ITINERARY

Day 1: Arrival at Srinagar

Our representative will receive you on arrival at Srinagar Airport. Transfer and check in to hotel/deluxe houseboat.In afternoon, sightseeing of the Mughal Gardens, Nishat Bagh and Shalimar Bagh. All the gardens are situated on the banks of the Dal Lake with the Zabarwan hills in the background.Rest of the afternoon is free for the leisure activities and overnight stay at deluxe houseboat.

Day 2: Srinagar to Gulmarg

In morning leave for Gulmarg (Meadow of Flowers) -60 kms and 2 Hrs drive.Gulmarg has one of the best ski slopes in the world and highest golf course with 18 holes. If weather permits one can also have the view of Nanga Parbat, the naked mountain that is over 26,000 feets and dominates the entire region, also enjoy Cable car (Gondola) for mountain ride upto khilangmarg. Dinner and Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 3: Gulmarg to Pahalgam

After breakfast, drive to Pahalgam (The valley of shepherds) -96 kms and 3 Hrs drive.En-route, visiting the saffron fields of Pampore, Pine forests, Awantipura Ruins and enjoy the beautiful countryside.Arrive at Pahalgam and enjoy Lidder stream. Later walk along pony trails with a magnificent view of the mountains.Dinner and Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 4: Pahalgam to Srinagar

After breakfast, drive back to Srinagar.In the afternoon,there will be a shikara ride on Dal Lake.While riding the Shikara there are plenty of opportunities for bird watching with plentiful species including Kingfisher, Little Bittern, Common Pariah Kites, Grebe etc.Dinner and Overnight stay at deluxe houseboat.Dinner and Overnight stay at deluxe houseboat.

Day 5:Departure

After breakfast, transfer to Srinagar Airport in time to board your scheduled flight for your return journey.

Rates on per person basis across different room categories & no. of people traveling:

1 Apr - 15 Aug'12

Type	2 PAX	4 PAX	6 PAX	Extra Adult	Extra Child (5 to 11 Years)
Budget	Rs. 10599	Rs.8349	Rs.7749	Rs.3000	Rs.1600
Standard	Rs.11649	Rs.9399	Rs.8799	Rs.4100	Rs.2150
Deluxe	Rs.13449	Rs.11049	Rs.10299	Rs.4750	Rs.2500
Luxury	Rs.14799	Rs.12349	Rs.11649	Rs.5250	Rs.2700
Transport Supplement Charges (Non AC)	Rs.700	Rs.350	Rs.233	-	-

Hotels for the Stay:

Type	Srinagar	Pahalgam	Gulmarg
Budget	Hotel Royal Star/Jubilee Heritage or Similar	Hotel Hillview/Highlands or Similar	Hotel Affarwat or similar
Houseboat	Deluxe houseboats	-	-
Standard	Hotel Grand Habib or Similar	Hotel Paradise or Similar	Hotel Poshwan or Similar
Deluxe	Hotel Four Season By Broadway or Similar	Hotel Hilltop or Similar	Hotel Royal Park or Similar
Luxury	Hotel Grand Mumtaz or Similar	Hotel Grand Mumtaz or Similar	Hotel Hilltop or Similar

Valley of Kashmir

Srinagar – Pahalgam - Gulmarg – Srinagar

4 Nights / 5 Days package for a person

10599/-

PACKAGE COST INCLUDES

Accommodation in Hotel / Houseboats on twin sharing basis.
Daily breakfast and dinner.
All surface travelling by 1 Non AC Tata Sumo / Indica.
One Shikara Ride.
Sightseeing as per the itinerary.
All Arrival/Departure transfer as mentioned in Itinerary.
Price mentioned is for a person for 4 nights / 5 days.
Book now and Stay anytime till 15th August 2012.

PACKAGE COST EXCLUDES

Air Fare/Train fare & Overland journey.
Personal Expenses such as Laundry, Bar bills, Table bills, Camera fee, Tips .
Gondola Ride in Gulmarg.
Any other things that is not included in the “Package Cost Includes” Column.
3.09% service tax extra.

POINTS TO BE NOTED

Bookings are subject to availability with the hotel.
Cost does not include any other thing apart from the itinerary inclusions.
For Houseboats stay - Due to cold waves in parts of Jammu & Kashmir, the houseboats are facing immense hardships in terms of water supply and irregular electricity therefore the water supply in washroom areas might be provided in buckets etc.
For Gulmarg - Due to heavy snowfall,there will be a change of the vehicle in Tangmarg which is about 14 kms before Gulmarg.Snowjeeps or chained vehicles will be used from there up to Gulmarg and back so clients have to pay an amount of INR: 1200/- for a return trip.
In Pahalgam: Sightseeing of Chandanwari, Betaab Valley, Baisaran Valley and Aru Valley are not included and can be done on direct payment.
In Sonamarg: The vehicle will drop at the main Sonamarg and from there you will have to walk upto Thajiwass or one can go by ponies on direct payment.
Guides at any place are not included hence it is a personal choice of the guest to take one at the main tourist attraction in Kashmir.
At all the tourist spots Srinagar vehicle is not allowed to do any sightseeing internally, the vehicle will drop the guests at the hotel and then cannot go for any other sightseeing.