Kashmir 10 days Itinerary: Unveiled Trip

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Package Overview

Nestled in the northernmost region of India, Kashmir is a land of unparalleled beauty and serenity. Often referred to as the "Paradise on Earth," this enchanting destination has captivated the hearts of travelers for centuries with its breathtaking landscapes, pristine lakes, snow-capped peaks, and rich cultural heritage.

Our 10-day Kashmir tour package is carefully curated to immerse you in the region's natural splendor and cultural diversity, offering an unforgettable experience of this Himalayan jewel.

Inclusions

    Inclusion:

    • Assistance on Arrival.
    • Accommodation On Double sharing Basis
    • Breakfast And Dinner at the hotels
    • Shikara ride on Dal Lake up to 1 hour
    • Gondola ride up to (Phase - 1) At Gulmarg
    • (Tickets are subject to availability)
    • Highly Experienced driver cum Guide
    • All transfers and sightseeing by AC Vehicle
    • All currently applicable hotel taxes except GST@ Current Rate

Exclusion

    • Air fare or Rail fare
    • GST @ Current Rate
    • Any kind of drinks (Alcoholic, Mineral, Aerated)
    • Rafting charges, Pony / Horse Charges, Guide charges,
    • Helicopter, Yatra Perchi
    • Any Union Taxi in Gulmarg,Sonmarg,Pahalgam,Yushmarg,Doodpatri.
    • Chain vehicle Tangmarg to Gulmarg in Winter time.
    • Any monument entrance fees, camera fees
Hotel Details
Places Nights Hotel Type  Hotels Name 
Srinagar 1 3 Star  Deluxe Houseboat
Srinagar 3 3 Star  The Milan or similar
Sonmarg 1 3 Star  Glacier heihght or similar
Gulmarg  2 3 Star  Royal Park or similar
Pahalgam  2 3 Star  The Regency or similar 

 

Day Wise Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival at Srinagar Houseboat
  • On your arrival in Srinagar, you will meet our representative at the airport and transfer to your houseboat and check-in. Later, get ready for an hour long Shikara ride in the lake on the same lake as the houseboat. This boat ride glides you past... more

  • On your arrival in Srinagar, you will meet our representative at the airport and transfer to your houseboat and check-in. Later, get ready for an hour long Shikara ride in the lake on the same lake as the houseboat. This boat ride glides you past some wonderful vegetable gardens and aquatic life.

    Dinner and Overnight stay in Houseboat.

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Day 2

Transfer from Srinagar to Sonamarg + Sonamarg Sightseeing
  • After breakfast today, proceed to Sonamarg - a most beautiful drive from Srinagar. Sonamarg is at a distance of 98 kms from Srinagar. We will take about 3 hours to reach Sonamarg. Sonamarg is the last stop of Kashmir District. From here starts the... more

  • After breakfast today, proceed to Sonamarg - a most beautiful drive from Srinagar. Sonamarg is at a distance of 98 kms from Srinagar. We will take about 3 hours to reach Sonamarg. Sonamarg is the last stop of Kashmir District. From here starts the territory of Ladakh. Situated at an altitude of 2743 m above sea level. Sonamarg is absolutely true to its name, which means 'Meadow of Gold'.

    The moment you enter Sonamarg, the first thing that you will notice is the snow-covered mountain that forms the backdrop of the town. Covered with alpine trees from all sides, Sonamarg has the loveliest flower collection in Jammu and Kashmir. On arrival, check in to your hotel and proceed for sightseeing.

    You can visit the Thajwas Glacier which is 3 kms from town by walk or pony ride where snow remains round the year. Thajiwas Glacier is among the most adventurous treks from Sonmarg. The trek passes through lush greenery and a frozen lake. From the glaciers, a path leads up the Shakhdar Hill.

    Tourists can enjoy delightful views of the glacier and its surroundings from the hill.Tourists can enjoy a sledge ride in the area even during the summer season. During the peak season, sledges can be hired from the Gujars who offer rides across the glacier. The area surrounding the glacier is excellent for camping.

    The trek to the glacier is one of the most amazing treks that you can experience. You can also take a pony ride to the glacier (at your own cost). The trek can be strenuous as it is uphill and on the way tourists can see beautiful waterfalls and streams. Tourists can walk across the glacier, which is a unique and thrilling experience.

    The walk can be slippery because of the snow but is worth a try. One can also enjoy a gorgeous view of high mountain pass Zojila which is at an altitude of 3528 m above sea level. A little outside Sonmarg is a sparkling blue lake surrounded by lush green meadow. You can also go for long rafting expedition (at extra cost). Later, return to your hotel for overnight stay.

