Kashmir with Taj Mahal
10 Days / 9 Nights
Detailed Tour Program
Day 1: Delhi: On arrival in Delhi, met by our representative at the airport and transfer to hotel. Evening free for leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2: Delhi:
Full day sightseeing of Old Delhi and New Delhi visiting Heritage sites like redfort, Jama Masjid (The largest Mosque in India), India Gate, Qutub Minar and Humayun’s tomb. In the evening go for souvenirs shopping in the old Delhi markets and Handicraft / Carpet Emporiums. Overnight at hotel.
Day 3: Delhi-Srinagar: Morning transfer to the Domestic airport to board the flight to Srinagar. On arrival at Srinagar , you will be met by our representative and transfer you to Houseboat. Afternoon free for personal activities. In the evening Shikara ride on Dal Lake to enjoy the sunset. Overnight at Houseboat.
Day 4: Srinagar - Local sightseeing 50 Kms.
Half day tour of world famous Mughal Gardens visiting the Nishat Bagh (The garden of pleasure) and Shalimar Bagh (Abode of love). Return to houseboat for hot lunch. In the afternoon Shikara ride on The Dal Lake to enjoy the beauty that God has graced this city with which is often compared to Venice . You will get a view of some very interesting places around the Lake . Overnight at Houseboat.
Day 5: Srinagar : Full day excursion to Gulmarg. Overnight at the Houseboat at Dal Lake.
GULMARG: The large meadow of Gulmarg is 52 km south-west of Srinagar at 2730 metres. The name means meadow of Flowers and in spring it is just that. This is also an excellent trekking base. Gulmarg Walks :- Outer Circular Walk : A circular road, 11 km in length, runs right round Gulmarg through pleasant pine forest with excellent views over the Kashmir Valleys. Khilanmarg : This smaller valley is about a 6 km walk from the Gulmarg bus stop and car park. The meadow, carpeted with flowers in the
spring, is the site for Gulmarg's winter ski runs and offers a fine view of the surrounding peaks and the Kashmir Valley. Alpather : It is beyond Khilanmarg, 13 km from Gulmarg. Ningle Nallah : Flowing from the melting snow and ice on Apharwat Peak and Alpather Lake, this pretty mountain stream is 10 km from Gulmarg. Ferozpure Nallah : Reached from the Tangmarg road, or from the outer circular walk, this mountain stream meets the Bahan River at a popular picnic spot known as Waters Meet. Ziarat of Baba Reshi : This Muslim shrine is on the slope below Gulmarg and can be reached from either Gulmarg or Tangmarg. The Ziarat, or tomb, is of a well known Muslim saint.
Day 6: Srinagar : Full day excursion to Pahalgam. Overnight in houseboat at Dal Lake.
Pahalgam
Pahalgam is 98 kms from Srinagar and enroute one can visit the impressive ruin of stone temple of Martund built by King Avanti Varman between AD 855 and 933 and dedicated to Vishnu, one of the gods of the Hindu trinity. The next stop is Mattan Temple, a small Lingam (Shiva Symbol) stands in the sparkling spring. Also visit Achbal Gardens. . Overnight at the Houseboat at Dal Lake.
Day 7: Srinagar-Delhi-Agra
Transfer in time to the airport, Fly Sringar-Delhi. Met by representative and drive to Agra. (220 Kms / 04 Hrs). On arrival check in hotel. Evening free for souvenir shopping. Overnight at hotel.
Day 8: Agra
Morning visit the famous Taj Mahal ( the monument known as the best monument in the world as of now ) and Agra Fort from where Mughal rulers used to rule the Indian subcontinent in 15th and 16th centuries. Come back to hotel to relax in the evening. Overnight at hotel.
Day 9: Agra
Half day site seeing to Fatehpur Sikri ( the erstwhile capitol of Emperor Akbar ). Second half is at leisure in Agra city which is famous for its marble artifacts and also the precious and semi precious stones. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 10: Agra – Delhi
Leave for Delhi by road in the morning. Tour ends in arrival.
Tour Ends.
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