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Heaven on Earth
05 Nights / 06 Days
1N Srinagar House Boat– 2N Pahalgam – 1N Gulmarg – 1N- Srinagar
PACKAGE HIGHLIGHTS
In Pahalgam, visit Aru valley, Betaab Valley and Chandanwari (start point of Amaranth-yatra)
Mughal Gardens & Shikara Ride in Srinagar
Gondola Ride in Gulmarg
Sightseeing tours by private vehicle
Start and End in Srinagar
ITINERARY
Day 01 – Arrival Srinagar
Meet our representative upon arrival in Srinagar and proceed to your houseboat. This place is famous for its lakes and the charming houseboats, Srinagar is also known for traditional Kashmiri handicrafts. The lake comprises a series of water bodies, including the Nagin Lake. One can take in the panoramic view of the mountains surrounding Srinagar from this lake. Kashmiri boats called Shikara, are used to explore the intricate maze of waterways on this lake. In the evening, enjoy visit to Mughal Gardens followed by a Shikara-ride on Dal Lake.
Overnight stay in Srinagar Houseboat.
Day 02 – Drive from Srinagar – Pahalgam (90 kms / approx. 3.5 hours)
After breakfast, proceed to Pahalgam, also called the Valley of Shepherds. On arrival, check-in at the hotel. In Pahalgam, admire the beauty of nature as you walk along the banks of River Lidder. Pahalgam is also famous for some trekking routes and is the base camp for the Amarnath Pilgrimage.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 03 – Sightseeing in Pahalgam
After breakfast, enjoy panoramic views of Pahalgam town and Lidder Valley. Start with Aru Valley which is a small village, 15 km upstream the Lidder River, The route is picturesque with ample campsites. This village is the starting point for treks to the Kolahoi glacier. Later, visit Chandanwari, 16 Km which is the starting point of sacred Amarnath Yatra. Chandanwari is famous for snow sledging on a snow bridge, enroute you can visit Hajan, an idyllic picnic spot and Betaab valley.
Dinner & overnight in the hotel.
Day 04 – Pahalgam – Gulmarg (130 kms / approx. 4 hours)
After breakfast drive to Gulmarg, ‘Meadow of Flowers’ situated at an altitude of 2730 meters, full day at leisure to take walks on the lush green meadows of flowers with a backdrop of the snow-capped mountains. Dinner & overnight in the hotel.
Day 05 – Sightseeing in Gulmarg I Drive back to Srinagar (58 kms / approx. 3 hours)
After breakfast, enjoy local sightseeing of Gulmarg and Gondola-ride (cable car). Later, drive back to Srinagar. Arrive and check-in at the hotel. Spend evening at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay in Srinagar.
Day 06 – Departure from Srinagar
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Srinagar airport for return flight back home.
End of Services.
PACKAGE INCLUSIONS
4 night accommodation in well-appointed hotels or equivalent
1 night accommodation in well-appointed houseboat or equivalent
Meal plan either on Bed and Breakfast basis or/and Lunch or Dinner or Full Board
1 session of Shikara-ride
Gondola ride (up to Phase 1) in Gulmarg
Sightseeing as per itinerary by private tourist vehicle
Drivers allowances & toll taxes
PACKAGE EXCLUSIONS
Air tickets and airport taxes
Entrance fees to monuments and Gardens
Pony Ride Charges
Guide service
Items of personal nature like laundry, phone calls, tips to guides / drivers etc.
Camera / Video camera fees applicable at monument
NOTES
Check-in & Check out time as per Hotel Policy
All tourist places are open and state body reserves right to close any places if found necessary.
Issued Boarding Passes for Gondola ride in Gulmarg are valid for the period of 03 Hours only, Visitors boarding between Gulmarg to Kungdoori (Phase 1) from 1400 Hrs. to 1600 Hrs. can stay at G2 Station till 1700 HRS Only and Visitors boarding between Kungdoori (Phase 1) to Apharwat (Phase 2) from 1400 Hrs. to 1500 Hrs. can stay at Apharwat (Phase 2) – G4 Station till 1600 HRS Only.
Car cannot be used inside Gulmarg
In case of Snow fall snow vehicle needs to be booked on direct payment basis
Medium vehicle will be provided for 1-3 travelers and Innova will be provided for 4-5 travelers.
*The above package is subject to change and availability.