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AITP / J&K - 04 (Shrinagar Special Tour)

Day 1

Arrive Srinagar

On arrival at the Srinagar Airport, you will be welcomed by our representative who will assist and escort you to your waiting vehicle. From the airport it is a 35 minutes drive through the heart of New Srinagar city. The drive takes you past the Abdullah bridge which connects the banks of the Jehlum river, snaking its way towards the North-Western frontier of Kashmir. Arrive and check in at hotel / Houseboat.

Rest of the day will be at your leisure for individual activities . overnight stay at Srinagar.

Day 2

SRINAGAR – LOCAL SIGHTSEEING: (50 Kms)

Srinagar Morning after breakfast local sightseeing of Srinagar which include the Mughal Gardens, visiting Nishat Bagh built by Asaf Khan, the brother -in- law of Jehangir in 1632 AD, and Shalimar Bagh built by Jehangir for his wife empress Nur Jahan. 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. All the gardens are situated on the banks of the Dal Lake with the Zabarwan hills in the background.

Afternoon will be at your leisure for individual activities. Overnight stay at Srinagar.

Day 3

Srinagar-Pahalgam(96Km/3Hrs)

After breakfast check out from hotel & drive towards Pahalgam on the National Highway 1A. This road connects the Valley to the rest of the country. We drive past the saffron fields of Pampore, the marvellous ruins of Avantipura and the village of Bijbehara which remains famous as the bread basket of Kashmir. You can even sample a few exotic breads sold by vendors near the road. We switch the 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.Arrive Pahalgam and check in at the hotel and later do some nature walks to unwind ourselves. Overnight stay at Pahalgam.

Day 4

Pahalgam-Srinagar(96 Km / 3 Hrs)

After breakfast , check out from hotel & half a day sightseeing by driving to the picturesque Chandanwari and Betaab valley or ride by horseback across the wildlife sanctuary towards Baisaran meadows. After complete sightseeing drive to Srinagar.Arrive Srinagar , check in at the hotel / houseboats , In the evening you can go for shopping around the local flea markets and also do window shopping or enjoy yet another short ride of the famous shikara. Overnight stay at Srinagar.

Day 5

Srinagar to Gulmarg (56 Km / 2Hrs)

After breakfast check out from hotel & drive to Gulmarg (Meadow of Flowers) 2730 mts. above the sea level. The drive past colorful villages and rice fields, gives you an insight of the rich cultural past of Kashmir. We arrive at a small picturesue market town of Tangmarg and drive ahead on a scenic drive of 14 kilometers to Gulmarg.

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,

Arrive in Gulmarg early in the afternoon and check in at the hotel. Later we will begin a short tour around the meadow familarising ourselves with the beauty. In Gulmarg we will board the Gondola cable carsystem, and ascend towards the Afarwatt Mountain range. The 08 minutes of ropeway will take you past colorful shepherd hutments to the lower ridge of the Afarwatt peak. From here you can click lots of photos of the nearby mountain ranges that stand tall like sentinels guarding the rich natural beauty of Kashmir valley. We descend back to Gulmarg base after an hour or so and later do some horse-riding to the strawberry valley.Rest of the day free at leisure for individual activities. Overnight stay at Gulmarg.

Day 6

 Gulmarg to Srinagar (56 Km / 2Hrs)

Morning after breakfast check out from hotel & proceed for local sightseeing of Gulmarg. Going for some small tours around the meadow and later drive back to Srinagar in the evening. On arrival in Srinagar we will transfer to the hotel / houseboats. Overnight stay at Srinagar.

Day 7

 Srinagar - Sonmarg - Srinagar (85 Km / 3 Hrs)

Morning after breakfast process for full day trip of the majestic mountain resort of Sonamarg. The route towards Sonamarg takes us on a picturesque country side 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 to the Thajwass glacier. After our return we will visit the small town market for some snacks or just pay a visit observing the local people going with thier daily routine

In the evening drive back from Sonmarg and transfer to hotel / houseboat. Overnight stay at Srinagar.

Day 8

Srinagar -Departure

After morning breakfast, Check out from hotel & drive to the airport. On the way to the airport you can make a brief stopover for some last minute shopping in the city center. Drop at airport for your onwards journey.

