Indulge in Kashmir's Houseboat Charm
Indulge in the charm of Kashmir's houseboats, where luxury meets tranquility amidst breathtaking natural beauty!

Namaste! Welcome to New Delhi, the capital of India.
New Delhi is the capital of India and is best known as the location of India's national government. New Delhi has great historical significance as it was home to powerful people, such as the P???avas and the Mughals. The city has many historical monuments and tourist attractions as well as lively marketplaces and great food, such as chaat.

Meet the pristine beauty of Srinagar, known as the Heaven on Earth
The capital city of Srinagar is located 1585 meters above sea level. The city is famous for its gardens, lakes and houseboats. It is also known for traditional Kashmiri handicrafts and dried fruits. The city is located on both the sides of the Jhelum River, which is called Vyath in Kashmir.

Enjoy the sunkissed morning from Srinagar's houseboat the moment you wake up.
Srinagar's houseboats are luxury abodes, anchored in a peaceful lake, surrounded by mighty mountains. The warm, cozy haven keeps you snug all night and lets you enjoy the splendid views as the sun starts to rise.When used as summer homes, houseboats have developed into quite elaborate craft, having four or more rooms, with a broad porch or veranda on top protected by awnings. The hull construction still retains the characteristics of a flat-bottomed scow, having great stability.

Full your eyes with the blooms of flowers at Mughal Garden.
Mughal gardens are a type of garden built by the Mughals. This style was influenced by the Persian gardens particularly the Charbagh structure, which is intended to create a representation of an earthly utopia in which humans co-exist in perfect harmony with all elements of nature.The Gardens boasts of growing 159 celebrated varieties of roses which blossom primarily in the month of February and March. They include, Adora, Mrinalini, Taj Mahal, Eiffel Tower, Modern Art, Scentimental, Oklahoma (also called black rose), Belami, Black Lady, Paradise, Blue Moon and Lady X.

A glimpse of astonishment to Nishat Bagh as garden of pleasure.
Nishat Bagh is a terraced Mughal garden with lavish fountains.The beautiful gardens are spread over 12 terraces representing the zodiac signs,though less famous than Shalimar Bagh is it just as splendid. Nishat Bagh garden ascends from the shore of Lake Dal towards the Himalayan peaks which form a backdrop to the garden. It was used as a pleasure garden by the Mughals and became popular with the British in the nineteenth century - and they were probably responsible for converting the planting design to an 'English public park' style with lawns and bedding plants.

Shalimar Bagh,a garden sight that you shouldn't miss!
One of the most famous Mughal gardens in the Kashmir valley, Shalimar Bagh in Srinagarhas become the crown of Srinagar today. Built by the Mughal Emperor Jahangir as a symbol of love for his beloved wife Nur Jahan, this garden is an apt representation of the word ‘Shalimar’ that translates to ‘Abode of Love’.The Shalimar Bagh is well known for chini khanas, or arched niches, behind garden waterfalls. They are a unique feature in the Bagh. These niches were lighted at night with oil lamps, which gave a fairy tale appearance to the water falls.

Check out the crowning glory of Jammu and Kashmir known as the meadow of fllowers, Gulmarg.
Gulmarg is the crowning glory of Jammu & Kashmir and is located 2,650 meters above sea level. Known as the “Meadow of Flowers”, it boasts of the world’s highest golf-course.Gulmarg has attracted millions of tourists throughout its existence with the scenic beauty of the Himalayan Mountains in the back drop. One of the main attractions in Gulmarg is the Gulmarg Gondola, the Highest Cable Car in the world.

Want to experience Asia's largest and highest cable car ride? Explore Gulmarg and take a ride of the famous Gondola!
Gulmarg Gondola in Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir, an administered union territory of India is the second longest and second highest cable car in the world. Gulmarg Gondola is a ropeway project started jointly by Jammu and Kashmir government and Pomagalski, a French organisation. It is considered as Asia's one of the longest and highest cable car plans. The entire ride comprises two stages - Gulmarg to Kongdoori and Kongdoori to Apharwat Peak.

Discover seven spring and it's majestic stream!
Seven Springs is the majestic stream, known for its seven different outlets of water. Located on a hillock near Kongdori, the springs offer a spectacular view of the valley of Gulmarg and Srinagar. A gondola cable ride from the base of the Apharwat mountain can take you to this enchanting place with sweeping vistas of snow-capped mountains and the blooming vale below.

