Fascinating Kashmir With Gulmarg Excursion 5 Nights 6 Days

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₹33500/per person

Highlights

  • Breakfast And Dinner
  • Experience Of Shikara ride on Dal Lake , Srinagar
  • One photography during Shikara Ride 
  • Entry Ticket for Shalimar Bagh
  • Entry Ticket for Nishant Bagh
  • Experience Of Gondola ride (Phase – 1) At Gulmarg (Tickets are subject to availability)
  • Enjoy Betab & Aru Valley , Pahalgam
  • Private Chauffeur Driven Vehicle
  • Travel Insurance (for age below 69yrs)Kashmir, known as an epitome for Paradise on Earth, is indeed what it is poetically described. A lot of artists, writers and poets have taken inspiration from the natural beauty of Kashmir and when you visit here, you will understand that the beauty of this place is indeed life-changing. You will never see something so tranquil and breathtakingly pure and beautiful like Jammu and Kashmir

    Though disputed for acquisition by three countries-India, Pakistan and China, this place has managed to maintain its charm despite of political instability and natural calamities. The locals here are very friendly and this mountainous region is a magnificent gift from nature.

    Tourists flock here for adventure, including trekking, mountaineering, skiing, relaxing on lake houseboats, mountain biking, hiking or just to have a sheer romance with nature. Jammu and Kashmir, a heaven on earth will make you feel like you are in a wonderland of miracles from nature which will rejuvenate your mind and soul and help you find a new soul within yourself. This is a place which you can visit with your family, friends or parents as there is a wide range of tourism options from which you can choose according to your travel preferences.

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On your arrival at the Srinagar International Airport, you will be welcomed by our representative or Driver who will
assist and escort you to your waiting vehicle. From the airport it is a 35 minutes drive through the heart of New
Srinagar city. The drive takes you past the Abdullah bridge which connects the banks of the Jehlum river, snaking
Srinagar city. The drive takes you past the Abdullah bridge which connects the banks of the Jehlum river, snaking
its way towards the North-Western frontier of Kashmir.
Arrive welcome and show you to your houseboat or hotel. After you check-in and freshen up, you can move out to
visit your first tourist spot.A walk around the scenic Boulevard Road will be your first sightseeing location. The road
gives you a view of Dal Lake. Besides that, the majestic Zabarwan Mountain Ranges will also charm you. After the
walk, it’s time to relax and take a 2-hour Shikara ride in Dal Lake. Keep your camera ready to click some
heart-warming pictures of the mountains. Also, you will notice a beautiful carpet of lotus flowers all over the lake.
These flowers enhance the aura of Dal Lake. End your day by making your way back to your Hotel for dinner and
an overnight stay.

We will begin our trip towards Pahalgam and drive past the saffron fields of Pampore, the marvellous ruins of
Avantipura and the village of Bijbehara which remains famous as the bread basket of Kashmir. You can even
sample a few exotic breads sold by vendors near the road. We switch the the national highway at Khanabal and
drive through the second largest city of Anantnag.
From here the road turns scenic as we drive parallel on the Lidder river flowing from the opposite direction. In
Pahalgam we check in at the hotel and later do some nature walks to unwind ourselves. dinner and an overnight
stay.

 

After breakfast at the hotel, you can opt to spend your day of sightseeing by driving to the picturesque Betab valley
and Aru Valley respectively.
Betaab valley is a gorgeous expanse by the Lidder river, offering panoramic views of the Himalayas. Its landscape
looks picture-perfect with a carpet of emerald green interrupted by a river flowing through it and the snow-clad
mountains in the background. It is covered by a thick forest of deodar and pine trees and is dotted with colourful
flowers. The valley also serves as a base camp for trekkers and is a good place to start a further exploration of the

mountains. Betaab Valley gained prominence after the Sunny Deol and Amrita Singh starrer film, Betaab, was shot
here in 1983. Thus, the valley was named after the hit film. The valley falls on the way to the famed Amarnath
temple yatra and is one of the three stunning valleys of Pahalgam
Aru Valley is a famous tourist place in Jammu and Kashmir located in the Anantnag district around 12 kilometers
from Pahalgam. Tourists are attracted towards it because of its lush meadows, pristine lakes and mountains, and it
also serves as a base camp for trekking to the Kolahoi Glacier and Tarsar Lake.
Rest of the day will be at leisure for individual activities ( All activities Cost Own ). Dinner and an overnight stay.

