Day 1: Arrival At Srinagar
- On your arrival at Srinagar Airport, you will be taken for a 35 minutes drive through the heart of New Srinagar city, passing the Abdullah bridge which connects the banks of the Jehlum river.
- Arrive and check-in at the hotel.
- Later proceed for an hour of boat ride to explore the Dal lake, Waterways, Canals, Floating Gardens, Vegetable Gardens, Water lilies, Floating handicraft centres & inherited lifestyle inside the lake since decades in the Dal lake.
- Overnight in hotel/Houseboat.
Day 2: Srinagar To Pahalgam (102 Kms/approx 3.5 Hrs)
- After breakfast, check out from hotel & proceed to Pahalgam, a lovely tourist spot in Kashmir, situated at the confluence of the streams flowing from Sheshnag Lake and the Lidder river was once a humble shepherd's village with breathtaking views of high mountains, dense forests & high mountain lakes.
- Drive via Pampore, Avantipura and the village of Bijbehara which remains famous as the bread basket of Kashmir, switching from the national highway 1A at Khanabal and drive through the second largest city of Anantnag. From here the road turns scenic as the drive is parallel on the Lidder river flowing from the opposite direction.
- On the way visit Saffron fields and Avantipur ruins which is eleven hundred years old temple.
- Pahalgam also offers a 18-hole Golf Course, which is of exceptional beauty and quite unique. Pahalgam is also famous for its alpine treks, nature walk and is also the central point of Amaranth Yatra.
- Check-in at the hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure.
- Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 3: Pahalgam
- After breakfast, proceed for sightseeing on own. Pahalgam are many places of interest, and the most beautiful of these is the huge, undulating meadow of Baisaran, surrounded by thickly wooded forests of pine. “Betaab Valley”, on the way to Chandanwari, is an idyllic spot for a picnic. Filmgoers will recognize it instantly as it has been the location of several movie scenes.
- Aru, 12 kms from Pahalgam is a picturesque meadow and base point for trekking to Kolhai glacier, Katar Nag, Lidder Watt and Trasar & Marsar Lakes.
- Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 4: Pahalgam To Gulmarg (148 Kms/approx 3 Hrs)
- After breakfast, check out from hotel & proceed to Gulmarg (on an altitude of 2730 mts above sea level) driving past willow trees, fast flowing streams and lush green meadows. Gulmarg - the meadow of flowers is an apt term for this idyllic flower-laden meadow offering a spectacular view of towering snow-capped peaks covered with dense forests of tall conifers and gigantic fir and pine trees.
- Stroll leisurely or take pony rides (on own) across the green meadow to one of the world's highest Golf Course.
- A must is a fun-filled ride in the newly introduced Gondola lift (on own).
- Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 5: Gulmarg To Sonmarg (130 Kms/approx 3 Hrs)
- After breakfast, check out from hotel & proceed to the picturesque 'meadow of gold’ Sonmarg 90 kms from Srinagar in the north-east of city at an altitude of 3000 mts above sea level. The place offers incredible scenic beauty of dense forests & gigantic mountains. The place itself is a popular resort for mountaineers, rock climbers, besides an important halt on way to Kargil (Ladakh) & provides the ideal base for various trekking routes, high mountain lakes, glaciers & Shri Amarnath ji holy cave. The fast flowing Sindh River makes it popular for trout and mahseer fishing in summer.
- You can opt for a pony ride to one of the glaciers for some fun in snow and ice (on own).
- Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 6: Sonmarg – Srinagar (90 Kms/approx 3 Hrs)
- After breakfast, check out from hotel & proceed to Srinagar.
- En-route visit handloom centres famous for Pashmina/Shahtoos shawls & world over reckoned carpets.
- Rest of the day free for leisure on own.
- Overnight stay at Hotel/houseboat.
Day 7: Srinagar City Tour (27 Kms/approx 1 Hr)
- After breakfast, proceed to visit the famous Mughal Gardens in Kashmir which are - Cheshma Shahi (The royal spring), Nishat bagh (The garden of pleasure) & Shalimar Bagh (Abode of Love). These gardens are situated on the banks of Dal lake. Nishat Bagh is the larger of these gardens and has an impressive plantation of Chinar trees on its highest terrace. These gardens are built on a symmetrical plan of central waterways with fountains dividing a series of gardened terraces.
- By evening return back to Houseboat/hotel for overnight stay.
Day 8: Departure
After breakfast, check out from hotel & transfer to Srinagar airport for departure, back to home with beautiful memories of a life time trip.
Package Cost Includes:
1. Pick up & Drop from Airport by Vehicle
2. Accommodation for a couple on double sharing basis as per the above itinerary
3. 01 Hour Shikara Ride On Dal Lake
4. All sightseeing by Vehicle as per itinerary
5. Driver allowance / toll / parking / road tax / fuel charge / permit charges
6. Check in Check out 12.00 noon at all hotels
7. Inner Line Permits For Nubra & Pangong
Package Cost Excludes:
1. Air Fare / Train Fare and entry fees at sightseeing spots
2. Helicopter Tickets For Vaishnu Devi Darshan Katra Or Amarnath Yatra Pahalgam Or Sonamarg
3. Chain Jeeps due to Heavy snowfall to reach Gulmarg from Tangmarg
4. Any additional meals other than mentioned in the 'inclusive' column
5. Items of personal nature like porterage, tips, laundry, telephone calls, mineral water, Monastery Fee, Garden Fee etc.
Optional Activities Not Mentioned In The Above Cost
1. Betaab Valley, Aru Valley &Chandanwari (Pahalgam) @ 2200 Per 07 Seater vehicle
2. Zojila Pass, Thajwas Glacier (Sonamarg) @ 4500/- Approx. Per 07 Seater Vehicle
3. Gondola Ride (Gulmarg) @ 750 1st Phase / 1700 2nd Phase Per Person above 03 Years of Age
4. Horse Ride @ 500 up to 2500
5. Any other Joy Ride or sports activity etc.
T&C: Hotels mentioned above are subject to availability at the time of Confirmation // 30% advance required for Confirmation& balance to be cleared 10 days prior to arrival of the guest. // In Gulmarg, Pahalgam& Sonamarg local taxis have to be hired for inner sightseeing. // Tour &Travels reserves the right to re-arrange itinerary to suit hotel availability. // Cancellation Charges: 21Days prior to arrival Full Retention.// For some hotels cancellation policy will be as per the hotel policy which will be intimated to you.// A flat processing fee of Rs. 500/- will be applicable for all booking cancelled after confirmation.// Chain Jeeps have to be hired on extra charge sometimes in winters due to snowfall to reach Gulmarg.
