Overview

Meet & Greet at Srinagar Airport.

Enjoy day excursion to Dal Lake, Shankaracharya Temple, Chashme Shahi, Shalimar Bagh, Nishat Bagh and the famous Mughal Gardens.

Visit Sonamarg, Gulmarg and Pahalgam.

Enjoy last night stay at Srinagar Houseboat.

Depart from Srinagar.

Tour ends on a wonderful note!!!!!

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What to Expect

Accommodation: Throughout the entire tour you will stay in the hotels where you can relax and enjoy quality services.

Transportation: Exclusive non AC vehicle will be provided for the entire tour.

Guide Service: On Demand (At an additional cost).

Wonderful Memories: At the end of your tour you will take back a huge bundle of beautiful memories that you will cherish for lifetime.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrive in Srinagar and Local Sightseeing

Arrive at Srinagar Airport and proceed to your hotel. Visit Shankaracharya Temple, one of the oldest shrines in the Kashmir Valley. Enjoy the beauty of Chashme Shahi, Shalimar Bagh, and Nishat Bagh, the famous Mughal Gardens. Visit the handicraft shops and buy some exquisite local hand-crafted items such as shawls, jackets, bed covers, papier-mache, and carpets. Stroll along the Dal Lake in the evening and explore the local markets. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 2 - Srinagar - Sonamarg - Srinagar (80 km/2 hours, one way)

Embark on a full-day excursion to the picturesque meadow of gold, Sonamarg. It is a popular spot for trout and mahseer fishing in the summer. You can choose a pony ride to one of the glaciers in Srinagar and have some fun in snow and ice by your own payment. Return to the hotel in Srinagar and enjoy a comfortable overnight stay.

Day 3 - Srinagar to Gulmarg (52 km/1.5 hours)

In the morning, head to Gulmarg, the meadow of flowers. Enjoy the drive through the picturesque route from Srinagar to Gulmarg. Gulmarg is a perfect spot for skiing, snowboarding and golfing. Experience a cable car ride to Kongdoori and Afarwat in Gulmarg Gondola, the
second-highest operating cable car in the world. You can also enjoy photography, horse riding and shopping at this beautiful place. Stay overnight at a hotel in Gulmarg.

Day 4 - Gulmarg to Pahalgam (138.4 km/3 hours)

In the early morning, begin your journey to Pahalgam, the valley of shepherds. En route, visit the Awantipora ruins, an 1100-year-old temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Arrive in Pahalgam and enjoy the beauty of nature. You can also take a walk to Baisaren, which is located about 2 km from Pahalgam. Baisaren, a small village amidst pine and fir forest, is a Mini Switzerland. Relax for a while on the undulating meadow of Baisaran. Head to the Aru Valley and Chandanwari by car at your own cost. The picturesque route to Aru Valley is filled with plenty of campsites. This village is the starting point of treks to the Kolahoi Glacier. You can witness Hajan and Betaab Valley on the way to Chandanwari. Return to the hotel in Pahalgam in the evening and enjoy a comfortable overnight stay.

Day 5 - Pahalgam to Srinagar (90 km/2 hours)

After breakfast, head to Srinagar and visit some famous tourist attractions. Later, take a houseboat for a comfortable night stay.

Day 6 - Return Home with Happy Memories

On this last day, after breakfast, travel to Srinagar Airport to board your flight. Go back home with some happy memories from the trip.

Important Instructions

Tourists visiting Srinagar should wear Light woolens during spring and autumn while Cotton in summer and heavy woolens in winter.

Also do take care when you are there not to travel alone outside the city and always carry identification proof. Also, check with the tourism center/ your hotel for reliable guides and engage authorized personnel only.

Srinagar has a temperate climate throughout most of the year and winters are cold with regular snowfall. Though cotton is alright for summer, carry something warm for the evenings and nights. If you are traveling during winter or plan to travel to the hills beyond carrying adequate woolens.

While in the city it is advisable for women to dress modestly. If you want to visit mosques and holy places are prepared – wear clothing that covers your legs completely and carry a scarf for covering your head. You will also have to remove your footwear before entering any religious place.

Drink bottled or mineral water only as water-related diseases may be acquired through unhygienic intake of water or food.

Do not encourage beggars. Be careful of small-time pickpockets, chain / purse-snatchers who take advantage of the crowds.

While shopping – it is better to check with a local friend or your hotel staff for reliable places and approximate prices – to avoid getting fleeced.

It is advisable to carry basic medicines and especially any prescription drugs that you might need during your travel. Also do carry a basic medical kit comprising medicines to settle upset stomachs, antiseptic cream, mosquito repellent and soothing cream for bites, suntan lotion, and water purification tablets if bottled water is not available.

While credit cards might be accepted at the larger stores in the city it is advisable to carry adequate Indian currency.
Although photography is allowed in most public areas, certain cases may require official permission. Do check – especially if you are at a religious place- before you shoot. Photo films and developing facilities are widely available in the city. In case you are a professional and particular about your wares – carry them with you.

Most government and private banks are open weekdays between 10 am and 2 pm and on Saturday between 10 am and 12noon. They are closed on government holidays.

Most luxury hotels have dependable Internet connections. Cybercafes exist around Maulana Azad Road, in the city center. Hotel Broadway and The Grand Palace Inter-Continental both have swimming pools, the latter being indoors and heated.

Foreigners need a 90-day tourist visa. Which can be obtained from any Indian embassy, high commission or consulate. If you intend to visit a nearby country and return to India then it is worth applying for a double or triple-entry visa. 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.

Inclusions

Welcome drink on arrival.
Meet & greet at arrival.
Parking and Toll tax
Meet & greet at arrival
Breakfast & Dinner as per Itinerary
Pick and Drop at time of arrival/departure
Driver's allowance, Road tax and Fuel charges
Sightseeing by private car
One Shikara Ride in the Dal Lake
Sightseeing as per the itinerary
-All tours and transfers by Personal Car is included

Exclusions

GST 5 % ON Total Bill
Camera fee
Alcoholic / Non- Alcoholic beverages
Travel insurance
Any Airfare / Train fare
Expenses caused by factors beyond our control like rail and flight delays, roadblocks, vehicle mal-functions, political disturbances etc.
Gondola Ride at Gulmarg.
Aru /Chandanwari/ Betaab Valley Sightseeing at Pahalgam.
Guide / Entrance fees, porters, palanquins or Ponies.
Any services not specifically mentioned in the inclusions.