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Best of Kashmir

07 Days/06 Nights | Ex- Srinagar

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Kashmir is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places to visit in India. From boating to trekking, bird watching to skiing, Kashmir has it all. Kashmir is painted with a unique culture that keeps you intrigued throughout your journey, from Srinagar to Sonamarg and Gulmarg till Pahalgam

Itinerary

Day 1: - Srinagar.
Arrival from Srinagar airport meet our representative and transferred to Srinagar Houseboat. Evening shikara ride. Overnight at Houseboat.

Day 2: Srinagar to Pahalgam (96 Kms 3 hrs)
Arrival from Srinagar airport meet our representative and transferred to Pahalgam en-route visit Saffron fields of Pampora, see the beautiful countryside, lots of rice fields and Awantipura ruins on the way. Awantipura Ruins (1100 years Old Temple) - Built in 09th century AD by King Avanti Varman and dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva. Situated 29 kms from Srinagar, the temple ruins at Awantipura represent some of the finest examples of architecture of this region. Later continue your drive to Pahalgam through the pine forest, the confluence of the streams flowing from the river Lidder & Sheshnag Lake which are famous for their scenic beauty & overnight at hotel

Day 3: In Pahalgam:
After breakfast, visit Aru, betaab valley & Chandanwari. Aru, A small village, 11 kms upstream the Lidder River, is a beautiful locality. The route is picturesque with ample campsites. This village is the starting point for treks to the Kolahoi glacier. Afternoon that visit betaab valley a beautiful place known for its scenic beauty owned & Maintained by J & K tourism. This place became famous after the movie Betaab has been filmed here then visit Chandanwari and Betaab Valley Evening Back to overnight at Hotel. (Aru, Chandanwari & Betaab valley local taxi will be on direct payment basis)

Day 4: Pahalgam to Gulmarg (156 Kms 3 and half hours)
Arrival early breakfast Drive to Gulmarg. Gulmarg (Meadow of flowers) – It was discovered as a tourist destination by the British in the 19th century. Prior to that, Mughal emperors vacationed in the Gulmarg valley which is about 03 kms long and up-to 01 km wide. It is exquisitely situated in a pine surrounded basin of the Pir Panjal range at an altitude of 2,730 meters above sea level and one of the most famous tourist destinations of Kashmir. It also has one of the world’s highest green golf courses with 18 holes, as well as a clubhouse, which is a historical building in its own right. 2nd main attraction is cable car ride named as Gondola (of your won cost) which is fully computerized installed by French Company and goes up to 13000 fts high into two phases. Overnight stay at Hotel

Day 5: Gulmarg to Srinagar (56 Kms 1&half hour)
After breakfast, ready to move after packed your baggage for cable car ride named as Gondola which is fully computerized installed by French Company and goes upto13000 fts high into two phases. To protect from cheating from locals, we recommend local guide who takes care of services need locally there like gondola tickets and keep u on safer side from horsemen mafia. checkout from hotel and proceed towards Srinagar. check in Hotel in Srinagar. Later go for tour of Srinagar (Lake City) – It is at once a collection of images: It tells the story of love of the Mughal Emperors for this paradise like vale with deep green rice fields, rivers, gardens in bloom and lakes rimmed by houseboats, Visit Mughal Gardens : Nishat , Shalimar & Chasme Shahi.

Day 6: Full day trip - Sonmarg –: 83kms /2 ½ hrs
After Breakfast, reserve your full day trip to Sonmarg. Sonmarg Situated at 87 kms from Srinagar, it is a popular tourist destination. Sonmarg, at an altitude of 3,000 meters above sea level, 87 km north-east of Srinagar. Sonmarg, which means 'meadow of gold', has, as its backdrop, snowy mountains against a cerulean sky. the Sindh meanders along here and abounds with trout and mahseer, snow trout can be caught in the main river. Thajwas Glacier dwindles situated in the valley of Sonmarg which lies at a distance of 3 kms and takes one hr to reach there on foot and 2nd option is to hire horses but do hard negotiation with them.

DAY 7: Departure (17kms app.)
After breakfast, pack your baggage for return to airport as per your flight timing. For your kind information that at Srinagar airport you must be 2 hrs before departure because of security measures and mandatory security check before entry gate which is one km from departure lounge and all vehicles stand in queue and allow one by one which takes good time.

