Day 01: Srinagar - Baltal
On arrival in Srinagar drive direct to Baltal via Sonamarg. The distance of about 115 kms will be covered in about 3-½ hrs. Rest of the day free at Baltal for acclimatization and prepare for next day's trek to Amarnath Cave. Dinner overnight in tents at Baltal.
Day 02: Baltal - Amarnath Cave - Baltal
After very early breakfast trek upwards to Amarnath cave for darshan. The route is ascending right upto the cave. Have a dip in the ice water of Amarnath stream, which floes outside the cave. Inside the cave there is scenery of calm tranquility of white and glistering three massive Lingmas stand erect symbol of Lord Shiva, Parvathi and Ganesh. After darshan return back to Baltal. Approx. 25 kms (leave morning at 0530 and arrive back at 1930 hrs). Dinner overnight in tents.
Day 03: Baltal - Srinagar
After hearty breakfast, drive back to Srinagar. On arrival in Srinagar, Travel Horizon Sai Vardhan representatives will assist you to transfer you to the houseboats. Dinner and overnight stay will be in houseboats.
Day 04: In Srinagar
After hearty breakfast in the morning, enjoy sightseeing of Mughal Gardens visiting Nishat Bagh (Abode of pleasure) built by Asif Khan Brother-in-Law of Jehangir in 1632 AD. And Shalimar Bagh (Abode of love) built by Jehangir for his wife Empress Noor Jehan. All the gardens are situated on the bank of Dal Lake with the Zabarwan Mountains in the background. The distance from Srinagar to the said gardens is about 12 and 15 km respectively. En route visit carpet-weaving factory. After lavish lunch Shikara ride on Dal Lake visiting floating and vegetable gardens etc. Also witness walnut woodcarving and papier machie making demonstration. Dinner and overnight stay will be in Deluxe Houseboats.
Day 05: In Srinagar
Hearty breakfast and lavish lunch at the hotel. Free for shopping and individual activities. Dinner & Overnight Deluxe Houseboats.
Day 06: Srinagar - Jammu or Delhi
Travel Horizon Sai Vardhan representatives will assist you to transfer to International airport in time to connect your onward flight home.
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