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BEST OF KASHMIR

8 Nights - 9 Days
Katra - Srinagar - Gulmarg - Pahalgam - Patnitop

Tour Highlights

Kashmir is a land of myriad seasons and it changes the hues of landscape with the seasons. Burgeoning with magnificent scenery, unique experience in Houseboat staying, Shikara riding, Mughal Gardens, floating vegetable Gardens and host of adventure activities, this enchanting valley is always lavishly beautiful and a favored destination for tourists from all walks of life. Incredible beauty of nature, innate appeal, blissful ambiance and misty cool air of Kashmir satiate inner soul of every traveler and persuade them to visit this land again and again.

  • Mata Vaishnodevi shrine
  • Patnitop
  • Pahalgam
  • Awantipura Ruins
  • Dal Lake

Important Information

Best Time: March to June & October to February
Nearest Airport: Srinagar International Airport
Nearest Railway Station: Srinagar Railway Station / Jammu Tawi
Travel: Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Sonamarg are connected by road. Travel times may vary depending on traffic, weather and road conditions.
Tip: Carry comfortable walking shoes, warm clothing, sunscreen and valid ID. Heavy winter clothing is recommended during the colder months.

Tour Itinerary

  • 01
    DAY

    On arrival at Jammu airport / station (on your own), you will be received by Charu Travels representative / driver. Once you board your vehicle, you will proceed to the holy city of Katra. Check into the hotel. Overnight stay will in Katra. You can also proceed to Mata Vaishnodevi shrine in the night.

  • 02
    DAY

    Morning proceed for Vaishnodevi shrine. Later return back to the hotel in Katra for overnight stay.

  • 03
    DAY

    After breakfast check out from Katra and drive to Patnitop, the only hill station of Jammu district. On arrival, check into your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure to explore the nearby areas on foot or pony back (on direct payment). Dinner & overnight stay will be in the hotel.

  • 04
    DAY

    Today after breakfast, check out from Patnitop and proceed for Pahalgam. On arrival at Pahalgam, check in to your hotel. Evening is free for leisure activities. Dinner & overnight stay will be at hotel in Pahalgam.

  • 05
    DAY

    After breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed for Gulmarg. En route visit Awantipura Ruins. On arrival, check into your hotel. Afternoon proceed for gondola ride up to first phase. Please note that no outside vehicle is allowed in Gulmarg. You need to take local vehicle / Ponies on direct payment basis as local taxi union does not allow outside vehicle to do sightseeing. Driver will help you in booking local taxi / Pony. Evening is free for leisure activities. Dinner & overnight stay will be at hotel in Gulmarg.

  • 06
    DAY

    After breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed for Srinagar. On arrival, check into your houseboat. Later in the evening proceed for shikara ride in Dal Lake. Dinner & overnight stay will be at the houseboat in Srinagar.

  • 07
    DAY

    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. Dinner & overnight stay will be at the houseboat in Srinagar.

  • 08
    DAY

    Today enjoy local sightseeing of Srinagar covering Shankaracharya Temple, Mughal gardens, Carpet Weaving Factories. Evening is free for shopping. Dinner & overnight stay will be at the hotel in Srinagar.

  • 09
    DAY

    Today after breakfast, check out from your hotel and proceed to Srinagar airport.

Inclusions

    • Breakfast and Dinner Included as per the itinerary.
    • Accommodation in mentioned or similar hotels as per the itinerary (In base category room).
    • Daily breakfast and dinner at all places,
    • All transfers and sightseeing as per itinerary by: Non AC vehicle from Jammu to Pahalgam & by AC vehicle from Pahalgam till Srinagar. [Ex Jammu / Srinagar] (Please note that AC will be switched off during hill drive / Vehicle not at disposal)
    • Gondola ride at Gulmarg till 1st level once during the stay.
    • Mughal Garden entrances in Srinagar.

Exclusions

    • Any Air or Rail fare.
    • Any other meal not mentioned in price includes.
    • Any other destination not mentioned in itinerary.
    • Gas heater charges in the Deluxe Houseboat.
    • Any local transport in Sonmarg, Gulmarg and Pahalgam.
    • Any Pony / Doli Charges in Katra, Patnitop, Sonmarg, Pahalgam and Gulmarg
    • Any monument entrance fees apart from those included, camera fees, guide charges.
    • Any expenses of personal nature.

Package Cost

Starting from ₹9,999/- per person

The final cost may vary depending on hotel category, travel dates, number of guests, vehicle type, season and selected activities.

Frequently Asked Questions

March to June is ideal for pleasant weather, gardens and green valleys. October to February is popular for winter scenery and snowfall.
Major attractions include Dal Lake, Mughal Gardens, Gulmarg, Gondola, Pahalgam, Betaab Valley, Sonamarg and Thajiwas Glacier.
Gondola tickets are generally additional and subject to availability and weather conditions unless specifically mentioned in the selected package.
Yes, a Shikara ride on Dal Lake can be included in the itinerary, subject to the selected package.
Yes. The Best of Kashmir package is suitable for families, couples, honeymooners, groups and nature lovers.
Yes. The duration, hotels, houseboat stay, vehicle, sightseeing and activities can be customized according to your requirements.

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