Day 01 :: Arrive Delhi
On arrival you will be met by our representative and transferred to hotel. City tour of Delhi and experience the Sound & Light Show at Red Fort. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02 :: Delhi - Srinagar
Transfer to airport for flight to Srinagar. We paddle across the Dal Lake to our houseboat constructed of Cedar wood. A soft subtle fragrance, with elaborately carved walls and ceilings, a large veranda, sitting room, dinning room, are all the luxuries at your disposal, Dinner and overnight in Houseboat.

Day 03 :: Srinagar
Morning Shikara ride to the backwaters of the lake. Paddling through Lotus and Lily beds, vegetable gardens, floating gardens, if you wish you can fish in the lake. Back to boats for lunch. After lunch sightseeing to the Mughal garden of Nishat and Shalimar built in 16th century by the Mughals. Overnight in houseboat.

Day 04 :: Srinagar - Sonamarg (84 kms/03 hrs)
After breakfast, drive to Sonamarg, a very beautiful and scenic drive through villages and along the river Sindh. Arrive Sonamarg (7200 fts) often referred as the meadow of Gold, abandoned in wild flower through the summer and lovely views of the Himalaya's. Here we camp for next 3 nights on the river Sindh. Our camp is very comfortable with beds, chairs, carpets etc. Afternoon free or fish in River Sindh. Dinner and overnight at camp.

Day 05 :: Sonamarg
Full day for fishing with expert Gillies, or Shikaries, these men know the waters intimately. Kashmir has been rightly called an angler's paradise, with a network of rivers and streams as well as high altitude lakes abounding in trout - both brown and rainbow. The river Sindh & Lidder offer some of the finest mountain river trout fish anywhere in the world. Overnight at camp.

Day 06 :: Sonamarg
Full day for fishing. Overnight at camp.

Day 07 :: Sonamarg - Srinagar
Drive to Srinagar. Noon free to visit the local markets. Overnight in Houseboat.

Day 08 :: Srinagar
Visit the Shankaracharya Temple, Jamia Masjid and Kashmir museum. You can also play a round of golf at one of the premier courses in the country. Overnight at houseboat.

Day 09 :: Srinagar - Delhi - Agra
After breakfast transfer to the Airport for flight to Delhi, on arrival pick up from the Airport and drive to Agra. Overnight at hotel.

Day 10 :: Agra
Visit the famous Taj Mahal, Red Fort & Fatehpur Sikri. Overnight at hotel.

Day 11 :: Agra - Delhi
In the morning drive back to Delhi. Afternoon tour of Old Delhi. Farewell Dinner. Overnight at hotel.

Day 12 :: Departure Delhi
Day free to relax or go shopping. Transfer to Airport. End of services.

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