10N11D- Day Trips from Srinagar

10N11D- Day Trips from Srinagar

(11 Days 10 Nights)

10N11D- Day Trips from Srinagar

(10 Nights 11 Days)

Highlights

  • 10 Nights / 11 Days Kashmir trip
  • Stay: Srinagar (10N)
  • Arrival in Srinagar, city tour, houseboat stay
  • Sonmarg day trip
  • Yusmarg day trip
  • Doodhpathri day trip
  • Gulmarg day trip
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Overview

A land of untouched beauty, Kashmir is definitely a paradise on earth with its snow-capped mountains and scenic landscape. Kashmir is beautiful gardens, lakes, valleys, and much more. Kashmir remains one of the most celebrated holiday destinations in the world. The lush green views of Aru Valley, the colourful series of houseboats & shikaras and the holy shrines of Jammu City. Jammu and Kashmir is all about never-fading beauty and allure.
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Tour Itinerary
(10 Nights 11 Days)

Day 1

Arrival in Srinagar, city tour, houseboat stay

On your arrival at the Srinagar International Airport, you will be taken for a 35 minutes drive through the heart of New Srinagar city, passing the Abdullah bridge which connects the banks of the Jhelum river. Proceed for an hour of Shikara ride in the lake. After some rest, a day of local sightseeing that includes a visit to the famous Mughal gardens of Nishat and Shalimar. Overnight stay at the hotel/ houseboat.

Day 2

Sonmarg day trip

After breakfast, drive to Sonmarg (90 kms/3 hrs) enroute Kheer Bhawani Darshan. On arrival at Sonmarg, visit Thajjwas glacier (own cost) . Return back to Srinagar. Dinner and overnight stay in hotel.

Day 3

Yusmarg day trip

After breakfast, set out for an excursion to Yusmarg. Yusmarg, the meadow of Jesus is an apline valley located in Badgam district and covered by snow clad mountains and meadows of pine and fir. This valley mesmerizes tourists with its natural beauty. This is also popular for horse riding, fishing and for skiing during winter. After spending some quality time, return back to Srinagar for overnight stay.

Day 4

Doodhpathri day trip

Doodhpathri, valley of milk, located in Budgam district, lies in bowl shaped valley in Pir Panjal Range. Its an alpine valley covered with snowclad mountains. Not a lot of tourists come to this place, since the road conditions are not favorable. After some quiet and peaceful time at Doodhpathri, be back to Srinagar for overnight stay.

Day 5

Gulmarg day trip

After Breakfast, drive to Gulmarg (55 kms/2 hrs). You can do Khilanmarg sightseeing here by gondola ride at your own cost, return back to Srinagar. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.

Day 6

Pahalgam day trip

Today we travel 97 kiilometers (3 hrs one way) south of Kashmir to Pahalgam. In Pahalgam, visit Betaab Valley and Chandanwari as well as take a horse riding trip to Baisaran meadows (at your own cost). After sightseeing, we will drive back to Srinagar and transfer to the hotel/ houseboat for overnight stay.

Day 7

Manasbal Lake day trip

After breakfast, drive to Manasbal Lake. The lake is paradise for bird watchers. This lake is surrounded by three villages Jarokbal, Kondabal and Gratbal. The beautiful lotuses blossom by the lakeside during July and August adds to the beauty of clear waters. Also visit Kheer Bhawani Temple. Later drive back to Srinagar for overnight stay.

Day 8

Dachigam National Park day trip

After breakfast, set out for an excursin to Dachigam National Park. Located 22 kms from Srinagar city, the park was once the private game preserve of Maharaja Gulab Singh. The park is situated at altitude ranging from 5500 ft to 14,000 ft. Due to the variation in altitude, the park is demarcated into upper and lower regions. The best time to visit the park is: upper Dachigam from months of May till August; lower Dachigam from months of September till December. Bird watching is best in the months of March till May. The park is popular as the home of the rare and critically endangered Hangul or Kashmir stag. The other famous attractions of the park are Himalayan Black Bear, Markhor, Ibex and exotic birds. Enjoy the safari at Dachigam National Park. Later drive back to Srinagar for overnight stay.

Day 9

Srinagar city tour

After breakfast, we proceed for a half day city tour that includes visit to the famous Mughal gardens of Nishat and Shalimar, the Chasme Shahi Garden, Shalimar Bagh (Abode of love) and Shankaracharya Temple. We will explore the gardens and later drive back to the hotel for a dinner and Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 10

Srinagar- day at leisure

Day at leisure for rest & other personal activities. You might like to shop around in the evening for some beautiful handicrafts. Overnight stay at hotel in Srinagar.

Day 11

Departure/transfers to Srinagar Airport

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfers to airport for your onward journey with memories of ALifetimeTrip.

Inclusions

  • Accommodation at hotels/resorts/camps on double/triple Occupancy as per requirement.
  • All Applicable Taxes
  • Complimentary Shikara ride if you are staying at houseboat.

Exclusions

  • Any entry fees
  • Any Air/Train/ Bus Fares- Best fares, Available On Request.
  • Items of personal nature like porterage, tips, laundry
  • Any expenses for entrance fees or optional activities or tickets, unless quoted in Inclusions.
  • Any optional activities
  • Pony Ride
Important Information

  • 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 the vehicle in Tangmarg which is about 14 kms before Gulmarg. Snowjeeps 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: 1500/- for return trip.
  • In Pahalgam: Sightseeing of Chandanwari, Betaab Valley, Baisaran Valley and Aru Valley are not included in our packages and can be done on direct payment.
  • In Sonmarg: The vehicle is allowed to drop at main Sonamarg and from there onwards one has to walk up to Thajiwass or one can go by ponies on direct payment.

cancellation policy

  • 25% Charges of lump sum amount, anytime prior to 30 days of Tour Start.
  • 50% Charges of lump sum amount, anytime within 30-15 days prior to Tour Start.
  • 75% Charges of lump sum amount, anytime within 15-10 days of Tour Start. 
  • 100% Retention Charges thereafter.

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