Kashmir Science & Biodiversity

• Upon arrival in Srinagar, you will be warmly welcomed by our representative and assisted with your transfer to the hotel or houseboat.

• Complete the check-in formalities and relax for a while before beginning your half-day sightseeing tour.

• Start your Magical Kashmir Trip with a visit to the famous Mughal Gardens—including Nishat Bagh and Shalimar Bagh, located along the eastern banks of Dal Lake.

• Visit the iconic Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden(only in March & April), the largest tulip garden in Asia, set against the scenic Zabarwan Mountain range with stunning views of Dal Lake.

• Continue sightseeing with a visit to Chashme Shahi, a beautiful Mughal garden renowned for its natural spring and open to visitors from March to November and head uphill to Pari Mahal.

• In the evening, enjoy a 1-hour Shikara ride on Dal Lake, surrounded by lotus flowers and breathtaking views of the Himalayan peaks.

• Return to your hotel or houseboat for dinner and a comfortable overnight stay.

• Spot Hangul (Kashmir Stag), Leopards, Black Bear, and Himalayan Birds.

• Talk with park officials about conservation challenges.

• Return to Srinagar for a group discussion.

• Overnight stay in Srinagar.

• Excursion to Manasbal Lake to study macrophytes and aquatic plants.

• Continue to Wular Lake, Asia’s largest freshwater lake.

• Birdwatching for migratory ducks, geese, and herons.

• Study wetland ecosystems and the local fishing community.

• Overnight stay in Srinagar.

• Day trip to Sonamarg valley.

• Study glacial formations, alpine meadows, and Himalayan geology.

• Field session on the impact of climate change on glaciers and rivers.

• Return to Srinagar for an evening lecture.

• Overnight stay in Srinagar.

• Drive to Gulmarg.

• Explore Khilanmarg and the Biosphere Reserve area.

• Study alpine plants, medicinal herbs, and meadow ecology.

• Optional gondola ride for a high-altitude view of the ecosystem.

• Return to Srinagar.

• Visit Shankaracharya Forests for birdwatching and plant identification.

• Interact with local villagers to learn about sustainable living, traditional herbal medicine, and agriculture.

• Evening cultural program and group presentations.

• Overnight stay in a houseboat for a traditional experience.

• Conclude your Tour.

• Have a healthy breakfast at your hotel in Gulmarg.

• Depart for Srinagar.

• Our representative will accompany you to the Srinagar railway station or airport.

• Begin your journey back home.