Kashmir Valley Tour
Package Duration:7 Nights | 8 Days
Package Categories:Economy, Deluxe and Luxury
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Destination Covered:Jammu -Srinagar – Pahalgam - Gulmarg
Tour Details:
On this eight days tour to Kashmir Valley, you will be visiting some of the best tourist spots, all well maintained and untouched from modern know-hows so that one can enjoy the natural grandeur of these places without any interference from the hustle and bustle of the metropolitan cities.
Over the next one week one can relish this exciting tour covering the top destinations in the valley. From sky touching mountain peaks to lush green meadows, shimmering waters to dense covered alpine forests and much more. Apart from all these you will also get an opportunity to enjoy Shikara rides in the gorgeous Dal Lake, horse riding and also abundant scope for various enthralling treks and many camping sites all around the valley.
Short Itinerary
- Day 01: Arrival in Jammu, Drive from Jammu – Srinagar (300 km in 7-8 Hours).
- Day 02: Sonamarg Getaway (Drive: 100 km in 3 Hours).
- Day 03: Srinagar Getaway.
- Day 04: Srinagar – Gulmarg (60 km in 2 ½ Hours).
- Day 05: Gulmarg – Pahalgam (140 km in 4-5 Hours).
- Day 06: Pahalgam Sightseeing and Exploration.
- Day 07: Srinagar – Jammu (300 km in 7-8 Hours).
- Day 08: Departure from Jammu (Airport, railways).
Detailed Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival in Jammu, Drive from Jammu to Srinagar (300 km in 7-8 Hours)
Day Schedule: Your full Kashmir tour will commence with your arrival in Jammu Railway Station or Jammu Satwari Airport. If travelling by railway then our representative will meet you at Jammu station and transfer you to Srinagar via road. Incase you wish to fly to Srinagar International Airport then our representatives will meet you at the airport itself.From here you will be transferred to a hotel or an exotic houseboat on the famous Dal Lake.
After you check in get ready for the day take a leisurely stroll on the Boulevard road alongside the famous Dal Lake. The Shikara rides on the shimmering waters of Dal Lake are not to be missed and a comfortable 2-3 hours will long last in your memory. Also take a tour to the Char Chinari amidst this very lake and enjoy the setting sun point from there.
After you had your fill return to the hotel for dinner and relax for tomorrow’s big day.
Day 2: Sonamarg Excursion (100 km in 3 Hours)
Day Schedule: The ‘Meadow of Gold’, this scenic hill station of Sonamarg is situated at a height of 9,000 ft. above sea level and is one of the most popular and main visited destinations in Jammu and Kashmir.
Nestled in the beautiful Sindh Valley and is surrounded with sky-high mountain peaks. This place also serves as the base camp for many outdoor camping, mountaineering and trekking activities.
Have some light meals as you feel and take a pony ride to the Thajwas Glacier. Enjoy walking and gliding on this snow mass. Total fun! Post this, you will be driven back to Srinagar for your dinner and overnight stay in the hotel/houseboat.
Activities to undertake:
- Pony rides.
- Thajwas Glacier.
- Zoji-La-Pass.
- Nilagrad River.
- White water rafting.
- Gangabal trek.
- Baltal valley.
- Shri Amarnath Shrine.
Day 3: Srinagar Sightseeing
Day Schedule: After breakfast, check-out of the houseboat at Srinagar and proceed for check-in at your respective hotel. Plan how to spend your day or let us show you some of the best top spots of the city. A visit to famous Mughal Gardens, Nishat Garden and Shalimar Gardens is not to be missed. Drive to the top of the city and pay your respects at the Holy Shankar Acharya Temple. In the evening, return back to the hotel for overnight stay.
Activities we prefer:
- World famous Mughal Gardens.
- Shalimar Bagh.
- Nishat Garden.
- Shankaracharya Temple.
