After breakfast in the morning, check out from the hotel and proceed for a local sightseeing tour of Srinagar. Visit the famous Mughal Gardens, along with a visit to Shankaracharya Temple & Hazratbal Shrine. All the gardens are situated on the bank of Dal Lake with the Zabarwan Mountains in the background. The distance from Srinagar to the gardens is about 12 to 15 kms respectively. En route, visit the carpet-weaving factory and old Srinagar city.

Nishat Bagh is one of the most beautiful terraced Mughal gardens located on the side of the famous Dal Lake near Srinagar. The Garden of Gladness or Nishat Bagh is the second largest Mughal garden in the Kashmir Valley, located on the bank of the Dal Lake with the Zabarwan Mountains at the back and offers a magnificent view of the Pir Panjal mountain range.

Shalimar Bagh is the largest Mughal garden in India, located in the northeast of Dal Lake near Srinagar city, along with another famous lake garden, Nishat Bagh. The Bagh has Dal Lake in the background and is considered to be very beautiful during the autumn and spring seasons.

The Chashme Shahi is one of the beautiful Mughal gardens built around a spring in the Zabarwan Range. A fresh water spring, terraces, a water pool and a large fountain make it the most charming of the gardens near Srinagar along the banks of the Dal lake.

Spread over an area of about 12 hectares, Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden is Asia's largest tulip garden (only operational in April). Indira Gandhi Tulip Garden is situated at the foothills of the Zabarwan Range. Overlooking the iconic Dal Lake, the garden was opened in 2007. Adorned by 70 varieties of tulips, the garden is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Srinagar. To add more magnetism to the garden, several rose beds are also cultivated.

Shankaracharya Temple is an ancient temple that finds its origin in the 4th century. Located on Gopadari Hill in the south-east of Srinagar, Shankaracharya Temple lies at a height of 1100 feet above the surface level of the city. In 371 BC, the temple is said to have been built by Raja Gopadatya. At that time, the temple was named 'Gopadari', after the name of the King. It is believed that Shankracharya, the great philosopher, lived here during his trip to Kashmir. The legend left the place centuries ago; ever since, the temple has come to be known as Shankaracharya Temple. The main shrine is in the shape of a circular chamber and provides a breathtaking view of the valley. The first work of renovation is considered to have taken place during the reign of Lalitaditya. When the temple got damaged in an earthquake, the second repairs were done by Zain-ul-Abideen, under the rule of Sheikh Mohi-ud-Din. The stone steps that lead to the main shrine are known to have been built by Maharaja Gulab Singh.

The Hazratbal Shrine is set on the left bank of the Dal Lake. The Hazratbal Shrine takes its name from the Kashmiri language, where the word 'Hazrat' stands for holy and 'bal' stands for place. The shrine is considered extremely sacred among Muslims.

Later, proceed towards Pahalgam via Pampore, Avantipura and the village of Bijbehara, which remains famous as the bread basket of Kashmir. We switch from the national highway 1A at Khanabal and drive through the second-largest city of Anantnag. From here, the road turns scenic as we drive parallel to the Lidder River flowing in the opposite direction. On arrival, check in to the hotel for an overnight stay in Pahalgam.

After breakfast today, your day is at leisure to soak in the ambience of this charming valley town. You can hire a local taxi (on a direct payment basis) to take several optional excursions in and around the Pahalgam valley, such as an excursion to Chandanwari (3288 metres above sea level), Aru Valley and Betab Valley. Drive back to the hotel for your overnight stay.

Situated 16 km from Pahalgam, Chandanwari is famous for snow sledging on a snow bridge. Taxi cabs can be hired from Pahalgam for a round-trip. The trip takes about four to five hours on a semi-road that has the Lidder river meandering on one side and lofty, snow-capped mountains on the other. "Snow fights" is what people generally indulge in here before they sledge back down. Chandanwari is also known for its natural attractions. It has some of the best picnic spots and is reachable by road. The weather can be very unpredictable at the place, so do carry some warm clothes and rain coats as well.

Aru Valley is a pristine, scenic village situated in the region of Trans-Himalaya. Clear blue canopy over the head, misty surroundings, whispers of the native pines and conifer forests and beautiful meadows create a captivating diorama for travellers thronging the place. Though the village is the smallest hill station in the state, its breathtaking beauty and interesting activities like trekking, hiking and horse riding make it one of the most popular tourist places to visit in Pahalgam. Apart from the trekkers, the village also caters to the skiing desires of tourists who love to visit the place during winter. Aru Valley is located at a distance of about 12 km from Pahalgam.

Betaab Valley is a perfect gateway to enjoy the heavenly pleasure of Mother Nature. Earlier known as Hagan Valley or Hagoon, Betaab Valley got its present name after the blockbuster Bollywood movie 'Betaab' was shot there in 1983. The experience is even more heightened by the musical whispers of several birds. Being a precious jewel of Jammu and Kashmir tourism, Betaab Valley is among a handful of Pahalgam tourist places to visit that should not be missed. Situated at a walking distance from the main centre of Pahalgam, the valley is also an excellent camping site for trekkers and explorers.

After breakfast in the morning, check out from your hotel and proceed towards Gulmarg. En route, you get to see the beautiful Tangmarg town and drive ahead on a scenic drive of 14 kilometres to Gulmarg. Check in to your hotel & the rest of your day is at leisure. Overnight stay at Gulmarg.

After breakfast in the morning, check out from the hotel and proceed for sightseeing, covering Maharani Temple, St. Mary's Church and Gondola ride (cable car) (Gulmarg Sightseeing to be covered by walk or pony as the vehicles are not allowed for sightseeing and will be parked in the hotel parking).

Maharani Temple is known to have been built in 1915 by Mohini Bai Sisodia, the wife of Maharaja Hari Singh, the last Dogra king of Jammu and Kashmir. The temple houses shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. It is here that the Rajesh Khanna – Mumtaz starrer Aap ki Kasam was shot. You can enjoy pony rides to the Maharani Temple (at extra cost).

St. Mary's church was built during British rule. The 110-year-old St. Mary's Church in Gulmarg was given a new look in 2003 with a renovated façade, and the first Christmas mass was held in 14 years. Saint Mary's Church was constructed in the early 20th century. It is made of grey stone walls looks most scintillating during the winters, especially when surrounded by snow. The green tiled roof, wooden decorated walls and the overall size indicate it could be more like a countryside chapel (at extra cost).

The two-stage gondola lift ferries to and from Kongdoori Mountain, a shoulder of nearby Afarwat Peak (4,200 m / 13,780 ft). The first stage transfers from the Gulmarg resort at 2,600 m (8,530 ft) to Kongdoori Station in the bowl-shaped Kongdori valley. The second stage of the ropeway, which has 36 cabins and 18 towers, takes skiers to a height of 3,747 m (12,293 ft) on Kongdoori Mountain, a shoulder of nearby Afarwat Peak (4,200 m / 13,780 ft). The timing of the Gondola ride is from 10 AM to 5 PM (subject to change without prior notice). Gondola operations are highly dependent upon the weather at both stages (at extra cost).

Later, proceed to Srinagar. Arrive at your houseboat in Srinagar and check in.

After breakfast, check out & transfer to Srinagar Airport to board the scheduled Flight for your onward destination.