long weekend trips in india

Duration : 3 Nights / 4 Days
Destination Covered : Delhi - Srinagar - Gulmarg - Srinagar

Day 01 : Arrive Srinagar from Delhi
Morning transfer to airport to connect flight for Srinagar. Afternoon shikara ride on the Dal lake, visiting floating / vegetable gardens. Overnight stay in deluxe houseboat.

Day 02 : Srinagar
Morning sightseeing of the Mughal Gardens, visiting Nishat Bagh built by Asaf Khan, the brother- in-law of Jehangir in 1632 A.D., and Shalimar Bagh built by Jehangir for his wife empress Nur Jahan. All the gardens are situated on the banks of the Dal lake with the Zabarwan hills in the background. Overnight stay in deluxe houseboat.

Day 03 : Srinagar - Gulmarg - Srinagar
Full day trip to Gulmarg (The meadow of flowers) 2730 mts. above sea level The distance of 56 kms. will be covered in about 2 ½ hrs. Gulmarg has one of the best ski slopes in the world, and one of 5, the highest golf courses in the world with 18 holes. You can also enjoy a view of Nanga Parbat if the weather permits. The view en route from Tangmarg to Gulmarg is fascinating. Drive back to Srinagar and overnight stay on houseboat.

Day 04 : Departure by Air
After breakfast, transfer to airport for flight to Delhi and connect onward flight.