Kashmir 4N/5D-option-3

Glimpse of Kashmir - 4N/5D

1 room, 2 adults

Total Price Starting from ₹ 65,786 / Per Couple

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Escape to the paradise of Kashmir with DND Trips! Enjoy the stunning landscapes of snow-capped mountains, serene lakes, and blooming gardens. Whether its a houseboat stay on Dal Lake or exploring the beauty of Gulmarg, well craft the perfect Kashmir getaway.

Activity details

Day 1

Arrival at Srinagar Houseboat + Shikara Ride in the Lake

On your arrival in Srinagar, you will meet our representative at the airport and transfer to your houseboat. Later, enjoy 1 hour shikara ride in the lake on the same lake as the houseboat (at additional cost). This boat ride glides you past some wonderful vegetable gardens and aquatic life. Overnight stay at Srinagar hotel.

Day 2

Transfer from Srinagar to Pahalgam + Pahalgam Sightseeing

After breakfast, check-out from the houseboat and proceed to Pahalgam via Pampore, Avantipura and the village of Bijbehara which remains famous as the bread basket of Kashmir. We switch from the national highway 1A at Khanabal and drive through the second largest city of Anantnag. From here the road turns scenic as we drive parallel on the Lidder River flowing from the opposite direction. On Arrival check in to hotel.
In Pahalgam, you can visit Chandanwari (3288 metres above sea level), Aru Valley and Betab Valley
Situated 16-km from Pahalgam, Chandanwari is famous for snow sledging on a snow bridge. Taxi cabs can be hired from Pahalgam for a roundtrip. The trip takes about four-five hours on a semi-road that has the Lidder river meandering on the one side, and lofty, snow-capped mountains on the other. "Snow fights" is what people generally indulge in here before they sledge back down. Chandanwari is also known for its natural attractions. It has some of the best picnic spots and is reachable by road. The weather can be very unpredictable at the place so do carry some warm clothes and rain coats as well.
Aru Valley is a pristine scenic village situated in the region of Trans-Himalaya. Clear blue canopy over the head, misty surroundings, whispers of the native pines and conifer forests and beautiful meadows create a captivating diorama for travelers thronging the place. Though the village is the smallest hill station in the state, but still its breathtaking beauty and interesting activities like trekking, hiking and horse riding make it one of the most popular tourist places to visit in Pahalgam. Apart from the trekkers, the village also caters to the skiing desires of tourists who love to visit the place during winters. Aru Valley is located at a distance of about 12 km from Pahalgam.
Betaab Valley is a perfect gateway to enjoy the heavenly pleasure of Mother Nature. Earlier known as Hagan Valley or Hagoon, Betaab Valley got its present name after the blockbuster Bollywood movie 'Betaab' was shot there in 1983. The experience is even more heightened by the musical whispers of several birds. Being a precious jewel of Jammu and Kashmir tourism, Betaab Valley is among a handful of Pahalgam tourist places to visit that should not be missed. Situated at a walking distance from the main center of Pahalgam, the valley is also an excellent camping site for trekkers and explorers.
Later, return to your hotel for overnight stay.

