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Kashmir Delight

“Paradise on Earth”  This is what Emperor Jehangir is reported to have said soulfully about Kashmir -” If there is paradise on Earth, it is here, it is here, it is here.”  So enamored was the mighty Mughal with Kashmir that he is said to have visited it eight times during his reign.

Srinagar is the crowning glory of Kashmir; Gulmarg, the land of flowers and snow, and Sonmarg, meaning pathways of gold because of rich golden flora that adorn its landscape, are a must-visit.  Kashmir is beauty personified – layers of white snow-capped mountains surround beautiful opalesque lakes and glorious and abundant flowers and fruits  dot the undulating landscape.  The Emperor couldn’t have named it better — a Heaven on earth, it definitely is.

Srinagar-Pahalgam-Gulmarg-Sonmarg

06 Nights and 07 Days Tour

Tour Date

May 15 – 21, 2022

Earlier All-inclusive package ₹ 47,500/-

now starting

28,999 onwards

per person on twin/triple sharing basis

Details & Itinerary

SRINAGAR – PAHALGAM – GULMARG – SONMARG

06 NIGHTS AND 07 DAYS

DAY 1

Arrive at Srinagar’s Sheikh Ul-Alam International Airport. Meet your driver and transfer to the hotel. 

Evening enjoy a Shikara ride and shopping on the Dal Lake.

Return to the hotel. Dinner & Overnight at the hotel, Srinagar

DAY 2

Morning after breakfast leave for Sonmarg. On arrival at Sonmarg, walk / pony ride (at your own expense) to Thajiwas Glacier.

Lunch in an outside restaurant.

Evening return to Srinagar.

Dinner and overnight in the Hotel, Srinagar.

DAY 3

Morning after breakfast check-out & leave for half day sightseeing of Srinagar. Visit Nishant Bagh, Shalimar Garden & Chashma Shahi Gardens.

Lunch in an outside restaurant. Afternoon leave for Pahalgam. Arrive at Pahalgam and check-in. Evening visit the Lidder Lake.  Dinner and Overnight at the hotel, Pahalgam

DAY 4

Morning after breakfast leave for a full day sightseeing. Visit Chandanwari and Betaab Valley by Private Taxi.

Lunch in a local restaurant followed by shopping at the local market. Evening at leisure.

Dinner and Overnight at the hotel, Pahalgam.

DAY 5

Early Morning after breakfast check-out of the hotel and leave for Gulmarg.

Enroute visit Avantipura Ruins. Also, visit Saffron (Kesar) Fields and learn about the origin of Kesar in Kashmir. Shopping of Kesar and Dry fruits.

Leave for Gulmarg.

Lunch in a local restaurant, followed by a Shawl Factory visit.

Reach Gulmarg and check-in at the hotel. Dinner and Overnight at the hotel, Gulmarg.

DAY 6

Morning after breakfast check-out of the hotel. Leave for a joy ride on the Gulmarg Gandola (first level). Lunch in a local restaurant. Leave for Srinagar. Arrive Srinagar and check-in to the houseboat.

Evening free for shopping at the Dal Lake.

Dinner and Overnight at the Houseboat, Srinagar

DAY 7

Early Morning check-out at the hotel and leave for the Srinagar Airport.

Arrive at Srinagar’s Sheikh Ul-Alam International Airport for your homeward-bound flight.

  • Gulmarg Gondola ride upto first level
  • Shikara Ride (One hour) on the Dal Lake
  • Private Taxi to Chandanwari and Betaab Valley at Pahalgam
  • Tour guide at attractions (wherever available).
  • English-speaking tour escort(s) for the entire duration of the tour.

  • Anything that is not part of ‘Inclusions’, and specifically the following:

  • Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone, shopping, room service, porterage, etc.

  • Private travel that is undertaken alone i.e. not with the group, or group travel not part of itinerary.

  • Emergency/non-emergency medical costs

  • ID or baggage loss, or medical exigencies.

  • Optional entrances, rides, movies, attractions

  • Expenses incurred due to mishap, landslide, deviation of the tour itinerary, strikes, political unrest etc. In such cases extra will be charged as per actuals.

  • Any cost that is incurred due to early arrivals (before check in) or departure (after check out time) or number of day’s stay increased, either before the tour or at the destination.
  • Any increase in taxes or fuel price, leading to increase in cost on surface transportation & land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure.
  • Anything which is not included in Tour Cost Inclusions.

  • REFUNDS

    There is no contract between the company and the customer if the tour amount is not paid in full to the company representative before the scheduled dates. If airfare is done through us, then a refund of airfare or part thereof is subject to the refund rules of the airline. Refund against cancellations will be paid back to the account from where the payment is made. It might take 21 days from our side after the completion of the tour. There is no refund for any unutilized services example – meals, hotel, sightseeing, transportation (surface). All refunds made will be in Indian Rupees. 

     CANCELLATION POLICY

    We are not responsible for tour cancellation due to the Force Majeure clause (Expenses / Cancellations incurred due to mishaps, landslides, strikes, covid pandemic or political unrest, etc.) Additional expenses incurred due to Force Majeure Clause on the ongoing tour shall be borne by the guest on actual. Though we try our level best to help our guests and advice accordingly and extend all possible help. Individual cancellations due to any other reason pertaining to Land Cost, will be effective from the date written intimation is received by the company by email.

     All airline cancellations done through us will be as per the rules of the airline companies from whom the ticket/s has been purchased. The company will strictly adhere to and follow the rules pertaining to cancellations.

    Cancellation period (in days before the tour start date)

    The cancellation charge for land package cost

    –        45 days -30 days

    25%

    –       30 days to 16 days

     50%

    –       16 days up to day of the tour

    100%

     

     Please read the Itinerary, Inclusions, Exclusions & Cancellation Policy  before you sign up for the tour. Also, provide us a copy of the Adhar card of all passengers traveling with the Group by WhatsApp or email.

Tour highlights

Gulmarg Gondola

One of Kashmir’s prime attraction is the Gulmarg Gondola, giving you a ride of a lifetime, taking you over pine-covered forests and snow-topped mountains in the stunning Himalayas to view the unforgettable and unmatched Nanda Devi, LOC, and Pir Panjal range.

It takes off at 2,990 m and has a vertical climb of 400 m in the first phase between Gulmarg Resort to Kongdoori Station, carrying 1500 people every hour. It goes up to 4200 m in the second phase when it connects Kongdoori Mountain to Apharwat Peak, carrying 600 people every hour.

Shikhara Ride on the lake

A Shikhara is a traditional Gondola-type light rowing boat that is mostly seen on the pristine Dal Lake and now in other lakes in Srinagar. Along with the houseboats, it is also considered to be a cultural symbol.

Apart from leisure and tourism purposes, the shikhara is also used by the locals for seaweed harvesting, fishing, and transportation.

Overnight in a Heritage House-boat

The pictures say it all!