9D7N BEST OF INDIA + KASHMIR SCENIC DELIGHT TOUR

Morning after breakfast, visit world famous Taj Mahal, One of the Seven Wonders of the World. Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan built this Marble monument of love in 1653 in memory of his beloved Queen Mumtaz Mahal. The construction work took 22 years to be completed with 20 thousand workers. Later witness the skilled crafts men doing fine marble in lay work and look for Taj Mahal and marble souvenirs A visit to Agra Fort, a Red sand stone fort built by Akbar the Great in 1565 and completed by grandson Shah Jehan. Buffet Lunch at hotel afternoon drive to Jaipur 232 kms approx. 4 hours. Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel.in Jaipur. 

After breakfast drive 4 hrs to Delhi’s domestic airport for a spectacular mountain flight to Srinagar, the Summer capital of Kashmir. A Kashmiri warm welcome greets you on arrival from airport to jetty by cars and after which transfer to Deluxe Houseboats by Gondola (shikara). After lunch, cruise on Dal Lake going through canals visiting the Floating garden, Lotus gardens (Summers), back waters of the lake. Dinner and stay at Bostan Gulistan Premium Deluxe Houseboats. (4*)

After breakfast enjoy an excursion to Gulmarg (Meadow of Flowers ) height of 8800ft above sea level. Witness the beauty of Nature surroundings of Kashmir by stopping at a few Doll like village and witness the country life of Kashmiris. You can also view Nanga Parbhat (26,600 ft) if weather permits. Gulmarg has highest 18 hole golf course in the world and has developed into a famous Ski resort. After HOT lunch take a gondola ride up to the snow covered slopes of Apherwat and Khilanmarg mountain which provide a play ground for skiing, tobogganing, pony ride. Return to houseboat for dinner and rest.

After breakfast, drive up to Shankeracharya Temple situated 1000 ft above Srinagar city commanding magnificent views from the top. Visit Jamia Masjid the biggest Mosque in Kashmir with beautiful architecture and a square garden in the middle. Visit famous Mughal Gardens, Nishat (Garden of pleasure) and Shalimar (Garden of Love). During spring until Autumn these gardens are full of flowers. Shop at Kashmir Famous Handknotted Silk carpet weaving factory. Afternoon visit the handicrafts center for papier and walnut wood work by Shikara. Look for pure Pashmina Shawl while you are in Kashmir. Return to Houseboat for dinner and overnight stay.

Morning, visit Floating market tour by shikaras. Return to houseboat for breakfast and enjoy some time on the front porch of your houseboat Proceed to airport for flight to Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi transfer to Local market for shopping. Enjoy a farewell dinner before transferring to International airport for your return flight to Singapore.

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