Mesmerising Kashmir (6  Nights)

Code: FF714
GulmargPahalgamSrinagar
Kashmir is a mesmerising land of breathtaking natural beauty, vibrant culture and gentle people. It is known as the most beautiful and picturesque place of India. Ages back, Jehangir termed it as the Paradise on Earth. One should visit this place to admire its perfect snow clad mountains, sweeps of flowering meadows, vast fruit orchards, stunning lakes, and just what not. Capture the heart winning beauty of nature at Kashmir.
Inclusions
  • 3 Nights accommodation in Srinagar
    (Valley Orchid / Deluxe Houseboat / Similar*)
  • 1 Night accommodation in Pahalgam
    (Hotel Hill View / Similar*)
  • 2 Nights accommodation in Gulmarg
    (Hotel Poshwan / Similar*)
  • Daily Breakfast & Dinner
  • Shikara Ride in Famous Dal Lake for 90 minutes
  • Sightseeing tours / City tours & Excursions
  • Airport transfers on Sharing seats basis
  • All Tours & Transfers by Non A/C Vehicle
  • All Applicable Hotel taxes
Exclusions
  • Any Airfare, Train fare, Overland Journey which is not mentioned in the Itinerary.
  • Any Personal Nature items, like- Laundry, Bar bills, table bills, Tip or any other item's such as Mineral water / Soft or Hard drinks / Starters.
  • Entrance Fee, Guide charges & Camera fee at various Places of Sightseeing, Horse Riding, Gondola Ride in Gulmarg, etc.
  • Any Service not mentioned in Inclusions
  • Surcharges Extra on Long Weekends or Holidays.
Day 1: Arrive Srinagar

On your arrival at the Srinagar Airport, you will be welcomed by our representative who will assist and escort you to your waiting vehicle. From the airport it is a 35 minutes drive through the heart of New Srinagar city. The drive takes you past the Abdullah Bridge which connects the banks of the Jhelum River. After reaching your Hotel, check in to the hotel & relax. Later in the evening get ready for a 90 Minutes Shikara ride in Dal Lake. This boat ride glides you past some wonderful vegetable gardens and aquatic life. Later return to the hotel & have Dinner, before going for a relaxed sleep.

Overnight stay at hotel in Srinagar. (Dinner)

 

Day 2: Srinagar Half day Sightseeing tour

After breakfast in the morning at hotel, proceed for a half a day local sightseeing that includes a visit to the famous Mughal gardens of Nishat and Shalimar. Built in between a period of 14 years the two gardens are a heritage left behind by the erstwhile Mughals, whose taste for laying exquisite gardens was fascinating. With a backdrop of the sprawling Zabarwan Mountains, the gardens boast of green turfs, blooming flowers and cascading water fountains. We will explore the gardens and later drive back to the hotel. Evening is free for your own leisure. Later have Dinner at the hotel.

Overnight stay at hotel in Srinagar. (Breakfast + Dinner)

 

Day 3: Srinagar to Pahalgam

After breakfast, pack your bags and check out from the hotel. We will begin our trip towards Pahalgam and drive on the National Highway 1A. This road connects the Valley to the rest of the country. We drive past the saffron fields of Pampore, the marvelous ruins of Avantipura and the village of Bijbehara which remains famous as the bread basket of Kashmir. You can even sample a few exotic breads sold by vendors near the road. We switch the the national highway at Khanabal and drive through the second largest city of Anantnag. From here the road turns scenic as we drive parallel on the Lidder River flowing from the opposite direction. On arriving Pahalgam, we check in at the hotel and later do some nature walks to unwind ourselves. Later have dinner at the hotel.

Overnight stay at hotel in Pahalgam. (Breakfast + Dinner)

 

Day 4: Sightseeing in Pahalgam - Gulmarg

After breakfast at the hotel, you can opt to spend your half a day of sightseeing by driving to the picturesque Chandanwari and Betaab valley or Aru Valley or ride by horseback across the wildlife sanctuary towards Baisaran meadows. After your return from the beautiful meadows, you will be driven back to Gulmarg. In Gulmarg you will check in at the hotel and later have your dinner before going for a relaxed sleep.

