Charismatic Kashmir

7 Days

Itinerary

Meet our representative upon arrival in Srinagar and proceed to your houseboat. This place is famous for its lakes and the charming houseboats, Srinagar is also known for traditional Kashmiri handicrafts. The lake comprises a series of water bodies, including the Nagin Lake. One can take in the panoramic view of the mountains surrounding Srinagar from this lake. Kashmiri boats called Shikara, are used to explore the intricate maze of waterways on this lake. In the evening, enjoy visit to Mughal Gardens followed by a Shikara-ride on Dal Lake. Overnight stay in Srinagar Houseboat.

After breakfast, proceed to Pahalgam, also called the Valley of Shepherds. On arrival, check-in at the hotel. In Pahalgam, admire the beauty of nature as you walk along the banks of River Lidder. Pahalgam is also famous for some trekking routes and is the base camp for the Amarnath Pilgrimage.
Overnight stay at Srinagar

After breakfast, enjoy panoramic views of Pahalgam town and Lidder Valley. Start with Aru Valley which is a small village, 15 km upstream the Lidder River, The route is picturesque with ample campsites. This village is the starting point for treks to the Kolahoi glacier. Later, visit Chandanwari, 16 Km which is the starting point of sacred Amarnath Yatra. Chandanwari is famous for snow sledging on a snow bridge, enroute you can visit Hajan, an idyllic picnic spot and Betaab valley.
Overnight at Pahalgam

After breakfast drive to Gulmarg, ‘Meadow of Flowers’ situated at an altitude of 2730 meters, full day at leisure to take walks on the lush green meadows of flowers with a backdrop of the snow-capped mountains. Overnight at Gulmarg.

After breakfast, enjoy local sightseeing of Gulmarg and Gondola-ride (cable car). Later, drive back to Srinagar. Arrive and check-in at the hotel. Spend evening at leisure. Overnight stay at Srinagar

After breakfast depart for full day excursion to the Sonmarg, ‘Meadow of Gold’ on Srinagar- Leh road, a gushing river is the highlight of this meadow, flowing down from snowy heights into the dense woodlands of firs and silver birches. Glaciers pour down from this stream from the Himalayas on to the many camping sites in Sonmarg. A thick forest-cover of sycamore, alpine flowers, silver birch, fir and pine, Sonmarg offers adventure in the form of treks, sledging, angling, alpine skiing and white water rafting. Upon arrival visit Thajiwas Glacier. Later return to Srinagar. Overnight stay in houseboat.

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Srinagar airport for return flight back home. End of Services

Inclusions

  • Accommodation in well-appointed rooms as mentioned in the above hotels or equivalent with the selected meal plan.
  • 1 session of Shikara-ride
  • Gondola ride (up to Phase 1) in Gulmarg
  • Sightseeing as per itinerary by private tourist vehicle
  • All transfers and sightseeing-using vehicle as mentioned (Vehicle will be without the carrier)
  • Driver allowances, toll taxes, Road Taxes and Parking charges and Govt. Service Tax.
  • Non AC Sumo Trip to Aru, Betaab Valley and Chandanwari
  • Assistance at the Airport.

Exclusions

  • Air tickets and airport taxes
  • Entrance fees to monuments and Gardens
  • Pony Ride Charges
  • Our vehicle is not allowed in Gulmarg &Pahalgam for local sightseeing, either the client can hire a local vehicle or
  • pony from the market for local sightseeing.
  • Guide service
  • Items of personal nature like laundry, phone calls, tips to guides / drivers etc.
  • Camera / Video camera fees applicable at monument.

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