Golden Triangle with Kashmir itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Delhi by: Flight (Detail Awaited)
Welcome to India- a country where hospitality is a way of life; to a culture steeped in tradition, a land where history lives in music and dance. You will be received at the airport and proceed to your hotel. Overnight At Hotel.
Meal: Dinner
Day 02: Delhi - Srinagar by: Flight (To Be Advised)
Today morning after breakfast, you will be picked from your hotel and transfer to Domestic airport for a spectacular mountain flight to Srinagar, the summer capital of Kashmir situated at height of 5200 ft above sea level, which is located on the foot of Himalayan Mountains, where tourist enjoy living in houseboats which are anchored on famous Dal Lake. A Kashmiri warm welcome greets you on arrival from airport and transfer to Deluxe Houseboats by Gondolas (shikara).
Afternoon visit famous Mughal Gardens of Nishat (Garden of pleasure) overlooking the crystal-clear Emerald green waters of the Dal Lake then to Shalimar Garden (Garden of Love) built by Mughal Emperor during Spring until Autumn these gardens are full of flowers. Also pay a visit to Kashmir Famous Hand knotted Silk carpet weaving factory for good bargains. Return to houseboats for lunch. Later in evening enjoy Shikara cruise on Dal Lake visiting the Floating Garden, back waters of the lake, cruise will go through canals. Overnight stay on houseboat.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 03: Srinagar - Gulmarg – Srinagar
After breakfast, enjoy an excursion to Gulmarg (Meadow of Flowers) at a height of 8800ft above sea level. Here you will witness the beauty of Nature surroundings of Kashmir set out like a Doll's village en route stop at few villages to witness the country life of Kashmiris. Gulmarg is used to be a favourite hunt of the British in summers and you will find old fashioned hotels and shops in the village. Gulmarg has highest 18 holes golf course in the world and has developed into a famous Ski resort. Enjoy gondola ride (if operational on Direct payment) high above the meadows from Gulmarg to Apharwat 10 200 ft and snow covered slopes of Apharwat and Khilanmarg mountain which provide a playground for optional skiing, tobogganing, pony ride and skating (On direct Payment), Return to houseboat. Overnight stay on houseboat.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 04: Srinagar – Delhi by: Flight (To Be Advised)
Morning after Breakfast Checkout from houseboat and well in time transfer to airport to board the flight to Delhi.
On arrival Delhi airport, meet and assistance by our representative and proceed for lunch at local restaurant. Post lunch proceed for city tour New Delhi where you will drive pass through the Government Buildings, India Gate and visit the QUTUB MINAR. Rest of the evening free to enjoy local market. Overnight At Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Delhi – Agra by: Surface
Morning after breakfast checkout from the hotel and drive to Agra (233 KM AND 4 HRS.) upon arrival in Agra check in at hotel. En joy lunch at local Restaurant / Hotel. Later in the afternoon proceed for sightseeing of Agra visiting Taj Mahal & Agra Fort. Visit the world-Famous Taj Mahal (remain closed on Friday), built by Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. Later proceed to visit Agra Fort. Overnight in Agra
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: (Mon): Agra – Jaipur by: Surface
After breakfast checkout from hotel and drive to Jaipur (240 KM APPROX. 4.30 HRS.). En- route Visit Fatehpur Sikri. After the visit enjoy lunch at local restaurant. On arrival at Jaipur Check in at hotel rest of the evening free to explore the local market on your own. Overnight at Jaipur.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7: Jaipur
After breakfast, you will proceed for an excursion tour of AMBER FORT. We will first drive to AMBER FORT, the ancient capital that preceded Jaipur. Originally built in the 11th century AD and expanded in size and scope by succeeding dynasties and their rulers, Amber is a fortress town of visual awesomeness. You will have an opportunity to hike to the fort.
(We do not promote or encourage elephant ride at the amber fort. If you would like to include it in the program, this can be done at a supplement cost).
On the way back, you may like to stop at Anokhi Museum, where you will see a collection of old costumes with hand blocked prints that are typical to Rajasthan (closed on Wednesdays). Later we will visit The City Palace and Observatory (Jantar Mantar). Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan, and its centrepiece is the City Palace, home even today of the royal family, and known for its clutch of excellent private museums that display royal memorabilia, particularly armaments, art, books, costumes and textiles.
Lying adjacent to the City Palace is the medieval Jantar Mantar Observatory – built by Maharaja Jai Singh II, an inveterate astronomer who’s curiously shaped and oversized implements are astonishingly accurate till today. Overnight In Jaipur.
Meal: Breakfast
Day 8: Jaipur – Delhi by: Surface
After relaxed breakfast drive to Delhi (273 km approx. 5.30 hrs) On arrival at Delhi meet and assistance by our representative and transfer to airport to board the onward flight (Detail Awaited).
