Overview

Kashmir, region of the northwestern Indian subcontinent. It is bounded by the Uygur Autonomous Region of Xinjiang to the northeast and the Tibet Autonomous Region to the east (both parts of China), by the Indian states of Himachal Pradesh and Punjab to the south, by Pakistan to the west, and by Afghanistan to the northwest. The region, with a total area of some 85,800 square miles (222,200 square km), has been the subject of dispute between India and Pakistan since the partition of the Indian subcontinent in 1947. The northern and western portions are administered by Pakistan and comprise three areas: Azad Kashmir, Gilgit, and Baltistan, the last two being part of a single administrative unit called Gilgit-Baltistan (formerly Northern Areas). Administered by India are the southern and southeastern portions, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. The Indian- and Pakistani-administered portions are divided by a “line of control” agreed to in 1972, although neither country recognizes it as an international boundary. In addition, China became active in the eastern area of Kashmir in the 1950s and has controlled the northeastern part of Ladakh (the easternmost portion of the region) since 1962.

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival Jammu

Jammu

Transfers

Stay

Dinner

Arrival Jammu. Transfer to the hotel. Check-in the hotel & relax. Rest of the day free at liesure. Evening free at liesure. O/N in Jammu.

Day 2

Jammu - Srinagar

Srinagar

Sightseeing

Transfers

Stay

Dinner

Proceed to Srinagar ( 250 kms - 6.5 hrs ). Enroute Visit Asia Longest Nashri Tunnel & Banihal Tunnel. Evening free at liesure. O/N in Srinagar.

Day 3

Srinagar - Sonamarg - Srinagar

Sonmarg

Meals

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Stay

Dinner

Full day excursion trip to Sonamarg ( 85 kms - 3 hrs ). Visit Thajiwas Glacier. Enjoy sledging, horse riding, etc. Evening free at liesure. O/N in Srinagar.

Day 4

Srinagar

Shankaryacharya shikara

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Stay

Dinner

Half day local sight seeing of Mughal Gardens & Shankaryacharya Temple. Enjoy shikara ride in the evening. O/N in Srinagar.

Day 5

Srinagar - Gulmarg

Gulmarg

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Transfers

Stay

Dinner

Proceed to Gulmarg ( 55 kms - 2.5 hrs ). Enjoy Gandola - Cable Car to the peak heights of Kongdori & Affarwat. Enjoy sledging. skiing, etc. Evening free at liesure. O/N in Gulmarg.

Day 6

Gulmarg - Pahalgam

Pahalgam

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Transfers

Stay

Dinner

Proceed to Pahalgam ( 145 kms - 4 hrs ). Enroute visit Saffron & Awantipura Ruins. Visit Chandanwari / Betaab Valley / Arhu Valley. Evening free for personal activities. Visit local market for delicious food junctions, shopping, etc. O/N in Pahalgam.

Day 7

Pahalgam - Jammu

Jammu

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Transfers

Stay

Dinner

Proceed to Jammu ( 250 kms - 6.5 hrs ). Enroute Visit Patnitop. Evening free at liesure. O/N in Jammu.

Day 8

Departure Jammu.

Departure