KASHMIR

Kashmir

06 nights / 07 days

Day 1:Arrival in Srinagar

Welcome to Srinagar and transfer to the houseboat.
Check in to the houseboat and freshen up.
Enjoy a romantic Shikara ride on the enchanting Char Chinar Dal lake (Kashmir’s iconic jewel, a serene houseboat haven)
Dinner and overnight stay in Srinagar at the houseboat

Day 2:Srinagar to Pahalgam (90 Km / ~03 hours drive)
Morning breakfast at the houseboat and check out.
Srinagar sightseeing
Shankaracharya Temple (Dedicated to Lord Shiva)
Nishat Bagh (Mughal Gardens)
Pari Mahal (Palace of Fairies)

Drive to Pahalgam (A picturesque valley surrounded by snow-capped mountains, offering stunning natural beauty and adventure opportunities)
En route visit
Pampore for saffron demonstration and shopping
Avantipur Ruins (ancient temple complex)
Enjoy lunch, tea/coffee & snacks enroute.
Check in at the hotel and relax.
Dinner and overnight stay in Pahalgam at the hotel.

Day 3:Pahalgam
Morning breakfast at the hotel.
Full Day city tour, visiting the below attractions
Betaab Valley (Known for its picturesque beauty, made famous by the Bollywood movie “Betaab”)
Chandanwari (Starting point for the Amarnath Yatra and a popular hiking spot)
Enjoy lunch, tea/coffee & snacks enroute.
Enjoy leisure time, shopping at the local Pahalgam market – on your own.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Pahalgam

Note: Day excursion to Betaab, and Chandanwari is conducted by local taxis (Tavera/Sumo/Eeco) operating on a fixed schedule set by the Pahalgam Taxi Union.

Day 4:Pahalgam to Gulmarg (140Km / ~ 04 hours drive)
Morning breakfast at the hotel and check out.
Drive to Gulmarg (Meadow of flowers)
En route visit,
Martand Sun Temple (ancient ruins)
Kashmiri Cricket Bat Factory (Witness the craftsmanship of world-renowned cricket bats made from Kashmir willow)
Enjoy lunch, tea/coffee & snacks enroute.
Check in at the hotel and relax.
Dinner and overnight stay in Gulmarg at the hotel.

Note :
In case of heavy rainfall/ Gulmarg is not operational due to any sort of Weather conditions, we will take clients to Doodhpathri.

Day 5:Gulmarg to Srinagar (83 Km / ~ 02 hours drive)
Morning breakfast at the hotel and check out.
Experience the Gulmarg Gondola (Asia’s highest cable car project)
Enjoy panoramic views of the Pir Panjal Mountains and Valley.
Experience sledge riding on snow – on direct payment basis
Enjoy lunch, tea/coffee & snacks enroute.
Enroute visit
Handloom Emporium on the way back to Srinagar.
Drive to Srinagar
Check in to the hotel and relax
Dinner and overnight stay in Srinagar at the hotel.

Important Notice: Gulmarg Gondola Ride Ticket Booking

Gulmarg Gondola Ticket is complimentary but not guaranteed as it is booked basis availability exclusively on the Jammu & Kashmir Cable Car Corporation’s portal [https://www.jammukashmircablecar.com]
Though we endeavor to provide Gondola ride to all our guests, in the event the tickets are not available, we will arrange alternative sightseeing options Plus the refund of Gondola Ticket Price as per actual to the guest.
Gondola Ticket availability is very limited and demand is very high and more so in summer peak times. Moreover, the opening time of these slots is neither pre-decided nor fixed, making the booking process even more challenging.
Guests can also try and book Tatkal tickets directly at the Gondola ticket windows [https://www.jammukashmircablecar.com]
Though we endeavor to provide Gondola ride to all our guests, in the event the tickets are not available, we will arrange alternative sightseeing Buta Pathri.

Day 6:Srinagar – Sonmarg – Srinagar (83 Km / ~ 2 hours drive)
Morning breakfast at the hotel.
Drive to Sonmarg (Golden meadow)
Enjoy riding on a pony up to Thajiwas Glacier- on direct payment basis
Enjoy lunch, tea/coffee & snacks enroute.
Optional: Sledge or snowmobile ride – on direct payment basis
Dinner and overnight stay in Srinagar at the hotel

Day 7:Depart
Morning breakfast at the hotel and check out.
Proceed to the airport for your onward journey, taking with you cherished memories of your Kashmir experience.

Note: As this is a group tour, the airport transfer departs from the Srinagar hotel at 10:00 AM.

Inclusions

Accommodation in hotels (twin/double sharing)
Daily breakfast at hotels
Airport transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
All sightseeing by air-conditioned vehicle as per itinerary
Driver allowances, fuel, parking, toll taxes
Shikara ride on Dal Lake (1 hour)
Local guide services during sightseeing
All applicable hotel taxes
Government service tax

Exclusions
Airfare to/from Srinagar
Lunch and dinner
Gondola cable car rides (2nd phase)
Pony rides in Sonmarg/Pahalgam
Personal expenses (laundry, tips, phone calls)
Photography charges at monuments
Travel insurance
Any services not mentioned in inclusions
GST and other applicable taxes