Main Info
Tour Description
The valley of Kashmir offers woody abyss which surrounds the steep mountainous terrain. Known around the world for its unparalleled landscapes, the valley is located 300kms away from Jammu. Situated in the Himalayas, the clear blue skies reveal the snowcapped peaks that birth the streams and rivers. Home to native flora like pine, deodar, and chinar, it is a memory of a lifetime to preserve as you glide on a Shikara. The valley delights you with multi hues of nature communicated through lush green slopes, tender meadows, and prairie of vibrant flowers. The capital city of Kashmir- Srinagar is world-renowned for its handloom that produces woolen garments and Pashmina shawls. Srinagar also acquaints you with the local handicrafts and hand-carved wooden furniture made from the walnut trees.
Tour Highlights
Enjoy Shikara Ride on Dal Lake
Discover the Awantipora Ruins, an 1100-year-old temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu
Excursion to Pahalgam
Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Srinagar.
Excursion to Gulmarg
TOUR EXCLUSIONS
- Air/ Train Fares.
- Garden Entrance fees, wherever applicable.
- Item of personal nature viz, tips, laundry, room service, telephone, alcoholic or non-alcoholic
- Beverages, room heaters, boat rides, pony/horse rides, safaris, rafting, skiing, skating, cable car
- / Ropeway rides, helicopter rides, additional sightseeing tours excursions not included in the
- Itinerary, still or video camera fees, etc.
- At the time of booking bring Birth Certificate of child traveling below 5 yrs.
- Book your railway tickets by yourself or contact our railway agent, for more information
- About the train contact us. Book your air tickets early to get early bird discounts available on the internet.
- CDSTT will not be responsible if the flight is delayed or canceled.
TOUR INCLUSIONS
- 2Night stay at Hotel Srinagar
- 1 Night Stay at Houseboat in dal lake
- 1 Night stay at Hotel in Pahalgam
- 1 Night stay at Hotel in Katra
- Sightseeing as per tour itinerary
- Lodging: Double deluxe Room will be provided
- Meals – Daily Buffet Breakfast and Dinner is included
- Transportation – Entire round-trip journey by Private Vehicle (Etios/Indigo)
- Shikara Ride for 60 Mins in Dal Lake.
- Unlimited Transfers from Houseboat to Ghat.
- CDSTT tour coordinator Ex Srinagar.
- All currently applicable taxes included i.e. Hotel tax and Transportation tax
- All Toll Taxes, Parking Charges & Driver Allowances included
TOUR CANCELLATION POLICY
- Before 30 Days prior to the arrival date of the tour packages/Hotel Booking/Transportation: 20% Retention of the Tour Cost.
- Before 15 Days prior to the arrival date of the tour packages/Hotel Booking/Transportation: 40% Retention of the Tour Cost.
- Before 7 Days prior to the arrival date of the tour packages/Hotel Booking/Transportation:70% Retention of the Tour Cost.
- Before 4 Days prior to the arrival date of the tour packages/Hotel Booking/Transportation: 100% Retention of the Tour Cost.
Child Policy:
- 0 To 5 Years Without Bed Complimentary
- Child Above 5 to 12 years is Chargeable as per Extra Bed
- You are requested to pay 50% an advance payment enabling us to confirm your FIT or
- GIT bookings within 48 hours and 50% payment before the date of Arrival otherwise booking will be released
- automatically without any further intimation from our end.
Itinerary
Pick up from Jammu railway station / Katra railway station and leave for darshan to Mata Vaishno Devi. later back to the hotel for an overnight stay in Katra hotel. You can enjoy leisure time in the evening.
After breakfast drive to Pahalgam (valley of shepherds). The distance of about 241 km will be covered in about 8 hrs. Enroute through the Chennai Nashri Tunnel (Asia’s longest road tunnel) Jawahar Tunnel, Banihal, Rambhan, Kud. Arrive Srinagar transfer to the hotel. Visit patnitop. The afternoon has bridle walks and feed your cameras with the picture of the magnificent view of mountains. Night stay at hotel in Pahalgam.
Early in the morning leave for Pahalgam the 'valley of shepherds' which is situated at the confluence of the streams flowing from river Lidder and Sheshnag Lake. En route visit the Awantipura ruins, an 1100-year-old temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu and built by King Awantivarman. On arrival into Pahalgam enjoy the surrounding beauty or walk to Baisaren, which is about 2 km from Pahalgam. A small village set in pine and fir forest is pleasing and offers a good view. Night halt at Hotel in Srinagar.
After breakfast, being your tour of Kashmir Tour. You will be transferred to Hotel. Proceed on a city tour visiting the Shankaracharya temple situated on the highest hill of Srinagar, the famous Mughal Gardens-Chashmashahi, Nishat & Shalimar. These gardens were the Mughal Emperors concept of Paradise and today these are popular picnic spots. Also visit a handicraft shop where you can purchase local Hand-CraftedItems-Shawls, Jackets, Bed Covers, Paper Mache, Carpets & much more! In the evening leisurely stroll alongside the Dal Lake exploring the local markets. Overnight stay at the Hotel.
After breakfast in the morning, proceed towards Gulmarg. Enroute you get to see the beautiful Tangmarg town and drive ahead on a scenic drive of 14 kilometers to Gulmarg. Arrive in Gulmarg early in the afternoon and check-in at the hotel. Later, begin a short tour, boarding the Gondola cable car system. Descend back to Gulmarg after an hour and later indulge in some horse-riding. Overnight stay at Srinagar houseboat.
After breakfast transfer to Airport/Railway station to board your flight with Everlasting Memories of CDSTT.