Tour Route: Srinagar, Mughal Garden Nishat, Mughal Garden Shalimar, Sonamarg, Thajiwas Glaciers, Pahalgam, Awantipura ruins, Saffron fields, Lidder River, Gulmarg, , & Shankaracharya Temple & Shikara Ride are the highlights of this package.
Day 01: Arrival - Srinagar Airport – Mughal Gardens
Arrival on Srinagar Airport you
will be met our representative and drive towards hotel for 02 night stay. After check
in at hotel & refreshment at hotel continue your tour to famous Nishat Garden known
as ‘Garden of pleasure’ built in 16th century (1633) by Mughal King Asif Khan. Then
visiting Shalimar Garden known as ‘Garden of love’ built in 16th century (1619) by
Mughal King Jehangir for his beloved wife Noor Jehan or (Mehr-un-Nissa). Overnight
in hotel in Srinagar.
Day 02: Srinagar – Sonamarg – Srinagar
After breakfast at hotel leave for day excursion
to Sonamarg which is the most beautiful drive from Srinagar. On the way you stop
at many beautiful spots. Continue drive to Sonamarg 2690 Mtrs (Meadow of Gold). One
can ride on horse to visit Thajiwas Glacier (on Pony) where snow remains round the
year and Sonamarg is known as Gateway of Ladakh. Overnight in hotel in Srinagar.
Day 03: Srinagar – Pahalgam
After breakfast at hotel transfer to Pahalgam. Pahalgam
(2133 mts) also known as ‘The valley of Shepherds or Trekker’s Paradise. Pahalgam
is the most famous place for Indian Film Industry. On the way visit Awantipura ruins,
Saffron fields One of the most beautiful places on earth, the town of Pahalgam offers
breath-taking views. One can just enjoy the town of Pahalgam trek to some of the
most beautiful places on earth. En-route visit Saffron fields, Drive through the
green pine forest and along the Lidder River. On arrival, Pahalgam check-in to your
Hotel. Enjoy local sightseeing of Pahalgam. Overnight in Hotel in Pahalgam.
Day 04: In Pahalgam
Full day in Pahalgam to explore the natural surroundings. One
can hire pony to visit Baisaran, Kashmir valley, Daban. Overnight in hotel in Pahalgam.
Day 05: Pahalgam – Gulmarg
After early breakfast at hotel drive to Gulmarg for overnight
stay. (8700 ft i.e. 2652 mts), Discovered by the Kashmiri romantic poet in the 16th
century who was inspired with its grassy slopes covered with wild flowers. In winter
Gulmarg looks more beautiful due to heavy snow fall. And turns into India’s premier
Ski resort in winter. The Gondola Cable Car (optional) offers rides to the upland
meadows of Kongdori and beyond to the top of Apharwat range to a height of 14000
ft for viewing the Himalayan Peaks in summer and for downhill skiing in winter. Overnight
in Hotel in Gulmarg.
Day 06: Gulmarg – Srinagar – Temple & Shikara Ride
After breakfast at hotel drive
back to Srinagar for 01 night stay. Check-in at deluxe houseboat and refreshment
at houseboat continue your tour and visit the famous Shankaracharya Temple built
on the top of the mountain overlooking Dal Lake. Evening enjoy your Shikara Ride
on the famous Dal Lake to enjoy the beauty that God has graced this city, which is
often compared to Venice. You will get a lovely view of some interesting places around
the lake. Overnight stay in deluxe houseboat in Srinagar.
Day 07: Srinagar – Airport
After breakfast leave Hotel for Airport for onward destination
with sweet holiday memories
Package Cost
Package Price in Indian Rupees ( All prices are Per person)
Package Cost Standard Deluxe
Couple Rs. 27800/- Rs.
41200/-
Hotels / Houseboat Details
City Standard Deluxe
Srinagar Hotel
Grand Habib Hotel Silver Star
Gulmarg Hotel Poshwan Hotel Hill
Top
Srinagar Deluxe Houseboat Deluxe Houseboat
Phalgham Highlands
Hilltop
Cost Includes:
Accommodation of as mentioned above.
Airport transfers by Non A/C Cab.
Sightseeing Tours/Excursion as per itinerary by Non A/C Cab.
Daily Buffet/ fixed Menu
breakfast and Dinner at Deluxe Houseboat in Srinagar.
Daily Buffet/ fixed Menu breakfast,
only in hotel in Pahalgam and Srinagar.
Parking charges. Shikara Crossings from Jetty
to houseboat and vise versa
VAT on food components @ 12.5%
Cost doesn’t Includes:
Expenses of personal nature such as tips, laundry, telephone
& table Drinks etc.
Any other SS tours not mentioned in the programme.
Airfare/ Train
fare. Pony Ride in Gulmarg. Cable Car Ride in Gulmarg.
Any meals other then those
specified in ‘Cost Includes’.
Any kind of insurance Monument /Garden Entrance fees.
Services
of Local English Speaking Guides @ Rs. 800/- Per day
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The charm of staying on a Kashmiri houseboat in a cedar-panelled bedroom with all the conveniences of a luxury hotel is truly irresistible. Fancifully bedecked and romantically named, these houseboats vary in their degree of luxury, quite like hotels. Houseboat stays have long been in fashion in Kashmir and have been attracting travelers for years. Keeping houseboats is a family business and you are treated much like family members during your stay. Apart from luxurious bedrooms, dining rooms, lounge and attached bathrooms, you also have balconies where you can spend your time eye feasting. Travelers can easily choose from a wide range and categories of houseboats. Some of these houseboats also offer tourists free shikara rides on Dal Lake.
