Blissful Kashmir – Peepal Travel

Overview

Situated in the northern part of India, Kashmir is the essence of everything that is Indian-its culture, history, tradition, people, and natural splendor. The Valley of Kashmir is full of the mighty mountains, Lush greenery, and blossoms of pinks, whites, yellows and flowers of all the rarest varieties. Rainbows are spread across the blue skies, meadows are spangled with daisies, flower beds with pansies, primroses, hyacinths and daffodils grow all over. Almond, cherry, apples strawberries are in abundance. All in all Kashmir is considered as the heaven brought on earth.

Services

Inclusions

01-night stay in Houseboat in Dal Lake.
02 nights stay in Srinagar.
01-night stay in Gulmarg.
02 nights stay In Pahalgam.
Daily Breakfast & Dinner.
01 Hour Shikara Ride.
All Tours & Transfers as per the above itinerary.
Toll, tax, driver allowance included.

Exclusions

GST 5% (Government Tax) on total package price.
Airfare /Railway Fare/ Gondola / Pony Rides.
Any items of personal nature like tips to guides, drivers, laundry, telephone charges, shopping, wines & alcoholic beverages, mineral water (unless specified), and food and drink which is not part of set group menu.
Any optional tours, meals, excursions, supplement costs, services and activities not mentioned in the itinerary inclusions.
Entry Tickets to Parks, Museums, Gardens , Monuments & Temples or any other place etc.
Extra Heating in Houseboat & Hotel.
Thajiwas Glacier & Snow Point in Sonmarg.
Snow Jeep transfers from Tangmarg to Gulmarg to Tangmarg OR at any other place in the itinerary.

Optional

Important instructions

** Rates are subject to availability.

Map

itinerary

Day 1: Srinagar Arrival and Sightseeing

Our services start with your arrival at Srinagar airport. Meet & greet and transfer by to House Boat. Welcome drink on arrival .After noon visit the Mughal Gardens , Chashmi-e Shahi (The Royal Spring), Nishat (The Garden of pleasure) Shalimar Bagh (Abode of love).In the Evening Enjoy a Shikara Ride in famous Dal Lake .Dinner and Overnight in the House Boat.

Hotel Lake Avenue – 3 Star (Dinner) / Hotel Downtown – 4 Star (Dinner)

Day 2: Srinagar – Srinagar – Pahalgam (92 Km/02 Hours)

Day 02 of your Kashmir tour package starts with a delicious breakfast in the houseboat, after which you will be transferred to Pahalgam. 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 marvellous 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. In Pahalgam we check in at the hotel and later do some nature walks to unwind ourselves. Overnight in hotel.

Hotel Paristan Resort – 3 Star (Breakfast & Dinner) / Eden Resorts & Spa – 4 Star (Breakfast & Dinner)

Day 3: Pahalgam Sightseeing

After breakfast at the hotel, you can opt to spend your day of sightseeing by driving to the picturesque Chandanwari and Betaab valley or ride by horseback across the wildlife sanctuary towards Baisaran meadows. Rest of the day will be at leisure for individual activities. Dinner & Overnight in Pahalgam hotel.

Hotel Paristan Resort – 3 Star (Breakfast & Dinner) / Eden Resorts & Spa – 4 Star (Breakfast & Dinner)

Day 4: Pahalgam – Gulmarg (140 Km/04 Hours)

After breakfast in the morning, we will begin our tour towards Gulmarg. The drive past colorful villages and rice fields, gives you an insight of the rich cultural past of Kashmir.

Gulmarg is one of the most beautiful hill stations in this world and also called Meadow of Flowers. It has the world’s highest golf course (World Highest) and is also famous for Gondola ride, winter sports skiing etc. On arrival, transfer to the hotel.

Evening is free for leisure. Dinner & Overnight stay at the Gulmarg hotel.

Hotel Khaleel Palace – 3 Star (Breakfast & Dinner) / Hotel Shaw Inn – 4 Star (Breakfast & Dinner)

Day 05: Gulmarg – Srinagar (60 Km /02 Hours 30 Minutes)

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and go for the famous Gondola Cable Car Ride to Khilanmarg. The 08 minutes of ropeway will take you past colorful shepherd hutments to the lower ridge of the Apharwat 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.

Other optional leisure activities include pony rides, romantic walks, bird-watching, and golf. We descend back to Gulmarg base after an hour.

In the afternoon, return to Srinagar. Dinner & overnight stay at Srinagar Hotel.

Hotel Lake Avenue – 3 Star (Breakfast & Dinner) / Hotel Downtown – 4 Star (Breakfast & Dinner)

Day 06: Srinagar – Sonmarg – Srinagar (80 km/ 01 Hour 45 Minutes per way)

Take a day’s excursion to Sonamarg and enjoy a day at leisure at the Meadow of Gold.
Enroute see Hazratbal Shrine, Gagangir Tourist Village. The drive from Srinagar to Sonmarg is very beautiful as you will pass through some towns and villages, at many places you can enjoy the view of paddy fields with rivers flowing on one side. In Sonmarg you can visit Thajwas Glacier which is around 4 Kms from Sonmarg, a local taxi has to be hired for it ( on your own cost ). The name Sonmarg is derived from two Kashmiri words “Son” & “Marg” which mean “Gold” & “Meadow”, when put together it means “Meadow of Gold”. Return to Srinagar in the evening after enjoying your day. Overnight stay at Srinagar.

Hotel Lake Avenue – 3 Star (Breakfast & Dinner) / Hotel Downtown – 4 Star (Breakfast & Dinner)

Day 07: Departure from Srinagar

Head back with beautiful memories of your Kashmir tour.

Have breakfast at your hotel in Srinagar. After check-out, you will be transferred to the Srinagar Airport for your return flight. This concludes your package tour to Kashmir

Please Note: Due to strict security, you are requested to leave for the airport at least 4 hours before the departure time. You will have to pass 4 security barriers before reaching the airport. This often leads to long traffic jams right outside the airport.