–Itinerary–
Day 1: Arrive Srinagar
Arrive Srinagar, where you will be met upon arrival and transferred to your Houseboat. This afternoon enjoy a shikara ride on Dal Lake visiting floating vegetable gardens etc. Evening is free for leisure activities. Dinner & Overnight stay at the Houseboat in Dal Lake in Srinagar.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 2: Srinagar-Pahalgam (58.6 Kms / approx 02 hrs)
Today after an early breakfast leave for Pahalgam, the Valley of Shepherds via Srinagar. Drive through saffron fields; visit Awantipura ruins of an 1100 yr old temple of Lord Vishnu. Drive through the pine forest and along the Lidder River. Arrive Pahalgam and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel in Pahalgam.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3: In Pahalgam
Today after breakfast, depart for excursion trip to Chandanwadi, Starting point of Amarnath Yatra & Betab valley, Located on the way to Chandanwari, the valley was named Betaab after the bollywood movie by the same name! Earlier known as Hajan Valley, after the release of the movie, it was renamed as major part of the movie was shot here. Post lunch proceed for trip to Aru Valley, Aru Valley is a tourist spot 11 km from Pahalgam noted for its scenic meadows, and mountains, it is a base camp for trekking to the Kolhoi Glacier and Tarsar Lake. The village lies of the left bank of the Aru river, which is a tributary of the Lidder river. Dinner & Overnight at the hotel in Pahalgam.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4: Pahalgam – Gulmarg (138 Kms / approx 02:50 hrs)
Today after breakfast enjoy a picturesque drive to Gulmarg, the Meadow of Flowers, 2730 mts above sea level Gulmarg offers spectacular views of snow capped mountain peaks, conifer forests and green meadows; it is home to the highest 18 hole golf course of the world. Arrive Gulmarg and transfer to hotel. Thereafter time is free for activities on your own. You may enjoy an optional sledge ride on the snow covered slopes (on direct payment basis). Dinner & Overnight at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5: Gulmarg – Srinagar (50.8 Kms / approx 1:15 Hrs)
After breakfast, proceed for Srinagar. On arrival check into your hotel. Later proceed for half day Srinagar sightseeing covering the famous Mughal Gardens Nishat Bagh, Abode of Pleasure on the shore of the Dal lake, Shalimar Abode of Love built by Jehangir for his wife Empress Noor Jehan. Also visit Shankracharya Temple (243 steps). Rest of the day free for shopping on your own. Dinner & Overnight at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 6: Excursion – Sonmarg (51.7 Kms / approx 02 hrs).
Today after Breakfast, proceed for a day excursion to 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 Himalayan Lakes. Enjoy horse riding upto Thajiwas glacier and sledge riding on snow (on direct payment). Dinner & Overnight stay at hotel in Srinagar.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 7: Departure from Srinagar
Today after breakfast, transfer to Srinagar airport to board the return flight with Happy Memories!
INCLUSIONS
Meals – Breakfast, Dinner as specified in the itinerary.
Shikara ride once during the stay.
Transfers & Sightseeing by comfortable A/C or Non A/C vehicle as per the holiday itinerary. Ac Indigo or similar for 1, 2, 3 passengers. Ac Innova or similar for 4,5 passengers .Tempo traveler or similar for 6 and more passengers (Please note that AC will be switched off while travelling in hilly terrain, Vehicle not at disposal).
EXCLUSIONS
Airfare /Railway Fare.
Any up gradation in hotel room category,Entrance fees of all sightseeing places to be visited from inside. Any items of personal nature like tips to guides, drivers, laundry, telephone charges, shopping, wines & alcoholic beverages, mineral water (unless specified), and food and drink which is not part of set group menu.
Any optional tours, excursions, supplement costs, services and activities not mentioned in the itinerary inclusions.
Any other meals than those mentioned above.
Alien Compliments:
1 Mineral Water bottle/day, 2 kesar boxes, 1 pocket of badam kernels (500gms.),
1 bottle of Kashmiri Rose Water and 1 bottle of Aromatic Lavender Oil.
Please Note:
Vehicle is not at disposal. Additional charges for extra usage or sightseeing has to be paid for.
Personal identification is mandatory to carry on tour for Air Travel, Hotels for security reason like: Election card, Driving License, Passport. Itinerary is subject to change.
Hotel check in is 14:00 hrs and checkout would be 10:00 hrs. Early check in and late check – out subject to availability.
Confirmation of Hotels and other services is subject to availability. If the above hotels are not available similar category hotels will be used.
All arrangements made by us are in the capacity of a ground handling agent only. We will not be liable for claims or expenses arising from circumstances beyond our control such as accidents, injuries delayed or cancelled flights & acts or forces of nature.
