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DAY 01
DELHI - SRINAGAR
We transfer to the airport for the short
morning flight to Srinagar. On arrival, we transfer to
your luxury houseboat accommodation on the stunning Nagin lake.
In the evening take a Shikara boat ride on the neighbouring Dal
Lake to witness the sunset from among the beautiful lotus
gardens.
DAY
02 SRINAGAR
After breakfast we head out for a tour of the world famous
Mughal Gardens, visiting the Nishat Bagh (Garden of Pleasure)
and Shalimar Bagh (Abode of Love). We return to houseboat for
hot lunch and head back onto the lake in the afternoon to enjoy
the beauty that has led to this city often being compared to
Venice. The Shikara will paddle you slowly around the watery
markets, small bazaars floating together in a riotous fusion of
colour, selling everything from fruit to Kashmiri saffron
Day 03: Srinagar – Manasbal Lake
5/6 Hrs
Water Safari starts from Dal Lake to
Manasbal Lake. Drive in a special “SHIKARA” with two oars
driving through the famous river Jhelum visiting ancient part of
Hagen. And enter Mansbal Lake which is famous for water
Lillies and Lotus flowers. Tonight we will be in the garden
of Manasbal lake. Overnight in tents.
Day 04: Manasbal Lake – Wular
Lake 9/10 Hrs
This is the second largest Lake in
Asia which is (19x22 Kms) and drive through ancient and
picturesque Bandipur known as Fish Market. It is very important
to cross the Lake when it is quite and calm. Arrive Watlab visit
to the famous Muslim Shrine of Baba Shukar Din from where one
can see the most magnificent view of the Lake. Camp at the bank
of Wular lake. Overnight in tents.
Day 05: Wular Lake – Nageen lake
- Srinagar
Depart after breakfast to Dal Lake
via River Jhelum which is one of the biggest river in the valley
Valley and on the way one can see wild birds at Anchar Lake
which is known as “Birds watcher’s Paradise”. At the end of the
tour cross Amarkhan Nallah and reach Nageen Lake and arrive Dal
Lake in the evening.
DAY 06
Srinagar to Sonamarg
We take a full day excursion to Sonmarg, a beautiful hill
station known as the gateway to Ladakh. A most beautiful
drive from Srinagar, we watch the scenery change from the lush
plenty of the valley to the thick, forested shade of the steep
hillsides, to the clear open meadows of the alpine landscape.
On the way we stop many times to gaze out at this untouched
land. On reaching Sonmarg at 2690m, which is also called
the Meadow of Gold, we enjoy a delicious lunch and the afternoon
is free to enjoy this stunning hill resort. Take a ride on
horseback to the nearby Thajiwas Glacier, where snow remains
round the year, or wander the superb surroundings with camera in
hand, enjoying this haven of natural delight. We return to
Srinagar in the evening for dinner and rest.
Day 07 We
transfer to the airport or station for your onward journey.
Tour ends.
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