Glimpse of Kashmir 05- Nights & 06 days

A Glimpse of Kashmir offers a breathtaking introduction to one of the most beautiful regions in the world. Known as “Paradise on Earth,” Kashmir is a land of stunning natural beauty, where snow-capped mountains, verdant valleys, and serene lakes create a picture-perfect landscape. From the tranquil waters of Dal Lake in Srinagar to the vibrant meadows of Gulmarg and the peaceful valleys of Pahalgam, Kashmir captivates with its diverse landscapes and rich cultural heritage. This glimpse showcases the timeless charm, adventure, and serenity that make Kashmir a must-visit destination.

Day 01: Srinagar

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Arrive at Srinagar Airport and transfer to the hotel in Srinagar.

 

Dinner and Overnight Stay in Srinagar Hotel.

 

Day 02: Srinagar –Sonamarg – Srinagar (One way 80 Kms; Approx. 03 hours by Road)

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After Breakfast have day excursion to Sonamarg.

 

Sonamarg Description– Situated at an altitude of 9000 Ft. Sonamarg is 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 (Own arrangements) for the trip up to Thajawas glacier, which is a major local attraction during the summer.

 

After having visit, return to the Hotel. Dinner & overnight stay at hotel.

 

IMPORTANT NOTE: For Sonamarg Visit during heavy snowfall vehicles go till Gagangir which is 10 km’s away from Sonamarg. In this case the only possible mode of transportation is Ponies. The guest has to pay on actuals.

Day 03: Srinagar – Gulmarg (One way – 54 kms, 02hrs. by road)

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After breakfast check out from the Hotel and then proceed towards for a picturesque drive to Gulmarg.

 

Gulmarg Description: It was discovered as a tourist destination by the British in the 19th century. It is exquisitely situated in a pine surrounded basin of the Pir Panjal range at an altitude of 2,730 meters above sea level and one of the most famous tourist destinations of Kashmir. It also has one of the world’s highest green golf courses with 18 holes, as well as a clubhouse, which is a historical building in its own right.

 

Optional / 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 / Own Arrangements: Kungdoor to Aparwath (Phase 2): the second stage of the Gondola goes up to the height of 12293 ft.

 

S. No Activities to Do in Gulmarg (Summer Activities) Price/Cost
1. Gulmarg Gondola Phase 1: INR 810 per person + Rs. 125 Service Fees Per Person Per Phase

Phase 2: INR 1010 per person Rs. 125 Service Fees Per Person Per Phase

Guide Fee for Gondola: INR 900

2. Golf On actuals/direct basis
3. Pony Ride On actuals/direct basis
4. ATV Ride On actuals/direct basis

 

Note: – We will not provide transfers from hotel to Gondola start point as the movement of our vehicle is not allowed. Guests have to arrange by themselves and pay there on actual.

 

 https://jkcablecar.payu.in/Gondola Ride link.

 

(Gulmarg to kingdom is phase 1 and Kungdoor to Apharawat is phase 2). You have to book phase 1 if you want to cover both phases. 2nd phase start point is the place where its phase ends.

 

 

Overnight stay and dinner at Hotel in Gulmarg.

 

Note: – For Gulmarg visit during heavy snowfalls vehicles are not allowed beyond Tangmarg (Its 13 kms away from Gulmarg). In this case we assist customers to hire snow jeeps which charge Rs 2500- 3000 per return journey per Snow-jeep (Tangmarg to Gulmarg & Return) (Snow jeeps are easily available in this scenario & cost will be on actuals & paid by customer).

 

Day: 04: Gulmarg – Pahalgam (One way – 150 Kms; 04.00hrs by Road)

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After breakfast checkout from the Hotel and proceed to Pahalgam.

 

En-route visit bat factory & Apple Valley.

 

Description about Pahalgam: Pahalgam is one of the famous Tourist attraction tourist attractions and a favorite place for shooting of Bollywood films, and is still a health resort. Besides tourist huts, several hotels in private sector have come up here and these hotels provide modern facilities to their guests.

 

Optional Sightseeing / Own Arrangements: 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 hotel in Pahalgam.

