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Day 1 : Delhi - Srinagar
Upon arrival, transfer to deluxe houseboat.
Late Afternoon: Shikara ride on Dal Lake, including visits to floating and vegetable gardens, etc. and demonstrations of walnut woodcarving and papier machie making.
(Overnight: Deluxe Houseboat)

Day 2 : Srinagar
Morning: Sightseeing of Mughal Gardens, including visits to Nishat Bagh (Abode of Pleasure) built by Asif Khan, brother-in-law of Jehangir in 1632 AD, and Shalimar Bagh (Abode of Love) built by Jehangir for his wife Empress Noor Jehan. All of the gardens are situated on the bank of Dal Lake with the Zabarwan Mountains in the background. Enroute visit to carpet-weaving factory.
(Overnight: Deluxe Houseboat)

Day 3 : Srinagar - Sonamarg (83 km, 2 ½ hrs.)
Full day excursion to Sonamarg (Golden Meadow) by Tata Sumo with picnic lunch. Sonamarg lies in the Sindh Valley, a picturesque area filled with flowers and surrounded by mountains. Sonamarg is also the starting point for some interesting treks to the high altitudes of the Himalayan Lakes. Enjoy horseback riding to the Thajwas Glacier and sled riding.
Late afternoon: Drive back to Srinagar.
(Overnight: Deluxe Houseboat)

Day 4 : Srinagar - Pahalgam (96 km, 3 hrs.)
Morning: Drive through the countryside panorama of rice fields and pine forests to Pahalgam (Valley of Shepherds) with en route visit to saffron fields and the Awantipura ruins (1100 year- old temple of Lord Vishnu built by King Awantiwareman). Arrival in Pahalgam; transfer to hotel.
(Overnight: Hotel in Pahalgam)

Day 5 : Pahalgam
Free for activities of your choice, such as visits to Chandanwari or Aru on ponies.
(Overnight:hotel in Pahalgam).

Day 6 : Pahalgam - Srinagar – Gulmarg (160 km, 4 ½ hrs.)
Morning: Drive to Gulmarg (Meadow of Flowers) 2730 Mts. above sea level. Gulmarg is home to one of the greatest ski slopes in the world, as well as the highest 18-hole golf course of the world. The fascinating scenery en route from Tangmarg to Gulmarg includes a view of Nanga Parbhat (weather permitting). Other activity options include trekking up to Khilangmarg, which can be covered in about 3 hrs., sled-riding or taking a chair lift-ride up the mountain.

Day 7 : Gulmarg - Srinagar (60 km, 2 hrs.)
Morning: free for activities of your choice. Afternoon: drive back to Srinagar. Upon arrival in Srinagar, transfer to deluxe Houseboat/Hotel.

Day 8 : Srinagar - Jammu - Delhi
Early Morning: Transfer to Bus Stand/Airport