Route covered: Srinagar-Doodhpathri-Sonamarg-Pahalgam-Gulmarg-Srinagar
DAY 01:- DELHI FLIGHT SRINAGAR + LOCAL VISIT
Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to Srinagar, you will visit Mogul Garden “Nishat” (The Garden of Pleasure) and “Shalimar” (Abode of All). Drive along the Lake side on Boulevard On return visit a local Handicrafts Emporium for hand-knotted specialty Silken carpets, shawls, jewellery ornaments. Overnight at the Srinagar Hotel.
DAY 02: SRINAGAR – DOODHPATHRI – SRINAGAR (ONE WAY 50 KMS; APPROX. 02 HOURS BY ROAD)
After Breakfast transfer to the Doodhpathri.
Doodhpathri Description – A tourist destination and hill station located in Budgam district of Jammu & Kashmir. Situated at an altitude of 8,957 ft from sea level, and located at a distance of 42 km from state summer capital Srinagar.
It 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.
Getting there: Doodhpathri is easily accessible from Srinagar city or Srinagar Airport (SXR), in less than 2–3 hours from car or bus
DAY 03: SRINAGAR SONAMARG SRINAGAR 84 KMS 3 HOURS ONEWAY
After breakfast leave with for Sonamarg. Situated at an altitude of 9000 Ft. Sonamarg – 84 Kms its also called as “The meadow of gold” has, as its backdrop, snowy mountains against a cerulean sky. The Sindh River that meanders through the valley abounds with trout and mahaseer. Ponies can be hired for the trip up to Thajiwas glacier, which is a major local attraction during the summer, Return hotel back for Dinner and overnight at Srinagar.
Optional / Own arrangement Pony ride 800-1000 Approx to Thajiwas Glacier or Cab to Zojila Point Approx 4500-5000 Per Cab
Pony owners have a strong hold in Gulmarg and Pahalgam and restrict our vehicles travelling in these two villages. Guests have to listen to the instructions of the Drivers/ TMs and/or local guides in dealing with the locals.
DAY: 04: SRINAGAR – PAHALGAM (ONE WAY – 94 KMS; 03.30 HRS BY ROAD)
· Transfer to Pahalgam.
· Enroute Mattan Temple & Awantipura Ruins – The 1100 year old temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Awantipura was founded by king Avantivarman. The site has two temples. The larger one, Shiva-Avantishvara, is marked by massive walls some half a mile beneath the town on the outskirts of village Jaubror. The subsidiary shrines are to the rear corner of the courtyard. But the complex has, over the years, lost its grandeur and has been reduced to ruins, though it is still visited by the devout.
· Description about Pahalgam: Pahalgam is one of the famous Tourist attraction tourist attractions and a favourite place for shooting of Bollywood films, and is still a health resort. Besides tourist huts, several hotels in the private sector have come up here and these hotels provide modern facilities to their guests.
· Check in to the Hotel in Pahalgam.
· Overnight stay and dinner at a hotel in Pahalgam.
DAY 05:- PAHALGAM
· Morning after having a leisurely breakfast, proceed for the local sightseeing of Pahalgam
· Optional / Own arrangements/ Direct Payment basis / (Only local taxis are permitted for this sightseeing) – Later embark on an excursion to Chandanwari (3288 meters), Betaab Valley and Aru Valley. Surrounded by snow-covered mountain peaks and dense pine and deodar forests, this valley is the mouth of River Sheshnag.
· Check in to the Hotel in Pahalgam.
· Overnight stay and dinner at the Hotel in Pahalgam.
DAY 06: PAHALGAM – GULMARG
· Breakfast at the hotel and proceed towards the Gulmarg .
· Description about Gulmarg: The valley of Gulmarg, a large meadow about 3-sq-kms in area, stands at 2,730 metres, 56-km south west of Srinagar. The name means ‘Meadow Of Flowers’ and in the spring it’s just that, a rolling meadow dotted with countless colourful Bluebells, Daisies, Forget Me Not’s and Buttercups.
· Optional / Direct Payment Basis/ Own Arrangements : Gulmarg to Kungdoor (Phase 1) : The 1st phase of the Gondola takes tourists to the height of 8530 ft to Kongdori Station
· Optional / Direct Payment Basis/ Own Arrangements: Kungdoor to Aparwath (Phase 2): the second stage of the Gondola goes up to the height of 12293 ft.
· Overnight stay and dinner at Hotel in Gulmarg.
Due to massive influx of tourists to Jammu and Kashmir , there may be availability issues with Gulmarg Gondola Tickets , we request you all to book the gondola tickets well in advance online by following the link https://www.jammukashmircablecar.com/ to avoid last moment availability issues .
DAY 07: GULMARG TO SRINAGAR
After Breakfast transfer to Srinagar from Gulmarg Pm relax in Houseboat, Dinner and overnight at the Srinagar.
DAY 08: SRINAGAR DEPARTURE
In time transfer from Srinagar airport to connect the flight for onwards destination.
HOTELS USING –
· 03 Night Srinagar – Hotel Gurcoo Residency / Hotel The Victory Or Similar
· 02 Night Pahalgam – Hotel Pahalgam Retreat Or Similar
· 01 Night Gulmarg – Hotel Zahgeer Continental / Hotel Khaleel Palace Or Similar
· 01 Night Srinagar – Deluxe Houseboats Or Similar
INCLUSIONS:-
· 07 Nights accommodation on MAP AI Basis as mentioned above
· 01 HEATED SEDAN asfor Programme
· 01 Hour Shikara Ride Dal lake
· Welcome Drink on Arrival
· Meals – Breakfast And Dinner
· Toll Parking Taxes Driver allowance
· All taxes and levies are included in the rates.
· Meeting & assistance on arrival / departure by our representative
EXCLUSIONS:-
· Insurance, Medical Expenses, Expenses of personal nature such as Table drinks, Mineral Water during meals at Hotels, Beverages, and Laundry, Liquor & Tips.
· Lunch / Entrance Fee / Camera fee / Any other service not mentioned the programme.
· Cable Car / Pony ride / Sledge Ride Gulmarg and Pahalgam Sonamarg – book Gondola directly from website
· Additional sightseeing or usages of vehicle not mentioned in the itinerary.
· Local English Speaking Guide
· SnowJeep Gulmarg
· Cab not Included Pahalgam SS ABC Valley
· Cab not include for Zojila Point Sonamarg
· Any increase in taxes or fuel, leading to increase in surface transportation & land arrangements.
· Flight Tickets / Train Tickets