KASHMIR, AGRA - INBOUND



11 DAYS



DAY 01



Arrive Delhi





Your wonderful India trip starts upon your international flight arrives at Delhi Airport. Our guide will meet you outside the baggage claim with a traditional Swagat (Welcome). Then you will be driven to the hotel for check-in. After that we will visit the Gandhi Memorial at Raj Ghat and drive around the India Gate and the President's House. In the afternoon, we visit the Akshardham Temple, the Lotus Temple and the Qutub Minar.



DAY 02



Delhi - Srinagar





After having breakfast, we will head to the airport for flight to Srinagar, which is called the "Kashmiri Venice". Upon arrival, you will be met at the airport and transfer to the Houseboat or hotel for one night stay. Following a short break, we will visit the Shankaracharya Temple and the Mughal Gardens including Nishat (Garden of Pleasure), Shalimar (Adobe of Love) and Chashme Shahi (Royal Spring). In the early evening, we will visit the handicraft and handloom centers for its popular products.



DAY 03



Srinagar - Gulmarg





Following breakfast at the hotel, we will drive about 60kms to Gulmarg (Meadows of Flower), which has an altitude of 2730 m above sea level. Gulmarg has been endowed with a lot of highest, among which the highest green Golf Course in the world attracts many visitors. In the winter season from December to early February, Gulmarg is blanketed by snow and it is a fabulous spot to ski and enjoy the beautiful scenery. You will have a brief city tour in the afternoon.



DAY 04



Gulmarg





Breakfast is served at the hotel. You will have the whole day free to explore the city at leisure on your own. You may take a visit to the enchanting Alpather Lake, which is just 13kms away from Gulmarg.



DAY 05



Gulmarg - Pahalgam





Today we will get up early to drive for 160kms to Pahalgam (Valley of Shepherds). Although the transfer between the two cities takes about 5 hours, you won't feel boring as we will visit the Saffron fields of Pampore, the Avantipur ruins and the 1100 years old temple of Lord Vishnu built by King Avantiwareman on the way. In addition, we will encounter some picturesque views, such as the dense pine forest, paddy fields, authentic rural scenery and so on. Being ringed with mountains, Pahalgam lies in a valley with breathtaking views to travelers. After having a short rest at the hotel, we will have a walk around the town and enjoy the views at leisure in the afternoon. You can also pay extra cost to ride a horse.



DAY 06



Pahalgam





You will have the whole day's sightseeing by your own arrangement. There are many places of interests can be covered in a day trekking. Alternatively, you can choose a horse or pony ride to make your exploration easier.



DAY 07



Pahalgam - Srinagar





Following breakfast, we will drive for 96kms back to Srinagar and check in at the Houseboat or hotel for two nights stay. You will have some free time to do some shopping. In the late afternoon, we will guide you to visit the Dal Lake. You can enjoy the charming scenery of its waterways and also the floating vegetable market in a traditional Shikara boat.



DAY 08



Srinagar - Sonmarg - Srinagar





After having a big breakfast, we set out for an excursion to Sonmarg. The one way transfer is 190kms and takes about 6 hours. There are many beautiful things to see along the way. The verdant green valleys, glaciers, lakes and mountains covering by snow all year round make Sonmarg an ideal destination. We will return to Srinagar in the evening.



DAY 09



Srinagar - Delhi





This morning we will visit the Old Srinagar city. Afterwards, we will head to the airport for a flight to Delhi. Our local guide in Delhi will pick you up at the airport and help you check in at the hotel for two nights stay. The rest of the day remains free for you to relax or do some shopping.



DAY 10



Delhi - Agra - Delhi





After breakfast, we will leave at about 07:30am to Agra. It is 220kms away from Delhi, and the drive takes 5 hours. Agra was the capital of India during Mughals from 16th century to the early 18th century. We will visit the amazing Taj Mahal and the huge Agra Fort in Agra. We will also include a visit to Sikandra (Tomb of Emperor Akbar) if schedule allows. Return to the hotel in Delhi by evening.



DAY 11



Departure from Delhi





Our guide and driver will pick you up from the hotel and escort you to the airport to board your homeward flight.



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