About the trip
Kashmir is the northernmost state in India. In the seventeenth century the Mughal emperor Jahangir set his eyes on the valley of Kashmir. He said that if paradise is anywhere on the earth, it is here, while living in a houseboat on Dal Lake. In Jammu and Kashmir the most important tourist places are Kashmir, Srinagar, the Mughal Gardens, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Jammu, and Ladakh. Some areas require a special permit for non-Indians to visit.
Accommodation
Hotel Naqash Residency
4 nights in Srinagar
Included in the price
Day-wise Itinerary
ExpandDay 1: Arrive Srinagar
Meet and greet with our representative and transfer by cab to Dal Lake. Check in at the deluxe houseboat or hotel as applicable. You will visit Mughal Gardens "Nishat" (the garden of pleasure) and "Shalimar" (abode of all) and Chesma Shahi (royal spring). Drive along the lake side on boulevard .On return visit a local handicrafts emporium for hand-knotted specialty silken carpets, shawls, jewellery ornaments. Evening enjoy a shikara ride in Dal Lake and witness the ride on lake, called venice of india and experience the aquatic life of Srinagar. Also see the scenic extravaganza of the Kashmir and enjoy the profusion of colors in the paradise on earth. While returning visit to the local crafts market and see the fine carved hand-made articles from paper machie and wood of a walnut. Dinner and overnight stay at the deluxe houseboat.
Day 2: Visit Gulmarg
After breakfast check in at the hotel as applicable and transfer by cab to full day excursion of Gulmarg, called as "meadow of flowers". Gulmarg also referred as meadow of flowers is a famous ski resort and the world's highest 18 hole golf course. You can enjoy a pony ride (optional at your own cost). Enjoy the scenic view of kongdori first stage and affarwat peak second stage, on a cable car ride (optional at your own cost). By evening return to Srinagar. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel as applicable.
Day 3: Visit Pahalgam
After breakfast transfer by cab for full day excursion of Pahalgam called as "valley of shepherds". In Pahalgam, enjoy the nature and walk around the banks of river lidder. Pahalgam is famous for some trekking routes and it is also the base camp for amarnath pilgrimage. By evening return to Srinagar. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel as applicable.
Day 4: Visit Sonmarg
After breakfast transfer by cab for full day excursion of Sonmarg. Situated at an altitude of 9000 ft. Sonmarg is also called as "the meadow of gold" at its backdrop, snowy mountains against a cerulean sky. Ponies can be hired (optional at your own cost) for the trip to Thajiwas Glacier, which is a major local attraction during the summer. By evening return to Srinagar. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel as applicable.
Day 5: Srinagar Departure
After breakfast transfer by cab to Srinagar Airport for departure with the memories.
Exclusions
Expand- Air/ Train Tickets if Any Meals other than specified Monument fee / Camera fee Mineral water / Soft or hard drinks / Starters Any optional tour mentioned in the itinerary Expenses of personal nature like laundry, tips, calls Any sightseeing in Pahalgam/ Sonmarg / Gulmarg Gondola Ride / Pony Ride Entrance Tickets for all Gardens All optional items Bills of Personal nature Please note Vehicles are not allowed to go for local sightseeing in Gulmarg and Pahalgam. All the sightseeing in Gulmarg is on walking distance and at Pahalgam, Clients will have to hire vehicles from local taxi union of Pahalgam to visit Aru, Chandanwari and Betaab Valley on direct payment basis. Our vehicle can only provide pick / drop transfers along with main Pahalgam sightseeing.
Terms and Conditions
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