• Arrive: Srinagar International Airport. • Airport → City Center Distance: ~12–14 km (30–40 minutes by car). • Activities: 1. Chashma Shahi, Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh (16th-century Mughal gardens along Dal Lake). 2. Pari Mahal and Botanical Garden (if time permits). 3. Evening visit to local Market (e.g., Lal Chowk/Residency Road). • Overnight: Hotel in Srinagar.

•After Breakfast: Depart for Sonmarg (2,800 meters above sea level), known as the "Meadow of Gold." •Scenic Beauty: Surrounded by snow-capped mountains against a vibrant blue sky. • Sindh River: Flows through the valley, rich in trout and mahseer; snow trout can be caught in the main river. •Snow Experience: The landscape is covered in a pristine white carpet of snow. •Thajiwas Glacier: A major attraction during the summer months. • Pony Ride Required: Ponies can be hired for the trip to the glacier. • Return to Srinagar: Proceed back in the evening. •Union Cab Required: Local cabs are used for the Sonmarg trip. •Overnight Stay: Enjoy a night at a houseboat/hotel in Srinagar.

• After breakfast, check out and proceed to Gulmarg (56 km, 2 hours). • En route, enjoy scenic views of Tangmarg & apple orchards. • On arrival, take the Gulmarg Gondola Ride (Asia’s Highest Cable Car) (Direct Payment). • Visit Maharani Temple & St. Mary’s Church. • Explore the Gulmarg Golf Course & Strawberry Valley. • Overnight stay in Gulmarg.

• After breakfast, check out and drive to Pahalgam (140 km, 4-5 hours). • En route, stop at Avantipur Ruins & Pampore Saffron Fields. • On arrival, check in to the hotel and relax by the Lidder River. • Explore Pahalgam’s local market in the evening. • Overnight stay in Pahalgam.

• After breakfast, visit Betaab Valley & Aru Valley (Local union taxi required – Direct Payment). • Enjoy a pony ride to Baisaran Valley (Mini Switzerland) (Optional). • Visit Mamleshwar Temple & Lidder Riverbanks for a relaxing afternoon. • Later, drive back to Srinagar (100 km, 3 hours). • Check in to a hotel and relax. • Overnight stay in Srinagar.

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