KASHMIR STANDARD HOLIDAYS FOR 4 DAYS
Mughal Gardens
Mughal Gardens is a natural wonder with strokes of royal touch. Well, to the point of admiration, one could say the Mughal art of gardening still breathes in the Mughal Garden. It puts Kashmir tourism on the platter and introduces it to the rest of the world. For those hooked to it cannot leave without exploring more of Kashmir, a heaven on earth. On the canvas of its beautiful lawns, gardens, running waters, and monuments, the Dal Lake in the background enjoys almost an omnipresent status as one could sense it holding the Mughal Gardens in suspension. The garden harbors Shalimar, Nishat Bagh and scenic hills for you to enjoy.
Dachigam National Park
For wildlife buffs, even for every visitor, visiting the Dachigam National Park entertains special priority. It offers the visitor an opportunity to explore the unique wildlife biodiversity of Kashmir valley. From the Srinagar city, it is at a distance of 22-km. Among all tourist destinations in Srinagar, Dachigam National Park is one of the famous and entertaining attractions. If you are here with family, what better chance there could be than this to let your children explore the wildlife of Kashmir? Dachigam National Park is home to Kashmir Stag and Himalayan Black Bear, besides sheltering plethora of unique flora and fauna.
Awantipora
Some places offer simple pleasure, but there are other places as well that excite every human emotion, including hope, fear, joy, sadness, keen observation, sense of the passage of time, the immortality of human aspirations. If you want to feel the rush of all these emotions in your veins, all you need to do is book a cab and leave for the historic Awantipora on the outskirts of the Srinagar city, 30-km away. During the past centuries, it is said to have served as a capital city. That shows because, the way ruins of Awantipora stand, they exhibit brilliant architectural grandeur and subtle artistic expressions that could belong only to a thriving city of some kingdom. Awantipora is replete with age-old ruins of temples and monuments and is a pleasure to visit.
Dal Lake
Dal Lake attains one of the top spots among the places to visit in Srinagar. Going for a brisk walk along its banks at evening is one of the pleasantest experiences to draw from your Srinagar visit. As you stand on its banks, a cool breeze would come to greet you on your face and, the breeze lapping delicately against the face leaves it refreshed. In the background, the mighty ever soaring mountains make their presence felt and adding to it, the beautiful reflections of the sky in the still waters of Dal Lake leave you completely spellbound. One of the best activities to experience in Dal Lake is a boat or shikhara ride to Char Chinar.
Chashma Shahi
Chashma Shahi is that kind of a place that has got graceful, elegant and charming features that leave visitors enamored of its picturesque sights. It is so situated that its location magnifies before you the entire view of the city and presents a panoramic glimpse of it as if you were viewing it on celluloid. The best thing you will get to see here is the breathtaking view of its enchanting waterfalls. As pristine waters roll down the slopes and create music of its own kind, it turns the entire atmosphere of Chashma Shahi into the musical symphony of sorts.
Char Chinar
Well, it could be that perfect spot to click a perfect selfie, if you desire so to do in Kashmir. It is the famous shikhara ride that will take you to the Char Chinar and along the way, as you traverse the still waters of Dal Lake calmness fills the mind and clears the thoughts. The shortest to say that reflects the perfect relationship between Char Chinar and Dal Lake is that the former is the darling island of Dal Lake. As a visitor, you cannot do much but fall in love with its beautiful surroundings, including the encompassing waters, the mighty mountains taking guard in the background and banks teeming with human life. Above all, the alluring Chinar trees in the middle of the lake complete the picturesque image of the famous Char Chinar.
Jama Masjid
Among the religious places to visit in Srinagar, Jama Masjid ranks the best. It is for the reason that the mosque is more than six centuries old. In addition to that, the atmosphere here is so blessed with peacefulness and spiritual bliss that visitors in large numbers throng the place to experience the same. The architecture of the mosque itself is the center of attraction. It is a living and breathing architectural marvel of distant past, a perfect artistic miracle. So, you have two main reasons to visit Jama Masjid Srinagar: One is the spiritual peace and harmony it stands for and the second is its artistic and architectural features that demand the appreciation of the visitor.
