DURATION : 03 Nights/ 04 Days
DESTINATION : Srinagar - Gulmarg - Pahalgam
INCLUSIONS : Return Air-fare, Accommodation, Transfer, Sightseeing, BF/D, 01 Night House Boat
Ltc Yatra Day 01 : Arrive in Srinagar
On your arrival at the Srinagar International 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 Jehlumriver, snaking its way towards the North-Western frontier of Kashmir. We arrive at the hotel/houseboat. Later we will do some half a day of 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 Zabarwanmountains, the gardens boast of green turfs, blooming flowers and cascading water fountains, Later we will go on a 90 minsshikara ride in the lake. This boat ride glides you past some wonderful vegetable gardens and aquatic life. We will explore the lake and later drive back to the hotel/houseboat for our overnight stay.
Ltc Yatra Day 02 : Srinagar to Gulmarg (Full Day Trip)
After breakfast in the morning, we will begin our country side day trip towards Gulmarg. The drive past colorful villages and rice fields, gives you an insight of the rich cultural past of Kashmir. We arrive at a small picturesue market town of Tangmarg and drive ahead on a scenic drive of 14 kilometers to Gulmarg. We arrive in Gulmarg early in the afternoon and begin a short tour around the meadow familiarizing ourselves with the beauty. In Gulmarg we will board the Gondola cable car ride (at own cost), and ascend towards the Afarwatt Mountain range. The 08 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 and later do some horse-riding to the strawberry valley (at own cost). In the evening we will drive back to Srinagar Overnight in the hotel.
Ltc Yatra Day 03 : Srinagar to Pahalgam ( Full Day Trip )
Our trip today will be to a picturesque valley around 97 kiilometers South of Kashmir. Known as Pahalgam (which means The Shepherd’s Village), the valley is renowned the world over for its exotic forests, pretty water streams and imposing snow peaks. In Pahalgam you can visit Betaab Valley and Chandanwari as well as take a horse riding trip to Baisaran meadows. After sightseeing around the mountain valley for most of the day, we will drive back to Srinagar and transfer to the hotel for our overnight stay.
Ltc Yatra Day 04 : Departure Transfer to Airport
After a late morning breakfast, we will drive to the airport for your flight home. At the airport the driver will assist you with the luggage and will later drop you at the terminal.
Included in the prices are :-
Accommodation on Twin sharing basis.
Meals as specified above.
01 Night House Boat
For 02 to 07 pax we will proivide 01 Non A/C Tata Sumo as per Itinerary.
Arrival and departure transfers.
Shikara Ride.
All Taxs, Parking & Driver allowance.
Excluding in the prices is :-
Any international or domestic airfare & airport departure tax.
Any Portrage or Tips.
Horse riding, Gandola Ride.
Any extra meals at the houseboats and hotels.
Any guided sightseeing except in Srinagar or travel escort.
Any local sightseeing in Pahalgam or Gulmarg that involves the car from Srinagar.
Any extra sightseeing that is not mentioned in the tour program.
Any personal expenses like, bar bills, telephone bills, tips, beverages, medical / travel insurance, still/video camera fee, costs or any other cost not included above.