Essence of Kashmir 4 Nights / 5 Days
Gulmarg’s legendary beauty, prime location and proximity to Srinagar naturally make it one of Asia’s premier hill resorts. Gulmarg is not merely a mountain resort of exceptional beauty but also the country’s premier ski resort in winter when it is covered in snow and takes on the appearance of a picture postcard.
Itinerary
- DAY 01 / Srinagar
- On arrival at the Srinagar airport (on your own), you will be received by Jazzmin Travels representative / driver. Once you board your vehicle, you will proceed to the deluxe houseboat. Later in the evening proceed for shikara ride in Dal lake. Overnight on board the houseboat.
- DAY 02 / Srinagar – Excursion to Gulmarg (90 kms / 2 ½ hours one way)
- After breakfast, depart for full day excursion to Gulmarg. Enjoy beautiful snow capped peaks and gondola ride (Till 1st level). Later you can take a walk around Gulmarg and enjoy beautiful flowers. Return to Srinagar in the evening. Overnight on board the houseboat.
- DAY 03 / Srinagar – Excursion to Sonmarg (90 kms / 3 hours one way)
- After breakfast, depart for full day excursion to Sonmarg. Enjoy beautiful snow capped peaks and glaciers. Return to Srinagar in the late afternoon. Evening is free for leisure activities. Overnight on board the houseboat.
- DAY 04 / Srinagar – Local Sightseeing.
- After breakfast, proceed for Srinagar local sightseeing visiting famous Mughal gardens – Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh, Chashm – E – Shahi Bagh. (Bagh – Garden). Afternoon visit Shankaracharya Temple. Evening is free for leisure activities and shopping. Overnight at hotel in Srinagar.
- DAY 05 / Srinagar
- Today after breakfast, check out from your hotel and proceed to Srinagar airport.
Extras
| Extra Name | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Local Guide | Rs. 500/day | Hire a local guide to get to secret places! |
Included
- Accommodation in mentioned or similar hotel / resorts as per the itinerary (In base category room).
- Daily breakfast at all places.
- All transfers and sightseeing by AC Vehicle. (Please note that AC will be switched off during hill drive / Vehicle not at disposal)
- Shikara ride on Dal lake once during the stay.
- Gondola ride at Gulmarg till 1st level.
- Mughal Garden entrances in Srinagar.
- Complimentary 1 Gas Heater per single / double room during stay in Deluxe Houseboat (only with packages having houseboat stay).
- All toll taxes, parking charges, driver allowances.
- All currently applicable hotel taxes except GST @ 3.09%
- Above cost is per pax on twin sharing basis
Not Included
- Any Air or Rail fare.
- Any other meal not mentioned in price includes.
- Any other destination not mentioned in itinerary.
- Any local transport in Gulmarg and Pahalgam.
- Any Pony / Doli Charges in Pahalgam and Gulmarg
- Any monument entrance fees apart from those included, camera fees, guide charges.
- Any expenses of personal nature.
- GST @ 3.09%
