Super Saver Kashmir - Land Only | 05 Nights / 06 Days

HIGHLIGHTS

Srinagar : Mughal gardens |

Pahalgam : Amarnath Caves | Chandanwari | Aru Valley

ITINERARY

Day 01

Arrive Arrive Srinagar (on your own), met upon arrival by Thomas Cook representative and transfer to houseboat. Check in and relax. Later in the afternoon enjoy Shikara ride on famous Dal Lake visiting floating market and vegetable gardens etc.

Dinner & overnight stay at the Houseboat.

Overnight : Deluxe Houseboat in Sri Nagar Meals : Lunch & Dinner

Day 02

Srinagar – (173 Kms / approx 05 hrs) After breakfast drive to Pahalgam (Valley of Shepherds). Drive through Saffron fields. Drive through the pine forest and along the . On arrival transfer to hotel. Afternoon stroll around Pahalgam & feed your camera with beautiful scenery & magnificent mountains. Dinner & overnight stay at the hotel.

Overnight : Hotel Lal Kothi or similar in Pahalgam Meals : Breakfast and Dinner

Day 03

In Pahalgam Today after breakfast, depart for excursion trip to Chandanwadi (starting point of Amarnath Yatra) & 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. for trekking to the Kolhoi Glacier and . The village lies of the left bank of the Aru river, which is a tributary of the Lidder river. Dinner and overnight stay at the Post lunch (at your own) proceed for trip to Aru Valley – Aru Valley is a tourist spot hotel in Pahalgam. 11 km from Pahalgam noted for its scenic meadows, and mountains, it is a base camp Overnight : Hotel Lal Kothi or similar in Pahalgam Meals : Breakfast and Dinner

Day 04

Pahalgam - (140 Kms / approx 04 hrs) After breakfast drive to Gulmarg (Meadow of Flowers) 2730 Mts. above sea level. Gulmarg has one of the best Ski slopes in the world and highest golf course of the world with 18 holes. One can also have the view of Nanga Parbhat if weather permits. The view enroute from to Gulmarg is fascinating. One can also have a short trek up to Khilangmarg which can be covered in about 3 to 4 hrs. Enjoy complimentary Gondola ride (subject to weather/technical conditions) which is one of the highest and largest ropeways in Asia having a total aerial distance of 5 kms approx.

Dinner & overnight stay at the hotel in Gulmarg.

Overnight : Hotel Alpine Ridge or similar in Gulmarg Meals : Breakfast and Dinner

Day 05

Gulmarg - Srinagar (65 Kms / approx 02 hrs) After breakfast drive back to Srinagar. On arrival in Srinagar, check in to hotel. Afternoon visit Mughal gardens i.e. Bagh (Abode of pleasure) built by Asif Khan brother in law of Jehangir in 1632 AD and Shalimar Bagh (Abode of love) built by Jehangir for his wife Empress Noor Jehan and Bagh . All the gardens are situated on the bank of Dal Lake with the Zabarwan Mountains in the background. On the way visit Carpet weaving factory where one can witness how carpets are made. Rest of the evening is free for shopping on your own. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Overnight : Hotel Aksa or similar in Srinagar Meals : Breakfast and Dinner

Day 06

Today after breakfast, transfer to Srinagar airport to board the return flight with Happy Memories!

Meals : Breakfast

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• Accommodation on twin sharing basis in hotels mentioned or similar. • Daily Breakfast and Dinner at all places and all meals during the stay at the houseboat only. • Transfers & 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 (max 6 in one Jeep) • Shikara ride on Dal Lake once during the stay on sharing basis • Entrance fee of Mughal Gardens. • Complimentary Gondola cable car ride upto phase 1 (subject to weather conditions) • Complimentary Photograph in Kashmiri dress during Shikara ride on Dal Lake or in any of the gardens (subject to weather conditions) • Complimentary 01 Mineral water bottle per person per day (500 ml bottle) + 01 Complimentary Peanut packet on arrival • Transfers & sightseeing by AC vehicles (except for the hilly drives) • Vehicles as per group size on Sharing basis (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.irrespective of the booking dates. • Airport transfers will be at the designated time for group transfers only. Any individual requests will be at additional charges.

EXCLUSIONS

• Snow jeep, if required from Tanmarg to Gulmarg and back in winters during Snow. • Tips and Porterage • Camera fees • Any services not mentioned in inclusion list

Add - Ons • Swift Dzire/ Indigo or Similar will be INR 10500 per vehicle • Innova /Xylo or similar will be INR 13500 per vehicle NOTE : • Private vehicle will be used for all transfers and Sightseeing only is Srinagar as per itny, Pahalgam/Gulmarg local sightseeing will be done using local vehicle on sharing basis only • Private local union vehicle at Pahalgam/Gulmarg will be additionally chargeable at INR 3500 per vehicle per day (Qualis / Tavera or similar)

HOTELS ENVISAGED

Destination Standard Srinagar (1 night) Deluxe Houseboat or Similar

Pahalgam (2 night) Hotel Lal Kothi or Similar

Golmarg (1 night) Hotel Alpine Rigde or Similar

Srinagar (1 night) Hotel Aksa or Similar

 IMPORTANT NOTES • The tour price printed is dynamic & is purely on first come first serve basis. The person booking tour early is likely to get the lowest price as communicated / offered by the Company, subject to availability of seats. • It is mandatory to carry photo ID card (except Pan Card) while you are on tour. Valid ID for Kashmir: Driving License/ Voter ID/Passport/Aadhar Card • The vehicle used for transfers is not at disposal. • This is an indicative itinerary and subject to change depending upon circumstances. Please consult driver / local representative for next day’s sightseeing schedule / transfers timings. • At Sonmarg, Gulmarg & Pahalgam the vehicles are allowed only up to the common parking lot. Thereafter one has to walk or hire ponies/ local vehicles for local conveyance on direct payment basis. • Tour-program is subject to change depending upon circumstances • Please note that only post paid mobile number works in Kashmir

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