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Delhi | Jammu & Kashmir | Punjab | Rajasthan |
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Set like a jewelled crown on the map of India, Kashmir is a multi-faceted diamond, changing its hues with the seasons - always extravagantly beautiful. Two major Himalayan ranges, the Great Himalayan Range and the Pir Panjal, surround the landscape from the north and south respectively. They are the source of great rivers, which flow down into the valleys, forested with orchards and decorated by lily-laden lakes.
The Mughals aptly called Kashmir 'Paradise on Earth' where they journeyed across the hot plains of India, to the valley's cool environs in summer. Here they laid, with great love and care, Srinagar's many formal, waterfront gardens, now collectively known as the Mughal Gardens. Anecdotes of four and five centuries ago describe their love for these gardens, and the rivalries that centred around their ownership. They also patronized the development of art & craft among the people of Kashmir, leaving behind a heritage of exquisite artisanship among thes people and making the handicrafts of the land prized gifts all over the world. |
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KASHMIR - A SUMMER RETREAT |
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DAY 01 ARRIVAL IN DELHI
Arrive Delhi and transfer to Hotel. Afternoon combined city tour of 0ld and New Delhi. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 02 DELHI - SRINAGAR
From Delhi fly to Srinagar, the summer capital of Kashmir, city of lakes, palaces and Historical monuments. In Srinagar, you will be staying in a deluxe houseboat a Nautical version of a five star hotel room. After lunch, you commence your sightseeing activities with a Shikara ride on Nagin Lake. A Shikara is a traditional Kashmiri Gondola. Dinner and Overnight at Houseboat.
DAY 03 MUGHAL GARDENS AND OLDCITY
A day spent in acquainting yourself with the glorious past of Kashmir. Visit the famous Mogul Gardens, Shalimar (Abode of Love) built by Jehangir for his beloved queen Nur Jahan in 1616. The garden has four terraces and the fourth terrace was once reserved for royal ladies. Nishat (The Garden of Pleasure) built by Asif khan for his sister Nur Jehan in 1633. The garden commands magnificent view of the lake. Chashma-I-shahi (Royal Spring) was laid by Shah Jehan in 1632. It is famous for the spring of resreshing digestive mineral water. Coming back for lunch at Houseboat. Afternoon drive down to old part of city visiting Shah Hamdan Mosque, Jamia Masjid,Historical bridges, Tomb of Zain -Ul - Abdin and Rosebal which is considered as a Tomb of Jesus. Dinner and overnight at Houseboat.
DAY 04 GULMARG
Day trip to gulmarg, the famous "Meadow of Flowers" at 2730 meters, with an unhindered View of Nanga Parbhat which at 8137 meters in one of the world's highest peaks. Dinner and overnight at houseboat
DAY 05 PHALGAM
After breakfast same day excursion to Phalgam. "The valley of shepherds" at 2134 meters. Enroute you pass through Pampore famed for its saffron fields, Avantipur with its ruins of a 9th Century MahadevaTemple Anathnag with its Sulpher Springs, Mattan and Martand with 7th Century Temples dedicated to Vishnu the God of Creation and Surya the Sun God. Dinner and overnight at houseboat.
DAY 06 SONAMARG
After breakfast drive to Sonamarg, "The Meadow of Gold" at an altitude of 2740 meters and is a gateway to Ladakh. Lunch on the bank of river. After lunch a walk to Thajewas Glacier 4 kms from Sonamarg. Dinner and overnight at Houseboat.
DAY 07 SRINAGAR - DELHI
After breakfast assistance for departure and transfer to Airport for flight to Delhi.
On arrival you are met and transferred to your hotel. |
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