Shankaracharya Temple
The place is renowned for its rich cultural and religious heritage. The majestic temple resides on the peak of a hill. From up there, an array of scenic visions and sights unravel before the eyes. It renders the surrounding natural beauty still more beautiful. Shankaracharya Temple is a place where people from all faiths and backgrounds come to explore the historical significance of the temple. The age-old tradition of mutual harmony and brotherhood emanates from its surroundings. It contains the scriptures written in Persian dating back to the era of Shah Jahan. The best time to visit Shankaracharya Temple is May and September.
Nigeen Lake
For a long time, Nigeen Lake has remained a favorite spot for famous shikhara ride. Visitors love coming here and stay for a night or two in the houseboat. It is the best thing you could do here – spend a night in the houseboat. Also, it is a special place because you get here houseboats for all kinds of rides. The romantic appeal of Nigeen Lake is what drives the honeymooners to it and remains favorite place among the newlyweds till date. Nature has endowed Nigeen Lake with the exquisite natural landscape and exotic sights, besides plenty of historical remains of the past. Visiting the most romantic place in Srinagar should not be off your agenda, it would prove an insult to nature.
Wular Lake
The world famous Wular Lake is 65-km away from Srinagar city. The lake is situated in the district of Bandipora and finds its neighbor in the form of river Sutlej, which feeds it a continuous supply of clear water. Counted as one of Asia`s largest freshwater lake, the Wular Lake attracts tourists from all parts of the world. Here, too, you could go for a shikhara ride to relax in the endless waters. For photo-enthusiasts, it could be the place that offers the best photogenic sights to click the perfect pictures. The natural beauty surrounding the lake, along with its still water brings a strange calmness and peace of mind.
Itinerary Details
Day 1: Arrival at Srinagar + Srinagar Sightseeing Tour + Shikara ride in the Dal lake
Upon arrival at Srinagar, you will meet our representative at the airport and transfer to the hotel, followed by local sightseeing in Srinagar. En route, visit the carpet-weaving factory and old Srinagar City. Visit the famous Mughal Gardens, along with a visit to Shankaracharya Temple & Hazaratbal Shrine. All the gardens are situated on the bank of Dal Lake, with the Zabarwan Mountains in the background. The distance from Srinagar to the parks is about 12 to 15 km, respectively.
Shalimar Bagh is India's most extensive Mughal garden, located northeast of Dal Lake near Srinagar city, along with another famous lake garden Nishat Bagh. Nishat Bagh is one of the most beautiful terraced Mughal gardens at the side of the famous Dal Lake near Srinagar. Also, enjoy 1-hour shikara ride in Dal Lake. This boat ride glides you past some wonderful vegetable gardens and aquatic life. Later, return to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 2: Full-Day Excursion to Pahalgam
After breakfast, today, proceed to Pahalgam via Pampore, Avantipura, and the village of Bijbehara, which remains famous as the bread basket of Kashmir. In Pahalgam, you can visit Chandanwari (3288 meters above sea level), Aru Valley, and Betab Valley at your own cost by Union Cabs. We switch from the national highway 1A at Khanabal and drive through the second-largest city of Anantnag. From here, the road turns scenic as we move parallel to the Lidder River flowing from the opposite direction.
Later in the evening, return to Srinagar for your overnight stay. Aru Valley is a pristine scenic village situated in the region of Trans-Himalaya. Clear blue canopy over the head, misty surroundings, whispers of the native pines and conifer forests, and beautiful meadows create a captivating diorama for travelers thronging the place. Betaab Valley is a perfect gateway to enjoy the heavenly pleasure of Mother Nature. Earlier known as Hagan Valley or Hagoon, Betaab Valley became its name after the Bollywood movie Betaab was shot there in 1983.
Day 3: Full-Day Excursion to Gulmarg
After breakfast, today, proceed towards Gulmarg (52 km). On reaching Gulmarg, enjoy the panoramic views of the location. The vehicle will drop you at the Gulmarg parking, 1-1.5 km from Gondola. After that, all sightseeing is to be done by walking or taking a horse ride or ATV by paying directly (due to union issues). You can enjoy pony rides to Maharani Temple & St. Mary's Church (at your own cost). A Gondola ride (cable car) is recommended, which takes you to Kongdori (Phase 1) & Apharwat Peak (Phase 2), which is at one of the highest altitudes in Asia.
