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 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.

Day 2: Sightseeing at Srinagar

In morning, 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 3: Srinagar to Gulmarg and back to Srinagar

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. In the evening drive back to Srinagar.Overnight stay at hotel/ deluxe houseboat.

Day 4: Srinagar to Pahalgam and back to Srinagar

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. Drive back to Srinagar. Overnight stay at hotel/deluxe houseboat.

Day 5: Shankarayacharya Temple

In morning drive to the hillside temple of Shankaracharya on top of the mountain. Built in the 11th Century, the Shiva temple is built of rock stone and overlooks the Dal Lake.In afternoon, explore the market at your own leisure and retreat to the warmth of the hotel for a sumptuous dinner.Overnight stay at hotel/ deluxe houseboat.

Day 6: Departure

The tour ends post breakfast with a transfer to the Srinagar airport.

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

Beauty of Kashmir

Srinagar – Gulmarg – Pahalgam – Shankarayacharya Temple – Srinagar

5 Nights / 6 Days package for a person

9999/-

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 5 nights / 6 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.