7 Days Offbeat Kashmir Holiday Tour

7 Days

  • Package Code: TTE-6
  • Friends
  • Family
Cities Covered
  • Bandipora
  • Srinagar
  • Pahalgam
  • Gulmarg
  • Sonamarg

7 Days Offbeat Kashmir Holiday Tour

7 Days

Overview

With apple orchards, saffron fields, glittering lakes & breathtaking meadows, Kashmir, in the union territory of Jammu & Kashmir, draws the attention of tourists from across the globe. With tranquil settings, magnificent views, and pristine nature, Kashmir is a perfect holiday destination that should be visited once in a lifetime.

Kashmir is an ideal destination to plan a family tour and honeymoon holiday in India. The picturesque Gulmarg, Srinagar, Pahalgam, or Sonmarg make a holiday with family or a honeymoon in Kashmir a wonderful experience.

Package Category: Honeymoon, Family

Destinations Covered: Srinagar, Pahalgam, Gulmarg, Sonamarg and Bandipora

Flights: Will be included on request

Package-Type: Deluxe (17,800 - 23,800) Super Deluxe (21,900 - 27,900) Luxury Package (27,000 - 33,000)

Available: On Request

Start Point and Drop point: Srinagar to Srinagar

Short Itinerary:

Day 01: Arrival at Srinagar and afternoon sightseeing

Day 02: Srinagar - Sonamarg - Srinagar

Day 03: Srinagar - Gulmarg-Srinagar

Day 04: Srinagar-Pahalgam

Day 05: Pahalgam-Srinagar

Day 06: Srinagar-Bandipora-Srinagar

Day 07: Departure

Itinerary
Day: Arrive in Srinagar: (Afternoon Local Sightseeing) | Evening at Dal Lake

On your arrival at the Srinagar International Airport, our representative will welcome you to assist and escort you to your waiting vehicle. From the airport, it is a 35-minute drive through the heart of New Srinagar city. The drive takes you past the Abdullah bridge, which connects the banks of the Jhelum river, snaking its way towards the North-Western frontier of Kashmir. Today we will do half a day of local sightseeing that includes a visit to the famous Mughal gardens of Nishat and Shalimar. Built between 14 years, the two gardens are a heritage left behind by the erstwhile Mughals, whose taste for laying exquisite gardens was fascinating. The gardens boast green turfs, blooming flowers, and cascading water fountains with a backdrop of the sprawling Zabarwan mountains. We will explore the gardens and later drive for a 02 hrs shikara ride in the lake. This boat ride glides you past some wonderful vegetable gardens and aquatic life. Dinner and Overnight in Houseboat.

Day 2: Srinagar - Sonamarg - Srinagar | Day Excursion to Sonamarg

We begin our second day with a sumptuous breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, we will drive to the majestic mountain resort of Sonamarg. The route towards Sonamarg takes us on a picturesque countryside drive where we will come across rolling hills, green forests, clear water streams, and blooming rice fields. We will zoom past the town of Kangan, which handles all the local needs of this region. From Kangan, we will drive towards Mammar, famous for its trout farm, and stopover for a warm cup of tea before we head towards Sonamarg. We will once again alight from our vehicles at the tourist spot of Gagangir. The spot is built in the middle of the river Sindh and looks like an island with snow glaciers covering one or the other spot. In Sonamarg, we will take a 3-hour walk or horseback trip to the Thajwass glacier. After our return, we will visit the small town market for some snacks or just pay a visit observing the local people going with their daily routine. We will drive back to Srinagar in the evening and transfer to the hotel for our overnight stay.

Day 3: Srinagar to Gulmarg: Day trip (Local sightseeing)

We will board the Gondola cable car system in Gulmarg and ascend towards the Afarwatt Mountain range. The 08 minutes of ropeway will take you past colorful shepherd hutments to the lower ridge of the Afarwatt peak. From here, you can click lots of photos of the nearby mountain ranges that stand tall like sentinels guarding the rich natural beauty of Kashmir valley. We descend back to Gulmarg base after an hour and later do some horse-riding to the strawberry valley. Later we return to Srinagar Dinner and overnight at the hotel/Stay

Day 4: Srinagar to Pahalgam: (97 kilometers / 3-4 hrs drive)

We will begin our trip towards Pahalgam and drive on the National Highway 1A. This road connects the Valley to the rest of the country. We drive past the saffron fields of Pampore, the marvelous ruins of Avantipura, 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 the national highway at Khanabal and drive through the second largest city of Anantnag. From here, the road turns scenic as we go parallel to the Lidder river flowing from the opposite direction. In Pahalgam, we check-in at the hotel and later do some nature walks to unwind ourselves. Overnight in a hotel.