The two-stage Gondola lift ferries to and from Kongdoori Mountain, a shoulder of nearby Afarwat Peak (4,200 m / 13,780 ft). The first stage takes from the Gulmarg resort at 2,600 m (8,530 ft) to Kongdoori Station in the bowl-shaped Kongdori valley. The second stage of the ropeway, which has 36 cabins and 18 towers, takes skiers to a height of 3,747 m (12,293 ft) on Kongdoori Mountain, a shoulder of nearby Afarwat Peak (4,200 m / 13,780 ft). The timing of the Gondola ride is from 10 AM to 5 PM (subject to change without prior notice; gondola operations are highly dependent upon the weather at both stages). Later, drive back to Srinagar in the evening. Overnight stay at Srinagar Hotel.
Day 4 : Srinagar Sightseeing + Departure from Srinagar
After breakfast in the morning:
- Check out from the hotel and proceed to a left-out place on the local sightseeing tour of Srinagar.
- En route, visit the carpet-weaving factory and old Srinagar City.
- Later, transfer to Srinagar Airport to board the scheduled Flight for the onward destination.
Inclusions
- Accommodation in the mentioned or similar hotels.
- The package includes breakfast & dinners at the hotel except on the day of arrival and the date of departure, respectively.
- Day cruising in the Dal Lake for an hour with a Shikara Ride.
- All transfers and sightseeing by AC Sedan / AC SUV Vehicle. (Please note that AC will be switched off during hills. We will provide a sedan for one room booking & an SUV for two rooms booking together)
- You can also upgrade the vehicle to Innova for a single room booking with an additional cost of 600/- per day.
- The vehicle will accommodate three standard baggage per room & the driver may ask for extra payments for excess baggage at his discretion.
- The transportation will be as per the Itinerary given & includes all toll taxes, parking charges, and driver allowances. The driver will charge for any deviation request of the tour route subject to acceptance by the driver.
- All currently applicable hotel taxes except GST @ Current Rate.
Important Notes for Travellers:
- In Gulmarg, the horseman union does not allow vehicles to drop off or pick up guests at/from the Gondola. The association also prohibits all sightseeing tours.
- Aru Valley, Chandanwari, and Betaab Valley at Pahalgam are separate from the itinerary (unless included) due to restrictions by the local transport union.
- You have an hour each to enjoy the picturesque snow-clad mountains and the green valleys of Aru Valley, Betab Valley, and Chandanwadi in Pahalgam. If you wish to spend more time exploring these areas, you must pay the appropriate additional amount to the driver/taxi union.
- Only vehicles allotted by the Local Unions of Pahalgam and Sonmarg can be used for sightseeing in the regions and may differ from the usual standards of Etravego.
- During winter, the road to Sonmarg remains closed, and vehicles can only go to Gagangir.
- For Sonmarg sightseeing, our vehicle will take the guest to the Sonmarg taxi stand. From there, the guest must hire a pony/local Union cab for sightseeing. Glacier and Zero Point at Sonmarg are not included in the tour due to restrictions laid down by the local union.
- Due to a ban on new construction in Gulmarg, Pahalgam, and a few areas of Srinagar, such as Dal Lake and Boulevard Road, some hotels may appear worn. Rest assured; these hotels provide excellent facilities and hospitality.
- In case of road closure due to snow and slippery roads, our vehicle will not be allowed to ply as a precautionary measure. It is as per govt—/administration orders. Only snow jeeps/chained cars are allowed to ply. You can hire these vehicles on a direct payment basis, or we can arrange the same at an additional cost.
S.No | Place | Hotel Name | Room Type | No of Nights |
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1 | Srinagar | Hotel Asian Park | Deluxe | 3 |
Terms & Conditions
- We have tabulated this quotation in INR on the current date of currency exchange rates.
- The rooms & other services rates are subject to availability during booking/confirmation.
- Similar hotels will be provided in case of non-availability of the quoted accommodation.
- Certain hotels abroad may request a security deposit during check-in, which is refundable at check-out, subject to the hotel policy.
- Specific international destinations attract city tax on the accommodation & the guest is liable to pay it directly at the hotel as per the actuals.
- International Hotel check-in time is from 14.00 hrs onward. & check-out time is at 12.00 hrs.
- Hotel, Sightseeing, Meals, and Transfers rates might change with prior notice once & unless you make the payment.
- We have not added any charges for sightseeing activities on Day at Leisure in the itinerary. The costs will be higher than the pre-booked activities. So you can opt for the optional activities from the given list & pre-book them. Else it would be best if you explored on your own at the destination. Our ground handling team may help you arrange your requirements locally against the direct payment.
- Kindly be on time for your activities, tours, and transfers, or else you may lose the to avail of the service & you will not get any refund or concession for it.
