Glimpse of Kashmir
Glimpse of Kashmir
Itinerary
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Day1
Arrive Srinagar
On arrival at Srinagar airport, our representative will meet you to pick you up and transfer to your houseboat. Welcome to Srinagar, the Lake City. Evening enjoys Shikara ride, Overnight stay at houseboat in Srinagar.
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Day2
Srinagar – Pahalgam (91Km/ 2 hr 14 min)
After breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to Pahalgam hotel, VILLAGE OF SHEPHERDS “ Pahalgam is known as the land of shepherds. The mountain town is located along the bank of River Lidder. Here you can visit many breathtaking places visiting the world famous Saffron growing fields. Pahalgam is famous for the Indian film industry, some trekking routes & also a base camp for the Amarnath pilgrimage. One can visit Chandanwari, Betab Valley and Aru Valley (own cost) has fine Meadows of Picturesque scenery & starting point of trekking of Liddarwat, Kolahoi Glacier, and Tarsar Lake. Overnight stay at Pahalgam Hotel.
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Day3
Pahalgam – Srinagar ( Distance 90Kms/ 2 hr 13 min )
After breakfast leave from hotel and proceed to visit Local Sightseeing of Srinagar with a tour of the Mughal Gardens visiting Cheshmashahi (the royal spring), Nishat (the garden of pleasure), Shalimar (the abode of love), and Pari Mahal. After visiting the sightseeing of Srinagar proceed to Srinagar Hotel, Reach Srinagar, check-in at the hotel, and Overnight stay at Srinagar Hotel.
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Day4
Srinagar – Sonmarg - Srinagar ( Distance 80Km/ 2 hr)
After breakfast, proceed to visit Sonmarg "Golden Meadow". Sonmarg lies in Sind Valley streamed with flowers and surrounded by mountains. Sonmarg is also the base for some interesting treks to the high altitude of the Himalayan Lakes. Then proceed to visit Zero Point (If operational – own cost) and then Enjoy horse riding (own cost) up to Thajiwas Glacier and sled riding on snow (at own cost) Return to Srinagar and Overnight stay at Srinagar Hotel.
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Day5
Srinagar – Doodhpathri - Srinagar ( Distance 45Km/ 1 hr 48 min )
After breakfast leave from hotel and proceed to Doodhpathri or “Valley of Milk”, situated 45 kms from Srinagar. It is a recent discovery in the valley covered with green carpeted meadows. A flowing river resounds with soft wind passing through the pine trees of the enclosures of the valley. return to the hotel and Overnight stay at Srinagar Hotel.
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Day6
Srinagar Departure
After breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to Srinagar Airport to board the flight for onward destination. TOUR ENDS......
Inclusions
| Destination | Included Hotel or Similar | Room Type | No of Nights |
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| Srinagar Houseboat | Anarkali luxury Houseboats / New Mavis | Standard Room | 1 |
| Pahalgam | Pahalgam Pines / Sabar resort | Standard Room | 1 |
| Srinagar | Hotel Golden Sands / Royal Savoy | Standard Room | 3 |
| Vehicle | Description | No Of Days |
|---|---|---|
| Sedan | as per litinerary including parking, toll, driver allowance, interstate permit (Ac will not be working on Hills) | 6 |
| Meals | |
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| Meals | Breakfast |
| Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| PACKAGE COST FOR 1 PERSON(S) | ₹ 28800 + GST = ₹ 30240 |
| TOTAL PACKAGE COST - 2 Adults, 0 Child( 1 Room ) | ₹ 57600 + GST = ₹ 60480 |
Shikara ride for 1 hour
Exclusions
- Any meals other than those mentioned in inclusion.
- Any Airfare/Train fare.
- Any transportation which is not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Entrance fees to the amusement parks & boating charges.
- Any portage at Airport and Hotels, tips, insurance, beverages, mineral water, telephone charges, and all items of personal nature.
- Any services not specifically mentioned in the inclusions.
- Expenses caused by the factors beyond our control like rail and flight delays, road blocks, vehicle mal-functions, political disturbances, etc…
Terms & Conditions
- Adults (12+yeas)
- Child With Bed(5-11yeas)
- Child Whitout Bed
Cost per person
₹ 28800
Hotel Gallery
Travel Tip
- Mughal Gardens
- Skii Resorts in Gulmarg
- Pahalgam
- Non – Veg: Rista, Seekh kababs, Tabak Maz, Roganjosh, Yakhni
- Veg: Dum Aaloo & Chaman
- Boat ride on Dal Lake
- Fishing in Sonmarg
- Skiing in Gulmarg
- River rafting in Pahalgam
- Paragliding in Srinagar
- Golf in Srinagar or Gulmarg
- Pashmina shawls
- Papier-mâché items
- Kashmiri carpets
- Saffron
- Apples
- Pack your luggage as per the season you are travelling though shoes and jackets are available on rent
- Carry all necessary documents especially your ID Proof as the place being a little tight on military security
- Carry all your ATM and credit cards, and take care of your ready money also.
- All foreigners are required to register themselves at the Foreigners Regional Registration Office, at its Airport counter or at the Foreigners Regional Registration Office, Residency (Shervani) Road. Open: 10 AM to 4 PM.
- Most businesses shut for prayer at lunchtime on Friday.
- There are lengthy and multiple security checks. Also note that hand luggage, other than laptop and digital camera, is not permitted when departing from the airport.
- If you have a cell phone with a prepaid connection, your SIM will not work as roaming has been blocked in Kashmir due to security reasons (postpaid connections are fine)
- Kashmir is a conservative area and hence should be dressed appropriately.
- Woolen clothes
- Lip balms and moisturizers
- Batteries
- Wind proof jackets for Shikara rides
- Walking shoes (Shoes and jackets are available on rent)
- Umbrella
- Torch
- Kashmir’s 1st capital ‘Srinagar’ was founded by Emperor Ashoka
- Kashmir gave us our 1st Prime Minister
- 36 course meal Wazwan is Kashmiri Speciality
- Citizens of Kashmir have dual citizenship - Indian & Kashmiri
- 60% of the area of this state is ruled by India while Pakistan rules over 30% of the region and China occupied 10% of the region in 1962
- The state of Jammu & Kashmir has autonomy and is the only state in India that has its own flag
- Kashmir was created when Sage Kashyapa drained a huge lake
- The only floating post office is found in Kashmir
- It was the boat dwelling Hanji community who started building houseboats for English visitors since they were not allowed to own land in the state
