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Day 01: ARRIVAL SRINAGAR + LOCAL SIGHTSEEING

Arrive at Srinagar Airport from there you will meet our driver with cab and you will be transferred to Srinagar, on arrival check in at Hotel. After check-in proceed for Local sightseeing covering the famous Mughal Gardens NISHAT BAGH ”Abode of Pleasure on the shore of the Dal Lake”, SHALIMAR BAGH “Abode of Love built by Jahangir for his wife Empress Noor Jehan”, CHESHMA SHAHI & PARI MAHAL. Dinner & Overnight stay at Hotel in Srinagar.

 Day 02: SONAMARG DAY TRIP

Today after Breakfast, proceed for a day excursion to Sonamarg (Golden Meadow). Sonamarg lies in Sindh Valley streamed with flowers and surrounded by mountains. Sonamarg is also the base for some interesting treks to the high altitude of Himalayan Lakes. Enjoy horse riding up to Thajiwas glacier and sledge riding on snow (on direct payment). In the evening return back to Srinagar. Overnight stay in Hotel in Srinagar.

 Day 03: SRINAGAR – GULMARG

After Breakfast, proceed to Gulmarg, the Meadow of Flowers, 2730 mts above sea level Gulmarg offers spectacular views of snow capped mountain peaks, conifer forests and green meadows; it is home to the highest 18 hole golf course of the world. Thereafter time is free for activities on your own. Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel in GULMARG.

Day 04: IN GULMARG

 After breakfast  enjoy GONDOLA RIDE/ CABLE CAR RIDE (at own cost). It can take you up to the height of 16, 000 ft. above sea level and will mesmerise you will the glaciers of Khilanmerg and Afarwat. A word of caution, it is cold there so brace yourself with warm clothes and accessories. If you have a nick for winter sports then you could buckle up yourself for snow skiing, sledging, snow bikes and ATV bikes. Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel in Gulmarg.

 Day 05: GULMARG – PAHALGAM

After Breakfast, drive to Pahalgam Situated at the confluence of the streams flowing from Sheshnag Lake and the Lidder River, Pahalgam (2,130 m) was once a humble shepherd’s village with breathtaking views. Enroute visiting Saffron fields, Awantipur ruins (1100 yrs old temple of Lord Vishnu built by King Awantiverma), see the beautiful countryside on the way and lot of rice fields. Drive through pine forests. Now it is Kashmir’s premier resort, cool even during the height of summer when the maximum temperature does not exceed 25°C. After lunch have bridle walks and feed your cameras with the picture of magnificent view of mountains. Dinner and Overnight stay at Pahalgam

 Day 06: IN PAHALGAM

After breakfast proceed for a drive towards Betaab Valley, Aru Valley & Chandanwadi (at own cost – only cars operated by locals are allowed). Witness the striking beauty of mountains. Enjoy walking around Aru Village. A walk along the Lidder stream towards Pahalgam from Aru Village is very highly recommended for Nature Lovers. Dinner and overnight stay in Pahalgam.

 Day 07: PAHALGAM – SRINAGAR, HOUSEBOAT STAY
After breakfast check out from Pahalgam and transfer to Srinagar, on arrival check in at Houseboat. Also visit the famous Shankaracharya Temple of Kashmir. In the evening proceed for Shikara Ride on Dal Lake; this ride is one of the most soothing, restful aspects of a holiday in Jammu and Kashmir. Visit to floating gardens (raadh) is yet another wonderful experience. A cluster of Lotus flowers amidst the lake is a heavenly sight.  Overnight stay in houseboat in Srinagar.

Day 08:  DEPARTURE

After breakfast check-out and proceed to Srinagar Airport to catch the flight for onward destination.

Inclusions:

  • Assistance on Arrival.
  • Welcome drink on arrival.
  • 02 Nights in Srinagar using Hotel The Victory / Hotel Golden Tulip / Hotel Mannat Resort.
    • 02 Double rooms.
    • Breakfast & Dinner.
    • All Taxes.
  • 02 Nights in Gulmarg using Hotel Royal Park.
    • 02 Double rooms.
    • Breakfast & Dinner.
    • All Taxes.
  • 02 Nights in Pahalgam using Hotel Green Heights.
    • 02 Double rooms.
    • Breakfast & Dinner.
    • All Taxes.
  • 01 Night in Srinagar using Super Deluxe Houseboat.
    • 02 Double rooms.
    • Breakfast & Dinner.
    • All Taxes.
  • Transportation using Tavera as per above Itinerary.
  • All Transfers including Airport/Railway Station.
  • Pick Up: SRINAGAR AIRPORT
  • Drop: SRINAGAR AIRPORT
  • Full Day Excursion to Sonamarg.
  • Local Sightseeing in Srinagar.
  • Shikara Ride on Lake for 01 Hour.
  • All Taxes.

