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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
Drive back to Srinagar. On arrival in Srinagar, transfer to houseboats.
Dinner overnight houseboats.
Day 04 : In Srinagar
Morning 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 kms respectively. Enroute visit
carpet-weaving factory. After lunch Shikara ride on Dal Lake visiting
floating and vegetable gardens etc. Also witness walnut woodcarving and
papier machie making demonstration. Dinner overnight in Deluxe
Houseboats.
Day 05 : In Srinagar
Free for shopping and individual activities. Dinner overnight Deluxe
Houseboats.
Day 06 : Srinagar - Jammu or Delhi
Transfer to TRC/Airport to drive or fly to Jammu/Delhi.
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