 

Day 05: Pahalgam – Srinagar (One way – 94 Kms; 03.30 hrs. by Road)

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After breakfast check out from the Hotel and then proceed towards the Srinagar.

 

En-route Awantipura Ruins – It has an 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.

 

Enjoy 1 Hour Boat Ride on Lake by a gondola Boat called” SHIKARA” witness the ride on lake, called Venice of India & experience the aquatic life of Srinagar.

 

Overnight stay and dinner at the Houseboat in Dal Lake / Nigeen Lake in Srinagar.

 

Day 06: Srinagar

After Breakfast visit Mughal Gardens (Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh) Mughal Gardens visiting Nishat Bagh built in 1632 A.D. by Asif Khan, brother-in-law of Jahangir and Shalimar Bagh built by Jahangir for his wife Empress Noor Jahan and Chashm-e-Shahi. All the gardens are on the banks of Dal Lake

 

  • Keep your luggage ready for check out.
  • Transfer to the Srinagar Airport.
  • Depart with fond memories.

 

Price based on Deluxe Hotels

 

 

  • 02 Nights stay in Alhamra / Impex Resorts / Mallard / Leo Mir or similar in Hotel.
  • 01 Night stay in Gulmarg House / Signature Hotel or similar In Gulmarg. (These Hotels are in Tang marg which is 13 Kms away from Gulmarg)
  • 01 Night stay in Royal Villa/Hill side Cottage/Grand Mala / Moon View / Elegant Resorts or similar Hotel in Pahalgam
  • 01 Night stay in Deluxe Houseboat in Nigeen lake / Dal Lake

 

Supplement Cost for Khaleel Palace / Gulmarg Resort in Gulmarg will be Rs 2250.00per person

 

Price based on Super Deluxe Hotels

 

 

  • 02 Nights stay in Stay Villa / Kareem Residency /Enco Resorts / Elaf or similar or similar hotel in Srinagar.
  • 01 Night stay in Lupin Cottage / Shaw Resorts or similar or similar In Gulmarg.
  • 01 Night stay in Villagio / Pahalgam Pine / River Front Cottage or similar Hotel in Pahalgam.
  • 01 Night stay in Super Deluxe Houseboat in Nigeen LAKE / Dal Lake

 

Price based on Luxury Deluxe Hotels

 

 

  • 02 Nights stay in Apple Orchard / Meerz / or similar hotel in Srinagar.
  • 01 Night stay in Hilltop / Rosewood / Shaw Inn / Heevan Retreat or similar In Gulmarg.
  • 01 Night stay in Welcome Resorts or similar Hotel in Pahalgam.
  • 01 Night stay in Luxury Houseboat in Nigeen / Dal Lake
  • 05 nights / 06 days stay in above mentioned properties.
  • Meals (Breakfast and Dinner) as per the package in the Hotel.
  • 01-Hour Shikara ride at the lake.
  • Transportation as mentioned above.
  • Accommodation and Transportation as per itinerary.
  • Gulmarg Gondola Phase 1– Rs 810 per person (Rs. 125.00 Per Person Per Phase Service Fees. https://jkcablecar.payu.in/Gondola Ride link.
  • Gulmarg Gondola Phase 2 – Rs 1010 per person + Rs. 125.00 Per Person Per Phase Service Fees. https://jkcablecar.payu.in/Gondola Ride link.
  • Arroo valley, Betaab valley & Chandanwari visit by local taxi in Pahalgam Rs. 3500 per local taxi.
  • Betaab Valley Entrance Fees. –Rs 100 per person.
  • Wildlife fees at Aroo valley. —Rs 50 per person.
  • Drung Waterfall visit by Local taxi (Tour starts and ends at Tangmarg) : Rs 2800/- (One taxi can accommodate 5 to 6 guests)
  • Drung waterfall visit by ATV (Tour starts and ends at Tangmarg) Rs 2500 per person for return transfers.
  • Openboat Photoshoot Request (Rates on Request)
  • Convertible Car for Photoshoot (Rates on Request)
  • Photoshoot Request (Rates on Request)
  • Couple Photoshoot Request (Rates on Request)
  • Honeymoon Photoshoot (Rates on Request)
  • Gastronomy Tours: Experience local Kashmiri cuisine with local family in Srinagar / Ganderbal: Rs 1250 per person. (Non-Vegetarian meals). This is the cost of basic lunch with a local family and if guests are interested in gastronomy tours and understanding about local cuisine: Cost will be shared on request.
  • Visit Kashmiri Handicrafts experiential Tour: Sonamarg with en route visit to Fraw / Haknar / Gund villages where guests will meet 100’s of pashmina, tosha and kani shawl weavers (mostly females) : The cost will be given on request.
  • White water Rafting at Sindhriver (Sonamarg): Starts from May and ends in July: Cost varies from 1500 to 2000 per person.
  • White water Rafting at Lidder river (Pahalgam): Starts from May and ends in July: Cost varies from 1500 to 2000 per person
  • Visit to Kashmiri Handicrafts Experiential Tour: Zakoora area of srinagar (Located in the outskirts of Srinagar) to explore the Khatamband (Wooden work) and Pinjrakari workers (Wooden Work) : Cost on actual
  • Mughal Gardens Entrance Fees – Rs 100 per person PER PARK
  • Snacks Basket Per Day Per Car (02 Potato Chips, Namkeen, 1Lt Water Bottle & Chew gum) Per Person Rs. 200
  • Visit to Zojila by local taxi in Sonamarg approx. rupee 7000 per local taxi.
  • GST 5% Over and above (We pay 18% GST on our profit and we don’t charge Gst in this case. if you want bill with 5% GST then GST charges will be applicable over and above invoice amount)

