Welcome to Kashmir Yatra
Hotels quoted are subjected to availability, in case non-availability similar category Hotels shall be offered prior to booking In Houseboats stay: During cold waves in parts of Jammu Kashmir, houseboats face immense hardships in terms of water supply and irregular electricity therefore alternatively the water supply in washroom areas might be provided in buckets. In Gulmarg: During heavy snowfall, there will be a change of vehicle in Tangmarg which is about 14 kms before Gulmarg. Snow Jeeps or chained vehicles will be used from there up to Gulmarg and back for which the clients have to pay an additional amount of INR: 2000/- for return trip. In Pahalgam: Sightseeing of Chandanwari, Betaab Valley, and Aru Valley are not included in our packages and can be done via union cabs on direct payment. Sightseeing to Baisaran valley via ponies are not included and can be done on direct payment basis ( highly bargainable) It is not mandatory for guests to take ponies in Gulmarg & Pahalgam to visit all the important tourist spots, all the major tourist attraction points are in close proximity so you can walk it down. However, if still you wish to take a pony ride / sledging / rafting etc the rates are highly negotiable. Please bargain to your max. In Sonmarg: The vehicle is allowed to drop at main Sonamarg and from there onwards one has to walk up to Thajiwas or one can go by ponies on direct payment. Postpaid connection with roaming facility works in J&K. In Katra for Pithu / Palki / Pony services Municipal Committee Katra has fixed the rates and they are displayed on the rate card outside their booking office at Banganga. If someone is over charging above the listed rates it's up to you how hard you can bargain. For Shopping :- Dry Fruits / Rajma / Basmati Rice / Handicraft / Woolens / Carpets/ Saffron / Cricket Bats Srinagar :- Lal Chowk / Boulevard For Kashmiri Wazwan Food :- Aadhoos at Lal Chowk Srinagar is the best place and Mutton Kebab at Gee Enn Bakers - Residency Road. For Vegetarian Food in Srinagar :- Krishna Dhaba is the best place. If need to modify the quote/itinerary or if price is not fitting in your budget, then let agent know directly NOTE: CHILDREN BELOW AGE OF 5 YEARS ARE COMPLIMENTARY In case you have any questions, feel free to reach me. I look forward to your revert
Day 1: ARRIVAL SRINAGAR & PAHALGAM TRANSFER:-
On your arrival at the Srinagar International Airport, you will be welcomed by our representative who will assist and escort you to your waiting vehicle. From the airport it is a distance of 90 kms to reach Pahalgam. We drive past the saffron fields of Pampore, the marvelous ruins of Avantipur and the village of Bijbehara which remains famous as the breadbasket of Kashmir. You can even sample a few exotic breads sold by vendors near the road. We switch to the national highway at Khanabal and drive through the second largest city of Anantnag. From here the road turns scenic as we drive parallel on the Lidder river flowing from the opposite direction. On the way one can enjoy tea at Apple Valley. On reaching Pahalgam one can visit the famous Lidder stream river. Overnight stay at Hotel in Pahalgam.
Day 2:PAHALGAM SIGHTSEEING & OVERNIGHT STAY:-
Full leisure day in Pahalgam. One can hire a pony and take a trip to Baisaran valley which is known as switzerland of Kashmir and can also hire a union cab and take a special trip to betaab valley, Aru valley and chandan valley. In the evening you will return to the Hotel for Overnight stay.
NOTE:- In Pahalgam Sightseeing of Chandanwari, Betaab Valley, Baisaran Valley and Aru Valley are not included. If one wishes to visit the same, they can hire a taxi directly at Pahalgam on direct payment basis.
Day 3: PAHALGAM TO GULMARG OVERNIGHT:-
After breakfast, we will begin our tour towards Gulmarg. The drive past colorful villages and rice fields, gives you an insight of the rich cultural past of Kashmir. We arrive at a small picturesque market town of Tangmarg and drive ahead on a scenic drive of 14 kilometers to Gulmarg. In Gulmarg One Can board the Gondola cable car system, and ascend towards the Affarwat Mountain range. The 08 minutes of ropeway will take you past colorful shepherd hutments to the lower ridge of the Afarwat peak. From here you can click photos of the nearby mountain ranges that stand tall like sentinels guarding the rich natural beauty of Kashmir valley. We will descend back to Gulmarg base after an hour or so. Dinner & Overnight at Hotel in Gulmarg.
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In Gulmarg: During heavy snowfall, there will be a change of vehicle in Tangmarg which is about 14 kms before Gulmarg. Snow Jeeps or chained vehicles will be used from there up to Gulmarg and back for which the clients have to pay on direct payment basis..
Day 4: GULMARG TO SRINAGAR TRANSFER & LOCAL SIGHTSEEING OF SRINAGAR:-
After breakfast leave from Pahalgam and drive towards Srinagar..Today we will do some half a day of local sightseeing that includes a visit to the famous Mughal gardens of Nishat ,Shalimar,Chashma shahi and Pari mahal.Built in between a period of 14 years the two gardens are a heritage left behind by the erstwhile Mughals, whose taste for laying exquisite gardens was fascinating. With a backdrop of the sprawling Zabarwan mountains, the gardens boast of green turfs, blooming flowers and cascading water fountains. We will explore the gardens and later drive for a 01 hrs shikara ride in the lake. This boat ride glides you past some wonderful vegetable gardens and aquatic life. Dinner and Overnight in Srinagar Hotel.
Day 5: SONMARG DAY TRIP:-
We begin our day with a sumptuous breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast we will drive to the majestic mountain resort of Sonamarg. The route towards Sonamarg takes us on a picturesque countryside drive where we will come across rolling hills, green forests, clear water streams and blooming rice fields. We will zoom past the town of Kangan which handles all the local needs of this region. From Kangan, we will drive towards Mammar, famous for its trout farm and stopover for a warm cup of tea before we head towards Sonamarg. We will once again alight from our vehicles at the tourist spot of Gagangir. The spot is built in the middle of the river Sindh and looks like an island with snow glaciers covering one or the other spot. In Sonamarg we will take a 3 hour walk or horseback trip (By ponies) to the Thajiwas glacier or One can opt to visit Zero point-Zojila pass ( Via union cabs on direct payment basis). Overnight stay at Hotel in Srinagar.
NOTE:- In Sonmarg Sightseeing of Zojila pass-zero point-fish points are not included. If one wishes to visit the same, they can hire a union cab at Sonmarg on direct payment basis.
Day 06: DEPARTURE:-
After breakfast Check-out from the Hotel and drive straight To Later Drive Straight To Srinagar to connect onward destination with Happy Memories.