Day 1:
Arrival in Srinagar
- Arrive at Srinagar Airport, transfer to heritage houseboat/hotel.
- Evening Shikara ride on Dal Lake(floating flower markets).
- Overnight in Srinagar.
Day 2:
Srinagar City Tour
- Morning visit to Indira Gandhi Tulip Garden(main festival venue).
- Explore Mughal Gardens– Shalimar Bagh & Nishat Bagh (spring blossoms).
- Afternoon: Local market visit(saffron, Pashmina, souvenirs).
Day 3:
Srinagar → Gulmarg (2.5 hrs drive)
- Drive through apple orchards in bloom.
- Gulmarg Gondola Ride(Phase 1) – Views of flower-carpeted valleys.
- Walk around Gulmarg Golf Course(spring greens).
Day 4:
Gulmarg → Pahalgam (4 hrs drive)
- Scenic drive via Saffron Fields of Pampore.
- Stop at Avantipur Ruins(ancient temple + spring flowers).
- Evening leisure in Pahalgam’s cedar forests.
Day 5:
Pahalgam → Aru Valley
- Full-day excursion to Aru Valley(snowmelt streams, wildflowers).
- Optional pony ride to Lidderwat(extra cost).
- Picnic lunch amid meadows.
Day 6:
Pahalgam → Srinagar
- Morning visit to Betaab Valley(named after Bollywood film).
- Drive back to Srinagar, sunset photography at Dal Lake.
Day 7:
Departure from Srinagar
- Transfer to airport with handmade flower souvenirs.