 

The above rates are net & non commissionable & valid from 01s April till 15 March  2025

 

 

THESE PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO BE REVISED IF ANY NEW ADDITIONAL TAXES OR / HIKES ARE INTRODUCED BY THE GOVERNMENT.

 

IMP NOTE:

Please note that the Hotels proposed in the quote may not be available at time of booking, in this situation suitable alternative hotel will be booked. In the situation suitable/similar hotel is not available a next available category will be booked n cost diff between the two hotels will be provided, in case of reduction we will refund the money but in case of supplements, the clients should be ready for the same. If we get higher category rooms such as club rooms etc. clients will need to pay the difference if they choose this option.

 

Note: This is to update that there are no liquor shops (alcoholic beverages) in Pahalgam, Gulmarg and Sonamarg. Hotels in these regions don’t serve liquor. Guests are requested to carry liquor from Srinagar as there are only a few liquor shops in Srinagar.

 

Weather:

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Important Note

  • In places like Pahalgam, new construction is banned to save ecology. In fact, it is so strict in Pahalgam, that older hotels cannot be renovated or painted too. Thus, many hotels have challenges with the interiors too.

 

  • 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.

 

Important Instructions

 

  • All passengers have to report 02 hrs prior to the departure due to security checking at the airport.
  • We reserve the right to re-arrange itinerary to suit hotel availability without changing the total number of days in each destination and without compromising any services.
  • The vehicle used is non-air-conditioned and is available at trip wise not on disposal subject to municipal limits. Clients are requested to follow the timings in the program. In case any services are missed due to delay in departure, the operator will not be responsible for any refunds.
  • Hotels mentioned above are subject to availability at the time of booking otherwise an alternative will be provided.
  • Our vehicle is not allowed in Gulmarg & Pahalgam for local sightseeing; either the client can hire a local vehicle or pony from the market for local sightseeing.
  • Due to security reasons prepaid numbers are not working in Jammu and Kashmir while as post-paid are working in entire Jammu and Kashmir
  • Any dispute relating to or arising out of all or any one of the above stated terms and conditions shall be subject to the exclusive Jurisdiction of Courts at Jammu.
  • This is to update that there are no liquor shops (alcoholic beverages) in Pahalgam, Gulmarg and Sonamarg. Hotels in these regions don’t serve liquor. Guests are requested to carry liquor from Srinagar as there are only a few liquor shops in Srinagar.

 

 

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