Day 1: Arrival in Srinagar + Local Sightseeing
Pickup from Srinagar Airport
Check-in at hotel/houseboat
Enjoy a Shikara ride on Dal Lake
Visit Mughal Gardens (Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh) and local market
Overnight Stay: Srinagar
Day 2: Excursion to Gulmarg (Approx. 50 km / 2 hrs one way)
Drive to Gulmarg – famous for snow sports and Gondola ride
Optional Gondola ride up to Phase 1/2 (at own cost)
Stroll through meadows and enjoy breathtaking views
Return to Srinagar in the evening
Overnight Stay: Srinagar
Day 3: Excursion to Pahalgam (Approx. 90 km / 2.5 hrs one way)
Visit Pahalgam – “Valley of Shepherds”
Enroute visit saffron fields and ruins of Avantipur Temple
Optional visit to Aru, Betaab, and Chandanwari (by local taxi)
Return to Srinagar by evening
Overnight Stay: Srinagar
Day 4: Yusmarg Day Trip (Approx. 50 km / 2 hrs one way)
Visit Yusmarg – hidden gem of Kashmir, peaceful pine forests and meadows
Walk along the Doodh Ganga stream
Photography, nature walk, and leisure time
Return to Srinagar in the evening
Overnight Stay: Srinagar
Day 5: Excursion to Sonmarg + Departure (if time permits)
Early morning visit to Sonmarg – “Meadow of Gold” (optional & time-permitting)
Pony ride to Thajiwas Glacier (at own cost)
Drive back to Srinagar Airport for departure