Glorious Kashmir

Duration

7 N / 8 D

Location

Kashmir

Overview

  • Day 1: Arrive in Srinagar
  • Day 2: Srinagar - Pahalgam (95kms Approx. 02hrs 30mins)
  • Day 3: In Pahalgam
  • Day 4: Pahalgam - Gulmarg (145kms Approx. 03hrs 30mins)
  • Day 5: Gulmarg - Srinagar (55kms Approx. 01hr 30mins)
  • Day 6: Srinagar Local Sightseeing
  • Day 7: Excursion to Sonmarg
  • Day 8: Depart From Srinagar

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Srinagar
Welcome to the Srinagar, The Lake City. On arrival at Srinagar Airport, being your tour of 'Beautiful Kashmir'. You will be transferred to Houseboat. After lunch enjoy a romantic 'shikara ride on the Dal Lake (by your own). Overnight stay at the Houseboat.
Day 2: Srinagar - Pahalgam (95kms Approx. 02hrs 30mins)
Early in the morning leave for Pahalgam the 'valley of shepherds' which is situated at the confluence of the streams flowing from river Lidder and Sheeshnaglake. En route visit the Awantipura ruins, an 1100 year old temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu and built by King Awantivarman. On arrival Pahalgam enjoy the surrounding beauty and enjoy Pahalgam Market. Night halt at Hotel in Pahalgam
Day 3: In Pahalgam
After breakfast enjoy a pony ride to nearby palaces like Chandanwadi, Baisaren, which is about 2 km from Pahalgam. A small village set in pine and fir forest is pleasing and offers good view.(ponies can be hired directly) or simply walk along the River Lidder. Overnight stay Hotel Pahalgam
Day 4: Pahalgam - Gulmarg (145kms Approx. 03hrs 30mins)
In the morning after having breakfast drive to Gulmarg, the meadow of flowers. The route from Pahalgam to Gulmarg is fascinating. During the British Raj, Gulmarg hosted the Britishers and Europeans and as such they created a European hill resort and named it Gulmarg. In Gulmarg you would be able to find European surroundings and 18-hole Golf Course. Evening free for shopping and rest. Night halt at Gulmarg
Day 5: Gulmarg - Srinagar (55kms Approx. 01hr 30mins)
After having breakfast enjoy Gondola Cable Car Ride world’s highest and the Asias longest cable car (1st phase). Enjoy photography, horse riding and shopping at this beautiful snow point and then after drive back to Srinagar overnight stay in hotel.
Day 6: Srinagar Local Sightseeing
Today full day local sightseeing Srinagar visit the famous Mughal gardens in Srinagar which are Nishat Bagh (the garden of Pleasure) and Shalimar Bagh (abode of love). These gardens are situated on the banks of Dal Lake. Nishat Bagh is the larger of the two gardens and has an impressive plantation of Chenar trees on its highest terrace. Both the gardens are built on a symmetrical plan of central waterways with fountains dividing a series of gardened terraces. Night halt at Hotel in Srinagar.
Day 7: Excursion to Sonmarg
Today you embark on a full day excursion to the picturesque 'meadow of gold Sonmarg. The fast flowing Sindh river makes it popular for trout and mahseer fishing in summer. You can opt for a pony ride to one of the glaciers for some fun in snow and ice (by your own payment). Return to the Hotel in Srinagar in the evening and enjoy comfortable stay. Note: The vehicle will drop and pick you up at Sonmarg car stand. To reach the glaciers, you can hire ponies by your own payment basis.
Day 8: Depart From Srinagar
After breakfast transfer to Srinagar Airport to board your flight.

Inclusions

  •  Accommodation.
  •  Daily Breakfast and Dinner.
  •  All Transfers and Sight seeing by Non A/C Vehicle.
  •  Half Day Tour to Mughal Garden, Srinagar.
  •  Full Day Tour of Sonmarg.
  •  Full Day Tour of Gulmarg.
  •  Full Day Tour of Pahalgam.
  •  Cable car (Gondola ) ride at Gulmarg till Phase I.
  •  Shikara Ride on Dal Lake.
  •  Pick up & Drop as per the Itinerary.
  •  All applicable hotel taxes.

Exclusions

  •  Government Service Tax
  •  Any Air or Train fare and Helicopter charges.
  •  Any Camera Fees, Entrance & Monuments Fees.
  •  Taxi Service for Chandanwari/Aru / Betab Valley Sightseeing at Pahalgam.
  •  Jeep charges from Tangmarg to Gulmarg/Vice versa.
  •  Taxi Service for Thajwas Glacier Sight seeing in Sonmarg.
  •  Meals other than specified.
  •  Guide charges.
  •  Any extra expenses incurred for changing the route due to any unforeseen circumstances, natural calamities, political disturbances, strikes etc.
  •  Anything which is not mentioned "cost includes".

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