Jammu & Kashmir Valley Tour

Duration	Destination	Departure
7 days and 6 nights	India (Patnitop, Pahalgam, Gulmarg, Srinagar)	India (Jammu)

Description

Seven days private tour will begin with pick up from Jammu Airport. From here head to Patnitop a beautiful hill resort located on a scenic plateau of the Shiwalik range of the Himalayas. Visit few temples and trek to some scenic point as per your interest, then proceed to Pahalgam another hill resort with valley, river & lake in its backdrop. Next drive to Gulmarg via visiting saffron growing fields and Awantipur Ruins a historical site. Explore Gulmarg a mountain ski resort of exceptional beauty. Then head to Srinagar known for its natural environment, gardens, lakes and houseboats.

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Category
3 Star Hotels (Private Tour) Bed & Breakfast en
Price includes • Assistance on arrival at airport. • 6 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels. • Meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner) • Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program. • English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program. • Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary. • Bottled drinking water in car. • Government taxes. Price does not include • Any flight tickets. • Camera charges at monuments. • Meals other than mentioned in day plan. • Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc. • Gratuities & optional activities. • Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
4 star hotels (Private Tour) Bed & Breakfast en
Price includes • Assistance on arrival at airport. • 6 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels. • Meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner) • Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program. • English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program. • Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary. • Bottled drinking water in car. • Government taxes. Price does not include • Any flight tickets. • Camera charges at monuments. • Meals other than mentioned in day plan. • Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc. • Gratuities & optional activities. • Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
5 star hotels (Private Tour) Bed & Breakfast en
Price includes • Assistance on arrival at airport. • 6 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels. • Meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner) • Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program. • English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program. • Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary. • Bottled drinking water in car. • Government taxes. Price does not include • Any flight tickets. • Camera charges at monuments. • Meals other than mentioned in day plan. • Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc. • Gratuities & optional activities. • Anything not mentioned in inclusions.

Program

Day 1:
Jammu - Patnitop (120kms)
On arrival at Jammu airport meet your driver and transfer to Patnitop a beautiful hill resort located on a scenic plateau of the Shiwalik range of the Himalayas, check in at hotel. The hill station offers a number of short treks & few temples.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 2:
Patnitop - Pahalgam (180kms)
Drive to Pahalgam the Valley of Shepherds 7,000ft above sea level. Check in at hotel and rest time free to relax.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 3:
Pahalgam
Visit Aru valley noted for its scenic meadows. The village is a base camp for trekkers to the Kolahoi Glacier, the Tarsar-Marsar lakes and the Katrinag valley. It is also a base for the treks to Lidderwat, the Vishansar-Kishansar lakes and Kangan. The Kolahoi is the largest glacier in the Kashmir Valley, and is located near Mt. Kolahoi (5425m), the highest peak in the Valley. There are about 20 alpine lakes, peaks and meadows around the Aru Valley. Other popular activities include fishing of trout in the Lidder River, trekking, hiking, horse riding, sightseeing and photography.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 4:
Pahalgam - Gulmarg (142kms)
Drive to Gulmarg (the meadow of the flowers) located at the altitude of 9,000ft. On the way visit the famous Saffron growing fields and Awantipur Ruins (1100 years old temple of lord Vishnu build by King Awantivarman), enjoy the beautiful countryside on the way. On arrival check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 5:
Gulmarg - Srinagar (56kms)
City tour of Gulmarg. Enjoy a cable car ride on Gondola which will take you to the Majestic height of 13,000ft above sea level covering the magnificent views of Himalayan Mountains and Pirpanjal ranges. You can also enjoy a view of Nanga Parbat if the weather permits. Golf playing, Horse Riding, Hiking & Snow Skiing are other activities available here at additional cost. Later drive to Srinagar check in at hotel.
O/n at hotel/ houseboat. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 6:
Srinagar
Visit Mughal Gardens Shalimar Bagh, Nishat Bagh & Chashma Shahi. Then excursion to Hari Parbat a hill overlooking Srinagar the site of a fort, built in the Durrani era, a Hindu temple, mosques, and gurdwara. Later visit Shankaracharya Temple the sacred temple occupies the top of the hills known as Takht-I-Sulaiman in the south-east of Srinagar. The site dates back to 250BC. Rest time to explore the market. Evening Shikara ride on the Dal Lake.
O/n at hotel/ houseboat. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 7:
Srinagar - Departure
As per flight schedule transfer to Srinagar airport to board flight for onward destination.
Meal plan: Breakfast.

Price includes

• Assistance on arrival at airport.
• 6 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels.
• Meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner)
• Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program.
• English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program.
• Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.
• Bottled drinking water in car.
• Government taxes.

Price does not include

• Any flight tickets.
• Camera charges at monuments.
• Meals other than mentioned in day plan.
• Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc.
• Gratuities & optional activities.
• Anything not mentioned in inclusions.

Itinerary

Day	Overnight	Itinerary highlights
1	4 StarsPatnitop	Jammu - Jammu Airport
2	4 StarsPahalgam
3	4 StarsPahalgam
4	4 StarsGulmarg
5	4 StarsSrinagar
6	4 StarsSrinagar
7		Srinagar - Srinagar Airport

Accommodations provided in each place

Place	3 Star Hotels	4 star hotels	5 star hotels
Patnitop	Asia - The Oasis Resort/ Hotel Patnitop Heights or similar	Hotel Green Top/ Vardaan Hotels or similar
Pahalgam	Grand Mumtaz/ Royal Park Hotel or similar	Heevan/ Pine Spring or similar	WelcomHotel Pine N Peak/ Pahalgam Hotel or similar
Gulmarg	Grand Mumtaz/ Royal Park Hotel or similar	Heevan Retreat/ The Vintage or similar	The Khyber Himalayan Resort & Spa or similar
Srinagar	Hotel Royal Batoo/ Batra Hotel or similar	Fortune Resort Heevan/ Four Point by Sheraton or similar	The Lalit Grand Palace/ Vivanta by Taj Dal View or similar