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Kashmir Ki Kali

7 Nights / 8 Days covering Jammu, Pahalgam, Srinagar, Sonmarg, Gulmarg and Katra.

  • 7 Nights / 8 Days
  • Departs from Jammu (Airport or Railway Station)

Tour highlights

  • Pahalgam, the quiet valley town and Lidder River walks.
  • Srinagar: Shalimar, Chashme Shahi and Nishat Mughal Gardens; Shankaracharya Temple; Dal Lake Shikara ride.
  • Sonmarg, the "Meadow of Gold", with glacier views.
  • Gulmarg, a meadow of flowers with a golf course and gondola.
  • Katra and the Mata Vaishnodevi trek.
  • Awantipura Ruins, an 1100-year-old temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

Itinerary

  1. 1
    Jammu to Pahalgam (approx. 270 km, 7 hours)

    Arrive at Jammu Airport or Railway Station and drive to Pahalgam. Check in. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight Pahalgam. Meals: none.

  2. 2
    Pahalgam

    Free day. Pony ride to Chandanwari at your own cost, or walk along the Lidder River. Overnight Pahalgam. Meals: breakfast.

  3. 3
    Pahalgam to Srinagar (approx. 97 km, 4 hours)

    Brief visit to Awantipura Ruins en route. Check in to houseboat. Afternoon visit to Shalimar, Chashme Shahi and Nishat Mughal Gardens (Nishat closed on Fridays). Visit Shankaracharya Temple on the hill. Evening free for shopping at your own cost. Overnight Srinagar. Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

  4. 4
    Srinagar, excursion to Sonmarg (approx. 90 km, 3 hours)

    Transfer from houseboat to Srinagar hotel. Full-day excursion to Sonmarg. Pony ride to a glacier at your own cost. Evening free. Overnight Srinagar. Meals: breakfast.

  5. 5
    Srinagar, excursion to Gulmarg (approx. 52 km, 2 hours)

    Drive to Gulmarg. Walk the meadows; gondola ride at your own cost. Overnight Srinagar. Meals: breakfast.

  6. 6
    Srinagar to Katra (approx. 270 km, 8 hours)

    Drive to Katra and check in. Evening free. Overnight Katra. Meals: breakfast.

  7. 7
    Katra, trek to Mata Vaishnodevi (14 km one way)

    Trek to the shrine; ponies available on direct payment. Return to hotel after darshan. Overnight Katra. Meals: breakfast.

  8. 8
    Katra to Jammu (approx. 56 km, 2 hours)

    Transfer to Jammu Airport or Railway Station for onward journey. Meals: breakfast.

Inclusions

  • Accommodation in the hotels listed (or similar), by tier. See section 5.
  • Round trip from Jammu in non-AC Tavera or Qualis (Economy and Standard) or non-AC Innova (Deluxe), as per itinerary. Vehicle is not on disposal basis.
  • Daily buffet breakfast at all places.
  • Houseboat stay includes breakfast, lunch and dinner as per itinerary.
  • One Shikara ride on a sharing basis during the stay.
  • Hotel tax and transportation tax, as applicable.

Exclusions

  • Transport to or from Jammu. The price starts from Jammu.
  • Air, train or bus fare from or to the originating city, unless specified.
  • Personal items: tips, porterage, room service, laundry, mineral water, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, phone calls, extra sightseeing, camera fees.
  • Increases in fuel cost, government taxes, entrance fees, intra- or interstate taxes.
  • Entrance fees and guide charges, where applicable.
  • Anything not specifically listed in inclusions.
  • Supplements for long weekends and festivals.
  • 5% government service tax (as stated on the source page).
  • Shopping, pony rides, gondola and other optional activities at your own cost.

Hotel / Flight

Can be changed
Hotels
Hotels by tier (source lists "or similar" for every entry): | City | Economy | Standard | Deluxe | |---|---|---|---| | Pahalgam (2 nights) | Paristaan Resort | Hotel Abshar / Valley View Resorts | Hotel Grand Mumtaz | | Srinagar (1 night) | Deluxe Houseboat | Deluxe Houseboat | Deluxe Houseboat | | Srinagar (2 nights) | Hotel Golden Bees | Hotel Grand Mahal / Jamal Resorts | Hotel Grand Mumtaz | | Katra (2 nights) | Jai Ma Inn Hotel | Hotel Devi Grand | Country Inn and Suites by Carlson |
Flights
Flight: Not part of this package. Arrival and departure in Jammu are arranged by the guest.

Sightseeing

  • Awantipura Ruins (brief visit en route to Srinagar)
  • Mughal Gardens: Shalimar, Chashme Shahi and Nishat (Nishat closed on Fridays)
  • Shankaracharya Temple
  • Sonmarg, the Meadow of Gold (full-day excursion)
  • Gulmarg, the Meadow of Flowers (full-day excursion)
  • Mata Vaishnodevi trek (14 km one way, ponies on direct payment)
  • Dal Lake Shikara ride (one, shared, included)

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