BEST OF KASHMIR

Tour Highlights

Shikara ride on Dal Lake and Mughal Gardens tour
Sringar city tour and shopping in Old City
Visit Mughal Gardens
Explore scenic beauty of Gulmarg

DAY WISE TOUR ITINERARY

WELCOME TO SRINAGAR
Welcome to Srinagar.Srinagar was ruled by the Mauryan empire till around the 14th century and it was emperor Ashoka, who had introduced Buddhism to the valley of Kashmir On arrival at the Srinagar airport, you will be welcomed & received by our representative/driver, who will then escort you to a jetty around Dal Lake. The houseboat at Dal lake is going to be your romantic abode for the first night of your enchanting Kashmir tour. After check-in in the houseboat, you can relax for a while. Later in the evening, proceed for a shikara ride in the Dal lake. Overnight stay at Srinagar at the Houseboat.
SRINAGAR SIGHTSEEING
Breakfast at the Hotel.After breakfast, check out from the houseboat and transfer to the hotel. After check in, proceed towards sightseeing of Srinagar. Visit the world-famous Mughal Gardens - Nishat Bagh , Shalimar Bagh and Chashme Shahi Garden, and also pay visit to the Shankaracharya Temple. Evening free for shopping.in the evening transferred to hotel and enjoy the buffet dinner at hotel.Overnight stay in Srinagar at Srinagar Hotel.
SRINAGAR - SONMARG - SRINAGAR
Breakfast at the Hotel.Post breakfast proceed for sightseeing of Sonmarg.The ‘Meadow of Gold,’ Sonmarg boasts scenic beauty of nature. Sonmarg’s top attraction is Thajiwas Glacier, where can either trek or take a pony to reach. Apart from this, Sonmarg is known as the base for many treks to remote villages like Naranag and alpine lakes like Vishansar and Krishansar. It is an ideal place for trout fishing and river rafting as well. in the evening go back to Srinagar Hotel. Overnight stay at Srinagar.
SRINAGAR - PAHALGAM
Breakfast at the Srinagar Hotel and leave for a day excursion to Pahalgam (2,133 mts), also known as ‘The valley of Shepherds’ or ‘Trekker's Paradise’. Pahalgam is the most famous place for Indian Film Industry.Enroute visit Saffron fields, Awantipur ruins (1100 yrs old temple of Lord Vishnu built by King Awantiverma), see the beautiful countryside, lots of rice fields. Arrive at Pahalgam and transfer to the hotel. After lunch, You can go for scenic and rocky valleys of Chandanwadi, Snow Point (around 14 km from Pahalgam) and also enjoy an exciting pony ride. (Optional Tour) Note - All these activities will be conducted at your own expenses. In the evening, return to Srinagar for an overnight stay at the hotel. Note : In Pahalgam outside vehicles are not allowed for sightseeing. Only local taxis can roam around within Pahalgam city. All outside vehicles will pick up & drop from Hotel
PAHALGAM - GULMARG
Start a day with hot breakfast, After breakfast proceed for Gulmarg sightseeing.. Gulmarg is one of the most beautiful hill stations in the world and also called Meadows of Flowers.The drive past colorful villages and rice fields gives you an insight of the rich cultural past of Kashmir.It has the world’s highest golf course (world’s highest), and Gulmarg is also famous for winter sports like skiing etc. But the most popular thing to include in the tour package in Kashmir is the Gondola Cable Car Ride to Khilanmarg. The 08 minutes of rope way will take you past colorful shepherd hutments to the lower ridge of the Apharwat peak. From here, you can click lots of photos 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. In the evening transferred to hotel. Enjoy the dinner at Hotel and ovenight stay.
GULMARG - SRINAGAR DROP
Breakfast at the hotel.Post breakfast check out to your hoteland head towards to Srinagar.Later on, our tour guide will depart you at Airport or railway station or bus stand and additionally, provide the necessary assistance. Return back to your hometown .

Inclusions Exclusions

05Nights accommodation as per the Itinerary
Daily Breakfast and Dinner except for arrival day.
All Meals in Houseboat.
Srinagar city tour.
Pahalgam city tour.
Gondola Ride at Gulmarg.
Sonmarg day trip.
Inter Hotel transfers
Return Airport transfers.
All tours & transfers on Seat in Coach basis

GST 5% each on the Land Package Cost
Air Fare or Railway Fare or Bus Fare.
Travel Insurance
Local Tourist Guide where not specified above
All items of personal nature e.g. Laundry services, telephone call bills, fax/email bills, etc
Tips and gratuities to hotel, lodges, camp staff, and driver-guide(s).
All alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
Optional activities and any other item(s) not included in our itinerary.
Meals not mentioned in the Itinerary or Inclusions
Drinks (neither with meals nor on vehicles nor during tours, unless otherwise indicated)
Any other services not mentioned in the inclusions or the itinerary
Waiting or additional transfer fees if clients miss their scheduled transfers