Day 5: Pahalgam to Srinagar

After breakfast at the hotel, you can opt to spend your day of sightseeing by driving to the picturesque Chandanwari and Betaab valley or riding by horseback across the wildlife sanctuary towards Baisaran meadows. Later we will leave Pahalgam and return to Srinagar. Overnight stay in Hotel or Houseboat.

Day 6: Srinagar - Bandipora: Day trip (Local Sightseeing)

Today, we will drive to Wular Lake (also spelt Wullar), the largest freshwater lake in Asia. Wullar is located in Bandipore district in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. The lake basin was formed due to tectonic activity and is fed by the Jhelum River. The lake’s size varies from 12 to 100 square miles (30 to 260 square kilometers). Later we will go to Danishwar. It is one of the sacred places of Hindus, locally also called Chota Amarnath. It is a cave in the dense forests of Arin. Pilgrims have to crawl about 60 meters to reach a cave with engraved features of Lord Shiva. People used to go there on the Sharvan Purnima, where Amar Nath Yatra is being performed. We will end the tour at Nishat Park. The famous Nishat Park in Bandipora was constructed in 1954 under the then Prime Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Bakhshi Ghulam Mohammad. Nishat garden Srinagar is the largest one of the Mughal gardens in Kashmir. Nishat park Bandipora is built according to the Nishat Garden Srinagar and is in the outskirts of the main market Bandipora. Later we return to Srinagar. overnight in the Hotel/Houseboat

Day 7: Departure transfer to Airport

On this day after breakfast, We will drop you at Srinagar airport. With this tour will end and you will carry a lot of memories with you.On this day after breakfast, We will drop you at Srinagar airport. With this tour will end and you will carry a lot of memories with you.

Inclusion

  • Welcome drink
  • All Taxes
  • MAP meal plan
  • Cab: SUV
  • Accommodation-5N Srinagar + 1N Pahalgam
  • Road taxes, Parking Charges, and tolls
  • All hotel transfers
  • Airport Transfers
*GST applies to the package cost

Exclusion

  • Lunch
  • Airfare
  • Pony ride
  • Gondola ride
  • Union Cabs
  • Personal Expenses like Telephone, Fax, Internet, Laundry, etc.
  • Any portage at airports and hotels, tips, room service, insurance, wine, boating charge Guide Entrance fees, porters, palanquins, or Ponies.

Tour Terms
Terms and Conditions

The booking is processed after receiving the advance amount. If we fail to give you confirmation on your requested date, then the entire Advance amount is refundable to you. Flight tickets are issued based on the minimum available fare.

