Srinagar – Sonmarg – Kokernag – Srinagar Tour Package

ABOUT DESTINATIONS

Srinagar is the largest city and the summer capital of the Indian state of Jammu & Kashmir, situated at an altitude of 1,585 Meters or 5,200 ft above from the see level. It lies on the banks of the Jhelum River, a tributary of the Indus, Dal and Anchar lakes. The city is famous for its gardens, waterfronts and houseboats. It is also known for traditional Kashmiri handicrafts and dried fruits. There are a number of lakes and swamps in and around the city. These include the Dal, the Nigeen, the Anchar, Khushal Sar, Gil Sar and Hokersar.

Sonmarg is very popular tourist spot in Kashmir and is famous for its natural beauty, alpine flowers, evergreen pine trees and silver birch. Here enjoy the lovely view of the nature which is simply mesmerizing and beyond words to describe.

Kokernag is at the height of approx. 2,000 Meters above from sea level and located in Anantnag district of Jammu & Kashmir. Place is known for gardens, largest fresh water springs in Kashmir and for its largest rainbow trout hatchery in north India. 

Tour Code : WHHI/JK 015

Tour Duration : 06 Nights / 07 Days

Places to visit : Srinagar – Sonmarg – Kokernag – Srinagar

Srinagar – Sonmarg – Kokernag – Srinagar

Day 01: Arrival at Srinagar + Sightseeing Tour

Arrive at Srinagar, pick up from Srinagar Airport and transfer to hotel in the heart of Srinagar city by 35 minutes drive. On arrival Srinagar, check in to hotel/house boats. Srinagar – Is the largest city and the summer capital of the Indian state of Jammu & Kashmir, situated at an altitude of 1,585 Meters or 5,200 ft above from the see level. It lies on the banks of the Jhelum River, a tributary of the Indus, Dal and Anchar lakes. The city is famous for its gardens, waterfronts and houseboats. It is also known for traditional Kashmiri handicrafts and dried fruits. There are a number of lakes and swamps in and around the city. These include the Dal, the Nigeen, the Anchar, Khushal Sar, Gil Sar and Hokersar. After refresh, proceed for an hour of Shikara ride in the Dal Lake. Later visit to Mughal Gardens – Mughal Gardens are a group of gardens built by the Mughals in the Persian style of architecture. This style was heavily influenced by the Persian Gardens particularly the Charbagh structure. Shalimar Bagh – Is a Mughal garden in Srinagar, linked through a channel to the northeast of Dal Lake, on its right bank located on the outskirts of Srinagar city. Nishat Garden/Bagh – Nishat Bagh is a terraced Mughal garden built on the eastern side of the Dal Lake, close to Srinagar in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is the second largest Mughal garden in the Kashmir Valley. The largest in size is the Shalimar Bagh, which is also located on the bank of the Dal Lake. Evening explore local market of Srinagar city and overnight stay at Srinagar hotel/houseboats.                                                                                   

Day 02: Srinagar – Sonmarg – Srinagar (85 Km) Travel time 3 Hours

After breakfast, proceed for sightseeing tour of Sonmarg and drive to Sonmarg. Sonmarg – Is very popular tourist spot in Kashmir and is famous for its natural beauty, alpine flowers, evergreen pine trees and silver birch. Here enjoy the lovely view of the nature which is simply mesmerizing and beyond words to describe. En route visiting Kheer Bhawani – Is a temple dedicated to the Goddess Kheer Bhawani (originally just Bhawani) constructed over a sacred spring. The worship of Kheer Bhawani is universal among the Hindus of Kashmir.   On arrival at Sonmarg, take a 3 hours trek to Thajwass Glacier by walking or by horseback. Later drive back to Srinagar, dinner and overnight stay at Srinagar hotel. 

Day 03: Srinagar – Kokernag (81 Km) 3 Hours journey 

After breakfast check out from Srinagar hotel and drive to Kokernag. Kokernag – Is at the height of approx. 2,000 Meters above from sea level and located in Anantnag district of Jammu & Kashmir. Place is known for gardens, largest fresh water springs in Kashmir and for its largest rainbow trout hatchery in north India. After refresh visit to Papashudan Nad – Most important tourist attraction of a tour to Kokernag is the Papashudan Nad, the magical and curative spring which draws thousands of tourists to the valley each year. Later free for independent activities and overnight stay at Kokernag hotel.

Day 04: Kokernag – Sinthan Top and Daksum – Kokernag (48 Km) 2/3 Hours drive

After breakfast, proceed for full day excursion and drive to Sinthan Top and Daksum Top. Sinthan Top – Is a hill station and a popular tourist destination located in South Kashmir’s Breng Valley (Sub-District Kokernag) in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir. The Sinthan pass connects Kashmir valley with Jammu Province through Kistwar. It is located at an altitude of 12,500 feet (3,800 Meters) above from the sea level and is snow-capped for most of the year. Sinthan Top is known for its beauty and wonderful tourist attractions. The place is fast growing as one of the top tourist destination in Kashmir. Daksum – Located in the Green Forests of Jammu and Kashmir at Anantnag-Semthan-Kistwar road, is a natural scenic spot. It is located at an altitude of 2,438 Meters above from the sea level. Daksum is a place where you can revel in solitude and be one with nature. Pine trees, green meadows, clear gurgling brooks, fresh mountain air all promise to make your experience invigorating and long lasting. Later drive back to Kokernag, dinner and overnight stay at Kokernag hotel.

Day 05: Kokernag – Verinag/Achabel/Martand Sun Temple – Srinagar (80 Km) 3 Hours drive 

After breakfast check out from Kokernag hotel and drive to Srinagar en route visiting Verinag – Popular spot for water spring and a major tourist attraction of this place is Verinag Spring. Also visit garden of Achabel – Achabel Garden is one of the most important and splendid tourist places in the state of Kashmir and is about 8 kilometers away from Anantnag. Martand Sun Temple – The Martand Sun Temple was a Kashmiri Hindu temple dedicated to Surya and built during the 8th century. Later arrive at Srinagar, check in to hotel, later free for your own activities or explore local market of Srinagar city and overnight stay at Srinagar hotel.

Day 06: Srinagar Sightseeing Tour

After breakfast visit to Chashma Shahi – Also called Chashme Shahi, is one of the Mughal gardens built in 1632 around a spring by Ali Mardan Khan, a governor of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. This beauty full garden presents Mughal architecture as used in different Mughal gardens. The artistically build garden has Iranian influence in its art and architecture and the design is based on the Persian gardens. Pari Mahal – The Pari Mahal was built by Mughal Prince Dara Shikoh in the mid-1600s. It served as a library and an abode for him. Pari Mahal or The Angels' Abode is a seven terraces garden located at the top of Zabarwan mountain range over-looking city of Srinagar and south-west of Dal Lake. Shankaracharya Temple – The Shankaracharya Temple which lies on a hill top in the middle of the city and it is dedicated to Lord Shiva, besides the Kheer Bhawani Temple are important Hindu temples in the city. Tulip Garden – Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip garden, previously Model Floriculture Center, is a Tulip garden in Srinagar. It is the largest tulip garden in Asia spread over an area of about 12 hectares. It is situated on the foothills of Zabarwan Range with an overview of Dal Lake. Later explore local market of Srinagar city and overnight stay at Srinagar hotel.

Day 07: Srinagar – Departure Airport

After breakfast check out from Srinagar hotel and transfer to Srinagar Airport to board the flight for further journey back to home or onward destination.

 

Tour End…..!!!!

But Sweet Memories Always Remain……!!!!

 

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