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Day 1 and Day 2- Arrive in Jammu and tranfer to Katra (50 kms). By day 2 complete
darshan of Vaishnodevi Temple.
Day 3 - Proceed for Patnitop
- 120 kms - 4 hours. Overnight at Patnitop. You visit local sightseeing spots
in the evening.
Day 4 and Day 5- Proceed for Pahalgam (180 kms). Enjoy
the riverside location of Pahalgam and flowers and meadows during spring and summer.
For sightseeing within
Pahalgam, there is Shikergah, Dubian and Mamal
Temple
(dates
back to 14th century) all which can be travelled on foot or pony. Pahalgam also
has a 9 hole golf course.
Day 6 and Day 7- From Pahalgam proceed
to Gulmarg (148 kms- 5 hours). Spend Two days marvelling at the snow peaks around
Gulmarg (Gondola i.e. Cable Car ride to the higher slopes and better views is
a must). Skiing is done at Gulmarg From Mid-Dec onwards till Mid-March.
Day 8 to Day 10: Srinagar and relax 3 days in a Houseboat or a resort
on Dal Lake. While at Srinagar enjoy a shikara ride, visit local markets for shopping
and visit Mughal Gardens. Visit Sonamarg as a Full day visit from Srinagar.
Day 11: Take a flight back to Mumbai, Jammu or Delhi.
Houseboat
Factfile
- Each houseboat has an attached cook boat at the rear from
where the food is served to the visitor lodging in the boat.
- It is moored on the banks of the lake (Nagin or
Dal
Lake
) and remains floating
but stationary.
- The cooks are skilled in preparing Continental, Indian
and Kashmiri Dishes.
- The meals served during the day comprise of Bed-Tea, Breakfast,
Lunch, Evening Tea and Dinner.
- The cook boat is moored a stem of the main boat which
also houses the servants.
- Boats are electrified, and the interior decoration has
something typical of what Kashmir has to offer.
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