Best of Kashmir With Golden Triangle Tour

Best of Kashmir With Golden Triangle Tour - (10 Days / 09 Nights)
Destination Covered: Srinagar – Pahalgam – Gulmarg – Sonamarg - Srinagar

Day 01: Arrive Delhi ( Hotel Check in Time 1200 Noon )

Scheduled arrive New Delhi International Airport; meet our representative in the ‘Arrival Halls’ where he will be standing there with the pla-card of your name. Upon meeting, he will warmly welcome with marigold flower and later accompany you till hotel to facilitate your check into your hotel. Rest of time free for your own activities.
Overnight stay in hotel.

Day 02: Delhi - Full day City Tour

Take breakfast in the hotel and later proceed for full day city tour of the capital city of India. The city has been inhabited since 06th Century BC and through most of its history, it served as capital for many kingdom and empires. In 1639AD, The Mughal emperor Shah Jehan built a new walled city named Shahjahanabad which served as the capital of Mughal Empire from 1649 until the rebellion of 1857. Shahjahanabad is today called Old Delhi. After that British East India Company chose Delhi to shift its capital from Kolkata to use it as administrative centre. A three member committee was formed to plan the construction of the city. The Key architect of the committees was Sir Edwin Lutyen who gave the shape to city which is now called New Delhi. Start the sightseeing including Qutab Minar, Lotus Temple (Closed on Monday), Parliament House, India Gate, Secretariat Buildings, Laxmi Narayan Temple also known as Birla Temple and Jantar – Mantar Observatory.
In the evening visit Akshardham Temple is huge Swami Narayan Temple complex displays millennia of traditional Hindu and Indian culture, spirituality, and architecture
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 03: Delhi – Srinagar ( By Flight )

Take breakfast in the hotel and later scheduled transfer to Delhi Airport to board the flight for Srinagar. Upon arrival transfer to Houseboat. Take onboard lunch in the houseboat and later we shall take you for half day sightseeing tour of Srinagar. Situated in the Kashmir Valley, it is a very beautiful city known for its gardens, Lakes and Houseboat. Enjoy the sightseeing and visit Mughal Garden, Nishat Bagh (the garden of Spring) and Shalimar Bagh. We will visit also Tulip Garden known as the largest one in Asia. In the evening enjoy Shikara ride over Dal Lake. Back to Houseboat.
Take Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 04: Srinagar – Gulmarg ( 55 Kms, 2 Hrs drive One Way )

Take breakfast in the Houseboat and later enjoy full day excursion of Gulmarg. Gulmarg is the most beautiful winter resort in the valley. It is popular for its highest golf course and skiing in winters. In the afternoon you can enjoy Skiing at your own cost for which an Instructor will be hired for your guidance with skiing equipment's (skies, sticks, gloves & goggles) for skiing. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant. Here you are also going to enjoy Cable Car ride (Gandola Ride).
In the evening drive back to Srinagar and spend night in Houseboat.

Day 05: Srinagar – Pahalgam ( 90 Kms, 3.5 Hrs one way )

This morning take breakfast in the Houseboat and later enjoy a day excursion for Pahalgam (90Kms, one way from Srinagar). It is a popular tourist destination located on the bank of Lidder River at an altitude of 7200ft.Above the sea level. Lunch at the local restaurant. In Pahalgam, we will introduce you to the nature’s true beauty by visiting Betab Valley, Chandanwari & Aru Valley. Enjoy the virgin beauty of the valley.
In the evening drive back to Srinagar for overnight stay in Houseboat.

Day 06: Srinagar – Sonamarg ( 80 Kms, 2.5 Hrs drive one way )

Take breakfast in the hotel and later enjoy full day excursion of Sonamarg.
In the evening drive back to Srinagar for Houseboat stay.

Day 07: Srinagar – Delhi ( By Flight )- Drive to Agra ( 200Kms )

This morning take breakfast in the houseboat and later transfer to Srinagar Airport to board the flight for Delhi. Upon arrival, meet our driver at Airport who will welcome and later proceed for Agra ( 200 Kms, 4.5 Hrs drive ).Upon arrival check into hotel. After fresh up enjoy half day City tour including Taj Mahal (closed on Fridays) built by Mughal Emperor Shahjahan in 1630 to enshrine the mortal remains of his Queen Mumtaz followed by visit of Agra Fort
Overnight at the hotel.

NOTE: If we reach to Agra late, we can re-adjust the visit to Taj Mahal & Agra Fort on Day 08. Visiting Taj Mahal will be more fascinating at the Sun rise time. So we highly recommend to shift it on Day 08. In this case, we will escort the group for shopping after check in hotel in Agra

Day 08: Agra / Jaipur ( 245 Kms, 5 Hrs drive )

This morning take breakfast in the hotel and later depart for Jaipur. On your way you will visit the UNESCO world heritage site – Fatehpur Sikri. This deserted red sandstone city was built by the Great Mughal Emperor Akbar as his capital and palace in the late 16th century. Popular highlights of this region are Buland Darwaza, Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chishti, Diwan-i-Am, Panch Mahal etc. Afternoon arrive Jaipur & and check into hotel.
Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 09: In Jaipur

After breakfast at the hotel we will take you for excursion of Amber fort to see the fabulous Amber Fort. En-route to Amber you will stop and see the `Palace of Winds’, otherwise known as Hawa Mahal. It is really an elaborate facade behind which the ladies of the court used to watch the daily goings on in the street below.
Afternoon visiting the City Palace, a famous landmark that is expanded over a large area as it occupies one seventh of the city. Walk to the adjacent Jantar Mantar or Astronomical Observatory made by the Maharaja of Jaipur. It has also been included in the world heritage lists. You will also have the opportunity to wander in the local markets for shopping where you can shop for souvenirs, traditional Rajasthani attires, skilful art craft of the region etc.
Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 10: Jaipur / Delhi ( 255 Kms, 5.5 Hrs drive )

Post breakfast at hotel day free at leisure or your own activities until scheduled drive to Delhi. On arrival transfer to Delhi International Airport to board the flight for your onward journey. Tour ends with happy memories.

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