KASHMIR
An extended Kashmir journey adding the remote landscapes of Gurez Valley to Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Sonamarg and Srinagar.
ROUTE AT A GLANCE
Srinagar → Gurez → Gulmarg → Pahalgam → Sonamarg → Doodhpathri → Srinagar
Use this sample journey as a starting point. The route, pace, stays and experiences can be adjusted around your interests and travel requirements.
Arrival and begin the journey
Arrive at the starting point, meet your driver or representative and begin the planned journey. Continue with local sightseeing or hotel check-in according to the route.
Srinagar – Gurez (123 Kms – 6 to 7 Hrs One Way)
After an early breakfast, check out from Hotel & transfer to Gurez valley. Gurez valley is located in the Himalayas and you reach there through road from Bandipora via Razdan Top. The drive is nothing less than a spectacular experience and you will notice the beauty of nature at its best.Visit Razdon top located at an altitude of 11672 feet. It is famous for its medicinal plant.
Inn Gurez (Local Sightseening)
After a leisurely breakfast, full day free to enjoy and explore the Beauty of Gurez.You will be visiting a local town known as Dawar. It is famous as an archaeological site. Here you will get to see beautiful log wood houses. The local people of Dawar town are called "Dards".
Gurez – Gulmarg (178 Kms – 7 to 8 Hrs One Way)
After an early breakfast, checkout from Hotel & leave for Gulmarg, called as "Meadow of Flowers" ". Gulmarg is at an altitude of 8700 – ft. Gulmarg also referred as Meadow of Flowers is a famous Ski Resort & the world's highest 18 hole Golf Course. The place was prominent during the British time.
Gulmarg to Pahalgam – Gulmarg Sightseeing – On Own & Transfer Pahalgam
Approx. Distance: 148 Km · Est. Travel Time: 5 hours After an early breakfast, One Can go for the Gondola Ride up to 1st or 2nd Phase. The Gulmarg Gondola is a tourist attraction in itself.
Sightseeing in Pahalgam – (Local Sightseeing)
After a leisurely breakfast, full day is free to enjoy and explore the Beauty of "Pahalgam"( BY UNION VEHICLE – ON OWN ). One can go to Chandanwari ( 16 Kms from Pahalgam ) which is the starting point of Amarnath Yatra, Aru (10 kms from Pahalgam) which is a fine meadow of picturesque scenery and starting point of trekking of (Liddarwat, Kolahoi Glacier & Trsar Lake) & Betaab Valley. ARU VALLEY It is located around 12 km from Pahalgam, 11 km upstream from the Lidder River. Noted for its scenic meadows, lakes and mountains, it is a base camp for trekking to the Kolhoi Glacier and Tarsar Lake.
Pahalgam – Sonmarg (180 Kms – 6 Hrs One Way)
After an early breakfast, check out from Hotel & leave for Sonmarg, which means Meadow of Gold, has its backdrop of snowy mountains against the blue sky. The drive offers incredible scenic beauty, dense pine forests and gigantics mountains. The place provides an ideal base for various trekking routes, high mountain lakes, glaciers, and Sri Amarnath Holy cave.The river meanders along here & abounds with Trout & Mahseer. Sonamarg's importance lies in the fact that it is the last halt on the Kashmir side for the drive from Srinagar to Leh.
Sonmarg (Local Sightseeing) – Srinagar ( 82 Kms 3 Hrs One Way )
After a leisurely breakfast, Ponies / vehicles ( direct payment basis ) can be hired for the trip up to Thajwas Glacier, Which is a major local attraction during the summer. Later transfer to Srinagar . Upon arrival at Srinagar Check in to a Pre – arranged Hotel Later , take a shikara ride on world famous Dal Lake, where you visit the floating vegetable gardens & Open Dal Lake. While riding the Shikara's there are plenty of opportunities for bird watching with plentiful species including Kingfisher, Little Bittern, Common Pariah Kites, Grebe etc.
Sightseeing in Srinagar (Day Excursion to Doodhpathri) (45 Kms – 1 to 2 Hrs One Way)
After an early breakfast, leave for a full day excursion to Doodhpathri. "Doodhpathri" – known as the Valley of Milk is a tourist destination and hill station in Kashmir. It is located in Budgam district of Jammu & Kashmir, located at a distance of 42 km from state summer capital Srinagar. It is said that the famous saint of Kashmir Sheikh ul Aalam Sheikh Noor din Noorani has prayed here, and once when he was in search of water in the meadows to offer prayers, he pricked the ground with his stick to search water, and milk came out, he asked the milk that you can only be used for drinking and not performing ablution.
Departure and onward transfer
After breakfast, check out and continue with the arranged onward transfer. The departure point and timing can be customised to suit your travel plans.
Package can include
- Accommodation in the selected category
- Daily breakfast at the hotels
- Private vehicle and transfers for the planned route
- Local guide support where requested
- Toll, parking, fuel, state taxes and driver allowance
Available separately
- Air or train travel
- Meals not specified in the final plan
- Monument, activity and permit charges
- Special rides, safaris, boating or helicopter services unless confirmed
- Personal expenses, tips, insurance and porterage
Planning note: Schedules, permits and sightseeing are subject to local conditions and availability. Hotels and the final route are confirmed according to your preferred comfort level and travel requirements.
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