. We arrive at a small picturesue market town of Tangmarg and drive ahead on a scenic drive of 14 kilometres to Gulmarg. Gulmarg has one of the best ski slopes in the world and highest golf course with 18 holes. If weather permits one can also have the view of Nanga Parbat, the naked mountain that is over 26,000 feets and dominates the entire region. Enjoy the Gondola cable car system and ascend towards the Afarwatt mountain range. The 8 minutes of ropeway will take you past colourful shepherd hutments to the lower ridge of the Afarwatt peak. 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 and later do some horse-riding to the strawberry valley. In the evening return to gulmarg Hotel.
Morning after breakfast drive towards Pahalgam (The valley of shepherds) on the National Highway 1A. This road connects the valley to the rest of the country. We drive past the saffron fields of Pampore, the marvellous ruins of Avantipura and the village of Bijbehara which remains famous as the bread basket of Kashmir. You can even sample a few exotic breads 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 on the Lidder river flowing from the opposite direction.En-route, visiting the saffron fields of pampered, Awantipura Ruins (1100 years old temple of Lord Vishnu built by the King Awantivarman) and enjoy the beautiful countryside. Drive through the pine forests. Arrive at Pahalgam and enjoy Lidder stream. Later walk along pony trails with a magnificent view of the mountains. Dinnere & Overnight stay at Pahalgam Hotel.
Morning after breakfast droive towards Srinagar and proceed for local sightseeing of Srinagar which includes the Mughal Gardens, visiting Nishat Bagh built by Asaf Khan, the brother -in- law of Jehangir in 1632 AD and Shalimar Bagh built by Jehangir for his wife empress Nur Jahan. 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. All the gardens are situated on the banks of the Dal Lake with the Zabarwan hills in the background. The afternoon will be at your leisure for individual activities. Overnight stay at Srinagar.
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