Kashmir Budget Bliss

On your arrival at the Srinagar International Airport, you will be welcomed by Exodus Expeditions representative who will assist and escort you to your waiting vehicle. From the airport it is a 35 minutes drive through the heart of New Srinagar city. The drive takes you past the Abdullah Bridge which connects the banks of the Jhelum River, snaking its way towards the North-Western frontier of Kashmir. We arrive at the Dal Lake boulevard road Srinagar. Proceed for a local sightseeing that includes Shankaryacharya Temple visit , thus providing panoramic view of entire City, along with famous Dal-Lake & River Jhelum. Enroute visiting handloom centre famous for production of Pashmina/Shahtoos shawls & world over reckoned Carpets, Visit Local market, old city tour, Shopping etc. Proceed towards famous Mughal gardens, TULIP GARDEN, Badam Wari, Botanical Garden, Pari Mahal, Cheshma Shahi(Royal Spring), Nishat(Garden of Pleasure), Shalimar ( Abode of Love) Mughal laid Out in the 16th century & these fall along the bank of Dal-Lake in the heart of Srinagar City . In the evening go for 01 hour shikara ride in Dal Lake which will be complementary from our end . While enjoying shikara ride you will visit the floating vegetable gardens. While riding the Shikara’s there are plenty of opportunities for bird watching with plentiful species including Kingfisher, Little Bittern, Common Pariah Kites, Grebe etc. Overnight stay at Houseboat in Srinagar.

After early breakfast check out from Hotel and proceed towards Gulmarg (Meadow of Flowers) 2730 mts. above the sea level. The distance of 60 kms will be covered in about 2 hours. Gulmarg has one of the best ski slopes in the world and highest golf course with 18 holes.You can enjoy activities such as hiking, camping, fishing, rafting, skiing, and snowboarding. After returning back from the Drung Waterfall move towards Gulmarg.Enjoy cable car rides (Gondola rides included ) for mountain ride ist phase up to khilangmarg and second phase upto Affarwat snow point . You can visit Golf Course, St. Marry Church and Rani Temple by Trek or you can hire Pony rides . Return back and Overnight stay at Hotel in Srinagar .

After early breakfast , We will drive you to Pahalgam (Valley of Shepherds) Pahalgam is situated at the union of the streams flowing from Sheshnag Lake and the Lidder River in the state of Jammu & Kashmir. On the way , visit APPLE ORCHID FIELDS and do not miss to take pure APPLE JUICE , You can enjoy beautiful saffron fields on the way.You can visit Baisaran valley known as MINI SWITZERLAND by ponies ( at your own cost) Pahalgam is now Kashmir's premier resort; cool even during the height of summer when the maximum temperature does not exceed 25 degrees Celsius.Enjoy an excursion to Chandanwari (3288mts) ,Betaab Valley and Aru Valley (local union cabs included ). Return back and overnight stay at Hotel in Srinagar .

After breakfast at Houseboat proceed to Sonamarg. The drive to Sonamarg is through the Sindh Valley. Situated at an altitude of 2730 meters, Sonamarg (The meadow of gold). Ponies can be hired for the trip up to Thajiwas glacier ( ponie rides can be hired directly ) , which is a major local attraction during the summer months. Sonamarg is also the takeoff station for the drive to Ladakh across the Zojila , Zero Point and Fishing Point (by local union cabs included ) a major pass in the Great Himalayan Range, through which the Srinagar-Leh Road passes. Return back to Srinagar, Relax and overnight stay at Hotel In Srinagar .

After a late morning breakfast, we will drive you to Srinagar Airport and drop you off at the terminal, leaving you with great memories of Exodus Expeditions.