Kashmir Holidays

Kashmir famous for its mesmerizing beauty and the stunning lakes is the most revered tourist destination. Kashmir Holidays offers a halt at Sonamarg where adventure buffs have the opportunity to stay at the base camp while trekking. Known as ‘Valley of Shepherds’, Pahalgam Tourism lets you enjoy a panoramic view with steep hills and lush green surroundings. Gulmarg Tourism includes some sports activities like golf and skiing to excite the tourists. Thus, beauty continues to enchant the tourists with Kashmir Tourism offering the tour of land of Lakes, Srinagar Tourism takes you around the famous for Dal Lake and Mughal Gardens and Sankaracharya’s temple. Thus, Kashmir is the best place to escape the summers of the city.

Itinerary (Srinagar - Pahalgam - Gulmarg)

Day 1: ARRIVE SRINAGAR

Arrive by flight to Srinagar & transfer to houseboat. Take a Shikara ride for 1 hour (gondola boat), ride across the pristine Dal Lake and enjoy the water-life of Srinagar. Visit the local crafts market and shop for unique Papier-mâché and Walnut Wood items. Stay overnight at deluxe Houseboat.

Day 2: SRINAGAR - SONAMARG - SRINAGAR

After breakfast proceed for full day excursion for Sonamarg - situated at an altitude of 9000 Ft. Sonamarg – 84 Kms is - also called 'Meadow of Gold', Sonamarg is located at 9000 ft. against snow-clad mountains, with the Sindh River rich in trout and mahseer flowing. Available on hire are ponies that can take you upto the Thajiwas Glacier, a major attraction especially during the summers. Return to Srinagar for overnight stay at houseboat.

Day 3: SRINAGAR - PAHALGAM

Transfers from Srinagar to Pahalgam - “Valley of Shepherds. On arrival check in at Hotel. In Pahalgam, Enjoy the nature & walk around the banks of River Lidder. Pahalgam is famous for some trekking routes also and is the base camp for Amarnath Pilgrimage. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 4: PAHALGAM

After breakfast, entire day free at leisure to explore local surrounding on your own. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 5: PAHALGAM – GULMARG

After breakfast, transfer towards Gulmarg - "Meadow of Flowers", Gulmarg is 150 Kms from Pahalgam at an altitude of 8700-ft. Gulmarg is a famous Ski Resort and has the world's highest 18 hole Golf Course. Enjoy the scenic view of Kongdori on a Cable Car Ride on your own – (Gondola). Stay overnight at the Hotel.

Day 6: GULMARG

After breakfast, entire day free at leisure to explore Gulmarg on your own. Stay overnight at the Hotel.

Day 7: GULMARG - SRINAGAR

Transfers from Gulmarg to Srinagar. Upon reaching, visit Mogul Gardens "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. Also visit Shankaracharya Temple. Stay overnight at the Hotel.

Day 8: SRINAGAR - MANASBAL LAKE - SRINAGAR

After breakfast leave with full day excursion for Manasbal. Manasbal Lake famous for bird watching and its backdrop, snowy mountains against a cerulean sky. Stay overnight at the Hotel.

Day 9: DEPARTURE

Today after breakfast check out and transfer airport to connect the flight for onwards destination.

Tour Cost

Validity: 30^th September'13

Cost per person	Standard Hotels	First-Class Hotels	Deluxe Hotels
2 passenger	INR 22,368*	INR 25,933*	INR 37,806*
4 passenger	INR 18,774*	INR 22,339*	INR 34,011*

* Above rates are on twin / double sharing per person basis for entire

Hotels to be used or similar

City	Standard Hotels	First Class Hotels	Deluxe Hotels
Srinagar - 2 nights	Deluxe Houseboat	Deluxe Houseboat	Deluxe Houseboat
Pahalgam - 2 nights	Hamdard Resort / Hamdan	Hotel Baisaran	Hotel Heevan
Gulmarg - 2 nights	Hotel Poshwan	Royal Park / Khaleel Palace	Heevan Retreat
Srinagar - 2 nights	Hotel Park Plaza	Hotel Royal Khazir	City Forest Resort

Package includes

•	08 Nights accommodation on Twin Sharing on the above mentioned Hotels / Houseboat.
•	Meals – Breakfast & Dinner
•	01 NAC Tavera for Arrival & Departure from Srinagar International Airport to Hotel / Housebaot & vice versa
•	01 NAC Tavera for transfer from Srinagar – Pahalgam – Gulmarg – Srinagar & back
•	01 NAC Tavera for Full day trip to Mughal Gardens & Shankaracharya temple
•	01 NAC Tavera for Full day excursion trip to Sonamarg & Manasbal Lake
•	01 Hour Boat (Shikara) Ride on Dal Lake – Srinagar (04 Person to 01 Boat)
•	All applicable taxes including 13.5% VAT on F&B
•	Meeting & Assistance on Arrival & Departure by our Rep

Package excludes

•	Airfare/train fare
•	Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, tips, liquor, boating and Gondola / joy rides
•	Any other item not specified in "Cost Includes"
•	Additional sightseeing or usages of vehicle not mentioned in the itinerary
•	Car not included for sightseeing of Aru and Chandanwari in Pahalgam.
•	Car will drop the client at one point at Gulmarg/ Pahalgam/Sonmarg and then sightseeing to be managed on your own by pony or nature walks.
•	Guides and entrance fees
•	Any cost arising due to natural calamities like landslides, road blocks etc (to be borne by the clients directly on the spot)
•	Any increase in taxes or fuel, leading to increase in surface transportation & land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure

Note

•	Above rates are subject to availability
•	Cancellation charges as per company policy
•	Room category in all packages are the base category rooms
•	In case we are not able to provide the same hotels as mentioned, then we shall provide similar alternate properties, change in the cost if any will be advised.