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Srinagar Houseboats "DAL LAKE" and "NAGIN LAKE" Floating on a postcard lake in one of Kashmir's famous houseboats is the way to seehow this place earned the name, "The Venice of the East". Water - powered peddlers sell everything from saffron to paper mache deer to the houseboat door. Ride a Shikara - a Kashmiri gondola - to the watery vegetable markets and see the mountains mirrored in the lakes. INDIAN TRIBAL TOURS can book direct a fleet of houseboats on Dal or Nagin Lake in Srinagar, Kashmir Hotels capital. The houseboats are grand with hand - carved furniture and rich Kashmiri carpets. Srinagar Houseboat Packages

General Informations of Kashmir

Area 20.36 sq.kms
Altitude 305 m
Temperature
Summer
Winter Max Min
43.0 C 23.4 C
26.2 C 4.3 C
Rainfall 107 cms (July to September).
Best Season September to April.
Clothing Summer: light cottons
Winter: woollens
Population 6,98,674 (as per Census 2001)
Languages Dogri, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu and English

Day 01: Delhi/Jammu-Srinagar : (Arrival by Air)

· Reception upon arrival and transfer to Deluxe Houseboat/Hotel.
· Afternoon shikara ride on the Dal Lake, visiting floating/vegetable gardens.
· Dinner and overnight stay in Deluxe Houseboat/Hotel. Hotels in Kashmir

Day 02: Srinagar

· Morning sightseeing of the Mughal Gardens, visiting Nishat Bagh built by Asaf Khan, the brother-in-law of Jehangir in 1632 A.D., and Shalimar Bagh built by Jehangir for his wife empress Nur Jahan. All the gardens are situated on the banks of the Dal Lake with the Zabarwan hills in the background. Kashmir Hotel Packages.

· En route the gardens, visit a carpet weaving factory.
· Lunch at Houseboat/Hotel.
· Afternoon free.
· Dinner and overnight stay in Deluxe Houseboat/Hotel.

Day 03: Srinagar-Gulmarg

· Full day trip to Gulmarg (The meadow of flowers) 2730 mts. above sea level. The distance of 56 kms. will be covered in about 2 ½ hours. Gulmarg has one of the best ski slopes in the world, and one of the highest golf courses in the world with 18 holes. You can also enjoy a view of Nanga Parbat if the weather permits. The view en route from Tangmarg to Gulmarg is fascinating.

· A short trek to Khilanmarg, which can be covered in about 3 hrs., is optional.
· The Gondola Lift for mountain rides is also available.
· Lunch in Hotel (can also be carried from the respective Houseboat/Hotel).
· Dinner and overnight stay in Deluxe Houseboat/Hotel.

Day 04: Departure by Air

· After breakfast, transfer to airport for return flight.