Long
Kashmir Package
Overview
Destination: Srinagar - Pahalgam - Gulmarg – Yusmarg – Sonamarg - Srinagar
Tour Overview
Availability
Nov 18- Mar 17
Duration
6D/5N
Pickup Location
pickup available from airport, train and Bus Stop
Language
English
Car PickUp
Available
Tour Guide
Included
Included
- Experienced and qualified guide
- Breakfast
- SightSeeing
- Hotel Accomodation
Excluded
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Camp Fire
- Sports Elements
Itenary
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10:00 AM
On the arrival at Srinagar Airport / railway station. Meet and greet by local representative then check in the hotel. Welcome drink on arrival. Rest of the day at leisure. Srinagar Located in the center of the Kashmir valley, the district of Srinagar towers at a height of 1,730 m above sea level. King Pravarasena-II founded the Srinagar city over 2000 years ago. The Chinese travelerHiuen Tsang, who visited Kashmir in 631 AD, found Srinagar at the same place where it stands today. The rule of Hindu kings in Kashmir ended in 1339, with the last ruler being LaltadityaMuktapida. From 1420-1470, the valley came under the rule of King Zain-ul-Abidin, popularly known as Budshah. Some time later, Mughal Emperor Akbar annexed Srinagar and included it in his own territory. Come and explore some more fascinating aspects of Srinagar with us Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel.
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11:00 AM
Day 2: Srinagar - Pahalgam - Srinagar(approx 60 kms One Way) After breakfast ready for excursion tour for Pahalgam: Pahalgam, A world famous hill station is 45 Kms. from the District Head Quarter at Anantnag and located on the banks of river Lidder at an altitude of 7200 ft. from sea level. Pahalgam is one among the five tehsils of Anantnag district and tehsil headquarters are located in the main town of Pahalgam. Once a great tourist puller and favourite place for shooting of Bollywood films is perhaps the best health resort in the country.Pahalgam also serves as base camp for the famous AmarnathJiYatra.ThePahalgam Valley presents glamorous look due to its pine forests, snow clad mountains, healthy climate and vast meadows and pastures. Pahalgam skirts Lidder river and torrential flow of water in Lidder river enriches the awesome beauty of the Valley. Evening Return to the Hotel for dinner and overnight stay
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03:00 PM
Day 3: Srinagar - Gulmarg - Srinagar (80 Kms Appox One Way) After breakfast ready for excursion tour for Gulmarg: A huge cup shaped meadow, lush and green with slopes where the silence is broken only by the tinkle of cowbells, Gulmarg looks like a fantasy set in a film and not surprisingly have been the venue of several films.The valley of Gulmarg, a large meadow about 3-sq-kms in area, stands at 2,730 metres, 56-km south west of Srinagar. The name means 'Meadow Of Flowers' and in the spring it's just that, a rolling meadow dotted with countless colourful Bluebells, Daisies, Forget Me Not's and Buttercups. The valley itself is about 3-km long and up to a km wide. All around are snow-capped mountains, and on a clear day one can see all the way to Nanga Parbat is one direction and Srinagar is another. It's a popular day trip from Srinagar to Gulmarg, although many people extend their stay or use it as a base for trekking. The road from Srinagar rises gently towards the lower slopes of the range, passing through rice and maize fields. Prime Attractions of Gulmarg: Skiing &Heliskiing: Asia's one of the most famous Heli-skiing resort is at Gulmarg, Kashmir. Come December, and the verdant green slopes of Gulmarg are blanketed with snow, forming some of the finest natural slopes for ski runs of all levels. Golf Courses: Gulmarg also has one of the world's highest green golf courses, as well as a clubhouse, which is a historical building in its own right. For the would-be golfer, there are golf sets on hire, pros to instruct one in the game, and temporary memberships. Naturally, these facilities are available to players as well, except that serious golfers usually carry their sets along. Gondola Lift: For a fun filled ride of a most unusual kind, Gulmarg's newly constructed Gondola lift from high above Gulmarg, through pine clad slopes, is exhilarating. Evening back to Hotel for dinner & overnight stay.
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06:00 PM
Day 4: Srinagar - Yusmarg – Srinagar (47 kmsapprox) After breakfast leave for full day excursion to Yusmarg:- Yusmarg Yusmarg is approximately 47 km from the Srinagar and lies in the Badgam district of Jammu and Kashmir. The two-hour drive to the place is an enjoyment in itself. Grassy pastures stretching to acres of land, the dense forests full of pine trees, with the backdrop of splendid snow capped mountains leave you almost speechless. Within commutable distance from Srinagar, the capital of Kashmir, Yusmarg is the perfect place to go for apicnic. It is possible that after reaching this place, you may want to even stay for a few days. Specially, for the lovers of long walks in picturesque locales, Yusmarg is the place to be.You may a laid-back stroll amongst flower-strewn meadows. Another venue for the walkers is a river, known by the name of Dudh Ganga. Frothing and crashing on its way over the rocks, the river makes a little white foam, which gives it this name. A little ahead, is a lake, Nilnag, embraced with hills. The hills comprise of a number of several peaks, namely TattaKutti, Sang Safed, etc. At a distance of about 13 km from Yusmarg in the Kashmir Valley is the Charar-e-Sharief, the shrine of the saint Sheikh Noor-ud-din or NundReshi.Yousmarg mesmerizes tourists with its scenic meadows,a sparkling reservoir and mountains comparable to European Alps. Situated amidst Sang Safed valley, Yousmarg is reputed for having some unique spring flowers. It also has some of the highest peaks in Pir-Panjal range like Tatakoti 4725m, Romesh Thong 5000m and Sunset Peak 4746 m. The mighty river Doodh Ganga rises from these peaks and a dis-tributory of the same flows into the reservoir. Word â?oYusâ?T is said to be a short form of Youza or Jesus PBUH and a marg means a meadow, according to a belief the Jesus is said to have passed through this valley while travelling into Kashmir. Back to the hotel for dinner and Overnight stay.
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11:00 PM
Day 5: Srinagar – Sonamarg – Srinagar (80 kmsapprox) After breakfast check out from Hotel and drive to Sonamarg. On the arrival check into hotel. Later Walk from Hotel Resort to Sonamarg market or otherwise by cars. Land Zorbing at Sonamarg,Pony ride from Sonamarg to Thajewas on the way All-Terrain Vehicle ATV) ride, Return to Hotel Resort for Lunch. After lunch visit to Sarbal Village/Baltal on the way undertake rafting by those who have not done the previous day.Cultural activity and camp fire. Evening back to Houseboat for dinner & overnight stay.
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10:00 AM
Day 6: Srinagar Airport Drop Today after breakfast time free till departure, check out from hotel and drop you at Airport for your onwards journey to Home with sweet memories