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Duration :Tour Duration : 11 Nights / 12 Days
Places to See :Delhi - Agra - Srinagar - Gulmarg- Pahalgam - Sonmarg - Srinagar - Delhi
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| Day 01 : Arrive Delhi. |
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Upon arrival at Delhi airport the representative of Spirit of India will welcome you and transfer you to the hotel for check in and night stay.
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| Day 02 : Delhi sightseeing |
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After breakfast a full day guided tour of Old and New Delhi (Delhi, the capital of India comprises of conspicuously contrasting Old and New Delhi. Old Delhi was the capital of Muslim India between the 12th and 19th centuries and one can find mosques, monuments and forts related to Muslim history. New Delhi is the imperial city created as India's capital by the British, intricately planned and comprises of imposing buildings displaying various modern style of architecture) will take you to Red Fort (Built by the builder of the Taj Mahal - Shah Jehan, famous for its delicately carvedinlaid and Royal chambers), Raj Ghat (The creamation Ground of the father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi), Humayun's Tomb (Humayun's tomb is believed to have been designed in 1565 AD by the widow of Mughal emperor Humayun. It' splan, based on the description of Islamic paradise gardens, is known to have inspired the Taj Mahal and many later Mughal tombs. This type of garden is known as a charbagh and is based on a grid), Safdarjung's Tomb (Representing the last phase of the Mughal style of architecture, Safdarjang's Tomb stands in the centre of an extensive garden), Qutab Minar (73 meters high which tapers from a 15 m diameter base to just 2.5 m at the top. The walls consist intricately carved quotations from Koran and is one of the most perfect towers of the Persian world) Drive through India Gate (The war memorial) and President's Palace. Night stay in your hotel.
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| Day 03 : Delhi - Agra - Delhi (205 kms / 4 hrs one way) |
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Breakfast in the hotel and then drive to Agra (Agra attained its magnificence under the Emperor Akbar The Great. Once the capital of Mughal India, it is famous for the world renowned Taj Mahal). Enroute visit Sikandra Fort. Afternoon visit Agra Fort (In Akbar's time the fort was principally a military structure but by Shah Jahan's time it had partially become a palace. This fort serves as vantage location to have the fabulous glimpse of The Taj Mahal) and the most beautiful monument Taj Mahal (Taj Mahal was built by Emperor Shahjahan in the sweet memories of his wife Mumtaj. The Taj complex took 22 years and 20,000 workforce, including specialized craftsmen, to get completed and is today counted as one of the Wonders of the World. This white Marble wonder is extra ordinarily luminescent and even on the dull days one can find it glowing. The Taj is believed to change its glow depending on the intensity and direction of the sunrays falling on it). Evening drive back to Delhi for night stay.
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| Day 04 : Delhi - Srinagar (Flight) |
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After breakfast transfer to the airport to board flight to Srinagar. At Srinagar airport meeting and transfer to deluxe houseboat (Srinagar is located in the heart of the Kashmir valley at an altitude of 1,730 m above sea level, spread on both sides of the river Jhelum. The Dal and Nagin lakes enhance its picturesque setting, while the changing play of the seasons and the salubrious climate ensures that the city is equally attractive to visitors around the year). Rest of the time free and stay on a house boat.
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| Day 05 : Srinagar |
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After breakfast half day tour of Mughal Gardens visiting the Hat Bagh (The Garden of Pleasure) and Shalimar Bagh (Abode of love). In the afternoon take a Shikara ride on The Dal lake to see the natural beauty that God has graced this city with. In the evening return to houseboat. All meals and overnight stay at Houseboat.
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Day 06 : Srinagar - Gulmarg
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Breakfast in the houseboat and later leave for Gulmarg (One of the most beautiful summer port in the valley. It is also popular for its summer golf course which is the highest in the world. People can enjoy skiing during the winter season). The whole day you will spend seeing the beauty of the nature and the snowy mountains (One can also have Gondola ride cable car from Gulmarg to Khalinmarg). Overnight at your hill resort in Gulmarg.
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Day 07 : Gulmarg - Pahalgam
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After breakfast leave Guhmarg for Pahalgam (situated at the heights of 2440 Mtrs Pahalgam is known as vale of Kashmir) on way visit Saffron fields. Enjoy the natural beauty of the valley and overnight stay at the hill resort.
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Day 08 : Pahalgam
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Day free in Pahalgam to explore the beauty of the valley (Pahalgam is very popular with Indian tourists as the staging point for the famous pilgrimage to the sacred ice lingam in the Amarnath Cave, four days walk to the east. A growing number of foreign tourists go to Pahalgam to relax in surroundings that compare favourably with the Swiss Alps, to play golf on the rough little nine-hole course, or to start off on a number of treks into the high altitude meadows beyond. Tents and pack ponies can be hired in pahalgam fortreks to the 11,800-foot (3,600 meter) Kolahoi glacier, which can be done in three days, or for the arduous, 10-day walk into ladakh, across the main Himalayan range. Pahalgam is Kashmir's premier resort, cool even during the height of summer. A number of hotels and lodges cater to all preferences and budgets, from luxurious to unpretentious trekkers' lodges, including delightfully romantic, fully furnished huts, partially concealed by giantpine trees. Around Pahalgam are many places of interest, and because the resort is set between 'fairly steep hills, it is worth hir-ing a pony' rather 'than walking. Pony). Night stay at your resort.
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Day 09 : Pahalgam - Srinagar
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After breakfast drive to Srinagar. On arrival at Srinagar check into the Houseboat. Rest of the time free for personal activities. Meals and stay at the Houseboat.
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Day 10 : Srinagar - Sonmarg - Srinagar
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After breakfast take a full day trip to Sonmarg (Situated at the altitude of 2690 mtrs. Sonmarg is known as Meadow of Gold. This is the most beautiful drive from Srinagar). On the stop at many beautiful small tourist spots. Take a horse ride to visit Thajiwas (Glacier where snow remains round the year and Sonmarg is known as Gateway Ladakh). In the evening return to Srinagar and stay in the houseboat.
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Day 11 : Srinagar - Delhi
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After breakfast in time transfer to the airport to board flight to Delhi. In Delhi meeting and transfer to the hotel for rest and night stay.
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Day 12 : Leave Delhi
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Intime transfer to the airport to board flight to onward destination.
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| Tour ends here……… | |