Covered with blossoming and aromatic flowers,unearth the small valley of Khilanmarg.
is a small valley in Jammu and Kashmir, India, located about 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) away from the Gulmarg.Khilanmarg is covered with blossoming and aromatic flowers in spring and is a hot shot destination for skiing enthusiasts in winter. To add to that, the extravagant Nanga Parbat peak and the twin peaks of Nun and Kun are also visible from Khilanmarg and offers a view of the surrounding peaks and over the Kashmir Valley.

A bird's eye view of the Kashmir Valley.
The Kashmir Valley, also known as the Vale of Kashmir, is an intermontane valley concentrated in the Kashmir Division of the Indian-administered Kashmir. The valley is bounded on the southwest by the Pir Panjal Range and on the northeast by the main Himalayas range.

A tantalizing view from Alpather for it's frozen lake.
A spot of brilliant blue surrounded by snow-crowned mountains, green meadows and pretty wildflowers is how the mesmeric Alpather Lake looks from the sky.Alpather Lake is a high altitude lake set between the twin Apharwat Peak in Gulmarg. It is popularly known as the Frozen Lake as it remains completely frozen from November to June. It is popular for the one-day trek which starts from Gulmarg and covers a distance of almost 13km.

Pahalgam: A confluence of beauty and spiritualism. Extremely beautiful both in summers and winters.
Pahalgam is famous for its scenic beauty and is the jewel of the picturesque Liddar valley in the high Himalayas. It provides an ideal setting for hiking, trekking, and fishing. It is also the starting point of the annual pilgrimage to the holy cave of Amarnath.It is believed that Pahalgam was once a humble shepherd's village. It is also the starting point of the annual Amarnath Yatra when thousands of Shiva devotees gather here.

Come Kashmir and have a joyful harvesting of Saffron,the most precious spice of Kashmir.
Kashmiri saffron is the sweetest, most precious spice in the world. One of the costliest spices, is also used in traditional medicines. It is believed that saffron was introduced in Kashmir by Sufi saints Khwaja Masood Wali and Hazrat Sheikh Sharif-ud-Din. There are several types of saffron available in Kashmir including Mongra, which is the darkest variety.

See Avantipur ruins for it's perfect attraction for snapppin'.
The famous Avantipur Temple was founded by king Avantivarman who reigned from AD 855-883. Over the years, the temple has been reduced to ruins but it is still a popular site for the devout. A wall encloses the central shrine, a perfect spot for some haunting clicks of this attraction.

No need for expensive flight to Switzerland! Enroute to Pahalgam and see the mini-Switzerland of Baisaran Valley!
Baisaran Valley, located just 5 kilometers away from Pahalgam in the Anantnag district of Kashmir, is famous as a top sightseeing destination, called mini-Switzerland because of its picturesque beauty. It's a hilltop green meadow dotted with dense pine forests and surrounded by snowcapped mountains.

Ride on a horse and be welcome with the enormous and magnificent beauty of Thajiwas glacier.
Thajiwas Glacier trek or walk is one of the prime attractions of a trip to Sonamarg. The 3 kilometers long trek passes through lush green pastures, and a beautiful forest, and ends at a viewpoint from where you get a clear view of the glacier. There are a few tea stalls at the viewpoint where you can get something to eat before starting on your way back. If you were up for it, you can actually continue beyond that point and get a little closer to the glacier. However, the trek does get a little more difficult and trickier after that.

Relax and paddle your boat on a Shikara Ride at Dal Lake
A Shikhara is a traditional Gondola type light rowing boat which is mostly seen on the pristine Dal Lake, apart from other lakes. It is one of the most incredible and relaxing aspects of a holiday in Kashmir, and should be included in your itinerary if you want to experience the surreal beauty of this region to the fullest. Along with the houseboats, it is also considered to be a cultural symbol. But even apart from leisure and tourism purposes, the shikhara is also used by the locals for seaweed harvesting, fishing and transportation. To watch these beautifully decorated boats glide serenely on the lake is a treat to the eyes, and you should definitely not miss out on this experience during your holidays in Jammu and Kashmir.

