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PACKAGE OVERVIEW
Kashmir has always been referred to as the paradise on earth for its immense natural beauty. To offer you exclusive glimpses of this incredible place, JustGoKashmir.com bring this special 6 nights and 7 days tour of Kashmir. This tour will take you through an enchanting journey in Kashmir visiting Pahalgam, Gulmarg and Srinagar
INCLUSIONS
Accommodation Daily Breakfast and Dinner at all places. Experience Of 01 hour Shikara ride on Dal Lake , Srinagar All applicable hotel taxes and GST. Pick up at Srinagar airport. Transfers & sightseeing by AC vehicles (except for the hilly drives) Cab for 07 Days 04 Night accommodation in Srinagar hotel, with breakfast and Dinner 01 Night accommodation in Gulmarg hotel, with breakfast and Dinner 01 Night accommodation in Pahalgam hotel, with breakfast and Dinner Fuel charges State Permit Toll Tex Drop Srinagar Airoprt
EXCLUSIONS
Cost of Lunches Additional / personal use of vehicle. Any personal expenses Camera fees Any Union Cab for Sonmarg and Pahalgam Room service & special orders Any incidental and other expenses which are not specified in the inclusions. Laundry and pony at gulmarg,pahalgam and srinagar Phone Calls Gondola tickets Porterage and Tips Garden tickets Alcoholic Non alcoholic beverages Any Guide Leh sightseeing Leh airport drop
DAY 01: ARRIVAL AT SRINAGAR AIRPORT SHIKARA RIDE
Welcome to Srinagar, the Lake City. On arrival at the Srinagar Airport. you will be received by Just Go Kashmir representative / driver. The houseboat on Dal lake is going to be your romantic abode for the first night of your Kashmir honeymoon package. After check-in on the houseboat, you can relax for a while. Later, in the evening proceed for a shikara ride in Dal lake. Overnight stay at the houseboat.
DAY 02: SRINAGAR TO GULMARG SIGHTSEEING
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. Gulmarg is one of the most beautiful hill stations in Kashmir Valley, and is also called the Meadow of Flowers. It has the world’s highest Golf Course (World Highest), and is famous for winter sports like skiing etc. You can enjoy a Gondola ride (Cable car, own cost) from Gulmarg to Khilanmarg. The 08 minutes of ropeway will take you past colorful shepherd hutments to the lower ridge of the Apharwat peak. From here, you can click lots of photos of the 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. Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 03: GULMARG TO PAHALGAM SIGHTSEEING
After breakfast, drive to Pahalgam. Located at 2,133 mts, it is also known as ‘The valley of Shepherds’ or ‘Trekker's Paradise’. Pahalgam is the most famous place for Indian Film Industry. Enroute visit Saffron fields, Awantipur ruins (1100 yrs old temple of Lord Vishnu built by King Awantiverma), see the beautiful countryside, and lots of rice fields. Arrive at Pahalgam and transfer to the hotel. After lunch, depart for an excursion trip to Chandanwadi (on your own), the starting point of Amarnath Yatra & Betab valley (on your own). Located on the 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 a major part of the movie was shot here. Post lunch (on your own), or as time permits, proceed for a trip to Aru Valley (on your own). 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 Kolahoi Glacier and Tarsar Lake. The village lies on the left bank of the Aru river, which is a tributary of the Lidder river. Dinner & Overnight stay at the hotel in Pahalgam. Note : In Pahalgam outside vehicles are not allowed for sightseeing. Only local taxis can roam around within Pahalgam city. All outside vehicles will pick up & drop from the Hotel.
