Marvelous Kashmir Tour

Srinagar Airport – Gulmarg - Gandola - Pahalgam - Chandanwari, Behtab Valley & Aru - Sonamarg

Duration

7 Days

Group Size

30 persons

Location

Gulmarg

Overview

The state of Jammu and Kashmir shows a rich diversity in its landscape as people move from the south to the north. Low hills in the south, snow-capped peaks and velvety valleys in the center, and a barren, yet enchanting realm in the extreme north make up the state’s geography.

Included/Excluded

Accommodation on double / triple sharing basis (as per booking)

Meals: Breakfast and dinner at all hotels

Transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary by the chauffeur driven vehicle and for the duration of the services as per the itinerary

All transfers and sightseeing by Non AC Etios/Swift Dzire or similar for 2-3 adult pax and Non AC Tavera/Innova/Xylo or similar for 4-7 adult pax.

Toll tax, parking, driver allowance and interstate taxes of the transport

All applicable hotel taxes

Shikara ride 1-2 hour

Airfare/Train fare

Travel insurance, Alcoholic / Non- Alcoholic beverages, Any additional meals

Expenses caused by factors beyond our control like rail and flight delays, roadblocks, vehicle mal-functions, political disturbances etc.

Any item of personal nature like tips, laundry, telephone calls, etc.

Any other services' not specified in the "Inclusions" Colum.

Entrance fees to monuments or museum.

Betaab valley, Chandanwari and Aru valley in Pahalgam and Zero Point, Thajwas Glacier in Sonamarg

Difference in cost arising due to change in Taxes by the Government which will have to be collected directly ON ARRIVAL.

GST will be applicable on total invoice

Itinerary

Day 1 : Srinagar Airport – Gulmarg 65 Kms Altitude 2730 Mtrs.

On arrival with meeting and assistance at the airport/railway station. Our Ghumney representative will meet to welcome and escort you and straight transfer to Gulmarg (The Meadow of Flowers) Gulmarg has one of the most beautiful summer resort/winter Ski resorts in the valley. World Highest 18 Hole Golf Course, (Gulmarg was Discovered in 16th Century by Sultan Yusuf Shah) dinner & overnight stay at Houseboat/Hotel.

Day 2 : Gulmarg Visit Gondola

Morning After Breakfast Leave for full Day Sightseeing of Gulmarg Visit you can have a gondola ride (By own Cost) from Gulmarg to Khilanmarg (Altitude 3100 Mrts.) to have a real view of the natural beauty of the summer also view of Nanga Parvat (Altitude 8137 Mrts.) in Cloudless Days and full snow view in winter. You can have a pony ride (By own Cost) in the open fields to Visits seven springs and to an Alpather lake (Altitude 3843 Mrts.) (By Own Cost), which remains frozen until June, dinner & overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 3 : Gulmarg - Srinagar – Pahalgam 146 Kms. 4 ½ Hours Drive

After breakfast leave for the Pahalgam via bye pass road outer Srinagar towards to Pahalgam (The Valley of Shepherds), one of the beautiful and fascinating ideal resorts all the year. It is the base for several treks in the region & for the Annual Pilgrimages to the cave shrine of Amaranth; It is surrounded by 12 high snow capped peaks. En route, Visit the Saffron Fields of Pampore, Awantipura Ruins (1100 years old Temple of Lord Vishnu built by the King Awantivarman) & enjoy the beautiful countryside life. Drive through the pine valley forest arrive at Pahalgam Check Inn (Hotel as per Location), One can have a real feelings of Paradise, After Lunch visit the places in Pahalgam by Pony ride (at own cost) Debayan, Shikargah & Baisaran, Hotel for overnight stay.

Day 4 : Tour of Chandanwari, Behtab Valley & Aru

After breakfast leave for the tour of Chandanwari, Behtab Valley & Aru, you reach all places by Jeep (At Own Cost) or day at leisure as per atmosphere, return back from journey check inn Hotel for overnight stay.

Day 5 : Pahalgam – Srinagar – Mughal Gardens (96 Kms. 3 Hours Drive Altitude 1730 Mrts.)

After breakfast leave from Pahalgam on arrival at Srinagar continue to drive towards to Mughal Gardens Visits the Heritages Places, Cheshma Shahi (By Shah Jehan in 1632 AD.), Pari Mahal (By Dara Shikoh), Nishat Bagh (By Asaf Khan in 1633 AD.), Shalimar Bagh (By Jehangir in 1616 AD.) Evening Lake rides by Shikara (Small Cruise Boat) to visit Floating Gardens, Lotus Gardens, Kaboter Khana (Pigeon Palace) inside of the Dal Lake, dinner & overnight stay at Deluxe Houseboat.

Day 6 : Srinagar – Sonamarg – Srinagar (87 Kms. 2 ½ Hours drive Altitude 2740 Mtrs.)

After breakfast leave for the full-day tour of Sonamarg (Meadows of Gold), Sonamarg lies at the head of the Sindh valley. The drive through here presents a spectacular facet of the countryside; Sonamarg is the beginning of the enchanted journey into a natural wonderland, Surrounded by pine forest mountains up to 5300 meters high the valley is divided by a spur of the "Thajiwas Range Mountains" one can have a pony ride to visit Thajiwas Glacier where snow remains round the year the major attraction at Sonamarg in summer months, Sonamarg is known as Gateway of Leh – Ladakh. Late return back to Srinagar dinner & overnight stay at Houseboat/Hotel.

Day 7 : Depart Srinagar

After breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to the airport to board a flight for onward destination. End of Our Services ( Check-in/ Check-out time is 1200 Hrs. at all hotels )