This journey will be substantially different from previous ones. We'll be seeing a state that is undoubtedly India's most visually appealing.
On this journey, we will visit Srinagar, Sonamarg, Gulmarg, and Pahalgam, to visit the most picturesque areas in each. We will visit a village that only makes cricket bats, ride the world's highest gondola, do some beginner skiing if we want, ride on shikaris in the beautiful Dal lake, and sit around bonfires at night while watching a thousand stars in the night sky.
And we will see it in the early summer. When it is at its purest, the Himalayan mountains are covered in powder white snow, the trees - the leaves and branches of the Chinars and Deodars - have a whitish silvery tinge, and the meadows are carpeted in green and white, Kashmir resembles a lovely fairyland.
Unlike late summers, there will be few tourists this season. Wake up to Kashmiri Kahwa tea, enjoy the morning sun, and then take a road trip with your new companions. This trip is about playing in the snow, sitting on mountains and admiring the breathtaking views, sitting by prickly ice rivers, making new acquaintances, and spending time with oneself.
Day 01: Arrival at Srinagar.
Afternoon arrival at Srinagar Airport, Transfer to Houseboat. Evening free time at leisure and Shikara Boat ride from Houseboat to Nehru Park, char e chinar, back to houseboat.
O/N Srinagar.
Day 02: Srinagar - Pahalgam (3 Hrs)
Morning After breakfast leave for Pahalgam. Pahalgam – Land of Shepherds. Situated on the Banks of Lidder River. Enroute Visit to Famous Avantipura Ruins & Biggest Saffron Field in the World. O/N Pahalgam.
Day 03: Pahalgam.
After Breakfast visit to Chandanwadi with BetaabValley and later visit to Aru Valley & Back(Own Cost). O/N Pahalgam.
Day 04: Pahalgam - Srinagar (3 – 4 Hrs)
Morning after Breakfast leave for Srinagar, later post lunch leave for Srinagar local sightseeing by visiting, After lunch leave for Srinagar. Later leave for local sightseeing by visiting Nishaat & Shalimar Baug, Chashme Sahi & Shankar Acharya Temple. O/N Srinagar.
Day 05: Srinagar – Gulmarg – Srinagar
The morning after breakfast leave for Gulmarg, which stands for a Meadow of Flowers. One of the Best Hill Station in the world and the highest Golf Ground in the World, later leave for Gondola Cable Ride (Own Cost), from the top where you can have a magnificent view of the peak of Nanga Parbat (9th Highest peak in the world – POK), later back to Srinagar. O/N Srinagar.
Day 06: Srinagar – Sonamarg – Srinagar.
The morning after breakfast leave for Sonamarg – known as Meadow of Gold, Visit Thajawas Glacier on a pony, back to the Hotel in the evening. O/N Srinagar
Day 07: Srinagar.
After breakfast, we head for Srinagar airport. Book your departures back to your cities in the afternoon because we will not reach Srinagar before noon. Please book your flights post 2 pm.
As all good things come to an end, so must this trip. It’s time to bid farewell to each other, to the mountains and this beautiful land that has been so ravaged by man.
Thank you for coming on this trip with Adventure Geek, folks! Hopefully, we will meet somewhere soon again, some other destination, some other trip!
Vehicle Provided:
If 02 Pax – A/C Etios / Indigo / Dzire.
If 04 / 06 Pax – A/C Innova (7 Seater)
If 08 / 10 Pax – A/C Tempo Traveler.
Note:
- Child below 5 yrs will be complimentary (Need to provide the birth proof)
- Above rates applicable before 31st March 2019.
- 100% payment to be deposited before the trip starts.
- Final Confirmation will be provided on full payment.
- Vehicle provided as per mention tour plan (Point to Point Basis only)
- No Refund or Compensation for any unused services / transportation in any circumstance.
- Any changes done on trip, applicable charges will be charged.
Cancellation Policy for Land Package:
- 10% cancellation charges if cancelled before 30 days before the tour.
- 25% cancellation charges if cancelled between 30 – 20 Days before the tour.
- 50% cancellation charges if cancelled between 19 – 12 Days before the tour.
- No refund if cancelled above that
- No Refund or Compensation on any changes on ongoing trip.
- Any changes done on trip, applicable charges will be charged.
What is included in the tour
- Accommodation on twin / double sharing basis.
- Complete Journey by Individual A/C Vehicle, as per above tour plan.
- Dinner & Breakfast at respective hotel / houseboat mention.
- Driver Allowance, Parking Charges, Toll Charges.
- Visit to Aru Valley & Chandanwadi with Betaab Valley by non A/C Maruti Van / Sumo Vehicle as per availability by Pahalgam Taxi Union.
- 1st Phase Gondola Ride at Gulmarg.
- 1 Hr of Shikara Ride at Dal Lake.
- Applicable Hotel Taxes.
What is NOT included in the tour
- Any Kind of Personal Expenses or Optional Tours / Extra Meals Ordered
- Monument / Museum Entrances, ATV, Rafting, Camel Safari Charges or any Adventure activity.
- Anything not specifically mentioned under the head “Prices included”.
- Tips, Insurance, Laundry, Phone Calls.
- Any Kind of Drinks (Alcoholic, Mineral, Aerated)
- Cost incidental to any change in the itinerary/ stay on account of flight cancellation due to bad weather, ill health, roadblocks and/or any factors beyond control.
