“Kashmir tour allows visitors to explore the region’s stunning landscapes, historic sites, and rich cultural heritage.”
Overview
HIGHTLIGHTS
- Enjoy Shikara Ride on Dal Lake
- Discover the Awantipora Ruins, an 1100 year old temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu
- Explore Chandanwari, Aru Valley and Betaab Valley.
- Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Srinagar.
- Excursion to Gulmarg
- Excursion to Sonamarg
Why You Should Visit Kashmir ?
Kashmir is one of those lands that is totally paradisiacal and will win your heart with its magnificence and charms. One can never have enough of the beauty that this land is famous for. There is everything in Kashmir that will make for a beautiful holiday to remember. Be it being on the shikaras and spending your time there or be it walking with your beloved in the apple gardens of Sri Nagar or be it floating away on a boat in the mesmerizing Dal lake, everything is amazingly extra-ordinary. If you are planning a trip to this heavenly land and want some advice on things that you should do, then read these Kashmir travel tips that we have carefully accumulated for travel enthusiasts like you.
Itinerary
You will meet our representative at the Airport and you will be transferred to House Boat where you will proceed for check-in, overnight stay at House boat. After check in at House boat you will proceed to Srinagar and visit important sights of Srinagar City Hazratbal Shrine, Shankaracharya temple. Then in the evening enjoy the shikara ride in dal lake visit nerupark; kabutar khana ; floating market : 4 chinar Over night in house boat sherai kashmir
95 kms 2 and half hours drive After break fast drive to phalgam stay overnight. you will be driven from Srinagar to Pahalgam,en-route visit Saffron fields of Pampora, see the beautiful countryside, lots of rice fields and will come midway It’s exciting for those people who are viewing snow capped mountains for the first time as one can soak in the beauty of nature standing in tranquility. Pahalgam (Valley of Shepherds) – It is a resort set in a pristine village lying next to the Lidder River. Once a humble shepherd’s village with breathtaking views enjoy Horse ride at Pahalgam (at your own cost). Around Pahalgam are many places of interest, and because the resort is set between fairly steep hills, it is worth hiring a pony. The most beautiful of these is the huge, undulating meadow of Baisaran, surrounded by thickly wooded forests of pine. Hajan is an idyllic spot for a picnic. Overnight stay at the Hotel green heights or Wilde flower
Note: After Breakfast and take local taxi in pahalgam for sightseeing. ( Srinagar cars are not allowed in pahalgam. So local taxi must be taken.
Aru Valley: is a tourist spot Noted for its scenic meadows, lakes and mountains, it is a base camp for trekking to the Kolhoi Glacier and Tarsar Lake
Betaab valley: was known as Hagan Valley or Hagoon, but became extremely famous after the movieBetaab,
Which was shot here? What makes the valley a top tourist attraction in Jammu & Kashmir is its lush meadows, mountains and dense vegetation, which offers lovely opportunities for sightseeing & is a photographer’s delight
Mamaleshwar Temple: is considered to be an ancient temple that probably dates back to 400 AD. This temple is devoted to Lord Shiva and stands across the Kolahoi stream up towards the mountain. According to legend, this is the temple where Ganesha was placed as door keeper not to allow anyone to enter the temple without his permission. Mam Mal means don’t go, and thus it is also known as Mammal temple. Overnight stay at the Hotel green heights or Wilde flower
Srinagar ( City tour Afternoon enjoy a mughal garden shalimar garden, nishat garden, chamashahi, parimahal, over night stay hotel GRAND MAHAL
Day trip to Gulmarg 60 kms 1:30 to 2 hours drive one way (Meadow of Gold) – It was discovered as a tourist destination by the British in the 19th century. Prior to that, Mughal emperors vacationed in the Gulmarg valley which is about 03 KMS long and up-to 01 km wide. It is exquisitely situated in a pine surrounded basin of the Pir Panjal range at an altitude of 2,730 meters above sea level and one of the most famous tourist destinations of Kashmir overnight stay at hotel grand mahal
After Breakfast, Start to Sonamarg by 9am, Sonamarg is a mesmerizing hill station in the Ganderbal district of J&K. Sonamarg literally means ‘the meadow of gold’ and with snow-capped mountains set against a spectacular blue sky, it is as close to heaven as it can get. The Sindh River flows through the valley.
Ponies can be hired for the trip up to Thajiwas glacier, which is a major local attraction during summer.
Activities that can be done here are: Thajiwas Glacier
Thajiwas Glacier is the kind of heaven that adrenaline junkies feast on. The snow is beautiful and the place has options to go ice skiing or hire an ice scooter to enjoy the majestic snow cover and scenic beauty. Mahaseer ponies can be hired for the trip up to thajiwas glacier. Here, you’ll have an experience of a lifetime!
Return to Srinagar for night stay.Hotel GRAND MAHAL
Srinagar Airport Drop : After breakfast Early in the Morning you will be transferred to Srinagar If Flight Is Late Then See The Rest Of Sightseen in time to board the flight to back home. BUT SWEET MEMORIES!!!!!!
The Trip Cost Includes
- Accommodation for 5 persons , 2 room.
- MAP meal plan –05 Breakfast, 05
- Dinner. In Hotels will be buffet,
- on house boat will be table service.
- Shikara Crossing
- Shikara ride complementary
- Transport Pick & Drop from
- Srinagar Airport with all
- Sightseeing as per Itinerary
- Garden entry tickets
- Taxes & Expenditures Included (Parking, Toll Tax, Luxury Tax, Green Tax Fuel Exp, Driver Exp. etc.)
The Trip Cost Exclude
- Camera fees.
- Any personal expensive
- laundry, shopping, tip etc
- Airfare / Train fare.
- Any adventure activity skiing, paragliding, Horse Riding etc.
- Meal other than specified
Frequent Questions We Get
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Yes, travelling to Kashmir is absolutely safe. However, don’t be shocked by the abundance of military checkpoints, tanks on the side of the road, military trucks and heavy-armed soldiers roaming down the streets.
Travelling to some parts of Ladakh that lie close to the borders of China and Tibet do require a permit.
The distance between Kashmir and Delhi is approximately 842 kilometres. You can take a flight from New Delhi to Srinagar that will take around 1 hour and 25 minutes. if via train train will take you 7 hours and 25 minutes. and if you are not from Delhi and want know how farther kashmir is from your location you can check in our Above section by simply clicking larger map up in left corner.
Ideally, at least a week would be needed to explore Kashmir and its hidden gems, but you don’t have to worry about days you can get your trip customized according to your niches.
The best time to visit Kashmir is in the summer season, between the months of April and June.
there are quite a few hotels in Kashmir. However, VPI TOUR & TRAVELS will take care of all your accommodation booking hassles.
Some Best popular recommended house-boats in Kashmir are Claremont Houseboats, Montreal Group of Houseboats, Queens Lap House Boat, New Alexandra Houseboats.
VPI has packages starting from a budget of INR 15,000 to an extravagant INR 42,999. and prices also depend on durations as well as inclusion which you can get customized by our verified travel agents by filling forms below then our crew will get to you asap.