Kashmir - Buy 1 Get 1 Free

Tour Overview

• Duration: 5 Nights / 6 Days
• Routing: 1N Srinagar , 1N Pahalgam , 2N Gulmarg , 1N Srinagar
• Special Offer: Buy 1 Get 1 Free (BOGO) — Pay for 1 traveler, and your companion travels free .
• Key Highlights: 1-Hour Shikara ride on Dal Lake, Gulmarg Gondola Cable Car Ride (Phase 1), Betaab Valley & Chandanwari excursion, Mughal Gardens, and ancient historic ruins .

 Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Srinagar & Dal Lake Shikara Ride

• Hotel: The Olive Hotel Srinagar or similar
• Meals: Dinner
• Itinerary:
  • Arrive at Srinagar Airport and receive a transfer to your hotel .
  • Check in to your hotel and freshen up .
  • Head out to Dal Lake ("Jewel of Kashmir") to enjoy a peaceful 1-hour Shikara ride .
  • Glide past floating gardens, canals, and traditional wooden houseboats against the backdrop of the Zabarwan mountains .
  • Return to the hotel for dinner .

Day 2: Srinagar Sightseeing to Pahalgam

• Hotel: Asal Resorts or similar in Pahalgam
• Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
• Distance/Time: Approx. 90 km (~3 hours drive)
• Itinerary:
  • After breakfast, embark on a morning tour of Srinagar .
  • Visit Shankaracharya Temple (Jyeshteshwara Temple) located atop Shankaracharya Hill .
  • Explore Nishat Bagh, the largest Mughal garden overlooking Dal Lake .
  • Visit Pari Mahal ("Palace of Fairies"), a seven-terraced garden providing panoramic views over the city .
  • En route to Pahalgam, visit the 9th-century archaeological ruins at Avantipur Ruins .
  • Arrive in Pahalgam ("Valley of Shepherds"), check into your resort, and enjoy dinner .

Day 3: Pahalgam Valleys to Gulmarg

• Hotel: Zahgeer Continental or similar in Gulmarg
• Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
• Distance/Time: Approx. 140 km (~4 hours drive)
• Itinerary:
  • Following breakfast, explore Pahalgam’s attractions via local taxis :
    • Betaab Valley: Famous green valley named after the Bollywood film Betaab .
    • Chandanwari: Picturesque snowy landscape along the Lidder River and starting point of the Amarnath Yatra .
  • Visit the magnificent 8th-century Martand Sun Temple ruins .
  • Stop by a local Kashmiri Cricket Bat Factory to see authentic Kashmir willow bats being crafted .
  • Drive to Gulmarg ("Meadow of Flowers"), check into your hotel, and enjoy dinner .

Day 4: Gulmarg Alpine Exploration & Gondola Ride

• Hotel: Zahgeer Continental or similar in Gulmarg
• Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
• Itinerary:
  • Enjoy breakfast at the hotel .
  • Experience the world-famous Gulmarg Gondola (Phase 1) cable car ride .
  • Soar high over pine forests to reach high-altitude meadows offering views of snow-covered peaks .
  • Spend the day enjoying sightseeing, photography, or snow activities .
  • Dinner at the hotel .

Day 5: Gulmarg to Srinagar & Shopping

• Hotel: The Olive Hotel Srinagar or similar
• Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
• Distance/Time: Approx. 83 km (~2 hours drive)
• Itinerary:
  • After breakfast, check out from Gulmarg and drive back down to Srinagar .
  • Visit the Handloom Emporium to shop for authentic Kashmiri Pashmina shawls, handicrafts, carpets, and woolens .
  • Check into your hotel in Srinagar and enjoy dinner .

Day 6: Departure from Srinagar

• Meals: Breakfast
• Itinerary:
  • Savor breakfast at the hotel and complete check-out formalities .
  • Board the common group airport transfer at 10:00 AM to Srinagar Airport for your onward flight .

? Accommodations Summary

 Package Inclusions & Exclusions

 Inclusions

• 5 Nights accommodation on a twin-sharing basis .
• 5 Daily Breakfasts and 5 Dinners as per itinerary .
• 1-Hour Shikara ride on Dal Lake .
• Gulmarg Gondola Phase 1 Cable Car Ticket (subject to availability) .
• 1 Bottle of $500\text{ ml}$ mineral water per person per day .
• Group transfers & sightseeing in shared AC vehicles (Innova / Tempo Traveller depending on group size) .
• Standard travel insurance (valid for travelers up to 69 years) .
• Tour Manager assistance (for groups of 25+ passengers) .
• 5% GST
• 2% TCS

 Exclusions

• Airfare / Train fare to and from Srinagar .
• Entrance fees at monuments and sightseeing spots .
• Local union vehicle/pony charges in Pahalgam & Gulmarg .
• Personal expenses (laundry, room service, telephone calls, tips, camera fees) .

 Important Package Guidelines

• Gondola Tickets Notice: Gondola tickets up to Phase 1 are complimentary but strictly subject to portal availability via the J&K Cable Car Corporation . In case tickets sell out, alternative sightseeing (such as Bota Pathri) will be arranged .
• Gulmarg Local Transport: Tour vehicles only provide drop-offs at Gulmarg hotels . Local movement inside Gulmarg requires hiring ponies or local taxis on direct payment .
• Common Departure Transfer: The departure transfer from the Srinagar hotel to the airport operates on a common group schedule at 10:00 AM on Day 6 .