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KAS002
Srinagar – Gulag – Amalgam
6 Nights 7 Days |
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Day 01: Arrive at Srinagar
Arrive at Srinagar and transfer to hotel / Houseboat. Srinagar is the summer capital of the state of Jammu and Kashmir and is the pride of the beautiful valley of Kashmir. Srinagar is famous for its lakes and the charming rows of houseboats floating on them. It is also known for traditional Kashmiri handicrafts and dry fruits. Rest of the day is at leisure. Late afternoon enjoy a Shikara (a traditional Kashmiri boat) ride on the Dal Lake, exploring the intricate maze of waterways of this lake. Enjoy your ride through the floating gardens, vegetable fields and narrow canals. If time permits, witness a walnut woodcarving and papier-mâché making demonstration. Overnight at the hotel / houseboat.
Day 02: Srinagar
After breakfast, proceed on a half-day city tour of Srinagar. You commence your tour with a visit to Shankracharya hill for darshan at the Temple of Shankaracharya and a bird's eye view of Srinagar. Continue to visit the Mughal styled gardens Chashm-e-Shahi (The Royal Spring), Nishat Bagh (Garden of Pleasure) and Shalimar Bagh (Abode of Love). All the gardens are on the banks of Dal Lake with the Zabarwan Mountains in the background. The distance from Srinagar to these gardens is about 12 and 15 kms respectively. Enroute, visit a carpet-weaving factory. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight at the hotel /houseboat.
Day 03: Srinagar - Gulmarg - Srinagar
After breakfast, proceed on a full day excursion to Sonmarg or the “Meadow of Gold”, lies northeast of Srinagar at an altitude of 2740 m, on the Srinagar-Ladakh road. It is set in a valley amongst glaciers and placid lakes. The flower-laden meadows, panoramic view of the lofty snow-covered Himalayan peaks and a number of trekking and hiking trails have made Sonmarg a popular tourist destination. It is also a base camp for those visiting Ladakh. Sonmarg offers excellent opportunities for fishing at the Krishnasagar Lake. Lunch is on own, at a local restaurant. Sonamarg is known for its natural beauty and is popular for its alpine flowers, sycamore, silver birch and pine trees. Evening you return to Srinagar. Overnight at the hotel/houseboat.
(Srinagar – Sonmarg: 83 kms/2.5 hrs)
Day 04: Srinagar - Sonmarg - Srinagar
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and drive to Gulmarg (Meadow of Flowers) at 2730m above sea level. It has one of the best Ski slopes in the world and highest golf course of the world with 18 holes. One can also view Nanga Parbhat if weather permits. On arrival, check in at hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
(Srinagar - Gulmarg: 56kms / 02hrs)
Day 05: Depart Srinagar
After breakfast, check out of hotel and drive to Pahalgam (Valley of Shepherds). Enroute visit Saffron fields, Awantipura ruins a 1100 year old temple of Lord Vishnu built by King Awantiwareman. Drive through pine forests. Arrive at Pahalgam and check in at hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
(Gulmarg – Pahalgam: 160 kms / 4.5 hrs)
Day 06: Pahalgam
After breakfast, full day is at leisure for independent activities. Optional: visit Chandanwari or Aru on ponies. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 07: Depart from Pahalgam
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and drive to Srinagar airport / bus stand to depart for your onward destination.
(Srinagar – Pahalgam: 96 kms / 03 hrs)
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| Kashmir is the northwestern region of the Indian subcontinent. During the 19th century rule, Kashmir was a popular tourist destination due to its climate. The railway to Rawalpindi, and a road thence to Srinagar made access to the valley easier. When the temperature in Srinagar rose at the beginning of June, the residents migrated to Gulmarg, which was a fashionable hill station during British rule. |
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| Best time to visit: Well Kashmir is all-season destination but still the best time to visit Kashmir is during the months of March to October. During this period the weather conditions in Kashmir are at their best. This period covers three seasons in Kashmir i.e., spring (March-early May), summers (early May-late August) and autumn (September-November). |
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| Accessibility : |
| By Air : Srinagar airport is approximately 14 km from the city. There are daily flights to Srinagar, operated by Indian Airlines (from Delhi, Mumbai and Jammu) and other Private Airlines like Air Deccan, SpiceJet, Kingfisher, Jet Airways (from Delhi and Jammu). |
| By Rail: Jammu Tawi, approximately 305 km far, is the nearest railhead for Srinagar. Trains from Delhi, Calcutta, Pune, Mumbai and other cities arrive at this station only. During holiday season, when there is a heavy rush for Kashmir, additional trains operate for and from this station. |
| By Road : National Highway 1-A is the main highway connecting Srinagar with Jammu. J&K State Road Transport Corporation (SRTC) as well as a number of private Super deluxe, A-class and B-class busses operate to and from the state. Private taxis are also available for traveling to Kashmir. This is one of the most adventurous though a bit strenuous travel track in India. |
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