 

COST INCLUDES

COST EXCLUDES

ü  All sightseeing and excursion as per the itinerary

ü  Mentioned or similar hotels

ü  Meal plan MAP (Breakfast & Dinner)

ü  All transfers & sightseeing by Non A/C vehicle

ü Shikara Ride on Dal Lake

ü Gondola Cable Car Ride 

ü Aru, Betaab Valley and Chandanwari in Pahalgam.

ü Personal expenses

ü Train/Air fare

ü GST 5% extra

ü Guide

ü Entry Charges / Guide

ü Heater Charges

ü Unforeseen Expenses because of the weather conditions

Hotel Detail: 

Destination

Hotel Details

Srinagar

Ø Evoke Life Style

Ø Wangnoo Heritage Houseboat   

Ø Hotel R. K. Sarovar Portico

Ø Hotel Royal Batoo

Ø Hotel Pine Spring

Ø Hotel Royal Milad

Ø Hotel Solar Residency / or Similar

Pahalgam

Ø Hotel Evoke

Ø Hotel Mountview

Ø Hotel Pine Spring / or Similar

Gulmarg

Ø Hotel Heevan Retreat

Ø Hotel Pine Spring / or Similar

 

kindly note that there is a fluctuation of rates for all the Kashmir region properties and in transportation, so the rates will be quoted query to query.

Email your Inquiry on info@maitriholidays.com / bansal.aitp@gmail.com

Cancellation Policy

ü  For cancellations done prior to 45 days of departure, No cancellation fees would apply.

ü  For cancellations done between 31 to 44 days of departure, 25% cancellation fees would apply.

ü  For cancellations done between 21 to 30 days of departure, 50% cancellation fees would apply.

ü  For cancellations done between 11 to 20 days of departure, 75% cancellation fees would apply.

ü  For cancellations done within 10 days of departure, 100% cancellation fees would apply. No refunds would be made.

 

Note :

ü   Rooms are subject to availability at the time of booking

ü   These are just quotations, we are not holding any booking

ü   Vehicle will not be at disposal but will perform its respective duties as per itinerary

ü   All chauffeurs will follow the itinerary given in advance at the time of costing , any changes in the itinerary without approvals from us will not be entertained and will be charged as per the tariff and chauffeur has right to refuse to visit any place not mentioned in the itinerary handed over to him by us.

ü   In case of mechanical fault or miss happening, we will be requiring the time to reach there so as to replace the vehicle.

ü   All payments has to be made in advance before departure or start of services.

ü   General Check In Time: 12:00 Hours, Check Out Time: 12:00 Hours

Travel Tips

1) Weather Conditions:

ü Pack your clothing depending on your location and the month of travel. For summers, full sleeves t-shirts to sweatshirts should be carried but for winters, heavy woolen clothing is recommended. 

ü Temperature in hills may change any moment, therefore, apart from the regular clothes you carry, a windcheater is a must.

ü If you wish to visit areas with heavy snowfall, you may rent gum boots from road side vendors available on your way. 

2) Id proofs

ü Government issued identity proofs need to be shown at the hotel or resort before check-in. Always keep the Id proof with yourself while travelling. Keep a digital copy of your documents in your mobile devices in case of loss or emergency. (Pan card won’t be acceptable) 

3) Safety Tips

ü Maintain distance with tourist guides, bus conductors, taxi drivers and local guides if you find them pressuring you to take their assistance. Don’t be rude, but decline their offers politely, 

ü Do not go out alone during late evenings and night. Always move in groups. 

ü Make a note of emergency numbers and details of the hotel where you are put in.

ü Avoid taking eatables offered by the local people in buses, taxis etc. 

ü Make sure all your expensive stuffs are kept in safety lockers of your hotel room. Carry just enough money. During your travel, keep your cameras and other devices safely in a bad and check regularly. 

ü Maintain a separate pouch to keep liquid cash handy. In case you are carrying more money or withdrew it from ATM, do not expose it in the public place 

ü Do not trust strangers. 

ü Always ask for authorized tourist guides who have a badge provided by the Indian Government.