Best of Kashmir

6 Days

Overview

Embark on a tour to the ‘Heaven on Earth’ – Kashmir, which welcomes you with its gust of fresh breeze coming from the majestic Himalayan Peaks and lures with magical valleys and green pastures. Dotted with beautiful lakes and surrounded by magnificent valleys, Kashmir is sure to wash away all the stress and will give you a much-needed break from the busy city life.

From taking a leisure stroll through the beautifully manicured Mughal Gardens of Srinagar to sliding down the snowy peaks of Gulmarg, this Kashmir group tour package will help you explore the paradise with all its heavenly charms. Spend an evening overlooking a beautiful sunset while enjoying a Shikara ride in Dal Lake, shop your heart out at the colorful streets of Srinagar, and sit back as you watch the shepherd boys wave as you cross the banks of the foaming and gurgling Lidder River which curves its way around the mountains to beautiful spots like Aru Valley or Betaab Valley.

Trip Highlights

  • Set out to discover the paradise on earth, Kashmir, where adventure awaits at every corner
  • Gear up for a horse ride through the golden meadows and captivating landscapes in Sonamarg
  • Journey to the clouds on gondola, Asia’s highest cable car ride, as you discover the breathtaking beauty of Gulmarg from above
  • Ride in a Shikara boat across the serene waters of the Dal Lake, reflecting the pristine Himalayan snowscapes

Itinerary

Upon arrival in Srinagar, the driver will pick you up from Srinagar International Airport and transfer you to hotel. Once you check-in, the remaining day is yours to enjoy and rejuvenate. You can stroll through the local markets like Polo View Market & Nishat market, or visit the Nigeen lake with its shimmering waters and the houseboats.

The driver will pick you up from your hotel and take you on an excursion to Sonmarg. On arrival in Sonmarg, go for a horse ride to the beautiful Thajiwas Glacier viewpoint & enjoy the mesmerizing views of snowcapped mountains, meadows & conifer trees. Then, you can also go for a thrilling white water rafting adventure on the Sindh River. After your Sonamarg excursion, return to your hotel in Srinagar for an overnight stay.

Check out from your hotel, from where the driver will pick you up and take you on a Gulmarg excursion. Reach Gulmarg & get dropped at the 2nd check-post, near the Gondola Point. Enjoy a roundtrip ride in the gondola to phase 1 & enjoy various activities. You can ascend to phase 2 (Apharwat Peak). After the Gondola ride, you can visit the Strawberry Valley & Drung Waterfall. Later, return to Srinagar & get transferred to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Post check-out, the driver will pick you up from the hotel and transfer you to Pahalgam. On the way, visit the beautiful apple orchards & saffron fields. Upon arrival in Pahalgam, check-in to your hotel & get ready for a sightseeing tour. You can opt for river rafting at the Lidder River. Visit the famous Aru Valley, Betaab Valley & Chandanwari & admire the views of snow-capped mountains. Post-sightseeing, get transferred to Pahalgam for an overnight stay.

Post check-out, the driver will pick you up from the hotel and transfer you to Srinagar. Reach Srinagar & check-in to your houseboat on Dal Lake. Visit the beautiful Mughal Gardens like Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh, and Chashma Shahi. Explore the Shankaracharya Temple and go for a Shikhara ride on Dal Lake. Later visit Lal Chowk and shop for some souvenirs. Later, visit Lal Chowk & shop for some souvenirs. Return to your houseboat for an overnight stay.

Pack your bags and check-out from your houseboat in Srinagar. The driver will pick you up from the houseboat and drop you to the Srinagar Airport, where your tour will come to an end.

Includes/Excludes

Cost Includes

  • Deluxe Houseboat or Hotel
  • Dinner and Breakfast
  • Sedan Cab/Toyota Innova or Similar for the entire travel
  • Shikara ride on Dal Lake
  • Fuel charges, Toll and Parking charges,
  • All local sightseeing as per the above program.

Cost Excludes

  • Air tickets/Train tickets.
  • Pony Ride/ Sledging(it is done by Bargaining)
  • Tips to waiters/drivers/any other person
  • Monument fees at all places.
  • Any sightseeing in Gulmarg (it is done by Union Taxi at Gulmarg or by pony ride and is on direct payment basis
  • Aru Chandanwari and Betaab valley Trip at Pahalgam.(it is done by Union Taxi at Pahalgam and is on direct payment basis.)
  • Thajwas Glacier Trip at Sonmarg. (it is done by Union Taxi at Sonamarg or by pony ride and is on direct payment basis.)
  • Any other thing which is not mentioned in inclusions
  • Tour Itinerary can be changed depending upon the availability of Hotels/Houseboat
  • All personal nature like video camera, tip, table drink, etc and any other
  • If you have any questions or suggestions, Please feel free to call me.

FAQs About Kashmir

Is it safe to travel to Kashmir?

Tourism official has globally declared that Kashmir is now as safe as any part of the world. It has become a safe zone. Tourists are back in Kashmir with a recorded number of 2 million in 2011 including foreign tourists. Many countries have even changed their travel advisories against Kashmir. From past four years, Kashmiri people are enjoying the peace and prosperity of the region with the growth of tourism.

What is the best season to visit Kashmir?

Kashmir is a place to visit all the year round. It wears unique looks in all four seasons of the year, namely spring, summer, autumn and winter. In spring season, the valley looks multihued with flowers of vivid colors and varieties. Summer days are refreshing with lush green meadows while autumn season is characterized by fruit laden trees. Winter season is the best time to indulge in snow sports over snow clad valley. So, it would be better if you could visit Kashmir in all the four season to witness four different views of the valley which looks like a picture straight out of a fairytale. Otherwise, choose your favorite season to visit the valley at your convenience.

What are the adventure sports or activities offered in Kashmir?

A wide ranges of adventure activities such as Paragliding, Water Sports , River Rafting , cycling , Fishing , Mountaineering , Golfing , Ice-Skating , Heli Skiing , Trekking , Gondola Ride , Camping, Pony ride, etc are available in Kashmir.

What is the road distances between the important destinations of kashmir?

Road distances between the important destinations are given below:
Srinagar to Gulmarg : 54 km /34 miles
Gulmarg to Pahalgam : 147 Km/ 91 Miles.
Pahalgam to Jammu : 284 Km/ 176 Miles.
Jammu to Srinagar : 293 Km / 182 Miles.
Srinagar to Sonmarg : 79 Km/ 49 Miles.
Sonmarg to Gulmarg : 133 Km/ 83 Miles.
Pahalgam to Sonmarg : 171 Km/ 106 Miles.
Pahalgam to Gulmarg : 149 Km/ 92 Miles.

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Best of Kashmir