Holistic Kashmir
Holistic Kashmir
Itinerary
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Day1
Jammu - Katra (2 hrs / 45 kms)
Arrive at Jammu and our driver will pick you up and proceed to Katra. Check into the hotel & relax. Evening is free at leisure. Overnight stay at Katra Hotel.
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Day2
Katra – Vaisnodevi Darshan – Katra
After breakfast, start your Holy Journey to Mata Vaisnodevi Darshan. Mata Vaishno Devi temple is one of the holiest Hindu temples dedicated to Shakti and is the second most visited religious shrine in India after Tirupati Balaji Temple. Trek to Mata Vaishno Devi shrine (14 km), ponies can also be arranged by self (at your own cost) for the trek, and return to Katra late in the evening/night. Overnight stay at a hotel in Katra Hotel.
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Day3
Katra – Pahalgam ( 220 km / 6 hrs)
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed to Pahalgam. (2440 Meters above Sea level). Drive through the green pine forest and along the Lidder River. On arrival at Pahalgam, check into your Hotel. Overnight stay at Pahalgam Hotel.
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Day4
Pahalgam local Sightseeing
After breakfast, proceed to visit amazing Pahalgam sightseeing (on your own), Aru, Betaab, and Chandan valley. These are popular tourist spots, try capturing the breathtaking beauty of the landscapes, & you will realize no pictures can do justification for the beauty around. Whilst you are lost in the lap of nature, you can take an adventure break and do river rafting too. Overnight stay at Pahalgam.
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Day5
Pahalgam – Gulmarg (140 km / 4 hours)
After breakfast check out from the hotel & drive to Gulmarg (2440 Meters above Sea level). It is one of the most beautiful hill stations and is also called “Meadows of Flower”. It has the world’s highest golf course and Gulmarg is also famous for winter sports like skiing. On arrival at Gulmarg, check into your Hotel. Afternoon enjoy guided sightseeing of Gulmarg also enjoy a Gondola ride (Cable car, own cost) from Gulmarg to Khilan. Overnight stay at Gulmarg.
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Day6
Gulmarg – Srinagar (60 km / 2 hrs drive)
After breakfast check out from the hotel & drive to Srinagar. Arrive at Srinagar & check into your houseboat. Evening enjoys Shikara Ride, Floating Gardens, Canals, etc. Overnight stay at Srinagar Houseboat.
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Day7
Srinagar sightseeing
After breakfast leave for a local sightseeing tour to the famous Nishat Garden known as the 'Garden of Pleasure ' built in the 16th century (1633) by Mughal Emperor Asif Khan. Then visit Shalimar Garden known as the 'Garden of Love' built in the 16th century (1619) by Mughal Emperor Jahangir for his beloved wife Noor Jehan or (Mehr-un-Nissa) also visit Chashme Shahi Later visit to famous Pari Mahal, Shankaracharya temple situated on top of a hill where you can have a view of whole Srinagar City. Later you can visit the world-famous Tulip Garden in Srinagar. Enjoy shopping at Kashmiri craft & art stores. Return to the hotel & overnight at Srinagar Hotel.
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Day8
Srinagar – Sonamarg – Srinagar (160 km/ 4hrs)
After breakfast, a full-day tour of Sonamarg (meadow of gold), it has sheer scenic splendor. The very way metalled road - snakes through massive mountains laden with forests and firs. After a breathtaking journey from Srinagar, you come across Sindh meanders that are abounded with trout & Mahseer. Onwards the valley opens up to a meadow. Ponies can be hired for a trip up to Thajiwas glacier - a major attraction during the summer months. Sonmarg\'s importance lies in the fact that it is the last halt on the Kashmir side for the drive from Srinagar to Leh. You will be fascinated to see snowy mountains against a cerulean sky against its backdrop. Evening return to Srinagar and overnight stay at Srinagar Hotel.
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Day9
Departure
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to Srinagar Airport to board the flight for onward destination. TOUR ENDS.....
