MESMERISING KASHMIR|DS

About the Tour:

While thinking about Kashmir, usually sky-touching mountains covered with an enticing blanket of snow, colorful meadows, gurgling rivers and evergreen pine forests conquers the mind! Taking this experience further, this Special Kashmir tour will surely make all your thoughts and dreams come true!!!

Detailed Itinerary:

DAY 01: ARRIVE SRINAGAR

On arrival Srinagar meet for assistance and transfer to Houseboat. Afternoon enjoy ride on a Shikara ONE HOUR, - a Kashmiri gondola - to the watery vegetable markets and see the mountains mirrored in the lake. You will

get a view of some very interesting places around the Lake. In the evening return to Houseboat for dinner and overnight.

DAY 02: SRINAGAR – SONAMARG - SRINAGAR

After having breakfast, in the morning, you will be driven for full day excursion trip to Sonamarg. Sonamarg is a place of enthralling beauty, lies in Sindh Valley, streamed with flowers, surrounded by mountains and perched at an altitude of 2690 m above sea level. Visited less frequently by tourists, it has as its backdrop, snowy mountains against a clear sky. It is a quiet alpine retreat surrounded with sycamore, silver birch, fir and pine trees and the last halt on the Kashmir side for the drive from Srinagar to Leh. It is also the base for some interesting treks to the high altitude of Himalayan Lakes. (IN SONAMARG, Pony Rides and Jeeps to be hired for Zero point, Zojila pass and Thajwas Glacier have to be paid directly), in late evening return back to Srinagar for dinner and overnight.

DAY 03: GULMARG

After breakfast, check out from hotel and proceed for a picturesque drive to Gulmarg. Gulmarg was discovered as a tourist destination by the British in the 19th century. Prior to that, Mughal emperors vacationed in the Gulmarg valley which is about 03 Kms long and up-to 01 km wide. It is exquisitely situated in a pine surrounded basin of the Pir Panjal range at an altitude of 2,730 meters above sea level and one of the most famous tourist destinations of Kashmir. It also has one of the world’s highest green golf courses with 18 holes, as well as a clubhouse, which is a historical building in its own right. It is one of the most beautiful summer resorts in the valley. It is also popular for its golf course during summer season and as a ski resort during the winter season, on arrival proceed for a picturesque ride of world famous Gondola chair car (pay directly ticket charges) later visit famous Shiv mandir in Gulmarg. In late evening, check in to hotel for dinner and overnight.

DAY 04: GULMARG TO PAHALGAM

After breakfast, check out from hotel and you will be driven from Gulmarg to Pahalgam, en-route visit Saffron fields of Pampore, see the beautiful countryside, lots of rice fields and Awantipora ruins on the way, Later continue your drive to Pahalgam through the pine forest, the confluence of the streams flowing from the river Lidder & Sheshnag Lake which are famous for their scenic beauty. Later, proceed for horse ride (optional) and enjoy the most beautiful scenic view of Himalayan Mountains. About 11 km from Pahalgam, the Aru Valley offers an eclectic view and calm environs to

tourists. Next, take a tour of the Betaab Valley, set amidst pine trees. It has been a favorite shooting location for many Bollywood directors. Being at a walking distance from Pahalgam, this valley is the base camp for various adventure activities, such as mountaineering. Being almost on the edge of the tree line, you will see trees giving way to alpine grasslands here. Take a pony ride to one of the many beautiful spots around Pahalgam. In late afternoon, check in to hotel for dinner and overnight.

DAY 05: SRINAGAR DAY TOUR

After breakfast, check out from hotel and you will be transferred to Srinagar. On arrival, proceed to visit of world famous Mughal Gardens visiting the Nishat Bagh (The garden of pleasure) and Shalimar Bagh (Abode of love), Shankarachariya Shiv Temple, Pari Mahal (Fairies adobe) and Ancient City tour of Srinagar. In the evening check in to Hotel for dinner and overnight.

DAY 06: SRINAGAR AIRPORT DROP

After breakfast, check out from hotel and you will be transferred to Srinagar airport on time to board flight.

Total Package cost Rs 22,500/- plus flights

PACKAGE INCLUDES: 

Welcome Drink on Arrival.

2 Nights in Srinagar at Hotel with breakfast and Dinner. Hotel ENNCO RESORT. www.enncoresorts.com 

1 Night in Gulmarg at Hotel with breakfast and Dinner. Hotel Rosewood 

1 Night in Pahalgam at Hotel with breakfast and Dinner. Hotel Eden Resort. 

1 Night in Houseboat. Morning Star 

Accommodation on Double sharing basis, single room supplement on request. 

One hour Shikara ride. (04 persons per Shikara) 

Arrival/Departure transfers and sightseeing as per programme by Tempo Traveler with driver. 

Parking fee and Toll taxes. 

24x7 helpline assistance. 

All currently applicable taxes.

The Above Packages Does Not Include:

Drinks, Meals other than mentioned, and Tips,

Traveling Insurance,

Guide,

Visits in Sonamarg if desired to visit Thajwas glacier, fish point in Sonamarg (have to pay directly to local vehicles),

Medical facilities, pony ride and any other services not mentioned in programme.