JAMMU KASHMIR TOUR PACKAGES DURATION : 07 NIGHTS / 08 DAYS TRIP SIGHTSEEING COVER : JAMMU - PAHALGAM - SRINAGAR - YOUSMARG - DOODHPATHRI - SRINAGAR - SONAMARG - GULMARG - SRINAGAR
Tour Itinerary
Day 01 : Jammu - Pahalgam ( Approx 7- 8 hrs)
Pickup from Jammu Railway Station / Airport /
Hotel and drive to Pahalgam, ahalgam 2440 Mtrs
(vale of Kashmir) on the way visit Saffron fields,
Avantipur ruins and Anantnag sulpher spring.
Pahalgam is the most famous place for Indian Film
Industry. check in hotel, evening free and
sightseeing local like river view, markets.
Overnight stay in Hotel
Day 02 : Pahalgam Sightseeing
Early Morning after breakfast check out Hotel, and
Visit to Aru Valley, Betab Valley and Chandanwari
Sightseeing,
Aru Valley
Aru Valley is a small yet self-sufficient scenic
village located 12 km from Pahalgam. The drive up
to the village is alluring too. The location of
the village among the grasslands, make this place
a tourist delight. It is reachable by walking
along a mountain path. The village also serves as
the start point for trekking to Kolahoi glacier.
Another long trek for the serious trekker is to
Sonmarg, which can be covered in 3 days! Besides,
the valley is also known to be a good site for
camping. Instead of taking the regular pony ride
it is recommended that tourists explore the
surrounding valley on foot to get a full sense of
its beauty.
Betaab Valley
Located on the way to Chandanwari, the valley was
named Betaab after the Bollywood movie by the same
name! Earlier known as Hajan Valley, after the
release of the movie, it was renamed as major part
of the movie was shot here. Set amid picture
perfect environs complete with snowcapped
mountains, gurgling streams, colorful willow trees
& the warm sun; making it an ideal for an artist’s
canvas! The valley is a walk-able distance from
Pahalgam. The crystal clear & chilly water of the
stream bubbling down from the snowy hills is a
delight; locals here drink this water too.
Baisaran and Tulian Lake are few nearby
attractions that can be visited.
Chandanwari
Pahalgam to Chandanwari is easily accessible by
taxi. From Chandanwari, pilgrims need to continue
their Yatra on foot or pony, which will take at
least 2 days to reach the cave and back, with an
overnight stay in either Shishnag or Panchtarni.
After Sightseeing back to Hotel and Overnight stay
in Hotel
Day 03 : Pahalgam - Srinagar Local Sightseeing (3
- 4 hrs)
After Breakfast check out hotel and drive to
Pahalgam on Arrive Srinagar Visit to Srinagar
Sightseeing, Mugal Garden - Shalimar Bagh, Nishat
Bath, Chasme Shahi - Pari Mahal, and Visit to
Shankra Chariya Temple.
Nishat Bagh (Garden of Pleasure) The largest
Mughal garden situated on the banks of the
world-famous Dal-Lake in the backdrop of Zabarwan
hills encircles the Dal Lake. Empress Noor Jahan’s
brother Asif Khan laid the Garden in 1633 AD.
Nishat has seven terraces with a beautiful central
water course flowing right in the middle. These
terraces rise dramatically off the mountains from
the eastern part of the lake.
Shalimar Bagh (Garden of Pleasure) - It was
planted by Mughal emperor Jehangir for Empress
Noor Jahan in 1619 AD and later extended in 1727
A.D. by Shah Jahan. Shaded by magnificent Chinar
trees, the Shalimar is a series of stone pavilions
and flowing water with paint box bright flower
beds.
The Garden blooms with innumerable varieties of
flowers in spring and autumn. In Evening enjoy a
Shikara Ride in Dal Lake and witness the ride on
lake, called Venice of India & experience the
aquatic life of Srinagar. After sightseeing check
in Houseboat and Overnight stay.
Day 04 : Srinagar - Sonamarg - Srinagar ( 76 kms
One way)
After breakfast check out houseboats and Drive to
Sonamarg, and full day excursion of Sonmarg which
is one of the most beautiful drive from Srinagar.
Sonmarg also called Meadow of Gold is located at a
height of 2690 meters.
You may take a pony ride (at your own cost) to
Thajiwas Glacier where snow remains round the
year. Return to the Srinagar, Check in Hotel , and
Overnight stay in Hotel.
Day 05 : Srinagar - Gulmarg - Srinagar (8700 Feet,
52 kms, 1.5 hrs One way)
After Breakfast check transfer to Gulmarg called
as “Meadow of Flowers” . Gulmarg is 52 Kms from
Srinagar at an altitude of 8700-ft. Gulmarg also
referred as Meadow of Flowers is a famous Ski
Resort & the world’s highest 18 hole Golf Course.
The place was prominent during the British time.
You can enjoy a Pony ride (Optional At your own
cost).
Enjoy the scenic view of Kongdori (12,293 ft)
first stage and Affarwat Peak (13,780 ft) second
Stage on a Cable Car Ride (Optional At your own
cost) .
By evening return to Srinagar. Also see the scenic
extravaganza of the Kashmir and enjoy the
profusion of colors in the Paradise on Earth.
While returning visit to the local crafts market
and see the fine carved hand-made articles from
Paper Machine & wood of a walnut. Overnight stay
at the Hotel
Day 06 : Srinagar - Yousmarg - Srinagar (Around 3
hrs On way)
After breakfast drive to Yousmarg, Full day
excursion to Yousmarg (Meadow of Flowers) enroute
visit of Charar sheriff shrine village and town.
After noon visit to Doodh Ganga by Pony.
Yusmarg, located at the distance of 47 kilometers
from the Srinagar, near the Badgam district, Jammu
& Kashmir, India, lies in the heart Mountains of
south-west of Srinagar.
It is a perfect picnic spot and the Nilnag Lake
can be visited from here. Taxis can be hired at
Srinagar for the trip to yusmarg. The tourists can
enjoy pony ride in and around this place. Yousmarg
is reputed for having some unique spring flowers.
It also has some of the highest peaks in
Pir-Panjal range. After Sightseeing return back to
Srinagar. and Overnight stay in Hotel.
Day 07: Srinagar - Excursion to Doodhpathri (45
Kms / Approx 02 Hours Drive- One Way)
After breakfast Check out Houseboat and drive to
Doodhpathri Doodhpathri is a beautiful meadow with
emerald grass that looks like a green carpet.
Yusmarg, at a distance of merely 47 km from
Srinagar. Lies at an altitude of 7861 feet,
Yusmarg is ringed by Pine fringed forest and snow
clad mountain peaks. Yusmarg is a perfect holiday
destination for the natural lovers as it offers
opportunities to enjoy breathtaking views of
flower strewn grassy meadows, verdant landscapes
and snow clad mountain peaks. Check in Hotel and
Overnight stay in Hotel.
Day 08 : Srinagar - Jammu (8 - 9 hrs)
After Breakfast check out hotel drive back to
Jammu - Evening drop to the Jammu Railway Station
/ Airport / Hotel.
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