Kashmir | Anubhutitrips

Canvas of Immense Beauty Unexplored Kashmir

11 Days Tour Programme

Srinagar- 4 Nights, Daksum- 1 Night, Pahalgam- 2 Nights, Gulmarg- 1 Night, Gurez Valley- 2 Nights

Srinagar- Sonamarg- Sinthan Top- Kokernag- Verinag- Pahalgam- Gulmarg- Doodhpathri- Gurez Valley

Ever fancied yourself surrounded by pyramid like sharpened peaks; sound of music scenery; beautiful cottages here and there peeping through the trees; sweet songs of Black necked crane and dashing of some waterfalls around?

If you do then you must have Kashmir in your mind. The magnificence of Kashmir has been luring tourists for ages.

Call it a home of Lovely glades and forests. Sights of vast mists rising from rivers curling in thin spirals around the opposite mountains; lovely glades and forests; Trees of chinar, pine apple, cedar are sombre; soft air ruffling the water causing pleasant motion among the trees from which it wafted the most delightful of sounds of water, adding an air of serenity to the scene.

Clouds sometimes rise above the mountains sooth the eyes of Tourists. It is one of the most beautiful choices for tourists to spend your holidays in the lap of Nature.

Kashmir is not only known for a few extensively explored travel spots like Pahalgam, Gulmarg, Yusmarg or Sonmarg but also the places which are not known to the tourists and to the world till a few decades back.

The real magic is in the enchanted tiny hamlets of Kashmir where tourists breathe a degree of renovating warmth as it is untouched by the evil effects of population burst and pollution.

It is a world where skies re not cut into the lanes and slices by overhead power lines. Yes, the lesser-known Kashmir is the real magic which makes the sightseeing more interesting and blissful for tourists all over the world.

On arrival at Srinagar Airport, transfer to the hotel. Thereafter leave for Srinagar local sightseeing, covering- Shankaracharya hills, Chashmashahi, Nishat Garden, Shalimar Garden and Hazratbal. Evening will be free for shopping. Night halt at Srinagar.

After breakfast, leave for an excursion tour of Sonmarg (total 196 kms.). Enroute visit to Kheerbhawani Temple. Sonmarg is known as Gateway of Ladakh. Visit to Thajiwas glacier. In the evening return back to Srinagar. Night halt at Srinagar.

After breakfast, transfer to Daksum (Kokernag (100 kms). Enroute visit- world famous saffron (Kesar) fields, cricket bat factory, medieval period capital of Kashmir known by Avantipuram, Verinag (Mughal Garden). Verinag is Famous for its beautiful spring which was built by emperor Jahangir in 1620. The spring has 80 meters circumference and is in octagonal shape and Kokernag, Situated at a height of 2000 meters in the Breng Valley "The Golden Crown of Kashmir", Do leisure activities in Kokernag. Kokernag boasts of its collection of springs, sprawling gardens fragrant with the blooms of a large number and variety of flora, the largest fresh water spring of Kashmir, trout streams and a large trout farm of Asia. Further reach Daksum. Night halt at Daksum.

After breakfast, visit-Sinthan Top (35 kms.). Sinthan Top is located at a height of 3748 meters,Sinthan-top is the highest point connection the Valley of Kashmir with Jammu Division via Kishtwar District. Around 35 kilometers of snaky and uphill drive from Daksum, it’s an adventurous journey. And round the year snow at the top makes it a varied choice for local tourists as well as outsiders. The journey to this place is thrilling and so is sliding down the snow-capped peaks. Apart from the normal tourism activity, Sinthan top has a great potential for Adventure tourism. The spot is best suited for mountaineering and skiing with the height at which it is located and the kind of mountain ranges it has and it has also 360 degree view on its top. Return to Daksum. After check-out, proceed towards Pahalgam (80 kms.) Enroute visit- MartandSun Temple at Mattan. ArrivePahalgam. Check-in the hotel. Evening will be free for relaxation. Night halt at Pahalgam.

After breakfast, visit Aru Valley and Betaab Valley. Evening will be at leisure for shopping or for relaxation. Night halt at Pahalgam.

After breakfast, leave for Gulmarg (165kms.-5 Hrs.). After reaching Gulmarg enjoy a Gondola ride. Evening will be free for leisure. Night halt at Gulmarg.

After breakfast, leave for Gurez Valley(140 kms.). Enroute visit- Wular Lake,which is one of the largest freshwater lakes in Asia, bigger than Dal Lake but less popular among common tourists. Wular Lake plays a significant role in the hydrographic system of the Kashmir Valley by acting as a huge absorption basin for annual floodwater. The source is the Jhelum River. The journey on the bank of this lake is beautiful. The further continuing journey toward Gurez Valley. ArriveGurez Valley.Being so close to the border, it is actually what you may call a forbidden beauty as only a few people visit Gurez valley. It is recently opened for tourists as its very sensitive area, close to the border. The landscapes beyond any doubt are highly scenic and the journey will not be smooth. Roads here are custom-built to test your stomach, your butt and your vehicleâ€™s suspension. There are no markets here, nothing to buy and no greatly famous buildings. But extremely beautiful landscape. Night halt at Gurez Valley.

After breakfast, explore Gurez Valley. The scenic beauty of this place is actually a lot different than what you will find in other hill stations. We will cross razdan pass, Peer baba Shrine, Kishen Ganga River, HabbaKhatoon Peak, Dawar. Dawar is a small town in mid of nowhere. After Dawar, you can drive approximately 60 kilometers to the village of Chakwali on the Indian side of the border. This is where you can see the mountains controlled by Pakistan. there are several small and beautiful villages like Shaikhpora, PuaranaTilail, Badugam, Hasangam, Baduab, Miru, Angaikot, Gujran etc. Night halt atGurez Valley.

After breakfast, departure to Srinagar (130 kms.- 5 Hrs.), reach Srinagar. Evening will be at leisure. Night halt at Srinagar.

After breakfast, After breakfast, drive to Doodhpathari (45 kms.- 2 Hrs.). The name ‘Doodhpathari’ means ‘Valley of Milk’. It is said that thefamous saint of Kashmir Sheikh ulAalam Sheikh Noor din Nooranihas prayed here, and once when he was in search of water in themeadows, to offer prayers, he pricked the ground with his stick tosearch water, and the milk came out, he asked the milk that you canonly be used for drinking and not performing ablution. Hearing thismilk at once changed its state to water and the meadow got itsname Doodhpathri. Visit- Tangnar,Shaliganga River point, MujpatharandPalmaidan. Return to Srinagar. In the evening, you can explore the local markets of Srinagar. Night halt at Srinagar.

After breakfast, transfer to Srinagar Airport to board the flight.