KASHMIR TOUR 8 NIGHTS 9 DAYS

TOUR PLAN :-

DAY 1 : ARRIVE SRINAGAR AIRPORT – SRINAGAR LOCAL SIGHTSEEING / SHIKARA RIDE
Pick Up Srinagar Airport Proceed to Houseboat , Srinagar Local Sightseeing See Mughal Pick Up Srinagar Airport Proceed to Houseboat , Srinagar Local Sightseeing See Mughal Gardens :- Visit Shankar Acharya Temple (built on the top of the mountain overlooking Dal Lake) then visit to Pari Mahal (Palace of Fairies) Cheshma Shahi (Mughal Spring), Nishat Garden known as ‘Garden of pleasure’ built in 16th century (1633) by Mughal King Asif Khan. Then visit Shalimar Garden known as ‘Garden of love’ built in 16th century (1619) by Mughal King Jahangir for his beloved wife Noor Jehan or (Mehr-un-Nissa) you will also enjoy SHIKARA RIDE on world famous Dal Lake in which you will cover, Floating Gardens, Vegetable Gardens, Golden Lake, Inner markets like Mena Bazar, and Canals etc, also enjoy the scenic view of Zabarwan Mountains, overnight stay in Houseboat at Srinagar.

DAY 2: SRINAGAR- GULMARG
After breakfast leave for Gulmarg “Meadow of Flowers” Discovered by the Kashmiri romantic poet in the 16th century who was inspired with its grassy slopes covered with wild flowers. In winter Gulmarg looks more beautiful due to heavy snow fall. And turns into India’s premier Ski resort in winter.Gulmarg has one of the best ski slopes in the world and highest golf course with 18 holesenjoy your day by gondola ride ( on your own Expenses)., Evening free for leisure, overnight stay in Hotel at Gulmarg.

DAY 3: GULMARG – PAHALGAM
Gulmarg to Pahalgam “Valley of Shepherds” via en route sightseeing visit Awantipura Ruins, Saffron Fields and Cricket Bat Factories, continue drive towards Pahalgam, Pahalgam is the most famous place for Indian Film Industry. In Pahalgam enjoy the nature and admire the beauty of this quiet place and be in awe of the serene surroundings, evening free for leisure, overnight stay in Hotel at Pahalgam.

DAY 4: PAHALGAM – PAHALGAM
Full day at Pahalgam, in Pahalgam you can also visit Betaab valley (Betaab Valleyis situated at a distance of 15 kilometers from Pahalgam he valley got its name from the Sunny Deol-Amrita Singh hit debut film Betaab.The valley surrounded by lush green meadows, snow clad mountains and covered with dense vegetation) and Aru Valley(Aru Valley is a small yet self-sufficient scenic village located 12 km from Pahalgam) or you can visit Chandanwari (Is situated at a distance of 16 km from Pahalgam, is the starting point of the yatra that takes place every year in the month of (July to August) A local Taxi has to be hired for these beautiful places (own your own expenses)return back to Hotel after enjoyed your day, evening free for leisure, overnight stay in Hotel at Pahalgam.

DAY 5: PAHALGAM – SRINAGAR
After breakfast at Hotel leave for Srinagar via en route sightseeing, overnight stay in Hotel at Srinagar.

DAY 6: SRINAGAR- SONMARG- SRINAGAR
After breakfast leave for Sonamarg for a Day trip the name Sonamarg is derived from two Kashmiri words “Son” & “Marg” which mean “Gold” & “Meadow”, when put together it means “Meadow of Gold” The drive from Srinagar to Sonamarg is very beautiful as you will pass through some towns and villages, at many places you can enjoy the view of paddy fields with rivers flowing on one side. in Sonamarg you can visit Thajwas Glacier which is around 4Kms from Sonamarg a Local Taxi Or Pony Ride has to be hired (on your own Expenses) return back to Srinagar in the evening after enjoyed your day, overnight stay in Hotel at Srinagar.

DAY 7: SRINAGAR- DOODHPATHERI – SRINAGAR
Doodhpathri, valley of milk, located in Budgam district, lies in bowl shaped valley in Pir Panjal Range. Its an alpine valley covered with snowclad mountains. Not a lot of tourists come to this place, since the road conditions are not favorable. After some quiet and peaceful time at Doodhpathri, be back to Srinagar for overnight stay.

DAY 8: SRINAGAR- YUSMARG – SRINAGAR
After breakfast proceed to Yusmarg. Yousmarg is approximately 50 km from the Srinagar and lies in the Badgam district of Jammu and Kashmir. The two-hour drive to the place is an enjoyment in itself. Grassy pastures stretching to acres of land, the dense forests full of pine trees, with the backdrop of splendid snow-capped mountains leave you almost speechless. Within commutable distance from Srinagar, the capital of Kashmir, Yousmarg is the perfect place to go for a picnic. Specially, for the lovers of long walks in picturesque locales, Yousmarg is the place to be. In evening back to Srinagar. Stay overnight in hotel.

DAY 9: DEPARTURE TO SRINAGAR AIRPORT
After breakfast at Hotel you will be proceed to Srinagar Airport to catch your Flight for your onward destination with sweet holiday Memories.

INCLUSION :-

Pick up & Drop from Airport by Vehicle
Accommodation for a couple on Double sharing basis as per the above itinerary
01 Hour Shikara Ride On Dal Lake Once During Stay
Daily Breakfast & Dinner
All sightseeing by Private Vehicle as per itinerary
Driver allowance / toll / parking / road tax / fuel charge / permit charges
Check in Check out 12.00 noon at all hotels
All applicable taxes & service charges

EXCLUSION :-

Air Fare / Train Fare and entry fees at sightseeing spots
Chain Jeeps due to Heavy snowfall to reach Gulmarg from Tangmarg
Any additional meals other than mentioned in the ‘inclusive’ column
Items of personal nature like porterage, tips, laundry, telephone calls, mineral water, Monastery Fee, Garden Fee etc.
Betaab Valley, Aru Valley & Chandanwari (Pahalgam)
Zojila Pass, Thajwas Glacier (Sonamarg)
Gondola Ride (Gulmarg)
Horse Ride / Any other Joy Ride or sports activity etc.
Any item not specifically mentioned in “Inclusions” column.