Glimpses-Of-Kashmir

(Srinagar-Sonmarg-Srinagar-Gulmarg-Pahalgam-Srinagar)
(to view the route of this tour on a Map please click here)

Day 1: Arrive Srinagar
In the morning arrive at Srinagar airport or railway station. Srinagar has been described by some visitors as the Venice of the East. This beautiful city was established by Emperor Ashoka some 2300 years ago. A unique charm of Srinagar is its 1300 or more houseboats, the floating little hotels on the edge of the Dal Lake. Upon arrival, you will be met by an Indo Vacations representative and transferred to to Deluxe Houseboat / Hotel on Dal Lake. Afternoon Free for relax to enjoy the scenic view of mountain ranges around Dal-Lake. Dinner & Overnight in Deluxe Houseboat / Hotel.

Day 2: Srinagar - Sonamarg - Srinagar (170 kms)

In the morning after breakfast we have full day excursion to Sonamarg “Meadow of Gold” 85 kms from Srinagar in the north-east of Srinagar at an altitude of 3000 mts, above sea level. The place offers incredible scenic beauty (while driving to Sonamarg) dense forests, gigantic mountains the place itself is a popular resort for mountaineers, rock climbers, besides an important halt on to Kargil (Ladakh) & provides the ideal base for various trekking routes, high mountain lakes, Glaciers & Shri Amarnath Ji Holy Cave. Evening return back to Deluxe Houseboat / Hotel for dinner & overnight stay.

Day 3: Srinagar - Gulmarg

In the morning after breakfast we drive to Gulmarg, Gulmarg lies in the west of Srinagar at a distance of 56 kms. On an altitude of 2730 mts, above sea level, snow caped mountains are all around one can even have a view of Nanga Parbat on a clear sunny day. It is premier winter sports Ski resorts for Skiers with one of the world’s highest 18 hole golf courses. For joy seekers, cable car presently upto Khilanmarg & is Asia’s long run cable ride  appox.5 kms. Evening go to Hotel for dinner & overnight stay.

Day 4: Gulmarg - Pahalgam   

In the morning after breakfast we drive to Pahalgam in the south-east of Srinagar situated at an altitude of 2130 mts. above sea level. On the way visit famous saffaron field and Awantipora ruins, Pahagam is Kashmir’s most popular resort surrounded by high mountains , dense forests, high mountain altitude lakes , it also offers 9 hole golf course, Skiing, pony trails, Angling, (rainbow & brown trout’s) horse ridding, trekking (both hard & soft) & Thus happens to be a preferred spot among domestic tourist. Evening transfer to Hotel for dinner & overnight stay.

Day 5: Pahalgam

In the morning after breakfast we visit various places of interest in & around like Aru valley, Lidderwat valley, Kolhai Glacier, Shesh Nag, Chandanwari (route to Amarnath ji Holy cave), Baisam & Mamil famous for 9th century old (Shiva Temple) by local transport from direct payment. In the evening we go back to hotel for Dinner and over night stay.

Day 6: Pahalgam - Srinagar - Local Sightseeing (27 kms)

In the morning after breakfast we drive to Srinagar, check in into House Boat, After refreshment leave to Cheshma Shahi, Nishat, Shalimar collectively known as the Mughal Gardens are contribution of  the great Mughal laid out in the 16th century & these fall along the bank of Dal-lake in the heart of Srinagar city & Shankaracharya Temple located on a hillock, thus providing panoramic view entire City, along with famous Dal-lake & river Jhelum, enroute we visit the handloom centre famous for production of pashmina / Shahtoos shawls & world over reckoned carpets. In the evening return back to Dlx. Houseboat / Hotel for dinner & overnight stay.

Day 7: Srinagar - Departure

Morning free till departure. Depending on your departure time you will be transfer to Srinagar airport or railway station for onwards journey. (End of our Services)

Hotels:

Hotel which have been tested in the past by us and are good value of money (subject to availability)

Package cost per person on twin sharing basis (one double room for two persons) in INR including Room, Breakfast, Dinner, Transport and Taxes-

Note: Above rates are valid from April 2014 till September 2014.

The details of the vehicles can be found at:

http://www.indovacations.net/english/tataindica.htm

http://www.indovacations.net/english/tavera.htm
http://www.indovacations.net/english/toyotaqualisjeep.htm

Inclusions in the given tour cost:             

• Accommodation in double room on twin sharing basis (one double room for two persons) with bath and WC as in the above mentioned Hotels/ Houseboats or Similar.

• Breakfast and Dinner in the Hotel during the tour.

• To and Fro Shikara crossings while staying on House Boat.

• Arrival / Departure Assistance.

• All Toll Parking , DA.

• All Transfers and Sightseeing throughout the tour by an individual Air Conditioned vehicle with driver.

• Boat Ride by Shikara on Lake Dal.

• All applicable taxes.

Exclusions:     

• Any Kind of Personal Expenses such as Monument Tips, Laundry, Telephone Bills, Insurance and Alcoholic beverages

• Any High Season, Christmas, Diwali, New Year Supplement Charges.

• Camera Fee/ Excess Baggage/ Emergency/Medical Cost.

• Any Air/Train/Bus Fair/ Snow Jeep for Tangmarg – Tangmarg - Gulmarg.

• Porterage at the hotels and airport/train station.

• Entrances to Mughal Gardens/ Temple/ Monuments.

• Visa Fee and Airport Tax.

• Any Horse Riding/ Sightseeing of Betab, Aru & Chandanwari/ Cable Car Ride at Gulmarg/ Thajwas Glacier at Sonmarg.

• Any optional Tour/ Trip other than mentioned in the tour program.

• Unspecified Meals etc.

• Unforeseen Eventualities/ Natural Calamities and Eventualities/ Land Slides/ Avalanche/ Road Closure/ Flight/ Train/ Bus Cancellation.

• Anything which is not included in the inclusions.

Tour Reservation
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