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About Jammu Kashmir

Jammu and Kashmir is a state in northern India. It is located mostly in the Himalayan mountains, and shares a border with the states of Himachal Pradesh and Punjab to the south. Jammu and Kashmir has an international border with China in the north and east, and the Line of Control separates it from the Pakistani-controlled territories of Azad Kashmir and Gilgit–Baltistan in the west and northwest, respectively.

The best time to visit this mountain city is between May and September. The landscape is enchanting and the weather pleasant. It snows in the winter months in and around Srinagar and winters can be very severe but Gulmarg, a few hours away is a popular winter games destination.

Preferred months : April, May, June, July, August, September, October

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If anyplace can boast of scenic extravaganza, it is Kashmir.Enjoy the profusion of colors in the Paradise on Earth with its rich traditions, historic Hindu temples and verdant hillsides. A lot can be explored and re-visited to admire Kashmirs breathtaking lakes, picturesque gardens, fir and pine forests, sparkling springs, milky glaciers and lush meadows.
Day 01: Arrive at Srinagar
On your arrival at the Srinagar International Airport, you will be welcomed by our representative who will assist and escort you to your waiting vehicle. From the airport it is a 35 minutes drive through the heart of New Srinagar city. The drive takes you past the Abdullah bridge which connects the banks of the Jehlum river, snaking its way towards the North-Western frontier of Kashmir. We arrive at the hotel / houseboat and check in. Later we will go on a 02 hrs shikara ride in the lake. This boat ride glides you past some wonderful vegetable gardens and aquatic life. (D)

Day 02: Local sightseeing at Srinagar
Today we will do some half a day of local sightseeing that includes a visit to the famous Mughal gardens of Nishat and Shalimar. Built in between a period of 14 years the two gardens are a heritage left behind by the erstwhile Mughals, whose taste for laying exquisite gardens was fascinating. With a backdrop of the sprawling Zabarwan mountains, the gardens boast of green turfs, blooming flowers and cascading water fountains. We will explore the gardens. (D)

Day 03: Srinagar - Gulmarg - Srinagar
After breakfast in the morning, we will begin our country side day trip towards Gulmarg. The drive past colorful villages and rice fields, gives you an insight of the rich cultural past of Kashmir. We arrive at a small picturesue market town of Tangmarg and drive ahead on a scenic drive of 14 kilometers to Gulmarg. We arrive in Gulmarg early in the afternoon and begin a short tour around the meadow familarising ourselves with the beauty. In Gulmarg we will board the Gondola cable car system, and ascend towards the Afarwatt Mountain range. The 08 minutes of ropeway will take you past colorful shepherd hutments to the lower ridge of the Afarwatt peak. From here you can click lots of photos of the nearby mountain ranges that stand tall like sentinels guarding the rich natural beauty of Kashmir valley. We descend back to Gulmarg base after an hour or so and later do some horse-riding to the strawberry valley. In the evening we will drive back to Srinagar where we can take a walk along the banks of the Dal Lake or simply rest in the cosy rooms of our hotel / housboat. (D)

Day 04: Departure transfer to Airport
After a late morning breakfast, we will drive to the airport for your flight home. On your way to the airport you can make a brief stopover for some last minute shopping in the city center. At the airport the driver will assist you with the luggage and will later drop you at the terminal.
Inclusions
- • Accommodation in Hotel / Houseboats on twin sharing basis.
- • Daily breakfast and dinner.
- • Sightseeing as per the itinerary.
- • All transfer and sightseeing by 01 Non A/C Qualis/Tavera.
- • 01 Shikara Ride.
- • All Arrival/Departure transfer as mentioned in Itinerary.
- • All applicable Taxes.
- • Any future taxes levies will be charged extra.
Exclusions
- • Any Airfare, Train fare, Overland Journey which is not mentioned in the Itinerary.
- • Any Medical/rescue evacuation due to mishaps.
- • Any personal nature items like Laundry, bar bills, table bills, camera fee, tips or any other item.
- • Mineral water / Soft or hard drinks / Sarters.
- • Entrance Free.
- • Horse Riding.
- • Gondola Ride in Gulmarg.
- • Any other things that is not included in the Package Cost Includes Column.
- • 3.09% service taxes extra.
- • Cost incidental to any change in the itinerary/ stay on account of flight cancellation due to bad weather, ill health, roadblocks and/or any factors beyond control.