Day 2: Sonmarg day trip- After breakfast, drive to Sonmarg. Full day excursion to Sonmarg. Sonmarg is known as “Gateway of Ladakh”. In the evening return to Srinagar for overnight stay at hotel/ Houseboat.
Day 3: Srinagar to Gulmarg (56 kilometers / 2-3 hrs drive)- After breakfast, proceed towards Gulmarg. Enroute you get to see the beautiful Tangmarg town and drive ahead on a scenic drive of 14 kilometers to Gulmarg. Arrive in Gulmarg early in the afternoon and check in at the hotel. Later, begin a short tour, boarding the Gondola cable car system (the 08 minutes ropeway, at your own cost). Descend back to Gulmarg after an hour and later indulge in some horse-riding. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 4: Gulmarg to Pahalgam (152 kilometers / 4-5 hrs drive)- After breakfast, we drive to Pahalgam via Pampore, Avantipura and the village of Bijbehara which remains famous as the bread basket of Kashmir. We switch from the national highway 1A 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. In Pahalgam, check-in at the hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 5: Pahalgam to Srinagar- After breakfast, check out from Pahalgam and drive to Srinagar. Overnight stay at Hotel/ houseboat.
Day 6: Drop at Srinagar Airport- After breakfast, check out from Hotel and drive to Srinagar Airport to connect to onwards destination with memories of ALifetimeTrip.
| 8 Night / 9 Days. Destinations: Jammu, Srinagar, Gulmarg, Sonmarg, Pahalgam, Katra – Mata Vasihnodevi Day 1: Jammu to Srinagar  Pick-up from Jammu and you will be escorted to Srinagar. The distance between Jammu to Srinagar is approximately 300 kms and will be covered in about 8-9 hours. Day 2: (Moghal Gardens ) and Srinagar City Tour Visit Cheshmashahi Garden, Botanical Garden & Hazratbal Mosque Half day trip to the celebrated Mogul gardens-Nishat Bagh and Shalimar Bagh. Nishat Bagh (Abode of pleasure) was built by Asif Khan, brother of Empress Noorjehan in 1632 AD. Shalimar Bagh (Abode of love) was built by Jehangir for his wife Noor Jehan. Situated on the bank of Dal Lake , these gardens are overlooked by picturesque Zabarwan Mountains . Cheshmashahi is the first Mughal Garden you will pass after Nehru Park . Built at a height above the city, its views are as stupendous as its layout. The smallest of Srinagar ‘s Mughal gardens, Cheshmashahi has only three terraces in addition to a natural spring of water enclosed in a stone pavillion. Hazratbal Mosque is the most important Muslim Religious place, situated on the western shore of Dal Lake . Its pristine white marble elegance is reflected in the waters of the lake. Hazratbal’s special significance is derived from the fact that it houses a hair of the prophet Muhammad. This is displayed to the public on religious occasions, usually accompanied by fairs. Apart from these occasions, Friday prayers are offered at Hazratbal and attended by throngs of people. Hazratbal is remarkable for being the only domed mosque in Srinagar ; the others having distinct pagoda like roofs. The shrine – mosque complex is situated on the western shore of the Dal Lake opposite Nishat Bagh and commands a grand view of the lake and the mountain beyond. Also experience the walnut woodcarving and papier machie making demonstration. Overnight at hotel. Day 3 Gulmarg In the morning start for Gulmarg-the Meadow of Flowers, which is situated at an altitude of 2730 m above the sea level. The distance between Srinagar and Gulmarg is approximately 60 km and it takes two hours drive from Srinagar to reach Gulmarg. Gulmarg is one of India ‘s premier hill resorts. Explore Gulmarg and spend the day by individual activities. Gulmarg is a place of exceptional beauty and has the world’s highest green golf course and also turns into India ‘s premier ski resort in winter. Gulmarg offers breathtaking views of majestic Nanga Parbat on a clear day. Pony riding is a popular activity in Gulmarg; you can ride to the upland meadow of Khilanmarg and back. The Gondola Cable Car offers rides to the upland meadow of Kongdori for viewing the Himalayan peaks in the summer and for downhill skiing in winter. Drive back from Gulmarg and you’ll be escorted to hotel in srinagar . Day 4 Srinagar – Sonamarg: Day 5 Srinagar – Pahalgam: Day 6 Pahalgam – Srinagar Day 7: Srinagar to Katra Day 8 Katra Vaishnodevi Day 9 Katra to Jammu |
| 7 Nights / 8 Days Day 01 : Srinagar  Arrive Srinagar, meeting upon arrival with assistance to Dlx. Houseboat/hotel. Free to relax to enjoy the scenic views of mountain ranges around Dal-lake. Dinner & overnight stay in Dlx. Houseboat/hotel. Day 02: Srinagar-Local sightseeing (27 kms.) After breakfast leave for boat ride to explore the Dal lake, waterways, black water, canals, floating gardens, vegetables gardens, water lillies, lotus flowers, easily mobile vendors, floating handicraft centres & inherited lifestyle inside the lake since decades. Return back to Dlx. Houseboat/hotel. Visit to famous Mughal Gardens Cheshma Shahi, Nishat, Shalimar Mughals laid out in the 16th century & thes fall along the bank of Dal-lake in the heart of Srinagar city & Shankarachariya Temple on a hillock, thus providing panaromic view of entire city, along with famous Dal-lake & river Jehlum, enroute visiting handloom centres famous for Pashmina/Shahtoos shawls & world over reckoned carpets, evening return back to Dlx. Houseboat/hotel for overnight stay. Day 03: Srinagar-Sonamarg-Srinagar (174kms) Leave after breakfast for full day excursion (with pack lunch) to Sonamarg 87 kms from Srinagar in the north-east of city at an altitude of 3000 mts above sea level. The place offers incredible scenic beauty (on the way) dense forests, gigantic mountains. The place itself is a popular resort for mountaineers, rock climbers, besides an important halt on way to Kargil (Ladakh) & provides the ideal base for various trekking routes, high mountain lakes, glaciers & Shri Amarnath ji holy cave. Evening return back to Dlx. Houseboat/hotel for dinner & overnight stay. Day 04: Srinagar-Pahalgam (96 kms.) Day 05: Pahalgam Day 06: Pahalgam-Gulmarg (148 kms.) Day 07: Gulmarg Day 08: Gulmarg-Departure |