Overnight stay at hotel in Gulmarg. (Breakfast + Dinner)

 

Day 5: Sightseeing tour in Gulmarg

Have a fill at breakfast in the hotel. Later we will proceed to board the Gondola cable car system, and ascend towards the Afarwatt Mountain range. The 8 minutes of ropeway will take you past colorful shepherd hutments to the lower ridge of the Afarwatt peak. From here you can click lots of photos of the nearby mountain ranges that stand tall like sentinels guarding the rich natural beauty of Kashmir valley. We descend back to Gulmarg base after an hour or so & later do some horse-riding to the strawberry valley. Remaining day is free at your own leisure to explore the nearby places on your own. Later return to the hotel and have Dinner.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Gulmarg. (Breakfast + Dinner)

 

Day 6: Gulmarg to Srinagar

Have breakfast in the hotel & later pack your bags before check out. Spend your time here till afternoon, going for some small tours around the meadow & later drive back to Srinagar in the evening. On arrival in Srinagar we will transfer to the hotel for Check in. Later have your dinner and relax.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Srinagar. (Breakfast + Dinner)

 

Day 7: Departure

After a late morning breakfast, pack your bags & check out from the hotel. We will drive to the airport for your flight home with wonderful memories. (Breakfast)

 

Tentative Itinerary

Note: Above Itinerary is just indicative. Do not consider it as a Final Schedule. Date & Time of Tours can be changed by Local Agent / Tour Operator.

 

Online Booking Procedure
  • To book online, you need to make payment as per the minimum booking amount specified in “Book Online” section of this package OR Rs. 10,000/- per person.
  • As soon as you make an online booking, you will receive a booking voucher in your email.
  • You will receive a call from our support staff about your booking status.
  • We will start the process at our end while you sit back at home and dream about your holiday.
  • The balance payment would be collected as per the case mentioned below:
  • If you are booking within 10 days of date of travel,
    • You will need to make payment of 100%  of the tour package cost/ tour components costs at time of booking process is undertaken.
    • Any amendment or cancelation made by traveler would be chargeable as per cancellation policy. 
  • If you are booking within 10 – 20 days of date of travel,
    • You will need to make payment of 75% of the tour package cost / tour components costs at the time of booking process is undertaken.
    • Any amendment or cancelation made by traveler would be chargeable as per cancellation policy.
    • Balance payment will be required to be paid at the time of confirmation of booking. 
  • If you are booking within more than 20 days of date of travel,
    • You will need to make payment of booking amount of Rs. 20,000/- per pax at the time of booking process is undertaken.
    • Any amendment or cancelation made by traveler would be chargeable as per cancellation policy.
    • Balance payment will be required to be paid at the time of confirmation of booking. 
  • If your booking is having tour components which needs guaranteed booking as per stipulated condition,
    • You will need to make payment of 100%  of the tour package cost/ tour components costs at time of booking process is undertaken..
    • No cancellation will be allowed once booking is made even if by some reason short payment has been made. The tourist will have to make entire payment whether he or she travels or not.
  • You will be kept informed at every step of the process like:
    • When your visa is successfully done.
    • Your hotel rooms are booked.
    • Your Flights are confirmed.
    • Any other inclusion in the package.
  • Once the entire package formalities are completed at our end, our representative will deliver the package to your door steps.

 

Standard Booking Procedure (in case of Offline Bookings)

  • If you are booking within 10 days of date of travel,
    • You will need to make payment of 100%  of the tour package cost/ tour components costs at time of booking process is undertaken.
    • Any amendment or cancelation made by traveler would be chargeable as per cancellation policy. 
  • If you are booking within 10 – 20 days of date of travel,
    • You will need to make payment of 75% of the tour package cost / tour components costs at the time of booking process is undertaken.
    • Any amendment or cancelation made by traveler would be chargeable as per cancellation policy.
    • Balance payment will be required to be paid at the time of confirmation of booking. 
  • If you are booking within more than 20 days of date of travel,
    • You will need to make payment of booking amount of Rs. 20,000/- per pax at the time of booking process is undertaken.
    • Any amendment or cancelation made by traveler would be chargeable as per cancellation policy.
    • Balance payment will be required to be paid at the time of confirmation of booking. 
  • If your booking is having tour components which needs guaranteed booking as per stipulated condition,
    • You will need to make payment of 100%  of the tour package cost/ tour components costs at time of booking process is undertaken..
    • No cancellation will be allowed once booking is made even if by some reason short payment has been made. The tourist will have to make entire payment whether he or she travels or not.

