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 faces 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 a 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 its 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
DAY 1: JAMMU PICK UP & TRANSFER TO SRINAGAR:-
On your arrival at Jammu , you will be welcomed by our representative who will assist and escort you to your waiting vehicle. Later drive towards Srinagar, In the evening check into the hotel for an overnight stay.
DAY 2:) SRINAGAR LOCAL SIGHTSEEING:-
Full 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. Dinner and Overnight in Srinagar Hotel. In the evening Shikara Ride in Dal Lake for 1 hour. Overnight Stay at Hotel In Srinagar.
Day 3: GULMARG DAY TRIP :-
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 Srinagar.
NOTE:-Guest may give the request for booking Gulmarg Gondola Ticket which is going to be subject to availability at the time of package booking. Alternatively guests can book the same on at the time of package booking. Alternatively guest can book the same on https://jkcablecar.payu.in
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: SONMARG DAY TRIP & HOUSEBOAT STAY:-
Early Morning after breakfast our driver will pick you up from Sonmarg & drive you straight to Sonmarg which is the most beautiful drive from Srinagar. On the way we stop at many beautiful spots. Continue to drive to Sonmarg 2690 Mtrs (Meadow of Gold). One can ride on horse to visit Thajiwas Glacier where snow remains round the year and Sonmarg is known as Gateway of Ladakh. In the evening return to the resort. Overnight at a houseboat 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. Thajiwas Glacier Can be done by horses Cost not included.
Day 5: PAHALGAM OVERNIGHT:-
After breakfast leave from Srinagar and drive towards 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 6:) PAHALGAM OVERNIGHT :-
PFull leisure day in Pahalgam. One can hire a union cab or ponies to take a special trip to Betab valley, Aru valley and chandan valley on direct payment basis. .Later you will return back to the hotel. Overnight stay at a hotel in Pahalgam.
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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 7:) DEPARTURE:-
Leave from the Hotel and drive straight to Jammu to connect the destination with Happy Memories.