- We will provide the Transportation for the quoted itinerary for both SIC and Private (not at disposal).
- Anything other than that mentioned in the inclusions attracts extra cost & subject to availability.
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, room service, alcoholic beverages, mini bar, etc., are not included in the package.
- Air ticket cost mentioned ( if any ) will be subject to availability & prevailing prices at the time of booking.
- The change in dates will attract re-quote.
- GST 5% will be applicable against the final Invoice (Subject to Payment Made in India).
- TCS 5% will be applicable against the final Invoice for all international travelers against the PAN card & We will provide you the certificate for the amount. You can fill it in your IT returns.
- We will send All your confirmation vouchers 48 hrs before your journey. (Subject to clearance of your payment on time )
- Suppose we cancel your package due to any natural calamity. In that case, weather conditions, etc., Etravego.com shall strive to give you the maximum possible refund subject to the agreement made with our trade partners/vendors.
- If you fail to make the payment as per the schedule provided in the Proforma Invoice, Etravego.com reserves the right to cancel the booking after attempting to contact you. Refunds would be as per the package cancellation policy.
- Please note that if your package includes a flight from a low-cost carrier (Air Asia, Scoot Airlines, Air Arabia, Jetstar, Fly Dubai, Thai AirAsia, Air India Express, Tiger Airways), it won't include any baggage in the package. You can add the Baggage as per your requirement at an additional cost depending on the airlines and destination. Our Travel Consultant will attempt to contact you within 24 hours after the booking gets confirmed for baggage addition.
Cancellation Policy:
- The guest must give the notice to cancel the Holiday in writing or by mail to our office, and Etravego.com shall refund the tour cost after deducting the cancellation charges.
- From the booking date to 45 days before the departure date, 25 % of the package cost is chargeable.
- From 45 days to 30 days before the departure date, 50 % of the package cost is chargeable.
- From 30 days to 15/21 days before the departure date, respectively, for domestic/ international packages, 75 % of the package cost is chargeable.
- For cancellations within 15/21 days before the departure date, respectively, for domestic/ international packages,100% of the package cost is chargeable.
- In the case of cruises, 100% of the cruise cost paid will be forfeited in case of any cancellations, irrespective of the time of cancellation.
- The company reserves the right to cancel any Tour before the departure without assigning any reason. In such an event, all monies paid by the guest will be fully refunded immediately in Indian Rupees currency only, but no compensation will be payable.
Description :
Of the northern state of Jammu and Kashmir, Srinagar is the summer capital. It is the largest city of the state, housing major economic, political and cultural institutions. Its human habitation, busy economic and social activities and congested housing and transportation, the Jhelum River bears the burden of all of it, as Srinagar resides on its banks. The primary attractions of the Srinagar city, for which it is famous among tourists, includes the pristine lakes, natural environment, lush green gardens adorned with all kinds of flowers and plants, and houseboats.
Since times immemorial, the Kashmiri handicrafts have found admirers all over the world. People often visit Srinagar to get a firsthand look at famous Kashmiri handicrafts and buy the authentic pieces. Srinagar is your perfect destination to find all kinds of beautifully embroidered Kashmir shawls and carpets. As you visit the tourist attractions in Srinagar city, you see its beauty testament to the epithet that calls Kashmir the paradise on earth. Its pleasant breeze that keeps the heat away is a respite from boiling summer heat. As you plan your next trip, Srinagar waits for your arrival with garlands of picturesque vistas and pristine calm waters of its rivers and lakes.
Attractions – Mughal Gardens, Dachigam National Park, Awantipora, Dal Lake, Chashma Shahi, Char Chinar, Jama Masjid, Shankaracharya Temple, Nigeen Lake, Wular Lake.
Airport – Sheikh-ul-Alam International Airport or Srinagar Airport.
Local Language – Kashmiri is the local language in Srinagar, but people do speak Urdu, Hindi, and sometimes English as well.
Currency – Indian Rupee is the commonly used currency in Srinagar.
Local Cuisine – Rogan Josh, Yakhni, Dum Olav, Goshtaba, are few famous dishes to try in Srinagar.
Weather – It is pleasant with average summer temperature ranging between 14 to 30C and in winter, the temperature sinks to subzero levels, mostly between -2 and 10C.
Unique Attributes – Srinagar is home to alluring gardens, pristine lakes, historical places, and religious shrines.