32 KASHMIR SPECIAL PACKAGE Srinagar – Gulmarg – Pahalgam – Srinagar 07 Nights / 08 Days Day 1: Srinagar On arrival at Srinagar, met upon arrival and transferred to deluxe houseboat. Afternoon free for personal activities; evening Shikara ride on Dal Lake to enjoy the sunset; Overnight at Houseboat Day 2: Srinagar – Local sightseeing (50 Kms) In the morning go for a half-day tour of world famous Mughal Gardens visiting the Nishat Bagh, the garden of pleasure and Shalimar Bagh, the abode of love. In the afternoon Shikara ride on the Dal Lake to enjoy the beauty that God has graced this city with which is often compared to Venice. Overnight at Houseboat Day 3: Srinagar – Gulmarg (56 Kms) After breakfast leave for Gulmarg which is one of the most beautiful summer resort in the valley. It is also popular for its golf course (in summer), the highest in the world and skiing during the winter season. Enjoy the splendor of nature and the snowy mountains. One can have Gondola ride (cable car) from Gulmarg to Khalinmarg. Overnight at Hotel Day 4: Gulmarg – Pahalgam (149 Kms) After breakfast drive to Pahalgam 2440m (Vale of Kashmir) on the way visit Saffron fields and Avantipur ruins which is eleven hundred years old temple. Arrive by afternoon to Pahalgam , which is the most famous place for Indian Film Industry. After lunch enjoy the nature charm of the valley. Overnight at Hotel Day 5: Pahalgam Day to enjoy the beauty of the Pahalgam valley; Overnight at Hotel Day 6: Pahalgam – Srinagar 93 Kms After breakfast drive to Srinagar, afternoon free for personal activities. Overnight at Hotel Day 7: Srinagar – Sonmarg – Srinagar (196 Kms) Full day excursion to Sonmarg which is the most beautiful drive from Srinagar; on the way stop at many beautiful spots. Continue drive to Sonmarg 2690m (Meadow of Gold). One can ride on horse to visit Thajiwas Glacier where snow remains round the year and Sonmarg is known as Gateway of Ladakh. In the evening return to Houseboat. Overnight at Houseboat Day 8: Srinagar Transfer in time to the airport to connect onwards destination flight. Package Cost: - Package 2 Pax 3-4 Pax 5-9 Pax 10-15 Pax Twin Sharing Per Person 930 900 860 850 Child With Extra Bed 540 520 510 500 Cost Includes : - • Deluxe Houseboat / Hotel accommodation on twin sharing basis • All meals (bed tea, breakfast, noon tea, Lunch & dinner) inclusive of hotel taxes • Transfers & sightseeing by Non A/C vehicle with toll tax, parking charges & driver allowance as per the tour itinerary • Entrance fees of Mughal gardens • Assistance on arrival & departure • All current applicable taxes. Cost does not include : - • 3.09% Government Service Tax • Airfare, Rail fare, Insurance Premiums, etc. • Meals where not specified 33 • Guide charges • Pony ride or any excursion trips at Pahalgam, Gulmarg & Sonmarg • Any personal expenses such as tips, drinks, laundry, phone calls etc. • Anything not given in “Cost Includes” head. .