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Brief on the tourStaying on a houseboat is an exceptional and memorable experience. Pine scented wooden panels heavily hand carved, an evening sitting out overlooking the shimmering waters of Dal Lake with a fantastic back drop of Zabarwan Hills are just the right ingredients for a relaxing holiday. Join us on a fascinating tour to the valley of Kashmir. You will come back refreshed and rejuvenated!The itinerary |
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London - Delhi Departure from London Heathrow (or from any UK regional airport). |
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To Srinagar Arrival Delhi. Transfer to domestic airport for your flight to Srinagar. Meeting and assistance upon arrival at Srinagar airport and transfer to your Deluxe Houseboat on Dal or Nagin Lake for 6 nights stay. Evening at leisure. Relax on the front deck of your Houseboat and soak up the beauty of the vale of Kashmir. |
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| Day 03 |
Srinagar
Morning board a traditional ‘Shikara’. Visit the Char Chinar Island, canals, floating gardens, bathing boats, kabutar khana and glimpse the unique lifestyle of the lake people. |
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Dal Lake - The most prominent natural feature of Kashmir is the Dal Lake.
Spread 6 kms long and 3 kms wide, the lake is divided into four parts by
causeways. The lakeside is lined with luxuriant chinars and poplars. The
waters of the Dal Lake are dotted with small willow covered islands that
give an ethereal ambience to the lake on misty mornings. A unique feature
of the lake is the Mihrbahri people, trading in flowers, fruits and vegetables
grown on floating gardens on these islands in the lake. The Mihrbahris sell
their wares from shikaras, the elongated gondolas that are popular with
tourists for touring the lake.
Nagin Lake - leading from the Dal Lake is the smaller Nagin Lake. The Nagin Lake is located to the east of the city, at the foothill of the mountain Zabarwan. The edges of Nagin Lake are also surrounded by willow and poplar trees. The reflection of these trees in the water is striking. Surrounded by Shankaracharya hill (Takht-e-Suleiman) on the south and Hari Parbat on the west, the Nagin Lake sits in a charming picturesque location. Afternoon, optional excursion to Shankaracharya Temple, which stands in a hill above Srinagar. The site dates back to 2500 BC. |
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| Day 04 |
Srinagar
Morning visit to Shalimar Garden and Pari Mahal. Rest of the day at leisure. You could go shopping at Polo View Market to find little souvenirs, pashminas and Jamawars, beautiful wicker baskets, walnut wood boxes or Paper Mache products - some inlaid with gold leaf! You can also buy the famous Kashmir saffron and dry fruit. |
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To Gulmarg
Half day excursion to Gulmarg. 
(Gulmarg - 'The Meadow of flowers' is at a height of 2730m above sea level, the air there is clear and the views magnificent).
The journey to Gulmarg is half the enchantment of reaching there - roads bordered by rigid avenues of poplar give over to flat expanses of rice fields interspersed with picturesque villages. Depending on the season, nature's colours could be the translucent green of spring, summer’s rich emerald, or autumn’s golden hues, when scarlet chillies festoon windows of village homes. After Tangmarg, the climb to Gulmarg begins through fir-covered hillsides. At one point, known simply as View Point, travellers generally stop their vehicles for a few minutes and look out a spectacle of snow-covered mountains, almost within touching distance. Lunch at Hotel Highlands Park. After lunch take a Gondola ride to the high slopes to enjoy the scenery of the valley of Gulmarg. |
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| Day 06 & 07 |
Srinagar
Days at leisure. Optional excursions to Pahalgam & Sonamarg. These include:
Sonamarg - The Meadow of Gold- Framed by snowy mountain peaks Sonamarg nestles in the Sindh Valley. Pony trek to the Thajiwas Glacier or the Amarnath cave. Fish for trout or mahseer in the crystal waters of the River or for the more adventurous trek deep into the breathtaking countryside. |
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To London
Transfer to Srinagar airport for your flight to Delhi. On arrival at Delhi take courtesy transfer to International airport for your flight to London. | |
The Cost:Per Person sharing twin or double room accommodation £980.00The Cost includes:
Cost does not include:
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