Exclusions:

  • Lunch.
  • Entry fee charges
  • Cab for Betaab Valley / Aru Chandanwari and Baisaran in Pahalgam
  • Cable Car/Gondola in Gulmarg 
  • Union Cab in Sonamarg
  • Horse Ride
  • Personal expenses such as passport, visas, room service, phone calls, laundry, beverages and optional activities. 
  • Tipping and luggage handling, ENT)

SIGHTSEEING NOTE: Please be informed that commercial & private vehicle are not allowed to do entire movement (sightseeing coverage of internal areas) in Sonamarg, Gulmarg & Pahalgam due to local union restriction at these particular places. Therefore, local vehicle can be booked by us or directly on spot for internal mentioned places. Chained Vehicle from Tangmarg to Gulmarg to be booked directly on spot in case of heavy snow. Please Read other information column for rate idea at particular places.

 

 

Terms & Condition

Cancellation Policy: Regardless of reason, cancellations are costly. To offset these costs, the following fees will apply. If you cancel, non-recoverable expenses of our suppliers will be charged, plus the following charges: The following will be charged on cancellation of a tour Cancelled before 30 days & more 0 % of total cost Cancelled between 15 – 29 days 50% of total cost Cancelled between 14 days or less & no show 100 % of total cost

We will provide you full refund from our side in case of unrest in Kashmir (Unrest will be considered only if there will be no vehicular movement or if hotels are not in operation)"

 

Other Information

Child below 5 yrs is complimentary. 
• Prepaid cellular connections will not work in Kashmir only post-paid cellular connection will work on roaming. 
• Reach airport prior to 3 hours of your departure due to security reasons/checking. 
• Before travelling visit weather forecast to get well informed which clothing to carry howsoever we advise to keep heavy woollens for winters and light woollens for summers. 
• For weather update visit : http://www.accuweather.com/en/in/srinagar/361707/weather-forecast/361707 
• If you are staying in houseboats ask for mobile no. of houseboat attendant or your local tour coordinator and call him before reaching to Srinagar so that he can arrange Shikara for crossing well in advance. 
• If any additional cost asked by driver during the tour please coordinate to your local tour representative before giving any cash. 
• It is always advisable to follow the timings provided by your tour coordinator/ Driver to experience hassle free travel. 
• Follow the hotel timings for your breakfast & Dinner, we shall not be responsible. 
• Always carry your Travel documents / Hotel Confirmation for the smooth check in at Hotel 
• Local Garden Charges (Rs. 24/- per person) 
• Gondola charges Rs. 740/- 1st phase & Rs. 940/- 2nd phase per pax (return) in Gulmarg 
• Union Cab in Pahalgam cost (1500-1800) 
• Cab for Sonmarg Thajiwas Glacier (2000-2500), Cab till Zojilla Pass near Sonamarg (5000-6000), 
• Paragliding per pax (2700) for 10-15min of ride.

 

Deluxe Hotel :-

Destionation

Hotel Name

Srinagar 2nts

Hotel Prince Inn / Hotel Grand Ibni Gani

Gulmarg 2nts

Hotel Poshwan

Pahalgam 2nts

Hotel Flying Bird

Srinagar House Boat 1nt

Super Deluxe Houseboat

 

Super Deluxe Hotel :-

Destionation

Hotel Name

Srinagar 2nts

Hotel The Victory / Hotel Golden Tulip / Hotel Mannat Resort

Gulmarg 2nts

Hotel Royal Park.

