Joy of Charistmatic Kashmir (5N/6D)
Srinagar (3N),Houseboat (1N) Pahalgam (1N), Sonamarg Day Tour-Gulmarg Day Tour
Package Overview
Captivating Kashmir enchants you in whichever direction you turn. Look up and into the distance, majestic snow-clad mountains greet your eye. Look down from a height verdant valleys smiling with the warmth of spring invite you with a carpet of blooms. Turn your head and you look at tall fir and pine trees waving lazily in the cool breeze. Lakes and rivers beckon you with their silvery waters. Not for nothing has Kashmir been called the paradise on earth. This is where conquering hordes arrived and were conquered by the beauteous charms of Kashmir. There is no other place like it.
Day Wise Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival and Srinagar city tour | Night Stay at Srinagar Hotel
The chauffeur will meet and greet you at the Airport with your Name placard. Will transfer to your hotel and after freshening up you can leave for the beautiful Srinagar city tour.
Places covered: Dal-Lake, Hazratbal, Nigeen Lake,
Shalimar , Nishat , Botanical garden , Cheshma-Shahi, Pari-mahal, Shankaracharya Temple. Later transfer to hotel in Sriangar.
Day 2: Sonmarg day trip | Night Stay at Srinagar Hotel
Prepare yourself for a trip to Sonmarg after a sumptuous breakfast. Check out from Srinagar hotel. Adjust your posture and hire a horse or pony to ride you to the Thajiwas Glacier, which is covered in snow year-round. Do not skip taking memorable photos of the breathtaking scenery. Sonamarg’s weather is usually lovely, whether it’s summer or winter. Later in evening we move back to Srinagar and spend the night at Srinagar Hotel
Day 3: Gulmarg day trip | Night Stay at Srinagar Hotel
It is returned to Srinagar early in the morning, taking time off to stop at the Awantipura Ruins and the Mattan Temple Complex. On arrival at Srinagar, it is lunch time and thereafter you proceed to the Mogul Gardens Nishat and Shalimar. You may linger here till sunset or take time to go shopping on boulevards alongside the Dal, buy carpets or shawls, and visit the Shankaracharya temple before retiring to your hotel room for the night.
Day 4: Srinagar to Pahlagam | Night Stay at Pahalgam Hotel
Good morning! Waking up relaxed have breakfast as today we have to feast your eyes with the beauty of Pahalgam. Known as the “valley of shepherds”. We drive pass by pampore saffron fields. The Lidder river flows along with our route and literally accompanies us till you reach. Later in the evening transfer to Hotel in Pahalgam and so you can stalk the nature and beautiful Lidder river.
Time and Distance
: 2 – 2.5 hours | 90 KMs one way
Places to see : Golf course, Central Mandir, Aru valley. Betaab valley, Chandanwari (ABC Valleys) , Baisaran, Dabyan Valley , Waterfall ,Wildlife sactuary, Zoo
Activities : River rafting , Pony rides , ATV rides , Amusement park.
Inclusions: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 5: Pahalgam to Srinagar | Night Stay in Srinagar Houseboat
Today we continue to explore the rest of Pahalgam woods and the activities which were left incomplete due to long exhausting journey and short day time yesterday. While coming back you can shop for cricket bat direct from factories, saffron from gardeners and dry fruits from small family run made shops. In the evening you are transferred to the experience of houseboat in the calm of lake.
Time and Distance : 2 – 2.5 hours | 90 KMs one way
Places to see : Golf course, Central Mandir, Aru valley , Betaab valley, Chandanwari (ABC Valleys) , Baisaran, Dabyan Valley , Waterfall ,Which were not completed yesterday.
Inclusions: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 6: Gift Collection and Departure
Good morning dear! Enjoy the breakfast.. Pack-up all your belongings as we have to reach airport at least 2 hours prior to departure. On the way see the heritage museum to feel the history first hand. It is hard to say Good bye but time has left us no option we will still be in touch with you over WhatsApp and calls and meet on such wonderful tours.
Places to Shop at : Dal Lake, Market , Munawarabad market, Lal Chowk.
Inclusions: Breakfast
Day Wise Itinerary
Day 1: ARRIVE SRINAGAR
You fly into Srinagar, meet the tour operator mix with the group, and get into a houseboat on the Dal. That done you proceed for a leisurely Shikara ride during which you come across markets working entirely off boats. You can buy some wood carvings and handicrafts from sellers on the lake. You have the day free to explore Srinagar and return for a night on the Houseboat, lulled into sleep by the rocking motion of the boat.
Day 2: SRINAGAR – SONAMARG – SRINAGAR
It is early breakfast and then off you go to Sonmarg at a distance of about 84 kilometers. Sonmarg is a lovely, lush meadow located at a height of 9000 feet. Just walking around is a delight. You have options to proceed on ponies to Thajiwas Glacier or spend the day fishing for trout in the Sindh River. As the Sun lowers down, you return to Shrinagar. It’s been a wondrous day.
Day 3: SRINAGAR – PAHALGAM
Like the previous day you breakfast and board the coach to Pahalgam. The group checks into a pre-arranged hotel and then you set out to explore the Valley of Shepherds, take a walk alongside the LidderRiver, and lose yourself in the beauties of nature here.
Day 4: PAHALGAM – SRINAGAR
It is returned to Srinagar early in the morning, taking time off to stop at the Awantipura Ruins and the Mattan Temple Complex. On arrival at Srinagar, it is lunch time and thereafter you proceed to the Mogul Gardens Nishat and Shalimar. You may linger here till sunset or take time to go shopping on boulevards alongside the Dal, buy carpets or shawls, and visit the Shankaracharya temple before retiring to your hotel room for the night.
Day 5: SRINAGAR – GULMARG – SRINAGAR
This is a special day as you will be visiting Gulmarg, the meadow of flowers at a height of about 8700 feet. Gulmarg has a golf course and other attractions such as a cable car ride to let you enjoy the scenery from high above. If you like skiing, there are facilities to let you indulge yourself here. After an eventful day, you return to Srinagar for a well-earned repose.
Day 6: DEPARTURE
Your tour ends and you are transferred to the airport to catch a connecting flight or, if you like, proceed on your own to other places.
Inclusions
- A tour package price includes accommodation for 5 nights on twin sharing basis.
- Morning tea, breakfast & dinner
- Cost of coaches or cars for transfers and local excursions at Srinagar, Gulmarg, Sonmarg and Pahalgam
- The shikara boat ride and assistance by staff of the tour operator
Exclusions
- 5% GST
- laundry, telephone, liquor, joy rides, entrance tickets, extra sightseeing
- Trips to Chandanwari and Aru Valley
- Pony ride, nature walk and other costs in Gulmarg, Sonmarg and Pahalgam
- The tour operator only drops you off and picks you up at these places
- Guides and other incidental costs are to your account so be prepared.
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- Duration : 6 Days & 5 Days
- Places to visit : 3 N Srinagar 1N Gulmarg 1N Sonamarg
- Package includes
- Transfer
- Sightseeing
- Meal
