Srinagar – Doodhpathri – Pahalgam – Gulmarg – Sonmarg – Srinagar
Step away from the rushed tourist trails and embrace the true nomadic spirit with the Awara Banjara Kashmir Slow-Paced Expedition (8 Days / 7 Nights). Designed for free-spirited explorers who believe that the magic of the mountains lies in lingering, this immersive journey lets you experience the soul of paradise at yo... Read More
Welcome to Srinagar Airport and transfer to your hotel for check-in. Explore Srinagar's rich heritage with visits to the historical Shankaracharya Temple, Mughal Gardens (Nishant Bagh, Chashme Shahi, Botanical Garden, Pari Mahal), Hazratbal Shrine, Jamia Masjid, and local markets for shopping and snacks. Dinner and overnight stay in Srinagar.
Embark on a day trip to Doodhpathri, the "Valley of Milk," a bowl-shaped valley in the Pir Panjal range with beautiful natural meadows. (Optional trip to Yusmarg is available). Return to Srinagar for dinner and overnight stay.
Check out from the hotel and drive to Pahalgam. En route, visit apple and apricot gardens, the historic Martand Sun Temple, and enjoy a scenic drive along the Lidder River. Check into your hotel in Pahalgam and explore the local market in the evening. Dinner and overnight stay in Pahalgam.
Dedicated day for sightseeing in Pahalgam via local union taxis. Visit scenic Aru Valley, the iconic Betaab Valley, Chandanwari (subject to snow conditions), and the local market in the evening. Dinner and overnight stay in Pahalgam.
Check out and travel through the scenic town of Tangmarg to Gulmarg. Check into your hotel and head out to enjoy the Gondola Ride (Phase 1 & Phase 2 to the mountain top) and snow activities like skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, sledging, and horse riding. Dinner and overnight stay in Gulmarg.
Check out and travel to Sonmarg, the "Meadow of Gold." Take a walk or horseback trip to the majestic Thajiwas Glacier amidst snowy meadows. Dinner and overnight stay in Sonmarg.
Check out from Sonmarg and travel back to Srinagar. Check into a houseboat at Dal Lake, enjoy a complimentary 1-hour Shikara ride, and visit the floating market. Dinner and overnight stay on the houseboat at Dal Lake.
Enjoy breakfast, check out from the houseboat, and transfer to Srinagar Airport according to your flight timings for your return journey home.
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