Day 4: Drive from Srinagar to Gulmarg (60 km in 2-3 Hours)
Day Schedule: After breakfast in Srinagar, the cab outside your hotel will transfer you to Gulmarg. The drive itself is fun and scenic all the way to your destination. Drive on straight roads, pass through the country side, open fields and witness the magnificence of Nanga Parbat on the way to Gulmarg. Known to be the best skiing destination in the entire country, this hill station is also the home to the highest golf course (18 holes) in the world. Be a part of a dozen more activities including Snow Skiing, Snowboarding, Cross-Country skiing, ice-skating, snow walks (in Winters) In summers the verdant meadows and the tree-lines are fun for various other activities like horse riding, zorbing, nature walks, trekking, camping etc.One can hike or hire a pony right up till the lush flat top of Khilanmarg just in the lap of Mount Affarwat. If you don’t like that much hard work then be a part of the world’s highest Gondola ride and enjoy the bird’s eye view of this valley.
Dinner and overnight stay will be one of the coziest places of Gulmarg.
Activities to undertake:
- Horse riding.
- Hiking, trekking, camping.
- Frozen Lake trek.
- Skiing, snowboarding, ice skating (winters).
- Mount Affarwat.
- Gondola and Chair Lift rides.
- Zorbing, tobogganing.
- Round circle drive.
Day 5: Drive from Gulmarg to Pahalgam (140 km in 4-5 Hours)
Day Schedule: Today’s drive from Gulmarg to Pahalgam, also known as the ‘Valley of Shepherds’, the excitement and enthusiasm of the tour will get heightenedas you witness the magical views of the high mountain peaks and picturesque meadows also, the awesome saffron bowls, the magnificent Avantipura pre-historic ruins, the Anantnag Sulphur Springs and the village of Bijbehara which remains famous as the bread basket of Kashmir. Your drive parallel
along the famous River Lidder flowing from the opposite direction will raise the zeal of your adventure. In Pahalgam, check-in at the hotel and spend the rest of the day as you wish. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Pahalgam.
Day Schedule: Explore the valley of Pahalgam and enjoy various activities ranging from horse riding to climbing. Also referred to asmini Switzerland. Betaab Valley is very rich in natural breathtaking views and quite a visiting place especially for couples or travel groups. Market of Pahalgam is very cool and awesome with good quality food readily available. Also, the weather in summer is quite pleasant as compared to the Indian sub-continent. One can even visit the gorgeous rocky valleys of Chandanwadi and Snow Point along with an exciting pony ride at an additional cost. On your way back explore the evergreen forests besides River Lidder and conclude your day with dinner and an overnight peaceful stay.
Activities to undertake:
- Horse riding.
- Hiking, trekking, camping.
- Chandanwadi visit.
- Holy Amarnath Shrine.
- Betaab valley.
- River Lidder.
- Aru valley.
Day 7: Srinagar to Jammu (300 km in 7-8 Hours)
Day Schedule: After today’s breakfast, check out from your respective hotel or houseboat and drive towards Jammu or take a flight (pre scheduled). On your arrival in Jammu our representatives will get you checked in a decent hotel. After relaxing for a while, get ready for a brief sightseeing around Jammu and visit some of the most popular tourist fascinations in this‘city of Temples’. On the list, is the famous Ragunath Temple, Har Ki Pauri Temple and Kali Mata Temple. After you return dinner and overnight stay will be in your pre checked-in hotel.
Day 8: Departure from Jammu :-
Day Schedule: After breakfast is served, be ready to check out and keep in check your flight status.Then you will be driven towards the airport or the railway station. As you get dropped at the decided point, our representatives will bid adieu and this beautiful and memorable tour to Kashmir and its beautiful tourist spots will come to an end.
Main Spotlights of the Tour:
Jammu, Srinagar, Sonmarg, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Boulevard Road, Dal Lake, Zabarwan Mountain Range, Shikara Ride, Thajiwas Glacier, Mughal Gardens, CheshmaShahi, PariMahal, Shalimar Bagh, Nishat Garden, Shankaracharya Temple, Tulip Garden, Handicraft Emporium, Tangmarg, Nanga Parbat, Khilangmarg, Saffron Gardens, Avantipura Ruins, Anantnag Sulpher Spring, Chandanwadi, Snow Point, Lidder River, Ragunath Temple, Har Ki Pauri Temple, Kali Mata Temple.
Inclusions:
- Transfers.
- Lodgings.
- Meals.
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