Glorious Kashmir

Day 1: Srinagar Arrive at the designated reporting place, report to the vehicle, and proceed to the hotel. Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Srinagar In the morning, visit Shankaracharya Hill and the holy temple, followed by a Shikara ride on Dal Lake, including a speed boat ride. Also, visit the island of Char Chinar. In the afternoon, visit Nishat Bagh - 'The garden of pleasure' and Shalimar Bagh - 'Abode of Love'. Enjoy shopping in the evening. Extra Topping: Kawa – a Kashmiri Tea at Char Chinar. Bhutta (corn) / Popcorn, Tea / Coffee / Soft Drink at Shalimar Gardens. Notes: We will visit the Tulip Garden in Srinagar during the blooming period. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Srinagar – Gulmarg - Srinagar Proceed to Gulmarg, a famous skiing destination located on the Pir Panjal Range, originally known as ‘Gauri Marg’ meaning the path of Devi Gauri. En route, visit a Carpet Factory. Pass by the picturesque golf course. On arrival, take a cable car ride to Apharwat snow point (subject to availability) to get a breathtaking view of Khilanmarg. Later, you will have free time for various activities like snow-boarding and skiing at your own cost or simply have fun playing in the snow. Extra Topping: Tea/ Coffee en route from Srinagar to Gulmarg. Coffee at Kondogri, Gulmarg. Notes: In case the Gondola Ride is not available/operational for any reason, we will either provide a refund or an alternate sightseeing as a replacement for the same. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Srinagar – Sonmarg Proceed to Sonmarg, known as "Meadow of Gold," on the valley of the River Sind. View the magnificent picturesque mountain ranges. Extra Topping: Tea / Coffee / Soft Drink en-route to Sonmarg. Notes: The visit to Sonmarg will be done if roads are open, subject to Military permission. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Sonmarg – Pahalgam Proceed to Pahalgam – a tourist destination on the Lidder River famous for its lush green meadows and pristine waters. En route, visit Awantipora ruins – a temple complex dedicated to Lord Shiva and Vishnu that was built by King Avantiraman in the 9th century. Later, visit a cricket bat factory and pass by the Pampore Saffron fields. Then, take a photo stop at Apple and Walnut Plantations. Later, proceed to Chandanwari for a magnificent view of Lidder Valley. Afterwards, take a photo stop at Betaab Valley. You can photograph yourself in Kashmiri outfits and enjoy other activities at Pahalgam at your own cost. Enjoy a get-together with your travel companions in the evening. Extra Topping: Tea/ Coffee and Kashmiri cookies at Avantipura. Apple Juice at Apple Valley. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Pahalgam – Departure from Srinagar Proceed to Srinagar. Board the flight for your hometown. The tour concludes. Meals: Breakfast

• Documentation:

  • Please carry two (2) passport-size photos.

  • Adults: You must have the original and one photocopy of a valid ID proof such as an Aadhar Card, Driving Licence, Voter's ID, or Passport.

  • Children: You must have the original and one photocopy of a valid ID proof such as an Aadhar Card, School ID, or Passport.

  • Infants: An Aadhar Card or Birth Certificate is required.

  • NRI / Foreign Nationals: It is mandatory to carry your Passport along with a valid Indian visa, OCI card, or PIO card.

  • The mentioned ID proof is mandatory at the time of booking and must also be carried with you throughout the tour.

• Mobile Connectivity:

  • Only postpaid mobile connections (SIM cards) work in the state of Jammu & Kashmir. Prepaid SIM cards from other states will not function.

• Accommodation: Twin sharing basis for the duration of the tour in the itinerary.

• Meals: As mentioned in the itinerary.

• Coach Transfers: From the first day's meeting point of the group to the last day's dropping point of the tour.

• Entrance Fees: All entrance fees for the sightseeing places mentioned in the itinerary.

• Tour Manager Services: Services of the Tour Manager from the first day's meeting point to the last day's dropping point of the tour.

• Airfare: Cost of economy class return airfare from Mumbai / region (if specifically mentioned) for Airport to Airport Tours.

• Internal Airfare: Cost of any internal airfare if specified in the itinerary.

• Travel Insurance: Cost of Travel insurance up to 70 years of age for India Tours and World Tours (Except for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra).

• Tips: Driver Tips and Guide Tips as per the itinerary.

• City Tax: City Tax (if applicable) as per the itinerary.

• Complimentary: Complimentary Travel Essential Dasa Holidays Voucher

• Transportation:

  • Cost of Rail or Airfare to and from the meeting and dropping place of the tour except for Airport to Airport Tours or as specifically mentioned in the tour itinerary.

  • Cost of any individual Airport / Railway station transfer.

  • Any private transfers taken to move from one place to another instead of the coach.

• Charges & Taxes:

  • Any Increase in the Airfare / Hotel tariff charges.

  • Any Increase in the fuel surcharge or any kind of taxes levied by the respective government or statutory bodies.

  • Service or Government taxes as applicable from time to time.

• Personal Expenses & Services:

  • Porterage (Coolie charges), laundry, wines & alcoholic beverages, mineral water (unless specified), telephone charges, shopping, all items of a personal nature, and also food and drinks not forming part of the group menus.

  • Extra stay pre/post tour.

  • Extra water bottle charges.

  • Extra photographs clicked other than group photographs.

  • Medicines required if any.

• Optional & Upgraded Items:

  • Cost of extension of the validity or deviation from the route of the tour in case of Airport to Airport tours.

  • Additional extra topping if taken.

  • If any activity/sightseeing is done twice.

  • Any add-on sightseeing/activities along with transfers if done other than mentioned in the tour program.

  • Fur coats/Jackets to visit snow points or any special attire required to visit any particular sightseeing place.

  • Any upgradation in the room category or airline class.

  • Premium seat charges.

• Unforeseen Circumstances:

  • Any extra expenses incurred for changing the route due to any unforeseen circumstances, force majeure instances, natural calamities, political disturbances, strikes etc.

  • Extra cost incurred due to illness, accident, hospitalization or any individual unforeseen cost-incurring incidence.

• Specific Tour Exclusions:

  • In case of Pilgrimage tours, the cost of horseback, Doli, Helicopter (unless specifically mentioned), chopper, etc.

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• Itinerary Changes: The tour itinerary is subject to change due to factors like weather or local conditions. Dasa Holidays will provide a suitable alternative if necessary.

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