India Tours: India Kashmir Tour Itinerary
Kashmir is one of the most beautiful parts of India and its landscape is like no other.
India Tour Length: 10 days
Day1: Delhi Arrival
On arrival, receive assistance at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Stay overnight at hotel.
Day2: Delhi
In the morning, visit the Red Fort laid out along the river Yamuna as an irregular octagon. Surrounded by a wall of about 2.4 kms in circumference, it is built of red sandstone. The Mughal ruler Shah Jahan transferred his capital from Agra to Delhi and after nine years, the fort was completed in 1648. The fort has two main entrances, the Delhi Gate and the Lahori Gate. The latter faces Chandni Chowk, the city's most crowded but diverse market. Shah Jehan also built the Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India. Humayun’s Tomb, an attractive structure, is believed to be the forerunner of the famous Taj Mahal of Agra. The most well known landmark of Delhi, Qutub Minar, is one of the earliest remains of imperial Delhi (13th century) and the tallest monument of early times. Also, pass by the India Gate, Connaught Place and the President’s Palace.
Day 3: Delhi - Srinagar
In the morning, transfer to the airport to connect to your flight to Srinagar. On arrival, receive assistance at the airport and transfer to a houseboat. Enjoy the afternoon free for your own activities. In the evening, enjoy a Shikara ride on Dal Lake and view the sunset. Stay overnight on the houseboat.
Day 4: Srinagar – Gulmarg (70 Kms / 1.5 hrs)
In the morning, drive to Gulmarg. On arrival, check into the hotel. Gulmarg is one of the most beautiful summer resorts in the valley. It is also popular for its golf course and is the highest in the world. Gulmarg is famous for skiing during the winter season. Enjoy the splendor of nature and the snowy mountains. If you want, you can take a gondola ride (cable car) from Gulmarg to Khalinmarg. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 5: Gulmarg
Enjoy the full day for activities on your own. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 6: Gulmarg – Pahalgam (143 Kms. / 3 hrs)
In the morning, proceed to Pahalgam, 2440 mtrs high. En route visit Saffron fields, Avantipur ruins and Anantnag sulpher springs. Pahalgam is the most famous place for the Indian Film Industry. Enjoy the natural charm of the valley. On arrival, check into the hotel.
Day 7: Pahalgam
Enjoy a full day for your own activities.
Day 8: Pahalgham – Srinagar (101 Kms. / 2.5 hrs)
In the morning, drive to Srinagar. On arrival, check into the hotel. In the afternoon, proceed for a half day tour of the world famous Mughal Gardens visiting the Nishat Bagh (The Garden of Pleasure) and Shalimar Bagh (Abode of Love).
Day 9: Srinagar
In the morning, proceed for a full day excursion to Sonamarg. On the way, stop at many beautiful spots. Continue driving to Sonmarg 2690 mtrs (Meadow of Gold). If you want, you can ride on a horse to visit Thajiwas Glacier where snow remains year round. Sonmarg is known as the Gateway of Ladakh. In the evening return to Srinagar. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 10: Srinagar – Delhi - Departure
In the morning receive a transfer to the airport to connect to your flight to Delhi. On arrival in Delhi, receive assistance to connect to your flight for your onward destination.