Day 3

Transfer from Pahalgam to Srinagar + Srinagar Sightseeing

After breakfast, check out from your hotel & drive towards Srinagar. On reaching Srinagar, check in to your hotel & proceed for a local sightseeing tour. Visit the famous Mughal Gardens, along with a visit to Shankaracharya Temple & Hazaratbal Shrine. All the gardens are situated on the bank of Dal Lake with the Zabarwan Mountains in the background. The distance from Srinagar to the gardens is about 12 to 15 kms respectively. Enroute, visit the carpet-weaving factory and old Srinagar city.
Nishat Bagh is one of the most beautiful terraced Mughal gardens located at the side of the famous Dal Lake near Srinagar. The Garden of Gladness or Nishat Bagh is the second largest Mughal garden in the Kashmir Valley located on the bank of the Dal Lake with the Zabarwan Mountains at the back and offers a magnificent view Pir Panjal mountain range.
Shalimar Bagh is the largest mughal garden in India located at northeast of Dal Lake near Srinagar city along with other famous lake garden Nishat Bagh. The Bagh has Dal Lake in the background and considered to be very beautiful during the autumn and spring seasons.
The Chashme Shahi is one of the beautiful mughal garden built around a spring in the Zabarwan Range. A fresh water spring, terraces, water pool and a large fountain makes it the most charming of the gardens near Srinagar along the banks of the Dal lake.
Spread over an area of about 12 hectares, Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden is Asia's largest tulip garden (only operational in April). Indira Gandhi Tulip Garden is situated at the foothills of Zabarwan Range. Overlooking the iconic Dal Lake, the garden is opened in 2007. Adorned by 70 varieties of tulips, the garden is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Srinagar. To add more magnetism to the garden, several rose beds are also cultivated. Shankaracharya Temple is an ancient temple that finds its origin in the 4th century. Located on Gopadari Hill in the south-east of Srinagar, Shankaracharya Temple lies at a height of 1100 feet above surface level of the city. In 371 BC, the temple is said to have been built by Raja Gopadatya. At that time, the temple was named as 'Gopadari', after the name of the King. It is believed that Shankracharya, the great philosopher, lived here during his trip to Kashmir. The legend left the place centuries ago, ever since, the temple came to be known as Shankaracharya Temple. The main shrine is in the shape of a circular chamber and provides a breathtaking view of the valley.
The first work of renovation is considered to have taken place during the reign of Lalitaditya. When the temple got damaged in an earthquake, the second repairs were done by Zain-ul-Abideen, under the rule of Sheikh Mohi-ud-Din.
The stone steps that lead to the main shrine, are known to be built by Maharaja Gulab Singh. The Hazratbal Shrine is set on the left bank of the Dal Lake. The Hazratbal Shrine takes its name from Kashmiri language where the word 'Hazrat' stands for holy and 'bal' stands for place. The shrine is considered extremely sacred among the Muslims.
Later, return to your hotel for overnight stay. Shikara Ride is also covered on Day 1 (Arrival at Srinagar Houseboat + Shikara Ride in the Lake) Day 3 Transfer from Pahalgam to Srinagar + Srinagar Sightseeing Sat, 19 Apr, 2025 

Day 4

Full Day Excursion to Doodhpathri

After breakfast, get ready for day excursion to Doodhpathri or "Valley of Milk". Situated 40 kms from Srinagar, it is definitely an unexplored place in Kashmir. You will certainly love the green meadows, pristine environment and serenity.
It takes about an hour to reach Doodhpathri from Srinagar by cab. A river cascading down the pebbles is a walk of 5 minutes from the parking. You will definitely meet sphered who will be keeping a watchful eye on his flock grazing on the verdant meadows and some cattle and horses. On reaching river, you can soak your feet on the clear and icy water.
The best thing to enjoy here is the ride on horses (at extra cost) to the bottom of snow covered mountains and trekking. The best time to travel Doodhpathri is between May to July as the weather is pleasant and preachy. The temperature varies between 10-15 degrees during this time.
Later, drive back to Srinagar for overnight stay.

Day 5

Full Day Excursion to Gulmarg

After breakfast today, proceed towards Gulmarg (52 km). On reaching Gulmarg, enjoy the panoramic views of the location. The vehicle will drop you at the parking in Gulmarg which is 1-1.5 km from Gondola. After that all sightseeing to be done by walk or taking horse ride or ATV by paying directly (due to union issues). You can enjoy pony rides to Maharani Temple & St. Mary's Church (at your own cost). A Gondola ride (cable car) is recommended, which takes you till Kongdori (Phase 1) & Apharwat Peak (Phase 2) which is at one of the highest altitudes in Asia.
Maharani Temple is known to be built in 1915 by Mohini Bai Sisodia, the wife of Maharaja Hari Singh - the last Dogra king of Jammu and Kashmir. The temple houses shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. It is here that the Rajesh Khanna – Mumtaz starrer Aap ki Kasam was shot. You can enjoy pony rides to Maharani Temple (at extra cost).
St. Mary's church was built during british rule. The 110-year-old St. Mary's Church in Gulmarg was given a new look in 2003 with a renovated façade and the first Christmas mass was held in 14 years. Saint Mary's Church was constructed in early 20th century, it is made of grey stone walls looks most scintillating during the winters especially when surrounded by snow. The green tiled roof, wooden decorated walls and the overall size indicates it could be more like a countryside chapel.
The two-stage gondola lift ferries to and from Kongdoori Mountain, a shoulder of nearby Afarwat Peak (4,200 m / 13,780 ft). The first stage transfers from the Gulmarg resort at 2,600 m (8,530 ft) to Kongdoori Station in the bowl-shaped Kongdori valley. The second stage of the ropeway, which has 36 cabins and 18 towers, takes skiers to a height of 3,747 m (12,293 ft) on Kongdoori Mountain, a shoulder of nearby Afarwat Peak (4,200 m / 13,780 ft). The timing of the Gondola ride is from 10 AM to 5 PM (subject to change without prior notice, gondola operations are highly dependent upon the weather at both stages).
Later, drive back to Srinagar in the evening. Overnight stay at Srinagar Hotel