Don't miss it out with Agra, the home of famous Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri.
Agra is a city on the banks of the Yamuna river in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, about 230 kilometres south-east of the national capital New Delhi and 330 km west of the state capital Lucknow.

Taj Mahal, the well-known monument of love.
The Taj Mahal is considered to be the greatest architectural achievement in the whole range of Indo-Islamic architecture.An immense mausoleum of white marble, built in Agra between 1631 and 1648 by order of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favourite wife, the Taj Mahal is the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage.Its recognised architectonic beauty has a rhythmic combination of solids and voids, concave and convex and light shadow; such as arches and domes further increases the aesthetic aspect.

Embark your trip and visit Agra Fort, the main home of the Mughals
Agra Fort known as the Red Fort of Agra is a historical fort in the city of Agra in India. It was the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty till 1638, when the capital was shifted from Agra to Delhi. The Agra fort is a UNESCO World Heritage site.It is about 2.5 km northwest of its more famous sister monument, the Taj Mahal.

Fatehpur Sikri, a city that’s predominantly made of Red Sandstone.
Fatehpur Sikri was the first planned city of the Mughals to be marked by magnificent administrative, residential, and religious buildings comprised of palaces, public buildings, mosques, and living areas for the court, the army, the servants of the king and an entire city.Built during the second half of the 16th century by the Emperor Akbar, Fatehpur Sikri (the City of Victory) was the capital of the Mughal Empire for only some 10 years. The complex of monuments and temples, all in a uniform architectural style, includes one of the largest mosques in India, the Jama Masjid.

Step in to Buland Darwaza,the highest gateway in the world.
Buland Darwaza, or the "Door of Victory", was built in 1602 by Mughal emperor Akbar to commemorate his victory over Gujarat. It is the main entrance to the Jama Masjid at Fatehpur Sikri, which is 43 km from Agra, India. Buland Darwaza is the highest gateway in the world and is an example of Mughal architecture.

Tomb of Shiek Salim Chisti notes as one of the finest Mughal architecture and religious center of Muslims.
The tomb of Salim Chisti is located in the courtyard of the Jama Masjid at Fatehpur Sikri, its construction beginning along with the mosque in A.D. 1571.Originally a sandstone structure, it was converted into a more expensive marble structure sometime during the end of Jahangir’s reign and the beginning of Shah Jahan’s reign as per the style of the period, and thus creates a contrast with the grandiose, massive and purposeful nature of the structures surrounding it with its own light and airy nature which gives an appearance of chiseled, polished and fretted exquisiteness.

Friday Mosque as Jama Masjid in Arabic: regarded as a symbolic node of Islamic power across India.
In 17th-century, red sandstone Mughal-style mosque with a 25,000 capacity & 40m high minarets.The Jama Masjid was regarded as a symbolic node of Islamic power across India, well into the colonial era. It was also a site of political significance during several key periods of British rule. It remains in active use, and is one of Delhi's most iconic sites, closely identified with the ethos of Old Delhi.Jama Masjid is Delhi's principal mosque, the place where the city's Muslims traditionally gather for Friday communal prayer; Jama Masjid is Arabic for “Friday mosque.” The mosque is near the Red Fort, yet another of Shah Jah?n's buildings.Jama Masjid is Delhi's principal mosque, the place where the city's Muslims traditionally gather for Friday communal prayer; Jama Masjid is Arabic for “Friday mosque.” The mosque is near the Red Fort, yet another of Shah Jah?n's buildings.

Your eyes will surely got mesmerized with this red and pink sandstone palace of Hawa Mahal.
The Hawa Mahal is a palace in the city of Jaipur, India. Built from red and pink sandstone, it is on the edge of the City Palace, Jaipur, and extends to the Zenana, or women's chambers. The Hawa Mahal is dedicated to Lord Krishna. It is said that the shape of the building resembles the crown of Krishna. More than a palace, the Hawa Mahal is also a cultural and architectural marvel that reflects a truly harmonious amalgamation of the Hindu Rajput and Islamic Mughal architectural styles.

Indulge with the gorgeously Amer Fort that sits atop the small hill built in pale yellow and pink sandstone.
One of the top tourist attractions of Jaipur, the huge Amer Palace Fort sits atop a small hill, and is located at a distance about 11 km from the main city. The magnificent Amer Fort is an extensive palace complex that has been built with pale yellow and pink sandstone, and with white marble.