Prices

CATEGORY:

ECONOMY

STANDARD

DELUXE

PREMIUM

Cost per person on twin/Double Sharing (02 Pax)

20699

24499

28299

38799

Cost per person on Triple sharing (03 Pax)

17799

20599

23899

31699

Cost per person on twin/Double Sharing (04 - 06 Pax)

17499

21399

25199

35699

Cost per person on twin/Double Sharing (07-10 Pax)

17199

21099

24899

35399

Cost Per Child (5-11 Yrs) with Extra bed / Mattress

12199

12899

13599

17599

Cost Per Child (5-11 Yrs) with without bed

9799

10099

11099

11699

Cost Per single occupancy & travel with Family

32499

38399

45799

66899

Hotels

Economy

City

Hotel

No. Of Nights

Srinagar

Khyber Group of Houseboats or similar

1

Pahalgam

Hotel River View/Aksa Resort or similar

2

Gulmarg

Hotel Alpine Ridge / Meadows Gulmarg

 1

Srinagar

Hotel Aksa/Hotel Saffron or similar

 2

Standard

City

Hotel

No. Of Nights

Srinagar

Khyber Group of Houseboats or similar

1

Pahalgam

Hotel Baisaran/Paradise Inn or similar

2

Gulmarg

Hotel Rosewood or similar

 1

Srinagar

Hotel Rose Petals/Hotel Royal Heritage or similar

 2

Deluxe

City

Hotel

No. Of Nights

Srinagar

Khyber Group of Houseboats or similar

1

Pahalgam

Hotel Hermitage or similar

2

Gulmarg

Hotel Rosewood or similar

 1

Srinagar

Hotel Solar Residency / Clarks Inn / Pine Spring

 2

Premium

City

Hotel

No. Of Nights

Srinagar

Khyber Group of Houseboats or similar

1

Pahalgam

Hotel Royal Hilton/Kolahoi Green or similar

2

Gulmarg

Hotel Kolahoi Heights or similar

 1

Srinagar

Radisson Srinagar or The Orchard Resort and Spa or similar

 2

Inclusions

- Accommodation as per mentioned

- Transportation by AC Etios or Dzire for 02-03 Adults / Toyota Innova for 4-6 Adults & Tempo Traveller for 7-10 Adults. All transfers and sightseeing as per program.

- Breakfast and Dinner

- All entrance fee as per program

- Cable car ride in Gulmarg (1st phase)

- Local assistance in Gulmarg.

- 01-hour Shikara ride on Dal Lake

- Complimentary Photograph during Shikara ride on Dal Lake or in any one of the Mughal Gardens in Kashmiri dress (one copy per person)

- 01 Souvenir Gift per family

- One mineral water bottle per person per day (500 ml bottle)

- Assistance at Airport

Exclusions

- Air, train or bus fare from / to your originating city of stay, unless specified.

- Any meals / en route meals unless specified.

- Any rides, safaris, boating charges, additional sightseeing tours other than the mentioned under inclusions.

- Items of personal nature viz, tips, porterage, room service, laundry, mineral water, alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages, phone calls, additional sightseeing tours and excursions not included in the itinerary, still or video camera fees etc.

- Any increase in fuel cost, government taxes, entrance fees, intra and interstate taxes etc, the tour price will be amended in accordance.

- Any items / services not specifically mentioned in the ‘Tour Price Includes’ column.

- Supplement charges applicable for long weekends and festivals.

Additional information

- Please contact our sales staff to give you the best flight deals.

- Shopping would be on your own arrangements.

- Water supply in the hills during the peak season is restricted due to shortage and water is supplied area wise at specific times. Please co-operate with the hotel on the same.

- Do carry comfortable walking shoes.

- Package rates are not valid during long weekends, festive period and peak period.

- The hotel confirmed will be as per the brochure or an alternate hotel of similar category.

- All sightseeings are subject to weather and political conditions at the destination.

- All the prices are for Indian Nationals only, unless specified.

- It is mandatory to carry a valid photo identity card (Passport - Original passport with minimum 6 months validity from the date of tour arrival along with sufficient blank pages for the stamping of visa/ Driving License / Voter ID card)


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