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Day 3

Transfer from Sonamarg to Gulmarg
  • After breakfast in the morning, check out from your hotel and proceed towards Gulmarg. En route, you get to see the beautiful Tangmarg town and drive ahead on a scenic drive of 14 kilometres to Gulmarg. On your arrival in Gulmarg, check in to your ho... more
  • After breakfast in the morning, check out from your hotel and proceed towards Gulmarg. En route, you get to see the beautiful Tangmarg town and drive ahead on a scenic drive of 14 kilometres to Gulmarg. On your arrival in Gulmarg, check in to your hotel for an overnight stay. less

Day 4

Gulmarg Full Day Sightseeing
  • After breakfast in the morning, proceed for sightseeing covering Maharani Temple, St. Mary's Church and Gondola ride (cable car). Maharani Temple is known to be built in 1915 by Mohini Bai Sisodia, the wife of Maharaja Hari Singh - the last Dogra... more

  • After breakfast in the morning, proceed for sightseeing covering Maharani Temple, St. Mary's Church and Gondola ride (cable car). Maharani Temple is known to be built in 1915 by Mohini Bai Sisodia, the wife of Maharaja Hari Singh - the last Dogra king of Jammu and Kashmir. The temple houses shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. It is here that the Rajesh Khanna – Mumtaz starrer Aap ki Kasam was shot.

    You can enjoy pony rides to Maharani Temple (at extra cost). St. Mary's church was built during british rule. The 110-year-old St. Mary's Church in Gulmarg was given a new look in 2003 with a renovated façade and the first Christmas mass was held in 14 years. Saint Mary's Church was constructed in early 20th century, it is made of grey stone walls looks most scintillating during the winters especially when surrounded by snow.

    The green tiled roof, wooden decorated walls and the overall size indicates it could be more like a countryside chapel. The two-stage gondola lift ferries to and from Kongdoori Mountain, a shoulder of nearby Afarwat Peak (4,200 m / 13,780 ft). The first stage transfers from the Gulmarg resort at 2,600 m (8,530 ft) to Kongdoori Station in the bowl-shaped Kongdori valley.

    The second stage of the ropeway, which has 36 cabins and 18 towers, takes skiers to a height of 3,747 m (12,293 ft) on Kongdoori Mountain, a shoulder of nearby Afarwat Peak (4,200 m / 13,780 ft). The timing of the Gondola ride is from 10 AM to 5 PM (subject to change without prior notice, gondola operations are highly dependent upon the weather at both stages). Later in the evening return to the hotel. Overnight stay at Gulmarg hotel.

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Day 5

Transfer from Gulmarg to Pahalgam
  • After breakfast, check-out from hotel and proceed to Pahalgam via Pampore, Avantipura and the village of Bijbehara which remains famous as the bread basket of Kashmir. We switch from the national highway 1A at Khanabal and drive through the second la... more
  • After breakfast, check-out from hotel and proceed to Pahalgam via Pampore, Avantipura and the village of Bijbehara which remains famous as the bread basket of Kashmir. We switch from the national highway 1A 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 directions. Check-in to hotel at Pahalgam for overnight stay less

Day 6

Pahalgam Full Day Sightseeing Tour
  • After breakfast today, your day is at leisure to soak in the ambience of this charming valley town. You can hire a local taxi (at direct payment basis) to take several optional excursions in and around Pahalgam valley, such as an excursion to Chan... more

  • After breakfast today, your day is at leisure to soak in the ambience of this charming valley town. You can hire a local taxi (at direct payment basis) to take several optional excursions in and around Pahalgam valley, such as an excursion to Chandanwari (3288 metres above sea level), Aru Valley and Betab Valley. Drive back to the hotel for your overnight stay. Situated 16-km from Pahalgam, Chandanwari is famous for snow sledging on a snow bridge.

    Taxi cabs can be hired from Pahalgam for a roundtrip. The trip takes about four-five hours on a semi-road that has the Lidder river meandering on the one side, and lofty, snow-capped mountains on the other. "Snow fights" is what people generally indulge in here before they sledge back down.

    Chandanwari is also known for its natural attractions. It has some of the best picnic spots and is reachable by road. The weather can be very unpredictable at the place so do carry some warm clothes and rain coats as well. Aru Valley is a pristine scenic village situated in the region of Trans-Himalaya.

