Mesmerising Kashmir Tour (Srinagar – Sonamarg – Gulmarg – Pahalgam – Srinagar)

Duration

8 Nights / 9 Days

Set like a jewelled crown on the map of India, Kashmir is a multi-faceted diamond, changing its hues with the seasons – always extravagantly beautiful. Two major Himalayan ranges, the Great Himalayan Range and the Pir Panjal, surround the landscape from the north and south respectively. They are the source of great rivers, which flow down into the valleys, forested with orchards and decorated by lily-laden lakes.

Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival Srinagar
Arrive at Srinagar Airport & transfer to the hotel / houseboat. After check in time free for leisure & to explore the surrounding. Overnight stay at the hotel or houseboat.

Day 2 – Srinagar
Morning after breakfast, full day city sightseeing tour visiting Shree Shankaracharya Temple – dedicated to Lord Shiva Later visit to the Mughal gardens comprising of Chasmashahi, Nishat &  Shalimar Gardens (closed on Friday). Evening visit to Dal Lake here you may opt for a Shikara Ride on own. Overnight stay at Srinagar hotel or houseboat.

Day 3 – Srinagar (Sonamarg Excursion)
Morning after breakfast, take an excursion to Sonamarg – known for its picturesque snow capped mountains & flower laden Meadows. Here you may opt to hire Ponny on own to visit the Thajiwas Glacier or Yusmarg. Evening return back to the Srinagar. Overnight stay at the hotel or houseboat.

Day 4 – Srinagar – Gulmarg
Morning after breakfast, check out & drive to Gulmarg: situated amidst the snow capped mountains of Pir Panjal Range of the Himalaya is known for its one of the longest and highest ski slopes in Asia. Arrive & Check In to the hotel. After relaxation time free for leisure & to enjoy the surrounding walk ways in the evening on own. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 5 – Gulmarg
Morning after breakfast, time is free for to explore the surrounding, hire Gondola Ride (on own) &  visit to Khilanmarg or other surrounding Ski slopes. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 6 – Gulmarg – Pahalgam
Morning after breakfast, check out & drive to Pahalgam. Arrive & check in to the hotel. Time is free to explore the surrounding on own. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 7 – Pahalgam
Morning after breakfast, full day free to visit Aru & Chandanwadi (Optional). Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 8 – Pahalgam – Srinagar
Morning after breakfast, check out &  drive back to Srinagar. Arrival and check in to the hotel. Day is free for leisure & relaxation. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 9 – Srinagar Drop
Morning after breakfast, check out & drop to Srinagar Airport.

Inclusions / Exclusions

Inclusions

• Accommodation on twin sharing basis in standard rooms at the selected mentioned hotels
• Daily buffet breakfast
• All transfers and sightseeing  as per the above itinerary
• 2 hours Shikara ride at Dal lake
• All currently applicable hotel and transport taxes

Exclusions

• Any meals other than specified above
• Government service tax applicable on final invoice
• Gondola ride at Gulmarg and excursion to Aru
• Services of a local/ accompanying guide
• Gala dinner supplement payable directly at the hotels for Christmas and New year’s eve
• Any item of personal nature like tips, laundry, telephone calls etc
• Any other item not specifically forming part of the cost includes column

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