Pahalgam 2nts

Hotel Green Heights

Srinagar House Boat 1nt

Super Deluxe Houseboat

 

2* Hotel :-

Destionation

Hotel Name

Srinagar 2nts

Hotel Regal Palace

Pahalgam 2nts

Hotel Moon view

Dal Lake 1nt

Deluxe Houseboat

Gulmarg 2nts

Hotel Khaleel Palace 

 

3* Hotel :-

Destionation

Hotel Name

Srinagar 2nts

Hotel Regal Palace

Pahalgam 2nts

Srichan Resorts

Dal Lake 1nt

Deluxe Houseboat

Gulmarg 2nts

Hotel Khaleel Palace 

 

1St Option Delux Hotel

Rs. 23750/- Per Person (Cost based on 4 Adults)

2nd Option Super Deluxe

Rs. 23750/- Per Person (Cost based on 4 Adults)

3rd Option 2* Hotel

Rs.17950/- Per Person (Cost based on 4 Adults)

4th Option 3* Hotel

Rs.21450/- Per Person (Cost based on 4 Adults)

Jammu and Kashmir is home to several valleys such as the Kashmir Valley, Tawi Valley, Chenab Valley, Poonch Valley, Sind Valley and Lidder Valley. The main Kashmir Valley is 100 km (62 mi) wide and 15,520.3 km2 (5,992.4 sq mi) in area. The Himalayas divide the Kashmir valley from Ladakh while the Pir Panjal range, which encloses the valley from the west and the south, separates it from the Great Plains of northern India. Along the northeastern flank of the Valley runs the main range of the Himalayas. This densely settled and beautiful valley has an average height of 1,850 metres (6,070 ft above sea-level but the surrounding Pir Panjal range has an average elevation of 5,000 metres (16,000 ft).Because of Jammu and Kashmir's wide range of elevations, its biogeography is diverse.Northwestern thorn scrub forests and Himalayan subtropical pine forests are found in the low elevations of the far southwest. These give way to a broad band of western Himalayan broadleaf forests running from northwest-southeast across the Kashmir Valley. Rising into the mountains, the broadleaf forests grade into western Himalayan subalpine conifer forests. Above the tree line are found northwestern Himalayan alpine shrub and meadows. Much of the northeast of the state is covered by the Karakoram-West Tibetan Plateau alpine steppe. Around the highest elevations, there is no vegetation, simply rock and ice.

Srinagar- Yatra- Hindu holy cave
Division Area km2 Percentage Area
Kashmir 15,948 15.73%
Jammu 26,293 25.93% 
Ladakh 59,146 58.33%
India-administrated  Jammu and Kashmir 101,387 km2 100%.

The Jhelum River is the only major Himalayan river which flows through the Kashmir valley. The Indus, Tawi, Ravi and Chenab are the major rivers flowing through the state. 

Jammu and Kashmir is home to several Himalayan glaciers with an average altitude of 5,753 metres (18,875 ft) above sea-level, the Siachen Glacier is 76 km (47 mi) long making it the longest Himalayan glacier.

The climate of Jammu and Kashmir varies greatly owing to its rugged topography. In the south around Jammu, the climate is typically monsoonal, though the region is sufficiently far west to average 40 to 50 mm (1.6 to 2 inches) of rain per month between January and March. In the hot season, Jammu city is very hot and can reach up to 40 °C (104 °F) whilst in July and August, very heavy though erratic rainfall occurs with monthly extremes of up to 650 millimetres (25.5 inches). In September, rainfall declines, and by October conditions are hot but extremely dry, with minimal rainfall and temperatures of around 29 °C (84 °F).

Across from the Pir Panjal range, the South Asian monsoon is no longer a factor and most precipitation falls in the spring from southwest cloudbands. Because of its closeness to the Arabian Sea, Srinagar receives as much as 635 millimetres (25 in) of rain from this source, with the wettest months being March to May with around 85 millimetres (3.3 inches) per month. Across from the main Himalaya Range, even the southwest cloudbands break up and the climate of Ladakh and Zanskar is extremely dry and cold. Annual precipitation is only around 100 mm (4 inches) per year and humidity is very low. In this region, almost all above 3,000 metres (9,750 ft) above sea level, winters are extremely cold. In Zanskar, the average January temperature is -20 °C (-4 °F) with extremes as low as -40 °C (-40 °F). All the rivers freeze over and locals make river crossings during this period because their high levels from glacier melt in summer inhibits crossing. In summer in Ladakh and Zanskar, days are typically a warm 20 °C (68 °F), but with the low humidity and thin air nights can still be cold.