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Create everlasting memories with your loved ones amidst the paradise on earth, Kashmir. Ride in a Shikara boat across the serene waters of the Dal Lake, reflecting the pristine Himalayan snowscapes. Get your cameras ready to capture the scenic wonders of the trio of Valleys, Aru, Betaab and Chandanwari. Journey to the clouds on gondola, Asia’s highest cable car ride, as you discover the breathtaking beauty of Gulmarg from above. Admire the frozen beauty of the Drung Waterfall as it turns into ice when winter arrives
Mark your way through the vast meadows of Pahalgam and feel the countryside on the pony ride as you pass along the verdant pastures and calming glaciers. Live the frozen moments on a spine-chilling gondola ride, a thousand feet above the snow-covered mountains and pine trees at the heartland of winter sports in Gulmarg. Conclude by taking a postcard-perfect family picture in traditional Kashmiri attire to treasure the memories for life.
Itineraries
Day 1
Arrival in Srinagar | Welcome to the Land of Lakes and Gardens
Upon your arrival at Srinagar Airport, the driver will transfer you to your hotel in Srinagar. After check-in, go out sightseeing tour of Srinagar. Enjoy a beautiful Shikara ride on serene Dal Lake. You can also explore beautiful attractions like Tulip Gardens, Botanical Gardens, and Pari Mahal, famous for their colourful tulips, lush greenery & architecture (at your own expense). Later, get transferred to your hotel in Srinagar for an overnight stay.
Day 2
Srinagar to Pahalgam | A Serene Paradise Amidst the Himalayas
Check-out from your hotel after which the driver will pick you up and take you to Pahalgam. On the way, visit the beautiful apple orchards & saffron fields. Reach Pahalgam & check in to your hotel, you can go for white water rafting at Lidder River (at extra cost). Then, explore the beautiful Aru Valley, the Betaab Valley & Chandanwari (at extra cost). Later, get dropped off at your hotel in Pahalgam for an overnight stay.
Day 3
Pahalgam to Srinagar | See the Beautiful Mughal Gardens
Check-out from your hotel after which the driver will pick you up & take you to Srinagar. Upon arrival in Srinagar, check in to your hotel & go for a sightseeing tour of the city. Explore the beautiful Mughal Gardens like Nishat Bagh, Chashme Shahi & Shalimar Bagh. Visit the Shankaracharya Temple & the holy Hazratbal Shrine. Later, visit Lal Chowk, where you can shop for souvenirs. Post sightseeing, get transferred back to your hotel in Srinagar.
Day 4
Excursion to Gulmarg | Ride On Worlds Second Highest Cable Car
Check out from your hotel, from where the driver will pick you up and take you on a Gulmarg excursion. Reach Gulmarg & get dropped at the 2nd check-post, near the Gondola Point. Enjoy a roundtrip ride in the gondola to phase 1 & enjoy various activities. You can ascend to phase 2 (Apharwat peak). After the Gondola ride, you can visit the Strawberry Valley & Drung Waterfall. Later, return to Srinagar & get transferred to your houseboat for an overnight stay.
Day 5
Departure From Srinagar | Bid Farewell to the Paradise
Pack your bags and check out from your hotel in Srinagar. The driver will pick you up from the hotel and take you to Srinagar airport from where you will take your flight back home.
- Deluxe Houseboat or Hotel
- Dinner and Breakfast
- Sedan Cab/Toyota Innova or Similar for the entire travel
- Shikara ride on Dal Lake
- Fuel charges, Toll and Parking charges,
- All local sightseeing as per the above program.
- Air tickets/Train tickets.
- Pony Ride/ Sledging(it is done by Bargaining)
- Tips to waiters/drivers/any other person
- Monument fees at all places.
- Any sightseeing in Gulmarg (it is done by Union Taxi at Gulmarg or by pony ride and is on direct payment basis
- Aru Chandanwari and Betaab valley Trip at Pahalgam.(it is done by Union Taxi at Pahalgam and is on direct payment basis.)
- Thajwas Glacier Trip at Sonmarg. (it is done by Union Taxi at Sonamarg or by pony ride and is on direct payment basis.)
- Any other thing which is not mentioned in inclusions
- Tour Itinerary can be changed depending upon the availability of Hotels/Houseboat
All personal nature like video camera, tip, table drink, etc and any other - If you have any questions or suggestions, Please feel free to call me.
It's safe to visit. Jammu, Ladakh & Kashmir has been doing well both in domestic and international tourism since last 10 (Ten) years.
Luxurious Hotels are available throughout the world, but houseboat accommodation in the beautiful Vale offers a unique and unforgettable experience so it is better to stay in a Houseboat in Kashmir.
Please Note During the summer months (MAY/JUNE/JULY), light woollens are required for Gulmarg, Pahalgam & Sonamarg and occasionally in Srinagar. Spring & autumn (MARCH/APRIL/AUGUST/SEPTUMBER/OCTUMBER) are cold and woollens are necessary. During winter (NOVEMBER/DECEMBER/JANUARY/FEBUARY), temperatures sometimes reach minus 10 deg C in Srinagar city and heavy woollens are required.
Road distances between the important destinations are given below:
Srinagar to Gulmarg : 54 km /34 miles
Gulmarg to Pahalgam : 147 Km/ 91 Miles.
Pahalgam to Jammu : 284 Km/ 176 Miles.
Jammu to Srinagar : 293 Km / 182 Miles.
Srinagar to Sonmarg : 79 Km/ 49 Miles.
Sonmarg to Gulmarg : 133 Km/ 83 Miles.
Pahalgam to Sonmarg : 171 Km/ 106 Miles.
Pahalgam to Gulmarg : 149 Km/ 92 Miles.
Snowfall generally starts at the end of November and continues till the month of March. Tourist can see the snow in Sonmarg even in summer, where snow remains throughout the year.
The month of April (spring season) is the best time to visit tulip garden when flowers are in full bloom.
Generally, cost of pony ride and skiing set starts from a few of hundreds to 2 – 3 thousands. Cost may vary according to time and type of the set and off course on your bargain capacity.
There are several important tourist destinations that you can think of visiting when in Ladakh. These include: Pangong Lake, Drass War Memorial (Kargil), Hall of Fame (Leh), TsoMoriri Lake, Nubra Valley, Khardungla Pass, Thiksey Monastery (Leh), Stakna Monastery (Leh), GurdwaraPathar Sahib (Leh), AlchiChoskor Monastery (Leh), Zanskar Valley, Lamayuru Monastery (YuruGompa) (Kargil), Changla Pass, Shanti Stupa, Spituk Monastery (Leh), Prayer Wheel (Leh), Likir Monastery (Leh), ChemreGompa Monastery (Leh), Suru Valley , Zanskar the Virgin Valley, Matho Monastery, Sand Dunes Leisure Park SumoorNubra, NamgyalTsemo Monastery etc.
In the present scenario, there are no trains that move between the Jammu and Srinagar. However, Indian Railways is working on the plans and soon the service would become available, until then it is all the way road journey.
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