6D5N Kashmir Panorama

Upon arrival in New Delhi, transfer to the hotel and check in. The rest of the day is free at leisure. Overnight in Delhi.

After breakfast at the hotel and check out, transfer to the airport for your flight to Srinagar. Upon arrival, transfer to the houseboat and check in. After lunch, you will be taken on a sightseeing tour of Srinagar. Visit the Mughal gardens of Nishat and Shalimar. Nishat Bagh, meaning “Garden of Joy” in Urdu, was designed and built in 1633 by Asif Jahan, Shah Jehan’s father-in-law. Shalimar Bagh, built in 1619, is considered the high point in Mughal horticulture. The beautiful marble pavilion was used as the residence of European guests when they came to visit. Visit a carpet-weaving factory for shopping. In the evening, return to the houseboat and have dinner. Overnight in Srinagar.

After breakfast on the houseboat, you will be taken on a full-day tour of Gulmarg. Known as the “Meadow of Flowers”, it is located 2 hours away from Srinagar. Gulmarg has one of the best ski slopes in the world, and it transforms into a beautiful meadow in the warmer seasons. Upon arrival, you are free at leisure to explore Gulmarg. You can go on a short trek up to Khilanmarg, or enjoy sledge-riding in the snow. You can also enjoy a gondola ride to Kongdoori Mountain to see the magnificent view. In the evening, return to the houseboat and overnight in Srinagar.

After breakfast on the houseboat, you will be taken to Sonamarg, also known as the “Golden Meadow”. The journey will take around 2 hours 30 minutes. Sonamarg lies in Sindh Valley, streamed with wildflowers and surrounded by spectacular mountains. Upon arrival, you are free to explore Sonamarg. You can enjoy sledge-riding in the snow, or ride a horse to Thajiwas glacier, a popular destination in Sonamarg due to the presence of snow even in the summer months. In the evening, return to the houseboat and overnight in Srinagar.

After breakfast at the hotel, depart for Sonamarg. This meadow of gold is a trekker’s heaven and has adventurous routes with beautiful green water and frozen lakes around. The vale is believed to be bestowed with mystical water which turns everything into eternal riches Sonamarg is also the base for some interesting treks to the high altitude of Himalayan Lakes. Enjoy horse riding up to Thajwas glacier and sledge riding on your expense. In the evening, return to the hotel and overnight in Srinagar.

After breakfast on the houseboat and check out, enjoy a Shikara ride on Dal Lake, visiting the floating vegetable gardens. Then, you will be taken to see walnut woodcarving process and papier-mache demonstration. After an early lunch, board your flight back to Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi, go on a last-minute shopping spree. After dinner, transfer to the airport for your flight back to Kuala Lumpur.
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