This itinerary provides a 5-day tour of Kashmir with the following details: Day 1 includes arrival in Srinagar and a shikara boat ride on the lake. Day 2 involves driving from Srinagar to Pahalgam through scenic countryside. Day 3 includes a day trip from Pahalgam to Gulmarg with cable car rides and mountain views, before returning to Srinagar. Day 4 consists of half-day sightseeing in Srinagar. Day 5 includes departure transfer to the airport. Two package options are provided, differing in included hotels and costs. Additional notes specify facilities may have water/power issues, snow vehicles may be needed in Gulmarg, and certain optional activities require direct payment.

1. KASHMIR PACKAGE 4N-5D
ITINERARY
Day 01: Arrive in Srinagar:
On your arrival at the Srinagar International 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. We arrive at the
hotel / houseboat and check in. You will have shikara ride in the
lake. This boat ride glides you past some wonderful vegetable
gardens and aquatic life. Dinner and Overnight in houseboats.
Day 02: Srinagar to Pahalgam: (97 kilometers / 3-4 hrs
drive):
We will begin our trip towards Pahalgam and drive 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. In Pahalgam we
check in at the hotel and later do some nature walks to unwind
ourselves. Overnight in hotel.
Day 03: Srinagar to Gulmarg(Day Trip): (56 kilometers / 3-4
hrs drive): and later drive to Srinagar:
After breakfast in the morning, we will begin our country 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 picturesue market town of Tangmarg and drive ahead on a
scenic drive of 14 kilometers to Gulmarg. We arrive in Gulmarg early
in the afternoon Later we will begin a short tour around the
meadow familarising ourselves with the beauty. In Gulmarg you can
board the Gondola cable car system on your own, 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

2. 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 and drive towards Srinagar. We will stay at the
hotel for overnight.
Day 04: In Srinagar: Local sightseeing – Half a day:
Today we will do some half a day of local sightseeing that includes
a visit to the famous Mughal gardens of Nishat and Shalimar. 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. We will explore the
gardens and later drive back to the hotel for a inner and Overnight
stay.
Day 05: Departure transfer to Airport:
After a late morning breakfast, we will drive to the airport for
your flight home. On your way to the airport you can make a brief
stopover for some last minute shopping in the city center. At the
airport the driver will assist you with your luggage screening and
drop you at outside the terminal gate.
Option1:
Package Cost : Rs.15000 per head
Hotels will be as follows or similer:
Srinagar- Burj / Sun & Snow / Sunshine
Srinagar – Deluxe Houseboat
Pahalgam- Iceland / Pinecliff Resort /Hillview
Option 2:
Package Cost : Rs.20500 per head
Hotels will be as follows or similer:
Srinagar- Snow Palace / Shanshah Palace / Jamal Resort
Srinagar – Swan Houseboat
Pahalgam- Hill view / Grand Mumtaz / Hill Top

3. POINTS TO BE NOTED:
For Houseboats and Hotel stay - Due to cold waves
in parts of Jammu & Kashmir, the houseboats and
Hotels are facing immense hardships in terms of water
supply and irregular electricity therefore the water
supply in washroom areas might be provided in buckets
etc.
For Gulmarg - Due to heavy snowfall, there will be a
change of the vehicle in Tangmarg which is about 14 kms
before Gulmarg. Snowjeeps or chained vehicles will be
used from there up to Gulmarg and back so clients
have to pay an amount of INR: 1500/- (for 01 vehicle/
07pax) for a return trip.
Kindly Note: Clients / Guests have to make direct payment
for the below sightseeing points.
In Pahalgam: Horse Riding, Chandanwari , Aru Valley and
Baisaran Valley
In Gulmarg: Horse Riding, Gongola Ride, Zorbing or any
other sports activity.
In Sonamarg: Thajwass Glacier, Horse Riding.
Guests can book the taxi/ ponies / gondolas at the
particular place.
Included in the prices are:** Accommodation on Thrice/four sharing basis.
** Meals are not included in package.
** Sightseeing by Tempo Traveller.
** Arrival and departure transfers.
** Shikara Ride.
** All Taxs, Parking & Driver allowance.
Excluding in the prices is:-

4. ** Any international or domestic airfare & airport departure
tax.
** Any Portrage or Tips.
** Horse riding, Gandola Ride.
** Any extra meals rather than inclusion.
** Any guided sightseeing except in Srinagar or travel escort.
** Any local sightseeing in Pahalgam or Gulmarg that involves
the car from Srinagar.
** Any extra sightseeing that is not mentioned in the tour
program.
** Any personal expenses like, bar bills, telephone bills,
tips, beverages, medical / travel insurance, still/video
camera fee, costs or any other cost not included above.