EXOTIC KASHMIR WITH GULMARG – 5 Nights

5 nights – (1N) Srinagar-(2N) Pahalgam – (1N) Gulmarg –(1N) Srinagar

Itinerary

Day 1 - Srinagar
Arrive in Srinagar, where you will be met upon arrival and transferred to your Houseboat on dal Lake
Later in the evening enjoy shikara ride on Dal Lake.
Rest of the evening is free for leisure.
Dinner and Overnight stay at the Houseboat in Dal Lake in Srinagar.

Day 2- Srinagar – Pahalgam (94 Kms / approx 03 hrs)
After an early breakfast leave for Pahalgam (the Valley of Shepherds) via Srinagar.
Drive through saffron fields
Visit Awantipura ruins of an 1100 yr old temple of Lord Vishnu.
Drive through the pine forest and along the Lidder River.
Arrive at Pahalgam and transfer to your hotel.
Rest of the day is at leisure.
Dinner and Overnight stay at hotel in Pahalgam

Day 3 – Sightseeing around Pahalgam
After breakfast, depart for excursion trip to Chandanwadi (Starting point of AmarnathYatra) Visit Betaab valley on way to Chandanwari (the valley was named Betaab after the bollywood movie by the same name, earlier known as Hajan Valley, after the release of the movie, it was renamed as major part of the movie was shot here).

Post lunch (at your own) proceed for trip to Aru Valley (Aru Valley is a tourist spot 11 km from Pahalgam noted for its scenic meadows, and mountains, it is a base camp for trekking to the Kolhoi Glacier and Tarsar Lake. The village lies of the left bank of the Aru river, which is a tributary of the Lidder river).

Dinner and Overnight at hotel in Pahalgam

Day 4 - Pahalgam - Gulmarg (140 Kms / approx 04 hrs)
After breakfast enjoy a picturesque drive to Gulmarg (the Meadow of Flowers, 2730 mts above sea level, Gulmarg offers spectacular views of snow capped mountain peaks, conifer forests and green meadows; it is home to the highest 18-hole golf course of the world). Sledge ride or Cable car ride on the snow covered slopes (optional on direct payment basis).

Evening free for leisure activities on your own.
Dinner and Overnight at hotel in Gulmarg.

Day 5 - Gulmarg - Srinagar (55Kms / approx 2 Hrs)
After breakfast, proceed for Srinagar.
Later proceed for half day Srinagar sightseeing covering the ancient Shankaracharya temple, famous Mughal Gardens Nishat Bagh, Abode of Pleasure on the shore of the Dal lake, Shalimar Abode of Love built by Jehangir for his wife Empress Noor Jehan.

Musical Fountain and Laser next to Centaur Hotel on the banks of Dal Lake at Srinagar in the evening.

Dinner and Overnight at hotel in Srinagar.

Day 6 - Departure from Srinagar
After breakfast, transfer to Srinagar airport to board the return flight with Happy Memories!

Hotel Accommodation:  SUPER DELUXE
  1 Night Dal Lake, Srinagar: Houseboat: Deluxe houseboat - HOUSEBOAT CROWN OF INDIA/PARIS GROUP OF HOUSEBOATS/or similar
  2 nights Pahalgam- Pahalgam Retreat/or similar
  1 Night Gulmarg- Khaleel Palace/or similar
1 Night Srinagar- The RESIDENCY/or similar

IMPORTANT NOTE: 
• Rooms in hotels are subject to availability 
   • Quote is based upon base category of rooms in hotels unless specified
• Given rates are valid for Indian nationals only

  THE ABOVE PACKAGE TOUR COST INCLUDES:-
• Srinagar sightseeing included.
• ABC Valley sightseeing In Pahalgam –
• Gondola tickets – 2nd Phase
• Assistance upon arrival at arrival point
• Traditional welcome in the Hotel with Welcome Drink ( Hot Tea / Coffee / Kahwa) on arrival
• 05 Night Accommodation as per the Itinerary with Meal Plan as mentioned above
• Return airport and round trip transfers along with all sightseeing tours by 01 AC Innova as per the itinerary
• 60 Minutes Boat Ride (SHIKARA) on world famous Dal Lake – Srinagar. ( 04 Pax Per Shikara )
• All toll taxes & parking charges

  THE ABOVE PACKAGE COST EXCLUDES:-
• GST (5%)
• Airfare
• Any Kind of Personal Expenses or Optional Tours / Extra Meals Ordered
• Anything not specifically mentioned under the head “Prices included”.
• Pony Ride at Pahalgam, Sonmarg & Gulmarg
• Thajiwas Glacier | Zero Point visit at Sonmarg. 
• The Services of Vehicle is not included on leisure days & after finishing the sightseeing tour as per the Itinerary
• Guide fee, Camera fee & any monument Entrances
• Medical & Travel insurance
• Any changes you may choose to make during your tour
• Additional costs due to flight cancellation, road blocks etc