BEST OF KASHMIR itinerary
DAY 01: Jammu – Katra (50 kms / 2 hours)
On arrival at Jammu airport / station (on your own), you will be received by Thomas cook representative / driver. Once you board your vehicle, you will proceed to the holy city of Katra. Check into the hotel. Overnight stay will in Katra. You can also proceed to Mata Vaishnodevi shrine in the night.
Meals : Dinner
DAY 02: Katra
Morning proceed for Vaishnodevi shrine. Later return back to the hotel in Katra for overnight stay.
Meals : Breakfast & Dinner
DAY 03: Katra – Patnitop (60 kms / 2 ½ hours)
After breakfast check out from Katra and drive to Patnitop, the only hill station of Jammu district. On arrival, check into your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure to explore the nearby areas on foot or pony back (on direct payment). Dinner & overnight stay will be in the hotel.
Meals : Breakfast & Dinner
DAY 04: Patnitop – Pahalgam (285 kms / 7 ½ hours)
Today after breakfast, check out from Patnitop and proceed for Pahalgam. On arrival at Pahalgam, check in to your hotel. Evening is free for leisure activities. Dinner & overnight stay will be at hotel in Pahalgam.
Meals : Breakfast & Dinner
DAY 05: Pahalgam – Gulmarg (140 kms / 5 ½ hours)
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed for Gulmarg. En route visit Awantipura Ruins. On arrival, check into your hotel. Afternoon proceed for gondola ride up to first phase. Please note that no outside vehicle is allowed in Gulmarg. You need to take local vehicle / Ponies on direct payment basis as local taxi union does not allow outside vehicle to do sightseeing. Driver will help you in booking local taxi / Pony. Evening is free for leisure activities. Dinner & overnight stay will be at hotel in Gulmarg.
Meals : Breakfast & Dinner
DAY 06: Gulmarg – Srinagar (90 kms / 3 ½ hours one way)
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed for Srinagar. On arrival, check into your houseboat. Later in the evening proceed for Shikara ride in Dal Lake. Dinner & overnight stay will be at the houseboat in Srinagar.
Meals : Breakfast & Dinner
DAY 07: Srinagar – Excursion to Sonmarg (90 kms / 4 hours one way)
After breakfast, depart for full day excursion to Sonmarg. Enjoy beautiful snowcapped peaks and glaciers. Return to the hotel in Srinagar by evening. Dinner & overnight stay will be at the hotel in Srinagar.
Meals : Breakast & Dinner
DAY 08: Srinagar
Today enjoy local sightseeing of Srinagar covering Shankaracharya Temple, Mughal gardens, Carpet Weaving Factories. Evening is free for shopping. Dinner & overnight stay will be at the hotel in Srinagar.
Meals : Breakfast & Dinner
DAY 09: Srinagar – Departure
Today after breakfast, check out from your hotel and proceed to Srinagar airport.
Meals : Breakfast
Tour Highlight
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
Private Chauffeur Driven Vehicle
MUST SEE PLACES:
Transfers to these places is included but the Entrances will be on Direct Payment
Katra: Visit Mata Vaishnodevi
Srinagar: Dal Lake, Shankaracharya Temple, Mughal Gardens and carpet weaving factories
Pahalgam: Visit Pahalgam (Aru, Chandanwari, Betaab Valley Visit Own vehicle on direct payment basis)
Gulmarg: Visit Gulmarg
Sonmarg: - Day Excursion Sonmarg
Patnitop: Visit Patnitop
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One photography ( 5 x 7 size) Per Person during Shikara Ride (IN KASHMIRI DRESS)
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Gondola Ride At Gulmarg Upto Kangdoor ( Half Way
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Shikara Ride On Dal Lake
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Entrance Fee Of Mughal Gardens
Prices Include:
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Accommodation for (8) nights on as per itinerary in budget hotels.
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All transportation and sightseeing as per itinerary.
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Travel Insurance.
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All meals as mentioned in the Itinerary.
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All taxes including current Government taxes, which are subject to change without any notice.
Prices DO NOT Include:
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Airfare/train/bus cost
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Items of personal nature like drinks, laundry, telephone calls, tips, camera fees etc.
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Liability for change in itinerary due to reasons beyond our control like change in flight and train schedule; cancellation of flights/trains, political disturbances, natural phenomenon, etc.
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Any other item not specifically mentioned above as 'INCLUDED.'
