Kashmir Extravaganza for 03 Nights/ 04 Days at Rs. 9,150/- from travelchacha

Duration – (03 Nights/ 04 Days)
Price – Rs. 9,150/- on twin sharing basis
Validity till 31 Sep 2012

Kashmir is a place that boast scenic extravaganza where one can 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 Kashmir’s breathtaking lakes, picturesque gardens, fir and pine forests, sparkling springs, milky glaciers and lush meadows.

Kashmir

Cost Includes:

• Hotel / Houseboats on Twin sharing Basis.
•  Meal Plan: MAPAI (Room + Breakfast + Dinner)
•  In Budget, Houseboat & Standard package travelling by 1 Non AC Tata Sumo / Indica.
•  In Deluxe & Luxury package travelling by 1 Non AC Tavera /Qualis.
•  01 Shikara Ride.
•  Sightseeing as per the itinerary.
•  All Arrival/Departure transfer as mentioned in Itinerary.
•  All present applicable taxes as on date.
•  Any future taxes levies will be charged extra.

Itinerary:

Day 01: Arrive in Srinagar: (Afternoon Local Sightseeing):
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. Dinner and Overnight in hotel / houseboats.

Day 02: In Srinagar: Local sightseeing – Half a day:
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 and later drive back to the hotel / houseboat for a inner and Overnight stay.

Day 03: Srinagar to Gulmarg: (Full Day trip):
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 picturesque 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 familiarizing 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 rope way will take you past colorful shepherd huntsmen to the lower ridge of the Afarwatt peak. 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 / houseboat. Dinner and Overnight in hotel / houseboats.

Gulmarg - Houseboats

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.

Price Details:

Cost Excludes:

• 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 / Starters.
•  Entrance Free
•  Horse Riding
•  Gondola Ride in Gulmarg
•  Any other things that is not included in the “Package Cost Includes” Column.
•  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.

Hotel Details:

Srinagar – Hotel royal star/jubilee heritage/similar (Budget), Deluxe houseboat (Houseboat), Hotel grand habib/similar (Standard), Hotel four season by broadway/similar(Deluxe), Hotel grand mumtaz/similar(Luxury)

Pahal Gam – Hotel hillview/highlands/similar (Budget), Hotel paradise/similar(Standard), Hotel hilltop/similar(Deluxe), Hotel grand mumtaz/similar(Luxury)

Gulmarg – Affarawat/similar(Budget), Hotel poshwan/similar (Standard), Hotel royal park/similar (Deluxe), Hotel hilltop/similar (Luxury)

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