Honeymoon in Kashmir – 6 Days Travel Package 5 Nights / 6 Days

On your arrival at Srinagar International Airport, take a 35-minute ride through the heart of New Srinagar city and pass by the Abdullah bridge that connects the two sides of the river Jehlum, visiting the Mughal gardens of Nishat and Shalimar, Hazratbal Dargah Sharif, Chashma Shahi Garden, Dal Lake, Nagin Lake, Pari Mahal, Shankaracharya Temple. Dinner and Overnight in hotel/houseboats.

Mughal Garden Shalimar Bagh: Shalimar Bagh is a Mughal garden in Srinagar, Jammu, and Kashmir, India, which is associated with a channel to the northeast of Dal Lake. It has also been referred to as Shalimar Gardens, Farah Baksh, and Faiz Baksh. Another prominent shoreline garden along that stretch is Nishat Bagh, “The Garden of Delight.”.

Nishat Bagh: Nishat Bagh is a terraced Mughal garden built on the eastern side of the Dal Lake, near Srinagar in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is the largest Mughal garden in the Kashmir Valley. ‘Nishat Bagh’ is Urdu and means the “Garden of Joy,” “Garden of Gladness,” and “Garden of Delight.”.

Hazratbal Masjid: Hazratbal, or Dargah, is the notified area in Downtown Srinagar located around 10 km (6.2 mi) from the city center.

Pari Mahal: Pari Mahal or Peer Mahal, also called The Palace of Fairies, is a seven-terraced Mughal garden placed atop the Zabarwan mountain range, overlooking the city of Srinagar and south-west of Dal Lake in the Indian Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

Nigeen Lake: Nigeen Lake is a slightly eutrophic lake located in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India. At times, it is counted as a part of Dal Lake and is connected through a narrow strait. Also, it is connected to the Khushal Sar and Gil Sar lakes through the channel known as Nallah Amir Khan.

Chashma Shahi Garden: Chashme Shahi or Chashma I Shahi, also called Chashma Shahi, is one of the Mughal gardens constructed in 1632 AD around a spring by Ali Mardan Khan, governor of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan at the instance of the Emperor, as a present for his elder son Prince Dara Shikoh.

Dal Lake: Dal is an urban lake located in Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is the second-largest lake in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It is integral to tourism and recreation in Kashmir and is named the “Lake of Flowers,” “Jewel in the crown of Kashmir,” or “Srinagar’s Jewel.”

Shankaracharya Temple: Shankaracharya Temple or Jyeshteshwara Temple is a Hindu temple located atop the Shankaracharya Hill on the Zabarwan Range in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple stands at a height of 1,000 feet above the valley floor and commands the city of Srinagar.

After breakfast, move to the Gulmarg route. You get a pleasant view of Tangmarg town and drive ahead on a 14 km scenic drive to Gulmarg. In the early afternoon, check into the hotel in Gulmarg. Later proceed on a short tour that includes a ride on the Gondola cable car system (optional and self-sponsored). Return to Gulmarg after an hour from the ride and later undertake some horse-riding optional and self-sponsored.

After breakfast, we drive to Pahalgam through Pampore, Avantipura, and the village of Bijbehara, which remains famous as the bread basket of Kashmir. We take a diversion from the national highway 1A at Khanabal and drive through the second biggest city of Anantnag.

From here the road becomes scenic as we drive parallel to the Lidder river flowing from the opposite direction. In Pahalgam, check-in at the hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Aru Vally: Aru is a tourist destination in the Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is about 12 km from Pahalgam and 11 km upstream from the Lidder River. It is known for its picturesque meadows, lakes, and mountains. It is a base camp for trekking to the Kolhoi Glacier and Tarsar Lake.

Betab Vally: This valley is located at an altitude of 15 kilometers from Pahalgam in the northernmost union territory of Jammu and Kashmir in India’s Anantnag district. This valley was named after Sunny Deol-Amrita Singh’s hit debut film Betaab.

Chandanwari: It is known to be the base, or starting point, of the most famous Hindu pilgrimage site, Shri Amarnath Yatra, which takes place between June and August.

It is located at a height of 2,895 meters and is approximately 16 kilometers from Pahalgam. If you seek an offbeat tourist spot in Jammu and Kashmir where you can unwind along with nature, then do visit this place.

After breakfast, we went back to Srinagar. In the afternoon, we rode for an hour on Shikara in Dal Lake. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Dal Lake: Dal is a lake in Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is an urban lake, which is the second largest in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It is an integral part of tourism and recreation in Kashmir and is known as the “Lake of Flowers,” “Jewel in the crown of Kashmir,” or “Srinagar’s Jewel.”

After breakfast at the hotel, you will be driven on a full-day excursion trip to Sonmarg in the morning.

Sonamarg (Meadow of Gold): This is a place of breathtaking beauty in Sindh Valley, full of flowers and surrounded by mountains at a height of 2690 m above sea level. As tourists do not visit it very often, its background can be described as snow-clad mountains against a bright sky. It is a quiet alpine retreat surrounded by sycamore, silver birch, fir, and pine trees, and the last halt on the Kashmir side for the drive from Srinagar to Leh. It is also the base for some interesting treks to the high altitude of the Himalayan Lakes.

OPTIONAL – A horse ride may be enjoyed here, too. Afternoon drive back from Sonmarg to Srinagar, an overnight stay at a houseboat.

Take breakfast at the houseboat on the last day as you say goodbye to this magical valley of Kashmir. You’ll be transferred from here to Srinagar Airport to continue your further journey and take back into your memories the breathtaking beauty, warmth of hospitality, and tranquil moments spent there.