Tales of Serenity

Jammu & Kashmir, India

Duration

10 days

Tour Type

Adventure

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Description
Hotels quoted are subjected to availability, in case non-availability similar category Hotels shall be offered prior to booking
In Houseboats stay: During cold waves in parts of Jammu Kashmir, houseboats faces immense hardships in terms of water supply and
irregular electricity therefore alternatively the water supply in washroom areas might be provided in buckets.
In Gulmarg: During heavy snowfall, there will be a change of vehicle in Tangmarg which is about 14 kms before Gulmarg. Snow Jeeps or
chained vehicles will be used from there up to Gulmarg and back for which the clients have to pay an additional amount of INR: 2000/-
for a return trip.
In Pahalgam: Sightseeing of Chandanwari, Betaab Valley, and Aru Valley are not included in our packages and can be done via union
cabs on direct payment.
Sightseeing to Baisaran valley via ponies are not included and can be done on direct payment basis ( highly bargainable)
It is not mandatory for guests to take ponies in Gulmarg & Pahalgam to visit all the important tourist spots, all the major tourist
attraction points are in close proximity so you can walk it down. However, if still you wish to take a pony ride / sledging / rafting etc the rates are highly negotiable. Please bargain to your max.
In Sonmarg: The vehicle is allowed to drop at main Sonamarg and from there onwards one has to walk up to Thajiwas or one can go by ponies on direct payment. Postpaid connection with roaming facility works in J&K.
In Katra for Pithu / Palki / Pony services Municipal Committee Katra has fixed the rates and they are displayed on the rate card outside
their booking office at Banganga. If someone is over charging above the listed rates its up to you how hard you can bargain.
For Shopping :- Dry Fruits / Rajma / Basmati Rice / Handicraft / Woolens / Carpets/ Saffron / Cricket Bats Srinagar :- Lal Chowk /
Boulevard For Kashmiri Wazwan Food :- Aadhoos at Lal Chowk Srinagar is the best place and Mutton Kebab at Gee Enn Bakers – Residency
Road. For Vegetarian Food in Srinagar :- Krishna Dhaba is the best place.If need to modify the quote/itinerary or if price is not fitting in your budget, then let agent know directly
NOTE: CHILDREN BELOW AGE OF 5 YEARS ARE COMPLIMENTARY

Included/Exclude

Pick and Drop Services
1 Meal Per Day
Cruise Dinner & Music Event
Visit 7 Best Places in the City With Group

Additional Services
Insurance
Food & Drinks
Tickets

Tour Plan

Day 1

Day 1:  AIRPORT PICK UP & LOCAL SIGHTSEEING :- On your arrival at the Srinagar Airport, you will be welcomed by our representative who will assist and escort you to your waiting vehicle and drive straight to Srinagar City. Later tour of famous Mughal gardens of Nishat,Shalimar,Chashma shahi and Pari mahal.Built over a period of 14 years, the two gardens are a legacy left behind by the erstwhile Mughals, whose taste for laying exquisite gardens was fascinating. With a backdrop of the sprawling Zabarwan mountains, the gardens boast of green turfs, blooming flowers and cascading water fountains. In the evening, Shikara rides in Dal Lake for an hour. Overnight Stay at Hotel in Srinagar.

Day 2

Day 2: SONMARG DAY TRIP: Early in the morning, after breakfast, our driver will pick you up from Sonmarg & drive you straight to Sonmarg, which is the most beautiful drive from Srinagar. On the way, we stop at many beautiful spots. Continue to drive to Sonmarg 2690 Mtrs. (Meadow of Gold). One can ride on horse to visit Thajiwas Glacier, where snow remains round the year and Sonmarg, known as Gateway of Ladakh. In the evening, return to the resort. Overnight at a hotel in Srinagar. NOTE: In Sonmarg Sightseeing of Zojila Pass, zero point-fish points are not included. If one wishes to visit the same, they can hire a union cab at Sonmarg on direct payment basis. Thajiwas Glacier Can be done by horses; cost is not included.

Day 3

Day 3: GULMARG DAY Trip: After breakfast, 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. We arrive at the small, picturesque market town of Tangmarg and drive ahead on a scenic drive of 14 kilometers to Gulmarg. In Gulmarg One Can board the Gondola cable car system and ascend towards the Affarwat Mountain range. The eight minutes of ropeway will take you past colorful shepherd hutments to the lower ridge of the Afarwat peak. From here, you can click photos of the nearby mountain ranges that stand tall like sentinels guarding the rich natural beauty of Kashmir valley. We will descend back to Gulmarg base after an hour or so. Overnight at a Hotel in Srinagar. NOTE: The guest may make a request to book Gulmarg Gondola Ticket, which is going to be subject to availability at the time of package booking. Alternatively, guests can book the same on at the time of package booking. Alternatively, guest can book the same on https://jkcablecar.payu.in In Gulmarg: During heavy snowfall, there will be a change of vehicle in Tangmarg, which is about 14 km before Gulmarg. Snow Jeeps or chained vehicles will be used from there up to Gulmarg and back for which the clients have to pay on direct payment basis.

Day 4

Day 4: PAHALGAM OVERNIGHT: After breakfast, leave from Srinagar and drive towards Pahalgam. We drive past the saffron fields of Pampore, the marvelous ruins of Avantipur and the village of Bijbehara, which remains famous as the breadbasket of Kashmir. You can even sample a few exotic breads sold by vendors near the road. We switch to the national highway at Khanabal and drive through the second-largest city, Anantnag. From here, the road turns scenic as we drive parallel on the Lidder River, flowing from the opposite direction. On the way, one can enjoy tea at Apple Valley. On reaching Pahalgam, one can visit the famous Lidder stream. Overnight stay at Hotel in Pahalgam. .NOTE: In Pahalgam Sightseeing of Chandanwari, Betaab Valley, Baisaran Valley and Aru Valley are not included. If one wishes to visit the same, they can hire a taxi directly at Pahalgam on direct payment basis. To visit Baisan Valley (Mini Switzerland), you have to hire horses.

Day 5

Day 5: PAHALGAM OVERNIGHT: After breakfast, spend a full day sightseeing of Pahalgam and later in the evening, return back to the hotel for Overnight stay. NOTE: In Pahalgam Sightseeing of Chandanwari, Betaab Valley, Baisaran Valley and Aru Valley are not included. If one wishes to visit the same, they can hire a taxi directly at Pahalgam on direct payment basis. To visit Baisan Valley (Mini Switzerland), you have to hire horses.

Day 6

Day 6: SRINAGAR RETURN & HOUSEBOAT STAY Morning after breakfast, half day of sightseeing of Pahalgam. Later, our driver will pick you up and drive you back to Srinagar. Check into the Hotel for Overnight stay.

Day 7

Day 7: DEPARTURE: After breakfast, Check-out from the Hotel and drive straight to Srinagar Airport to connect onward to your destination with Happy Memories.