Take A Peek Into The City Palace Of Jaipur: A Symbol Of Royalty & Elegance!
City Palace forms one of the most famous tourist attractions and a major landmark in Jaipur. The beautiful palace was built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh during his reign. Among the various forts and palaces of Jaipur, City Palace stands apart, with its outstanding art and architecture.The Palace was also the location of religious and cultural events, as well as a patron of arts, commerce, and industry. It now houses the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum, and continues to be the home of the Jaipur royal family.

Wanna see a shooting star and wish upon it? Drop by at Jantar Mantar and find your favorite star.
The Jaipur astronomical observatory, Jantar Mantar—thought to have been built by the enlightened ruler Sawai Jai Singh II in 1729—is one of the world's most accurate pre-modern observatories, and attests eighteenth-century efforts to improve understanding of planetary and other cosmic movements.

Drop by at Birla Mandir, the said to be replica of Kandariya Mahadeva Temple.
Birla Mandir is a Hindu temple, built on a 280 feet high hillock called Naubath Pahad on a 13 acres plot in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. The construction took 10 years and was opened in 1976 by Swami Ranganathananda of Ramakrishna Mission.It is said to be a replica of the Kandariya Mahadeva Temple temple of Khajuraho; however it is built of white marble and adorned with not only images of Gods, but also of philosophers and scientists.

Raj Ghat, a place where India's father of the nation "Mahatma Ghandi" was cremated.
Located on the west bank of the river Yamuna, Raj Ghat is the place where Mahatma Gandhi, India's “Father of the Nation,“ was cremated on the evening of January 31, 1948. A simple open platform inscribed with his last words, 'Hey Ram' (Oh God) is set in a garden with fountains and a variety of exotic trees.

Don't forget to drop at India Gate to commemorate the Indian soldiers who lost their lives during World War 1
At the centre of New Delhi stands the 42 m high India Gate, an “Arc-de-Triomphe” like archway in the middle of a crossroad. Almost similar to its French counterpart, it commemorates the 70,000 Indian soldiers who lost their lives fighting for the British Army during the World War I.

Roam at Parliament Building which is the highest law making institution in India.
The Parliament House(IAST: Sansad Bhavan) in New Delhi is the seat of the Parliament of India. Its houses the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha which represent lower and upper houses respectively in India's bicameral parliament.

Visit the New Delhi Secretariat house where cabinet secretariat stay.
The Secretariat Building or Central Secretariat is where the Cabinet Secretariat is housed, which administers the Government of India. Built in the 1910s, it is home to some of the most important ministries of the Cabinet of India.

Bahai Lotus Temple: A must visit and one of the most beautiful religious buildings
The Lotus Temple, located in Delhi, India, is a Bahá?í House of Worshipthat was dedicated in December 1986. Notable for its flowerlike shape, it has become a prominent attraction in the city. Like all other Bahá'í Houses of Worship, the Lotus Temple is open to all, regardless of religion or any other qualification.

Qutab Minar: Not only a minaret but a tower of victory.
The Qutb Minar, also spelled Qutub Minar and Qutab Minar, is a minaret and "victory tower" that forms part of the Qutb complex, which lies at the site of Delhi’s oldest fortified city, Lal Kot, founded by the Tomar Rajputs. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Mehrauli area of South Delhi, India.It is one of the most visited tourist spots in the city, mostly built between 1199 and 1220.The Qutub Minar is a towering 73 meter high tower built by Qutub-ud-Din Aibak in 1193. The tower was built to celebrate Muslim dominance in Delhi after the defeat of Delhi's last Hindu ruler. This tower is the highest tower in India, complete with five storeys and projecting balconies.

Sonamarg
Sonamarg known as the Land of Gold, which has ancient importance because it was a Gateway on the Ancient Silk Road that connects Kashmir with China. In the winter, Sonamarg becomes a valley covered in white gold thereby living up to its name. Sonamarg is one of the Most Beautiful place in the entire Country and represents a spectacular facet of countryside in Kashmir. Situated at an altitude of 2730m, one can see beautiful snowy mountains as its backdrop.