After breakfast at the hotel, Drive to srinagar , Arrive Srinagar Today we will do some half a day of local sightseeing
that includes a visit to the famous Mughal gardens of Nishat and Shalimar. Built in between a period of 14 years the
two gardens are a heritage left behind by the erstwhile Mughals, whose taste for laying exquisite gardens was
fascinating. With a backdrop of the sprawling Zabarwan mountains, the gardens boast of green turfs, blooming
flowers and cascading water fountains. We will explore the gardens and later drive for Shankaracharya Temple
situated on top of the Shankaracharya Hill in the Zabarwan Range in Srinagar. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The
temple is at a height of 1,000 feet above the valley floor and overlooks the city of Srinagar. Dinner and an overnight
stay

After breakfast in the morning, we will begin our country tour towards Gulmarg. The drive past colorful villages and
rice fields, gives you an insight of the rich cultural past of Kashmir. We arrive at a small picturesue market town of
Tangmarg and drive ahead on a scenic drive of 14 kilometers to Gulmarg. We arrive in Gulmarg early in the
afternoon.
In Gulmarg we will board the Gondola cable car system, and ascend towards the Mountain range. The 04-05
minutes of ropeway will take you past colorful shepherd hutments to the lower ridge of the peak. From here you can
click lots of photos (Own Cost) of the nearby mountain ranges that stand tall like sentinels guarding the rich natural
beauty of Kashmir valley. We descend back to Gulmarg base after an hour or so and Post this tiring day, head back
to your Srinagar hotel and savour delicious dinner and take some rest. hotel / houseboats for our overnight stay.
Note: – If in case heavy snow fall Gulmarg is not operational so will take clients to Yusmarg Day Trip.
Gulmarg Gondola Ticket – www.jammukashmircablecar.com
Note :- Also note that for local movement guest has to either hire the pony or local vehicle on direct payment basis,
the vehicle used in the itinerary only drops the guest in Gulmarg hotel.

After a late morning breakfast, we will drive to the airport for your flight home. On your way to the airport you can
make a brief stopover for some last minute shopping in the city center. At the airport the driver will assist you with
your luggage screening and drop you at outside the terminal gate.
Special Note: Hotels in any Seasonal hill Station / weekend destination in Srinagar) follow dynamic pricing method –
the price may vary from month to month, day to day, depending on the festivals, functions, events, long weekends,
occasions and market demand. The above mentioned rates are for your reference – however, the same may
change at the time of booking. Request you to re-check the availability and the prevailing rates at the time of actual
booking.

Inclusions

Hotel Name:

Srinagar: Khyber Houseboat / Similar

Srinagar: Hotel Royal Batoo / Similar

Pahalgam: Green Heights / Similar

Meals
Breakfast and Dinner

Breakfast And Dinner
Experience Of Shikara ride on Dal Lake , Srinagar
One photography during Shikara Ride
Entry Ticket for Shalimar Bagh
Entry Ticket for Nishant Bagh
Experience Of Gondola ride (Phase - 1) At Gulmarg (Tickets are subject to availability)
Enjoy Betab and Aru Valley , Pahalgam
Private Chauffeur Driven Vehicle
THINGS TO NOTE
BASICS
Price is subject to change
Price is based on the "Base" Category of Hotel Room/Airlines
Seats. This is Irrespective of the Package Category Chosen. Upgrade to Higher Category is available at an
extra cost.
All domestic Hotels/Transport rates are based on current tariff and subject to change without prior notification;
the revised rates will be charged extra.
HOTELS
Many regions do not have star category hotels. Generally there isn't any star categorization in this sector,
Private Chauffeur Driven Vehicle
Travel Insurance (for age below 69yrs)
All transfers and sightseeing by AC Vehicle. (Please note that AC will be switched off during hills )
All currently applicable hotel taxes except GST @ Current Rate

Exclusions

Any Air or Rail fare.
Any other meal not mentioned in price includes.
Any other destination not mentioned in itinerary.
Any monument entrance fees, camera fees, guide charges.
Any expenses of personal nature.
GST @ Current Rate

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