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Best of Kashmir (Sonmarg, Pahalgam, Gulmarg)

5D4N

4/5.0
Whats included?

Meals

Guide

Transfers

Sightseeing

Local Activities

Stay

Highlights

  • Enjoy a full day of the local sightseeing in the popular Mughal gardens.

  • Relish the renowned trip on a shikara boat at Dal Lake.

  • Don't miss the exciting gondola ride at Gulmarg.

  • Consume quality time in Sonmarg popularly known as the meadow of gold.

  • In Pahalgam, celebrate the stunning beauty of the Lidder Stream

  • Explore the spectacular saffron fields and Awantipura Ruins at Pahalgam.

Day 01

Arrive Srinagar

Welcome to Kashmir, meet local representatives on arrival at Srinagar International Airport to assist you with your convenient move to hotel houseboat for check-in. Enjoy a full day of the local sightseeing, including a visit to Nishat and Shalimar's famous Mughal gardens. Established over 14 years the two gardens are a legacy left behind by the former Mughals. The gardens feature lush grass, flourishing flowers and cascading water fountains against the backdrop of the sprawling Zabarwan mountains. With these two historic gardens, you can also have a visit to Chasme Sahi, it is the biggest tulip garden in Asia. After that, you can book a Shikara and move towards the Dal lake to visit the famous floating flower and vegetable market. For dinner and overnight stay, drive back to the hotel later.

Day 02

In Srinagar | Day Excursion to Sonmarg (Approx. 1 hour 49 min drive)

Leave for a full-day adventure to Sonamarg, located at an altitude of 9000 Ft, after breakfast. Sonamarg is also known as "The meadow of gold” because its surroundings have a snowy mountain with sun rays falling on them that make them glitter like gold. The fast-flowing river Sindh makes it famous in summer for trout and mahseer fishing. For glacial ice adventure, you can go for a pony ride to one of the glaciers (by your payment). For an overnight stay, return to Srinagar in the evening.

Day 03

In Srinagar | Srinagar - Gulmarg (Approx. 2-hour drive)

Go to Gulmarg ( Meadow of flowers) after breakfast, which is one of the most beautiful spring resorts in the valley. It is also famous for its golf course, the highest in the world (in summer), and skiing during the winter season. Enjoy nature's splendour and the snowy peaks, you can also take a gondola ride (cable car) from Gulmarg to Khilanmarg on a direct payment basis. After the enjoyment of the entire day, return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 04

In Srinagar | Day Excursion to Pahalgam (90 km / approx. 2½ hour drive)

Proceed to Pahalgam (The Valley of Shepherds) after breakfast. The total distance is approximately 96 km, covered in about 3 hours. En-route, visit the saffron pampore fields, Awantipura Ruins (Lord Vishnu's 1100-year-old temple built by King Awantivarman) and enjoy the beautiful landscape. After that drive through the pine forest and enjoy the Lidder Stream at Pahalgam. Later walk through the pony trails and enjoy the breathtaking views of the mountains. For an overnight stay, return to Srinagar in the evening.

Day 05

Departure

After breakfast in the morning, the resort representative will drive you to the airport for your flight. The driver will help you with your baggage screening at the airport and drop you outside the terminal entrance.

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Overview

If you are planning a vacation in Kashmir, this 4N/5D Kashmir Splendor Tour Package will be the best choice for you. The attractiveness of Kashmir draws everybody from family tourists to honeymoon couples to solo travellers to explorers from all over the nation and the world. It is thus, one of India's biggest tourist destinations.

Description

This Kashmir holiday package begins with your pick-up from the airport/railway station for 5days 4 nights. Start your Kashmir tour and enjoy sightseeing here with a visit to Srinagar. Also, a well-crafted travel itinerary has a memorable Sonmarg, Pahalgam & Gulmarg tour for you that lets you explore Kashmir's uniqueness and elegance. Enjoy horse riding and nature walks on the Gulmarg Gondola, Asia's biggest and highest cable car, in Sonmarg and Pahalgam in Gulmarg.

 

Route & Insights

  • Airport - Sheikh Ul-Alam International Airport Srinagar ( Complimentary Airport Transfer

  • Railway Station - Srinagar Railway Station

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusion

  • Meal plan: Breakfast & Dinner

  • Type of Transport

  • Government Taxes/VAT/ Service Charges

  • Cab for sightseeing

  • Sightseeing

  • Shikara Ride

  • Transportation N/Ac Tavera at disposal for 05 days.

  • Half-day tour to Mughal Garden, Srinagar.

  • Full day tour of Sonmarg

  • Full day tour of Gulmarg

  • Full day tour of Pahalgam

  • Pick up & DROP from Srinagar Airport.

  • All applicable hotel taxes

Exclusion

  • Personal Expenses

  • Airfare

  • Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.

Accommodation & travel

Accommodations

  • Royal Batoo

  • Hotel Bombay Palace

  • House boat

Travel

  • Non A/C Tavera

 

Price(INR)

18,000 13,000 /person

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