DAY 04: PAHALGAM TO SRINAGAR SIGHTSEEING
After buffet breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Srinagar. On arrival, check in to the Hotel. After the check- in, proceed for sightseeing in Srinagar. Visit the world-famous Mughal Gardens - Nishat Bagh (The garden of pleasure), Shalimar Bagh (Abode of love), and Chasme Shahi Garden, and also pay visit to the Shankaracharya Temple. Later in the evening proceed for shikara riding in Dal lake. Overnight Srinagar Houseboat. Nishat Garden : The second-largest Mughal Garden in Kashmir, Nishat sits on the eastern side of Dal Lake and is a must-visit place to add to the sightseeing tour. A terraced garden, Nishat Bagh was built in 1633 AD by Asaf Khan, brother of Mughal Empress, Noor Jahan. Shalimar Garden : The Shalimar Bagh is the largest of the three Mughal Gardens in Srinagar. The beautiful garden was commissioned by Mughal Emperor Jahangir in 1619 for his wife Noor Jahan. Also called the Garden of Delight, Shalimar Bagh is a three-terraced garden and its main highlight is Chini Khanas or arched niches Chashme Shahi : The smallest of the three Mughal Gardens in Srinagar, Chashme Shahi is primarily famous for its cold water spring which is believed to have medicinal properties. This popular garden was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as a gift for his elder son, Dara Shikoh. About Srinagar : The summer capital, Srinagar is known for its natural beauty, rich history, and unique experience of staying a houseboat. The city is home to the sacred shrine of Hazratbal, where it is believed the hair strand of Prophet Mohammad is preserved. Apart from this, Srinagar is famous for shikara rides of Dal Lake, Mughal Gardens, Pari Mahal, and Hari Parbat Fort.
DAY 05: DOODHPATHRI DAY TRIP
The name "doodpathri'' means Valley of Milk. It is said that the famous saint of Kashmir Sheikh ul Aalam Sheikh Noor din Noorani has prayed here and once when he was in search of water in the meadows,to offer prayers, he pricked the ground with his stick to search for water and milk came out. He asked the milk that you can only be used for drinking and not performing ablution.Hearing this milk at once changed its state to water and the meadow got its name Doodpathri.The water which is at present flowing through the meadows has a milky appearance from the distance and remains very cold throughout the year.The lush green grasses over the vast meadows and silver shining streams running over the large stones further increase its beauty. Doodhpathri is sloping grassy landscapes with a diversity of multicolored flowers up to Chang. The famous Tosamaidanlies in the west of Doodpathri. Doodhpathri lies in a bowl shaped valley in the Pir Panjal Range of the Himalayas, at an altitude of 2,730 m (8,957 ft) above sea level. It is an alpine valley covered with snow clad mountains and the meadows of Pine Fir and Deodar. The natural meadows, which are covered with snow in winter, allow the growth of wild flowers such as daisies, forget-me-nots and butter cups during spring and summer.OVERNIGHT STAY AT Hotel.
DAY 06: SONMARG DAY TRIP
Begin your morning with a healthy breakfast and your hotel or houseboat. Once you are done, leave for your day tour at Sonamarg.As mentioned earlier, Sonamarg means “meadow of gold”. At this beautiful hill station, your first visit will be at the Thajiwas Glacier. The glacier is covered with snow and is the most scenic location of Kashmir. All you will see around you, at an altitude of 9,186 feet is snow.The next destination in your itinerary will be Vishansar Lake. A fun fact about this lake is that it freezes up completely during the winters and during the summer it has beautiful greenery around it. So much so that flocks of sheep come there for grazing. If you are an adventure junkie then you can also enjoy trekking at this lake.Your last stop for the day will be Baltal Valley. Like Thajiwas, Baltal Valley is known for its picturesque view. Many movies have been shot at this valley too. You could also enjoy some horse riding here.With this, you will end your day and return to your hotel or houseboat for dinner and an overnight stay in Srinagar.
DAY 07: SRINAGAR AIRPORT DROP
Today on time you get transferred to the Srinagar airport for your onward journey.
NOTE
Outside vehicles are not allowed in restricted points of Pahalgam, Sonamarg and Gulmarg. In Pahalgam restricted points are Aru valley, Betaab valley, Chandanwari. In Sonamarg restricted points Thajiwas Glacier and Zero Point. In Gulmarg during winter period if there is heavy snow in Gulmarg they our car will drop you at Tangmarg from there you have to hire snow jeep to Gulmarg at your own cost. However you can use vehicle for up and down from your hotel to market for dinner, lunch or shopping in those places. The rules are as per jammu and kashmir government, department of tourism law and apply for all tour outside vehicles companies.