Overview

DAY 01: ARRIVE SRINAGAR: Arrival Transfer - Stay at Houseboat - Shikara ride.

DAY 02: SRINAGAR - PAHALGAM: Transfer to Pahalgam - Enroute Visit Saffron Fields at Pampore & Awantipura Ruins - View at Lidder Stream - Walk around Pony trails.

DAY 03: PAHALGAM - GULMARG: Transfer to Gulmarg - Skiing (Optional) - Cable car.

DAY 04: GULMARG - SRINAGAR: Arrive at Srinagar. Visit Mughal Gardens - Nishat Bagh & Shalimar Bagh.

DAY 05: SRINAGAR - SONMARG - SRINAGAR: Excursion to Sonmarg.

DAY 06: DEPARTURE FROM SRINAGAR: Return back home.

 

5 Nights 6 Days Available on request
Inclusions/Exclusions

What is included in the tour

  • 05 Nights stay at Hotels / Houseboats on Twin sharing Basis as mentioned above

  • Meal Plan: MAPAI (Room + Breakfast + Dinner )

  • All surface travelling by 01 Non AC Vehicle on disposable basis

  • 01 Shikara Ride.

  • Sightseeing as per the itinerary mentioned above

  • All Arrival/Departure transfer as per the itinerary mentioned above

  • All presently applicable taxes as on date

What is NOT included in the tour

  • Any Airfare, Train fare, Overland Journey which is not mentioned in the Itinerary.

  • GST 5% Extra

  • Any future tax levies will be charged extra

  • Travel Insurance

  • Any Medical/Rescue evacuation due to mishaps.

  • Any personal nature items like Laundry, bar bills, table bills, camera fee, tips, or any other item.

  • Mineral water / Soft or hard drinks / Starters.                                                                                                                           

  • Entrance Fees for sightseeing

  • Room Heating Charges in Houseboats

  • Horse Riding

  • Sightseeing of Chandanwadi, Aru and Baisaran in Pahalgam.

  • Gondola Ride in Gulmarg

  • Any other things that are not included in the “Package Cost Include” Column. 

  • Cost incidental to any change in the itinerary/ stay on account of flight cancellation due to bad weather, ill health, roadblocks, and/or any factors beyond the control.

Things to carry

 

HOTEL DETAILS:

 Destinations  3 Star Hotel Options
 Srinagar  New Alexandra Group of Deluxe Houseboats / Hotel Royal Arabia / Similar
 Pahalgam  Hotel River View Resort / Similar
 Gulmarg  Hotel Fluorescence / Similar

 

PACKAGE PRICE IN INDIAN RUPEES (ALL PRICES ARE PER PERSON):

 Price 02 Pax 04 Pax 06 Pax 08 Pax 10 Pax Extra Adult Extra Child

MRP Price

Offer Price

23270

18616

18850

15080

17160

13728

17940

14352

17160

13728

10790

8632

8450

6760

 

Itinerary

DAY 01: ARRIVE SRINAGAR

You will meet our representative at the Srinagar airport. He will assist and transfer you to the Deluxe Houseboat. Relax for a while, and get ready to take a shikara ride on Dal Lake, where you visit the floating vegetable gardens. While riding the Shikara, there will be chances to spot plentiful bird species including Kingfisher, Little Bittern, Common Pariah Kites, Grebe, etc. Dinner and overnight in Deluxe Houseboat in Srinagar.

 

DAY 02: SRINAGAR - PAHALGAM 

After breakfast, check out & proceed to Pahalgam, The valley of shepherds. The total distance is about 96 km, which will be covered in about 3 hours. En-route, you will visit the saffron fields of Pampore followed by Awantipura Ruins (1100 years old temple of Lord Vishnu built by King Awantivarman), and enjoy the beautiful countryside views. Drive through the pine forests. Arrive at Pahalgam, check-in at the hotel and freshen up. Enjoy the Lidder stream and/or take a walk along pony trails with a magnificent view of the mountains. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel in Pahalgam.

 

DAY 03: PAHALGAM - GULMARG  

After breakfast, check out from the hotel & proceed to Gulmarg (Meadow of Flowers), 2730 meters above sea level. The distance of 130 km will be covered in about 5 hours. Gulmarg has one of the best ski slopes in the world and the highest golf course with 18 holes. If weather permits one can also have the view of Nanga Parbat, the naked mountain that is over 26,000 feet and dominates the entire region. Arrive at Gulmarg, check-in at the hotel & freshen up. You can also enjoy cable car (Gondola) for a mountain ride up to Khilangmarg. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel in Gulmarg.

 

DAY 04: GULMARG - SRINAGAR  

After breakfast, check out & drive for 2 hours back to Srinagar. After checking into the hotel, relax & get ready to hit the Mughal Gardens. Visit Nishat Bagh, built by Asaf Khan - the brother-in-law of Jehangir in 1632 AD, and Shalimar Bagh, built by Jehangir for his wife empress Nur Jahan. All the gardens are situated on the banks of Dal Lake with the Zabarwan hills in the background. Spend the afternoon at your leisure for individual activities. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel in Srinagar.

 

Day 05: SRINAGAR - SONMARG - SRINAGAR 

Have an early Breakfast & proceed on an excursion to Sonmarg - Meadow of Gold. The distance of about 83 km, will be covered in about 3 hrs. Sonmarg lies in Sindh Valley streamed with flowers and surrounded by mountains. Sonmarg is also the base for some interesting treks to the high-altitude Himalayan Lakes. In the evening, drive back from Sonmarg. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel in Srinagar.

 

DAY 06: DEPARTURE FROM SRINAGAR

After breakfast, check out from the hotel. The driver will drop you at Srinagar airport for an onward flight.

 

notes

THINGS TO KNOW:

  • Please be informed due to the Transport Union in Jammu. Private cars are not allowed to enter the Jammu railway station/airport premises. The client has to come out from Jammu railway station/airport on his own and our car will be half a kilometer away from the Jammu railway station/airport. Our driver/representative will coordinate with guests and will advise pick-up point to the guest accordingly.
  • In Pahalgam: Sightseeing of Chandanwadi, Betaab Valley, Baisaran Valley and Aru Valley are not included. If one wishes to visit the same, they can hire a taxi directly at Pahalgam taxi on their own. 
  • In Gulmarg: The vehicle is allowed to drop at main Gulmarg or at your hotel and from there onwards one has to walk or can go by ponies on direct payment for local sightseeing in Gulmarg. 
  • In Sonmarg: The vehicle is allowed to drop at main Sonmarg and from there onwards one has to walk up to Thajwas or one can go by ponies on direct payment. (Route is closed during Heavy Snowfall) 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION: 

  • Prepaid cellular connections will not work in Kashmir only a postpaid cellular connection will work on roaming.

  • Reach the airport prior to 3 hours of your departure due to security reasons/checking.

  • Before traveling visit the weather forecast to get well informed which clothing to carry however we advise keeping heavy woolens for winters and light woolens 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 the mobile no. of the houseboat attendant or your local tour coordinator and call him before reaching Srinagar so that he can arrange Shikara for crossing well in advance.

  • If any additional cost is asked by the driver during the tour please coordinate with 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 a smooth check-in at Hotel/ Houseboat.