Kashmir Holiday Tour

09 Nights / 10 Days

Tour Highlights : Srinagar - Sonmarg - Pahalgam - Gulmarg - Srinagar

Kashmir is so beautiful that it always leaves travellers enchanted with its valleys, meadows and the surrounding snow-capped mountain peaks, all of which make you feel like you are in some heaven. If you are looking to spend more than one week holiday in Kashmir Valley, then this 09 Nights/10 Days Kashmir Holiday Tour is the one you would definitely want to take.

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FULL ITINERARY

Day 01 Arrive Srinagar – Shikara Ride

Welcome to Srinagar, The Lake City. On arrival at the Srinagar airport. you will be welcomed & received by our representative / driver who will then escort you to a jetty around Dal Lake. The houseboat at Dal is going to be your romantic abode for the first night of your Kashmir package. After check-in at the houseboat, you can relax for a while. Later in the evening, proceed for a shikara ride in Dal lake.
Overnight stay in Srinagar at the Houseboat.

Day 02 Srinagar City Sightseeing

After breakfast, proceed to sightseeing tour of Srinagar. Visit the popular tourism attractions in Srinagar like Mughal Gardens, Nishat Bagh (The garden of pleasure), Shalimar Bagh (Abode of love) and The Chasme Shahi Garden along with Shankaracharya Temple. The evening is free for shopping.

Day 03 Srinagar - Gulmarg (60 km / Approx 2-3 Hours Drive)

After breakfast in the morning, we will begin our country tour towards Gulmarg. The drive past colorful villages and rice fields gives you an insight of the rich cultural past of Kashmir. Gulmarg is one of the most beautiful hill stations in Jammu & Kashmir and also called Meadow of Flowers. It has the world’s highest golf course (World’s Highest) and is also famous for Gondola ride, winter sports skiing etc. On arrival, transfer to the hotel. Evening is free for leisure.
Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 04 Gulmarg

The day is available for leisure activities such as golf, nature walks, bird watching, and pony rides. You can visit the Maharani Temple and Ziarat of Baba Reshi, or try zorbing at the Children’s Park. You can even visit the highest golf course in the world. But the most popular thing to include in the tour package in Kashmir is the Gondola Cable Car Ride to Khilanmarg. The 08 minutes of ropeway will take you past colorful shepherd hutments to the lower ridge of the Apharwat Peak. From here, you can click lots of photos of the nearby mountain ranges that stand tall like sentinels guarding the rich natural beauty of Kashmir valley.
After an exciting day, head back for dinner and an overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 05 Gulmarg - Pahalgam (140 km / Approx 04 Hours Drive)

After Breakfast, drive to Pahalgam. Located at 2,133 mts, it is also known as ‘The valley of Shepherds’ or ‘Trekker's Paradise’. Pahalgam is the most famous place for Indian Film Industry. Enroute visit Saffron fields, Awantipur ruins (1100 yrs old temple of Lord Vishnu built by King Awantiverma), see the beautiful countryside on the way and lots of rice fields. Arrive at Pahalgam and transfer to the hotel. After lunch, have bridle walks and feed your camera with the picture of magnificent views of mountains. Dinner and Overnight stay in Pahalgam Hotel.

Day 06 Pahalgam Sightseeing

After breakfast, depart for an excursion trip to Chandanwadi (on your own), the starting point of Amarnath Yatra & Betab valley (on your own). Located on the way to Chandanwari, the valley was named Betaab after the Bollywood movie by the same name! Earlier known as Hajan Valley, after the release of the movie, it was renamed, as a major part of the movie was shot here. Post lunch (on your own) or as time permits, proceed for a trip to Aru Valley (on your own). Aru Valley is a tourist spot located about 11 km from Pahalgam. Noted for its scenic meadows, and mountains, it is a base camp for trekking to the Kolahoi Glacier and Tarsar Lake. The village lies on the left bank of the Aru river, which is a tributary of the Lidder river.
Dinner & Overnight stay at the hotel in Pahalgam.