  • Kindly reconfirm the departure terminal and the flight schedule from the Airline before leaving for the Airport.
  • Please reach the Airport 3 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • Web check-in is mandatory for all passengers. You will have to show your boarding pass/e-boarding pass along with your Identity card to the CISF staff at the Entry Gate. (Please Note: Airlines may charge for Web check-in Service. Applicable charges are not included in Package & need to be paid by the Passengers only)
  • A self-declaration will be taken during the process of web check-in. A boarding pass will be issued only once the passenger gives this self-declaration.
  • Passengers will be checked for temperature and asked to display the status of the Aarogya Setu app by the staff at the entry gate of the Airport. In case of non-availability of Aarogya Setu, the passenger will be directed to a counter provided by the Airport where the Aarogya Setu app can be downloaded.
  • A green status on your 'Aarogya Setu' App is mandatory to enter the terminal.
  • If you cannot print the baggage tag, you should mention the PNR number and your name as registered in your booking on a thick piece of paper and affix it / tag it with a strong string to your check-in baggage at a prominent place for identification.
  • If you are denied travel due to high temperature, a change in travel date might be offered. The change fee might not be applied, and you may change your flight for a later date by paying the difference in fare. This process is entirely at the discretion of the respective airlines.
  • As an extra precaution, Airline are temporarily suspending Food and Beverage services on board. F&B consumption on board is not permitted, and we recommend that they be consumed at home or at the airport premises.
  • All passengers shall use a face cover/mask during boarding and travel. They will also follow hand hygiene, respiratory hygiene, and environmental hygiene.
  • During the flight, if you feel unwell, have breathing difficulty, or have any other health-related problems, then such a situation should be brought to the immediate notice of the Airline cabin crew on board. The airline cabin crew will assist in handling the situation.
  • Vulnerable persons such as the very elderly, expectant mothers, passengers with ailments are advised to avoid air travel.
  • On the Airline, no seat is provided to Infant.
  • To avail of the arrival transfers, please check the hotel representative holding the placard of your name/hotel name.
  • Transfers and Sightseeing tours (if included) are on SIC (seat in coach) / shared basis.
  • If the return flight is late in the evening, the guest has to Check out from the hotel at 11 AM or at
  • the time specified by the hotel.
  • Please provide government-issued id's to process the reservation.
  • The guest must carry a confirmed hotel voucher at the time of Check-in at the hotel.
  • At the hotel, entrance guests will be checked for temperature and asked to display the status of the Aarogya setu app. Normal body temperature and a green status on your Aarogya setu app are mandatory to enter the hotel.
  • Guests showing any Covid symptoms will be denied entry inside the hotel. In such cases, applied cancellation charges will be at the discretion of the booked hotel.
  • All the guests are requested to follow hand hygiene, respiratory hygiene, and environmental hygiene.
  • For an extra Adult / Child, either a Rollaway bed or mattress shall be provided in hotels.
  • The request for an adjacent or adjoining room will be subject to availability.
  • Room allocation (Twin bed / Double bed) is at the discretion of the hotel.
  • The standard check-in time of the hotel is 2 PM & the check-out time of the hotel is 11 AM (exact timings may be reconfirmed with the hotel directly).
  • The guest must settle the payment directly for early check-in and late check-out.
  • Buffet services are unavailable in hotel restaurants.
  • Fixed / chef choice meals will be provided to the staying guests as per booked meal plans.
  • The number of meals always corresponds to the number of nights booked, and breakfast is not provided on the day of arrival.
  • The hotel has the right to claim the damages incurred by any guest.
  • The guests are requested to carefully take care of their personal belongings and avoid leaving them unattended.
  • Due to Covid Guidelines, a few services like Swimming pool, Spa & Gymnasium, Restaurants & Bar, etc., are not operational in the hotel.
  • The cost of additional services availed by the guest, which are not part of our package inclusions, is to be settled directly at the hotel.
  • Minibar facility (if available) in the hotels is chargeable.
  • It is mandatory to carry the age proof of children (02 to 11 yrs) and infants (below 02yrs) and other travel documents. Children above 11 years shall be considered for an adult cost.
  • This hotel is suggested based on the feedback taken from our customers. Still, we request that before finalizing the tour with us, kindly go through the hotels' website and read the reviews.
  • We have made all possible efforts to make Hotel related information as authentic as possible. We hold no responsibility if any of the information is incorrect / changed. We solicit the discretion of the customer before finalizing the hotel.
  • If the tour cannot be availed altogether due to pandemic, then our liability will be limited to refund of tour money after deducting 5% of the tour costs and amount spent towards the booked services held up with service providers. Once the tour commences, there shall be no refund.
  • We shall not be bound to refund the amount held up with the service providers like Airlines, Hotels, etc. unless they refund us in our Bank account.
Important Information:

Given the COVID-19 situation, different state governments have laid out their respective protocols for passengers coming to their states as visitors/tourists. Before you travel, make sure to read and understand the complete guidelines of the city/state you are traveling to, especially whether there is a mandatory requirement for the RT-PCR Test. Please comply with the same, so your travel plans are not affected. Kindly go through the government guide/website for state-wise regulations. State regulations are subject to change; please also visit the state government official websites for updates.

Health Screening:
  • RT-PCR test is mandatory for all passengers
Passenger Obligation:
  • Passenger is required to fill up ICMR Health form on arrival
  • Passenger is required to undergo COVID-19 Test at the Airport
  • All passengers must download Aarogya Setu App
Airport/State obligation:
  • Conduct COVID-19 test for passenger
Cancellation Policy:
  • Advance booking amount to confirm the reservation: 100% of the package amount.
  • If cancellation is made any time not less than 45 days before departure: 10% of total package cost + cancellation charges of issued Flight tickets & hotel shall be deducted.
  • If cancellation is made 45 to 30 days before departure: 15% of total package cost + cancellation charges of issued Flight tickets & hotel shall be deducted.
  • If cancellation is made 30 to 15 days before departure: 20% of total package cost + cancellation charges of issued Flight tickets & hotel shall be deducted.
  • If cancellation is made 15 to 10 days before departure: 30% of total package cost + cancellation charges of issued Flight tickets & hotel shall be deducted.
  • If cancellation is made within 10 days before departure, 100% of the tour cost shall be deducted.
  • If a passenger is denied entry to board the flight due to a health condition, the entire package amount shall be forfeited. Request to change the date will be considered as a new booking only.
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