Category

Duration
6 Nights & 7 Days
Tour Type
Customised Trip
Group Size
10 People
Tour Guide
Driver cum Guide
Jammu & Kashmir
Jammu and Kashmir, India

Enchanting Kashmir

Package Details

Jammu & Kashmir, a piece of heaven on earth, is the 19th largest state in India and it is located mostly all in the Himalayan mountains. It is also the only state in India with a Muslim-majority population. The state offers beautiful verdant mountains and valleys, religious shrines and remote mountains. The people here are warm and hospitable, and they will welcome you into their land and homes easily. Each of these regions has its own culture, and this is evident in their daily lives and also their lifestyle.Whatever your reason for visiting J&K, whether it is to enjoy the beauty, or test your limits while trekking the mountains, or simply to discover serenity and peace, J&K will offer you several reasons to keep coming back for more.

Itinerary

On arrival at Srinagar Airport / Railway Station you will meet our representative and proceed towards Srinagar hotel followed by enjoy full day sightseeing in Srinagar i.e Mughal Gardens visiting Nishat Bagh and Shalimar Bagh, Cheshmashahi Shankaracharya Temple & Hazratbal Shrine.All the gardens are situated on the banks of Dal Lake with Zabarwan Mountains in the background.You can also visit Asia's Largest Tulip Garden .Check in hotel for an overnight stay at hotel.

We start our Sightseeing tour by visit of Shankaracharya Temple. And later proceed further to Hazratbal Mosque; Situated in a village on the western shores of the Dal Lake opposite Nishat Bagh. Unlike the other mosques in Srinagar, which have a pagoda like roof, Hazratbal is the only mosque to have a domed roof mosque in Srinagar; the others having distinct pagoda like roofs Gardens & Jamia Masjid, situated in the heart of the old city of Srinagar. In the afternoon, we take a visit to Mughal Gardens, Nishat Garden known as ‘Garden of pleasure’ built in 16th century (1633) by Mughal King Asif Khan. Then visit to Shalimar Garden known as ‘Garden of love’ built in 16th century (1619) by Mughal King Jahangir for his beloved wife Noor Jahan or (Mehr-un-Nissa & Chashmashahi (The Royal Spring). The Chashmashahi Mughal garden in Srinagar had been loved by emperors and picnickers alike.
After having a leisurely breakfast, leave for Gulmarg. It is at an altitude of 8700 ft. Gulmarg also referred as Meadow of Flowers. Today Gulmarg is not merely a mountain resort of exceptional beauty- it also has the highest green golf course in the world, at an altitude of 2,650 m, and is the country's premier ski resort in the winter. On Arrival in Gulmarg, One Can go for the Gondola Ride up to 1st or 2nd Phase (at your own cost). It is one of the highest cable car in the world, reaching 3,979 metres. The two-stage ropeway ferries about six hundred people per hour to and from the gondola main station in Gulmarg to a shoulder of nearby Affarwat Summit (4,200 mts (13,780 ft). There are also countless off-piste possibilities through the beautiful Khilanmarg meadows on the foot of Mount Affarwat, which offer a scenic view of Nanga Parbat. The Affarwat ridge at 3850+ metres offers an avalanche controlled ski area that offers a wide field of snow to descend 800 mts in approximately 3 km of Skiing. Overnight in Srinagar
After breakfast, go for a day-long excursion to Sonamarg ('Meadow of Gold'), if you wish to. Ride up to the glacier on a pony (ponies can be hired directly). After making the best of the day, return to your hotel in Srinagar for an overnight stay.

After a leisurely breakfast, leave for “Pahalgam”. En-route visit saffron Fields & 19th Century Awantipura Ruins. Upon arrival, check in to the pre-arranged Hotel. Rest of the day at leisure, Enjoy nature & walk around the bank of river Lidder. Pahalgam is famous for some trekking routes also & is the base camp for Amarnath Pilgrimage. One can go to Aru (10 km from Pahalgam) which is a fine meadow of picturesque scenery and starting point of trekking of (Liddarwat, Kolahoi Glacier & Trsar Lake) Betaab Valley, and Chandanwari. (At your own cost)

Enjoy your buffet Breakfast and get ready to witness the charm of Dal Lake surrounded by the beautiful and mighty snow covered Himalayas. In the evening you take a shikara ride, where you visit the floating vegetable gardens. While riding the Shikara’s there are plenty of opportunities for bird watching with plentiful species including Kingfisher, Little Bittern, Common Pariah Kites, Grebe etc Retire for the day on the Houseboat after having Dinner. 

After breakfast check out from the Hotel / Houseboat and transfer back to Srinagar Airport / Railway Station. It's time now to bid adieu to each other. Just remember, only trip ends here but the memories live on..! 


Important Info

1. Only Postpaid Sim work in Jammu & Kashmir. You must bring one on the trip or buying one here is also an alternative.

2. Passengers have to report 02 hrs prior to the departure due to security checking at the airport.

3. No hand baggage will be allowed to carry inside the aircraft due to security reasons. Only Jewellery and laptops will be allowed for cabin baggage.

4. Names of hotels mentioned in our offer only indicate that our rates are based on usage of these hotels. It is not to be construed that accommodation is confirmed at these hotels until and unless we convey to you the confirmation of accommodation at these hotels.

5. Hotel accommodation is subject to availability otherwise an alternate will be provided before asking you.

6. No vehicle is allowed to pick up guest inside railway station / Airport in Jammu hence our driver will coordinate with you for the same

7. No vehicle is allowed to visit Aru, Chandanwari & Beetab Valley in Pahalgam except local taxies.

8. Booking shall be released if advance payment was not received on or before cutoff dates provided

9. On time of booking confirmation 50 % advance payment and 50 % payment 10 days before the date of arrival.

10. Dates mentioned above are tentative. Your booking shall be processed as per your desire dates.

 


Inclusion

  • Accommodation for 06 Nights 
  • Breakfast for 6 Days
  • Dinner for 6 Nights
  • Honeymoon inclusions at Hotel (Cake, Candle Light Dinner and artificial bed decor)
  • Transport Services as per the itinerary by 01 Non Ac Etios/Dzire.
  • Sightseeing Tours as per the itinerary given above.
  • Shikara Ride for 1 Hour
  • Meeting & Assistance on Arrival by Rep in Srinagar 
  • All toll taxes 
  • Drivers allowance
  • Parking charges

Exclusion

  • Anything not mentioned under 'Package Inclusions'.
  • Expenses of personal nature such as tips, laundry, telephone & table Drinks etc.
  • Internal Airfare
  • Chained vehicle from tangmarg to gulmarg due to heavy Snowfall.
  • Chained vehicle from Gagangiri to Sonmarg due In case of heavy Snowfall.
  • Union Cab for Pahalgam sightseeing (aru, betab valley and chandanwari)
  • Pony Ride in Gulmarg/Pahalgam/Sonmarg depend on place.
  • Cable Car rides in Gulmarg.
  • Local Taxi from zero point in Sonamarg, depends on cab you hire.
  • Above given rates are subject to change as per tourism department.
  • Cost incidental to any change in the itinerary/stay on account of flight cancellation due to bad weather, ill health and road blocks, and/or any factors beyond control.
  • Items of personal nature like laundry, telephone calls, room service charges, soft drinks and hard drink charges, etc
  • Monument entry charges, guide charges, camera/video camera fees at monuments, porterage etc.
  • The payments for additional services taken at the hotel are to be settled directly at the hotel
  • Surcharges Extra (if applicable)
  • Mandatory surcharge if any for festive dates like Gala dinner Supplement on Christmas and New year period will be borne by guest directly
  • Optional Cost & GST