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The
Vale of Kashmir
 The
vale of Kashmir is set in the lap of the famous Himalayas, towering to
18500 feet, with the sinuous Jhelum river cutting across in coils and
curves forming the highway and tha main source of sustenance. This
fertile land has over centuries enticed people from all over the world
to behold its legandary beauty. Indeed no other place on earth has more
widely been refered to as PARADISE.
Kashmir
inspite of its mountainous terrain has been remarkably accessible to
outsiders. Here you find evidence of interaction with ancient Greek,
Roman and Persian civilizations. This spectacular land is tempered by
many countless caravans of traders and rulers that have traversed the
Vale of over a thousand years. From Emperor Ashok's regime the third
century BC which left its stamp of Buddhism, to the revival of Hinduism
by Sankracharaya, to the preeching and introduction of Islam by the
Gread Shah Hamdan, who also produced the current civilization of Persian
art, to the influence of the Mughals, to the Sikhs, the British Raj and
finally the 19th century Dogra rulers till 1947.
Day
01 : Delhi - Srinagar
Meet upon arrival and transfer to Deluxe Houseboats. Late afternoon
Shikara ride on Dal Lake visiting floating and Vegetable gardens etc.
Also witness walnut woodcarving and papier machie making demonstration.
Dinner overnight in Deluxe Houseboats
Day 02 : In Srinagar
Morning sightseeing of Mughal Gardens visiting Nishat Bagh (Abode of
pleasure) built by Asif Khan brother in law of Jehangir in 1632 AD. And
Shalimar Bagh (Abode of love) built by Jehangir for his wife Empress
Noor Jehan. All the gardens are situated on the bank of Dal Lake with
the Zabarwan Mountains in the background. The distance from Srinagar to
the said gardens is about 12 and 15 kms respectively. Enroute visit
carpet-weaving factory. Dinner overnight in Deluxe Houseboats
Day 03 : Srinagar - Gulmarg
Full day trip Gulmarg (Meadow of Flowers) 2730 Mts. above sea level. The
distance of 60 kms will be covered in about 2 hrs. Gulmarg has one of
the best Ski slopes in the world and highest golf course of the world
with 18 holes. One can also have the view of Nanga Parbhat if weather
permits. The view enroute from Tangmarg to Gulmarg is fascinating. One
can also have a short trek upto Khilangmarg, which can be covered in
about 3 hrs. Also enjoy sledge riding on snow. Chair Lifts for mountain
ride are also available. Lunch will be carried from Houseboat. Dinner
and overnight stay in Deluxe Houseboats.
Day 04 : Srinagar - Pahalgam
After breakfast drive to Pahalgam (Valley of Shepherds). The distance of
about 96 kms will be covered in about 3 hrs. Enroute visiting Saffron
fields, Awantipura ruins (1100 years old temple of Lord Vishnu built by
King Awantiwareman), see the beautiful countryside on the way and lot of
rice fields. Drive through the pine forest. Arrive Pahalgam transfer to
Hotel. After lunch have bridle walks and feed your cameras with the
picture of magnificent view of mountains. Dinner overnight in hotel at
Pahalgam
Day 05 : Pahalgam - Srinagar
Drive back to Srinagar from Pahalgam and transfer to Deluxe Houseboats.
Dinner overnight in Deluxe Houseboats.
Day 06 : In Srinagar
Free for Shopping and other individual activities. Dinner overnight in
Deluxe Houseboats.
Day 07 : Srinagar - Delhi
After breakfast transfer to Airport catch flight for Delhi.
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