Day 6

Departure from Srinagar After breakfast check out & transfer for Srinagar Airport to board the scheduled Flight for onward destination.

Transfer from Airport to Hotel - Non A/C Innova

Full Day Excursion to Sham Valley - Non A/C Innova

Transfer from Leh to Nubra Valley via Khardungla - Non A/C Innova Day 3

Full Day Excursion to Turtuk - Non A/C Innova Day 4

Transfer from Nubra Valley to Pangong Lake Via Shyok - Non A/C Innova

Transfer from Pangong Lake to Leh - Non A/C Innova

Optional enhancements like room or flight upgrades, or local camera or video fees
Additional sightseeing, activities and experiences outside of the itinerary
Breakfast, lunches, dinners and drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), unless specified in the itinerary
Any international and/or domestic flights, unless explicitly mentioned as an inclusion
Excess baggage charges, and where applicable, baggage not included in your fare
Tips for services and experiences
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1. Please note after booking, no changes in the itinerary will be possible.
2. Airline seats and hotel rooms are subject to availability at the time of confirmation.
3. It is advisable to get a health check- up done prior to travel to Ladakh, as well as carry appropriate & required medicine as advised. At the time of booking, it will be assumed that the suggested health check up has
been done/ will be done by the customer prior to travel.

1. In case of unavailability in the listed hotels, arrangement for an alternate accommodation will be made in a hotel of similar standard.
2. A maximum of 3 adults are allowed in one room & the third occupant of the room shall be provided a
mattress/rollaway bed.

1. Vehicle as mentioned in the booking will be provided. Extra charges will be applicable if additional vehicle or upgraded vehicle is required due to travellers carrying extra or oversized luggage.
2. Vehicles in Hill Areas – Even if you opt for AC vehicle, in hill stations AC is non-operational to avoid damage or mid-trip break down of the vehicle for your own convenience. Also, in several hill areas, commercial vehicles are not allowed to play music to prevent accidents
3. Transportation shall be provided as per the itinerary.The itinerary is fixed and cannot be modified, in case of any changes post confirmation additional cost may be applicable on the basis of changes done (to be borne by the customer)
4. Itinerary changes are subjected to availability of tours, weather conditions and operational possibilities
5. Any Tour if missed due to closure or maintenance issues, all efforts will be made to cover the sightseeing, time permitting.
6. Due to operational reasons, the routing of the tour may be amended. However, all mentioned services will remain unchanged.
7. As Leh is the base town for all connecting towns in Ladakh, there is a possibility that a few sightseeing will be mentioned multiple times in the itinerary, it is up to the customer if he wishes to see the same again, time permitting. However no refund will be provided in case the same has not been covered the second time, as no additional amount is being charged for the same.

1. Any ticket to attractions, museums, train, cable car, ferries, rides, safari, etc. are not included unless explicitly mentioned as an inclusion.
2. For queries regarding cancellations and refunds, please refer to our Cancellation Policy.
3. We reserve the right to issue a full refund in case we believe that we are unable to fulfil the services for any technical reasons.

At the time of check-in to your hotel, hotel may ask you to make an advance/security deposit (amount depends upon hotel policy). This amount is refunded at the time of check-out, minus the cost of any items taken from the mini-bar or other charges (like late check-out or any damages done to the accommodation).

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Glimpse of Kashmir - 4N/5D

Transfer from Airport to Hotel - Non A/C Innova

Full Day Excursion to Sham Valley - Non A/C Innova

Transfer from Leh to Nubra Valley via Khardungla - Non A/C Innova Day 3

Full Day Excursion to Turtuk - Non A/C Innova Day 4

Transfer from Nubra Valley to Pangong Lake Via Shyok - Non A/C Innova

Transfer from Pangong Lake to Leh - Non A/C Innova

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