Inclusions
| Destination | Included Hotel or Similar | Room Type | No of Nights |
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| Katra | Maa Trinayani Palace | Standard Room | 2 |
| Pahalgam | Pahalgam Pines / Sabar resort | Standard Room | 2 |
| Gulmarg | Hotel Poshwan / Hotel Khaleel Palace | Standard Room | 1 |
| Srinagar Houseboat | Anarkali luxury Houseboats / New Mavis | Standard Room | 1 |
| Srinagar | Hotel Golden Sands / Royal Savoy | Standard Room | 2 |
| Vehicle | Description | No Of Days |
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| Sedan | as per litinerary including parking, toll, driver allowance, interstate permit (Ac will not be working on Hills) | 9 |
| Meals | |
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| Meals | Breakfast |
| Type | Cost |
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| PACKAGE COST FOR 1 PERSON(S) | ₹ 46800 + GST = ₹ 49140 |
| TOTAL PACKAGE COST - 2 Adults, 0 Child( 1 Room ) | ₹ 93600 + GST = ₹ 98280 |
Exclusions
- Any meals other than those mentioned in inclusion.
- Any Airfare/Train fare.
- Any transportation which is not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Entrance fees to the amusement parks & boating charges.
- Any portage at Airport and Hotels, tips, insurance, beverages, mineral water, telephone charges, and all items of personal nature.
- Any services not specifically mentioned in the inclusions.
- Expenses caused by the factors beyond our control like rail and flight delays, road blocks, vehicle mal-functions, political disturbances, etc…
Terms & Conditions
- Adults (12+yeas)
- Child With Bed(5-11yeas)
- Child Whitout Bed
Cost per person
₹ 46800
Hotel Gallery
Travel Tip
- Mughal Gardens
- Skii Resorts in Gulmarg
- Pahalgam
- Non – Veg: Rista, Seekh kababs, Tabak Maz, Roganjosh, Yakhni
- Veg: Dum Aaloo & Chaman
- Boat ride on Dal Lake
- Fishing in Sonmarg
- Skiing in Gulmarg
- River rafting in Pahalgam
- Paragliding in Srinagar
- Golf in Srinagar or Gulmarg
- Pashmina shawls
- Papier-mâché items
- Kashmiri carpets
- Saffron
- Apples
- Pack your luggage as per the season you are travelling though shoes and jackets are available on rent
- Carry all necessary documents especially your ID Proof as the place being a little tight on military security
- Carry all your ATM and credit cards, and take care of your ready money also.
- All foreigners are required to register themselves at the Foreigners Regional Registration Office, at its Airport counter or at the Foreigners Regional Registration Office, Residency (Shervani) Road. Open: 10 AM to 4 PM.
- Most businesses shut for prayer at lunchtime on Friday.
- There are lengthy and multiple security checks. Also note that hand luggage, other than laptop and digital camera, is not permitted when departing from the airport.
- If you have a cell phone with a prepaid connection, your SIM will not work as roaming has been blocked in Kashmir due to security reasons (postpaid connections are fine)
- Kashmir is a conservative area and hence should be dressed appropriately.
- Woolen clothes
- Lip balms and moisturizers
- Batteries
- Wind proof jackets for Shikara rides
- Walking shoes (Shoes and jackets are available on rent)
- Umbrella
- Torch
- Kashmir’s 1st capital ‘Srinagar’ was founded by Emperor Ashoka
- Kashmir gave us our 1st Prime Minister
- 36 course meal Wazwan is Kashmiri Speciality
- Citizens of Kashmir have dual citizenship - Indian & Kashmiri
- 60% of the area of this state is ruled by India while Pakistan rules over 30% of the region and China occupied 10% of the region in 1962
- The state of Jammu & Kashmir has autonomy and is the only state in India that has its own flag
- Kashmir was created when Sage Kashyapa drained a huge lake
- The only floating post office is found in Kashmir
- It was the boat dwelling Hanji community who started building houseboats for English visitors since they were not allowed to own land in the state