    Clear blue canopy over the head, misty surroundings, whispers of the native pines and conifer forests and beautiful meadows create a captivating diorama for travelers thronging the place. Though the village is the smallest hill station in the state, but still its breathtaking beauty and interesting activities like trekking, hiking and horse riding make it one of the most popular tourist places to visit in Pahalgam. Apart from the trekkers, the village also caters to the skiing desires of tourists who love to visit the place during winters. Aru Valley is located at a distance of about 12 km from Pahalgam. Betaab Valley is a perfect gateway to enjoy the heavenly pleasure of Mother Nature. Earlier known as Hagan Valley or Hagoon, Betaab Valley got its present name after the blockbuster Bollywood movie 'Betaab' was shot there in 1983.

    The experience is even more heightened by the musical whispers of several birds. Being a precious jewel of Jammu and Kashmir tourism, Betaab Valley is among a handful of Pahalgam tourist places to visit that should not be missed. Situated at a walking distance from the main center of Pahalgam, the valley is also an excellent camping site for trekkers and explorers

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Day 7

Transfer from Pahalgam to Srinagar + Srinagar Sightseeing
  • After breakfast, check out from your hotel & drive towards Srinagar. On reaching Srinagar, check in to your hotel & proceed for a local sightseeing tour. Visit the famous Mughal Gardens, along with a visit to Shankaracharya Temple & Ha... more

  • After breakfast, check out from your hotel & drive towards Srinagar. On reaching Srinagar, check in to your hotel & proceed for a local sightseeing tour. Visit the famous Mughal Gardens, along with a visit to Shankaracharya Temple & Hazaratbal Shrine. All the gardens are situated on the bank of Dal Lake with the Zabarwan Mountains in the background. The distance from Srinagar to the gardens is about 12 to 15 kms respectively.

    Enroute, visit the carpet-weaving factory and old Srinagar city. Nishat Bagh is one of the most beautiful terraced Mughal gardens located at the side of the famous Dal Lake near Srinagar. The Garden of Gladness or Nishat Bagh is the second largest Mughal garden in the Kashmir Valley located on the bank of the Dal Lake with the Zabarwan Mountains at the back and offers a magnificent view Pir Panjal mountain range.

    Shalimar Bagh is the largest mughal garden in India located at northeast of Dal Lake near Srinagar city along with other famous lake garden Nishat Bagh. The Bagh has Dal Lake in the background and considered to be very beautiful during the autumn and spring seasons. The Chashme Shahi is one of the beautiful mughal garden built around a spring in the Zabarwan Range. A fresh water spring, terraces, water pool and a large fountain makes it the most charming of the gardens near Srinagar along the banks of the Dal lake. Spread over an area of about 12 hectares, Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden is Asia's largest tulip garden (only operational in April).

    Indira Gandhi Tulip Garden is situated at the foothills of Zabarwan Range. Overlooking the iconic Dal Lake, the garden is opened in 2007. Adorned by 70 varieties of tulips, the garden is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Srinagar. To add more magnetism to the garden, several rose beds are also cultivated.

    Shankaracharya Temple is an ancient temple that finds its origin in the 4th century. Located on Gopadari Hill in the south-east of Srinagar, Shankaracharya Temple lies at a height of 1100 feet above surface level of the city. In 371 BC, the temple is said to have been built by Raja Gopadatya. At that time, the temple was named as 'Gopadari', after the name of the King. It is believed that Shankracharya, the great philosopher, lived here during his trip to Kashmir. The legend left the place centuries ago, ever since, the temple came to be known as Shankaracharya Temple. The main shrine is in the shape of a circular chamber and provides a breathtaking view of the valley.

    The first work of renovation is considered to have taken place during the reign of Lalitaditya. When the temple got damaged in an earthquake, the second repairs were done by Zain-ul-Abideen, under the rule of Sheikh Mohi-ud-Din. The stone steps that lead to the main shrine, are known to be built by Maharaja Gulab Singh. The Hazratbal Shrine is set on the left bank of the Dal Lake. The Hazratbal Shrine takes its name from Kashmiri language where the word 'Hazrat' stands for holy and 'bal' stands for place. The shrine is considered extremely sacred among the Muslims. Later, return to your hotel for overnight stay.