Note : In Pahalgam outside vehicles are not allowed for sightseeing. Only local taxis can roam around within Pahalgam city. All outside vehicles will pick up & drop from Hotel

Day 07 Pahalgam - Srinagar (100 Km / Approx. 3½ Hour Drive)

After buffet breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Srinagar. On arrival, check in to the Hotel. Evening is free for leisure or you can spend a full day shopping. Kashmir is not just about the stunning scenic views but also known for its handicrafts and Kashmiri gift items. Kashmiri artwork is known worldwide for its unique artistic work and the grandeur. Whenever you visit a place, you always pick something that is unique and for which the place is famous for. You take that thing as a memory of that place. Hence, shopping becomes an essential part of your trip. If you wish to shortlist what to buy in Srinagar, here are some of the famous items one can pick. Pashmina Shawls, Kashmiri Tea, Carpets, Walnut wood products, Spices, Popular Fruits, Dry fruits, Traditional Jewelry, Paper Mache Products, Kashmir Willow Bats Etc.

Evening is free for leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 08 Srinagar – Sonmarg (90 Km / Approx 03 Hours Drive)

After breakfast at the houseboat/hotel, leave for a day excursion to Sonmarg, which is the most beautiful drive from Srinagar. On the way, you stop at many beautiful spots. Continue drive to Sonamarg located at 2690 Mtrs (Meadow of Gold). One can ride on a horse to visit Thajiwas Glacier (on Pony) where snow remains round the year.
In the evening, return to Srinagar for overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 09 Srinagar – Yusmarg (50 Km / Approx 02 Hours Drive)

After breakfast, proceed for an excursion tour to Yusmarg. Yusmarg is an idyllic meadow ideal for a day's picnic or a short walk along the mighty 'Doodh Ganga' river, and derives its name from its milk white foam. Picnic on its banks or simply doze in the sun. A starting point for many peaks like 'Trata Kutti' and 'Sang-safed' - this is a trekkers base. In the evening, return to Srinagar.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Srinagar.

Day 10 Srinagar Airport Drop

Begin the last day of your tour package for Kashmir with a delish breakfast in your hotel at Srinagar. Post breakfast, you will be transferred to the Srinagar Airport. Board your flight for the respective hub with memorable experiences.

Important Information : Due to strict security, you are requested to leave from the hotel at least 4 hours before the departure time. You will have to pass 4 security barriers before reaching the airport. This often leads to long traffic jams right outside the airport.

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PACKAGE INCLUSIONS

  • Accommodation in the itinerary at the mentioned hotels or similar hotels.

  • Daily Breakfast & Dinner at the hotel/houseboat.

  • One Hour Shikara ride on Dal Lake once during the stay.

  • Pick up and drop from Srinagar Airport by a private Non AC Car.

  • All sightseeing by private Non AC Car as per the itinerary only.

  • State tax, hotel tax, and Driver charge.

  • All toll taxes. Drivers allowance. Parking charges.

PACKAGE EXCLUSIONS

  • Any additional food other than the specified.

  • Items of personal nature viz, tips, laundry, room service, telephone, alcoholic or non alcoholic beverages, room heaters, boat rides, pony/horse rides, safaris, rafting, helicopter rides, additional sightseeing tours excursions not included in the itinerary, still or video camera fees etc.

  • Any kind of insurance.

  • Any Airfare / Train fare

  • Any additional sightseeing other than the fixed program.

  • Entrance fees to monuments and museum

  • Any cost arising due to natural calamities like, landslides, road blockage, political disturbances (strikes), etc (to be borne by the client directly).

  • Thajiwas Glacier trip at Sonmarg (as this sightseeing is only allowed by local taxi at Sonmarg or by ponies and are on direct payment basis).

  • Guide Charges, Video and Camera permits

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