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Simply Kashmir Holiday Savings Accounts Package Starts From* 21,048 Simply Kashmir Holiday Savings Accounts Package starts from* 21,048 6 Nights / 7 Days - Winter Dear customer, Greetings from ThomasCook.in!! Thank you for giving us the opportunity to let us plan and arrange your forthcoming holiday. Since more than 120 years, it has been our constant endeavour to delight our clients with the packages which are designed to best suit their needs. We, at Thomascook, are constantly striving to serve the best experience from all around the world. It’s our vision to not just serve you a holiday but serve you an experience of lifetime. We hope you enjoy this holiday specially crafted for your vacation. Tour Inclusions Flights Included* Meals included as per itinerary Sightseeing and Transfers as per itinerary Places Covered 1 Night 2 Nights 1 Night 2 Nights Srinagar Pahalgam Gulmarg Srinagar www.thomascook.in Daywise Itinerary Arrive Srinagar Arrive Srinagar, where you will be met upon arrival and transferred to your Houseboat. This afternoon enjoy a shikara ride on Dal Lake visiting floating vegetable gardens etc. Evening is free for leisure activities. Overnight stay at the Houseboat in Dal Lake in Srinagar. Day 1 Srinagar - Pahalgam (94 Kms / approx 03 hrs) Today after an early breakfast leave for Pahalgam, the Valley of Shepherds via Srinagar. Drive through saffron fields; visit Awantipura ruins of an 1100 yr old temple of Lord Vishnu. Drive through the pine forest and along the Lidder River. Arrive Pahalgam and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel in Pahalgam. Day 2 www.thomascook.in Pahalgam Today after breakfast, depart for excursion trip to Chandanwadi, Starting point of Amarnath Yatra and Betab valley, Located on the way to Chandanwari, the valley was named Betaab after the bollywood movie by the same name! Earlier known as Hajan Valley, after the release of the movie, it was renamed as major part of the movie was shot here. Day 3 Post lunch proceed for trip to Aru Valley - Aru Valley is a tourist spot 11 km from Pahalgam noted for its scenic meadows, and mountains, it is a base camp for trekking to the Kolhoi Glacier and Tarsar Lake. The village lies of the left bank of the Aru river, which is a tributary of the Lidder river. Overnight at the hotel in Pahalgam. Pahalgam - Gulmarg (140 Kms / approx 04 hrs) Today after breakfast enjoy a picturesque drive to Gulmarg, the Meadow of Flowers, 2730 mts above sea level Gulmarg offers spectacular views of snow capped mountain peaks, conifer forests and green meadows; it is home to the highest 18 hole golf course of the world. Arrive Gulmarg and transfer to hotel. Enjoy a Gondola ride (On Direct Payment) Thereafter time is free for activities on your own. You may enjoy Day 4 an optional sledge ride on the snow covered slopes (on direct payment basis). Overnight at the hotel www.thomascook.in Gulmarg - Srinagar (55Kms / approx 2 Hrs) After breakfast, proceed for Srinagar. On arrival check into your hotel. Later proceed for half day Srinagar sightseeing covering the famous Mughal Gardens Nishat Bagh, Abode of Pleasure on the shore of the Dal lake, Shalimar Abode of Love built by Jehangir for his wife Empress Noor Jehan. Also visit Shankracharya Temple (243 steps). Rest of the day free for shopping on your own. Overnight at the hotel. Day 5 Excursion - Sonmarg (83 Kms / approx 02 hrs). Today after Breakfast, proceed for a day excursion to Sonmarg (Golden Meadow). Sonmarg lies in Sind Valley streamed with flowers and surrounded by mountains. Sonmarg is also the base for some interesting treks to the high altitude of Himalayan Lakes. Enjoy horse riding upto Thajiwas glacier and sledge riding on snow (on direct payment). While returning back to Srinagar visit Manasbal Lake (Yet another Day 6 mesmerizing Lake of the Valley) and Kheer Bhawani Temple, the most important temple for the followers of Historical Vedic Religion in Kashmir, known as the Kashmiri Pandits. Overnight stay at hotel in Srinagar. www.thomascook.in Departure from Srinagar Today after breakfast, transfer to Srinagar airport to board the return flight with Happy Memories! Day 7 www.thomascook.in Accomodation California Houseboat Or Similar (Standard) Destination : Srinagar | 1 Night Hotel Midway Or Similar (Standard) Destination : Pahalgam | 2 Nights www.thomascook.in Little silver Or Similar (Standard) Destination : Gulmarg | 1 Night Hotel Akbar inn Or Similar (Standard) Destination : Srinagar | 2 Nights www.thomascook.in Inclusion Return Airfare in economy class from hubs (Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Ahmadabad, Bangalore, Hyderabad) Accommodation on twin sharing basis in hotels mentioned or similar. Daily Breakfast and Dinner all places. Transfers and sightseeing by AC vehicle on sharing basis as per the itinerary. Please note - AC will not work during hilly drives Visit to Chandanwari, Betab and Aru Valley in Pahalgam will be by local non AC vehicles Transfers and sightseeing by AC vehicles (except for the hilly drives) Vehicles as per group size on Sharing basis (6 Pax in Innova; 12 in Tempo Traveller; Vehicle Type Cannot be confirmed at the time of Booking) Vehicle is not at disposal - means it is for transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary. Seats Allotment in the Vehicle is on first come first serve basis at the venue, irrespective of the booking dates. Shikara ride on Dal Lake once during the stay on sharing basis Entrance fee of Mughal Gardens. Services of local tour escort and Thomas Cook's representative on spot. Exclusion Cost of lunches Additional / personal use of vehicle. Any personal expenses, room service and special orders, mineral water, alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages, porterage, tips, phone calls, laundry etc. Any extra excursions or sightseeing apart from the above specified itinerary. Entry ticket to Gondola (ropeway) up to 1st level at Gulmarg Camera fees Any incidental and other expenses which are not specified in the inclusions. GST will be applicable as per prevailing rates. www.thomascook.in Meal Breakfast and Dinner Included as per the itinerary www.thomascook.in Travel services Save more by using our frequent travel services. Just visit www.thomascook.in Get currency delivered to your doorstep for your tour Insure your tour Thank you for contacting Thomascook for your travel needs. We wish you pleasant holiday with Thomascook. Travel smooth. www.thomascook.in.
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