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Important Information

  • Per person cost is calculated on the basis of Minimum 02 adults travelling together and sharing one double room.
  • Extra adult is the 3rd person who shares the same double room and is provided with an extra bed or roll away mattress.
  • Mostly the hotels allow 03 adults in one double room with an extra bed or 02 adults and 02 children below 12 years of age with one extra bed.
  • All the guests (husband, wife & adult children) are requested to carry their photo identity proof in original & a photocopy to be produced & handed over at the time of Check In at the resort. This is mandatory.

  • For Houseboats and Hotel stay- Due to heavy cold waves in parts of Jammu & Kashmir, the houseboats and Hotels are facing immense hardships in terms of water supply and irregular electricity therefore the water supply in washroom areas might be provided in buckets, etc.

  • For Gulmarg- In Case of heavy snowfall, there will be a change of the vehicle in Tangmarg which is about 14 kms before Gulmarg. Snowjeeps or chained vehicles will be used from there up to Gulmarg and back so clients have to pay additional amount (as applicable) directly for a return trip.

  • Clients have to make direct payment for the below sightseeing points:
  • Pahalgam: Horse Riding, Chandanwari, Betaab Valley, Aru Valley & Baisaran Valley.
  • Gulmarg: Horse Riding, Gondola Ride, Zorbing or any other sports activity.

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Terms & Conditions

  • In hotels for an extra Adult / Child either Rollaway bed or mattress shall be provided.
  • Complimentary Arrival / departure transfers & sightseeing tours shall be provided as per schedule fixed by the hotel. However this may require you to wait at the airport for short duration until all the guests arriving at that time exit the airport.
  • Transfers and Sightseeing tours are on SIC (seat in coach) / shared basis.
  • The request for an adjacent or an adjoining room will be on subject to availability.
  • It is mandatory to carry the age proof of children (02 to 11 yrs) and infant (below 02yrs) along with other travel documents. Child above than 11 yrs shall be considered for an adult cost.
  • Room allocation (Twin bed / Double bed) is at the discretion of the hotel. The check in and check out time of the hotel is 12 to 12 noon. Numbers of meals are always corresponding to the number of nights booked. Breakfast is not provided on the day of arrival.
  • For early check in and late check out the payment is to be settled directly by the guest.
  • Hotel has the right to claim the damages incurred by any of the guest.
  • The guests are requested to take care of their personal belongings carefully and avoid leaving them unattended.
  • Proper swim wears are necessary to avail the swimming pool facility.
  • Cost of additional services availed by the guest which are not part of our package inclusions are to be settled directly at the hotel.
  • Mini bar facility available in the hotels is on chargeable basis.
  • To avail the arrival transfers please check the hotel representative holding the placard of your name / hotel name.
  • Buffet meal will be provided at fixed venue decided by the hotel.
    Timings: Breakfast: 0800 - 1000 hrs
    Lunch: 1300 - 1500 hrs
    Dinner: 1930 - 2200 hrs
    These are the standard buffet timings observed by the hotels. Still you are kindly requested to check the perfect buffet timings at the time of check in at the hotel. Once the buffet time is over the hotel might ask you to pay for your meals.
  • This hotel is suggested on the basis of the feedback taken from our customers. Still we request you that before finalizing the tour with us kindly go through the website of the hotels and read the reviews.

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Cancellation Policy

  • If cancellation is made any time not less than 45 days prior to departure, Rs. 5,000/- (per person) shall be deducted.
  • If cancellation is made 45 to 30 days prior to departure, 50% of the tour cost shall be deducted.
  • If cancellation is made 30 to 15 days prior to departure, 75% of the tour cost shall be deducted.
  • If cancellation is made within 15 days prior to departure, 100% of the tour cost shall be deducted.

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