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Day 8

Full Day Yusmarg Sightseeing
  • After Breakfast, proceed for an excursion tour to Yusmarg. Yusmarg is a small meadow set in the heart of mountains to the south-west of Srinagar. It is an ideal picnic spot and the Nilnag Lake can be visited from here. A two hour drive from Srinagar... more
  • After Breakfast, proceed for an excursion tour to Yusmarg. Yusmarg is a small meadow set in the heart of mountains to the south-west of Srinagar. It is an ideal picnic spot and the Nilnag Lake can be visited from here. A two hour drive from Srinagar (47 kms ) will take you to acres upon acres of grassy meadow ringed by forests of pine, and towering beyond them, awesome and majestic snow clad mountains. Laterreturn to Srinagar.Dinner and overnight stay in Srinagar Hotel less

Day 9

Full Day Excursion to Doodhpathri
  • After breakfast, get ready for day excursion to Doodhpathri or "Valley of Milk". Situated 40 kms from Srinagar, it is definitely an unexplored place in Kashmir. You will certainly love the green meadows, pristine environment and serenity. It takes... more

  • After breakfast, get ready for day excursion to Doodhpathri or "Valley of Milk". Situated 40 kms from Srinagar, it is definitely an unexplored place in Kashmir. You will certainly love the green meadows, pristine environment and serenity. It takes about an hour to reach Doodhpathri from Srinagar by cab.

    A river cascading down the pebbles is a walk of 5 minutes from the parking. You will definitely meet sphered who will be keeping a watchful eye on his flock grazing on the verdant meadows and some cattle and horses. On reaching river, you can soak your feet on the clear and icy water.

    The best thing to enjoy here is the ride on horses (at extra cost) to the bottom of snow covered mountains and trekking. The best time to travel Doodhpathri is between May to July as the weather is pleasant and preachy. The temperature varies between 10-15 degrees during this time. Later, drive back to Srinagar for overnight stay.

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Day 10

Departure from Srinagar
  • After breakfast check out & transfer for Srinagar Airport to board the scheduled Flight for onward destination. more
  • After breakfast check out & transfer for Srinagar Airport to board the scheduled Flight for onward destination. less
Terms & Conditions

Cancellation Policy for Land Package:

  • Cancellation received 31 days or more before the tour start date: 20% of the total tour package cost will be deducted as a cancellation fee.
  • Cancellation received between 16 to 30 days before the tour start date: 50% of the total tour package cost will be deducted as a cancellation fee.
  • Cancellation received between 6 to 15 days before the tour start date: 75% of the total tour package cost will be deducted as a cancellation fee.
  • Cancellation received between 0 to 5 days before the tour start date: 100% of the total tour package cost will be deducted as a cancellation fee.

Package Validity:

  • Prices valid from 01st October 2023 to 31st February 2024.

Peak Season Time:

  • Prices can fluctuate during peak season dates. (Christmas, New Year and any events).

Booking Policy:

  • 30% Payment Required for theBooking Confirmation.
  • Balance payment to be paid 7 days before arrival or as decided by mutual understanding.

Important Notes:

  • Check-In Time 02:00 Hours (Noon) | Check-out time 12:00 Hours at all the properties.
  • No Refund or Compensation for any unused services or transport in any kind of circumstance.
  • No changes in the date of travel once booked.
  • Usual vehicle used are Air Conditioned Sedan (Indigo/Etios/Dzire etc) for 2-3 pax; SUV (Innova/Xylo/Ertiga etc) for 4-6 Pax For 7 or above Tempo traveller
  • Food menu as per availability of vegetables based on Buffet | Fixed menus.
  • Child below 5 Years of age will be complimentary.
  • Prepaid SIM cards of other districts of India will no work in Jammu & Kashmir.
  • AC will be switched off during up-hill drives and at certain other times.
  • Transportation shall be provided as per the itinerary and will not be at disposal.
  • In case of unavailability in the listed hotels, arrangement for an alternate accommodation will be made in a hotel of similar standard.
  • During peak winters, hot water supply at the hotel may be limited or time bound.
  • In Gulmarg, the horseman union does not allow any vehicle to drop or pick up guests at/from the gondola. All sightseeing tours are also prohibited by the union.
  • Aru Valley, Chandanwari and Betaab Valley at Pahalgam are not part of the itinerary (unless included) due to restrictions by the local transport union.
  • During winter, the road to Sonmarg remains closed and vehicles can only go up to Gagangir.
  • For Sonmarg sightseeing, our vehicle will take the guest to the Sonmarg taxi stand. From there, the guest needs to hire a pony/local union cab for sightseeing. Thajwas Glacier, Zero Point at Sonmarg are not included in the tour, due to restrictions laid down by the local union.
  • Any expense incurred or loss caused by reasons beyond our control such as bad weather, natural calamities (landslides, floods), flight delays / rescheduling / cancellations, any accidents / medical evacuations, riots/strikes/war, & etc

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