Tour Splendors Of Kashmir

Guide

English Speaking Local Guide in Srinagar, Pahalgam, Gulmarg and Sonmarg. At GeTS, we aim to support local guides who have specialized and comprehensive knowledge of the regions you visit. We provide English speaking local guides at each destination of your trip, the chosen local guide will strike a great balance between knowledgeable storytelling, humor, and giving you sufficient space and personal time to enjoy the awe-inspiring sites. He will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues. If you were interested in diving deeper into the local culture at a specific site, you can count on your assigned local speaking guide.

Meals

Daily Breakfast & Dinner at all the Hotels except Delhi.

Accommodation

08 Nights’ accommodation at good 3 star hotels / houseboat on Twin / Double Sharing basis. Check-in Time : Throughout the trip, we request all our hotels prepare rooms in time as per your arrival time, especially if you are reaching the hotel prior to normal check-in time. (In India, normal check-in is at 14:00 hrs, check-out is at 10:00 hrs). This may not be always possible to manage early check-in for you; in that case you won’t be able to check-in immediately on arrival at some hotels. Instead, you can store your luggage and explore the new destination. Pre/Post Accommodation : If you’ve purchased pre-trip or post-trip accommodation (if available), you may be required to change rooms from your trip accommodation for these extra nights. Internet : Depending on the areas in which you travel, you may have limited access to the Internet. Hoteliers often charge for the connection (hourly or daily). The style of accommodation indicated is a guideline. On rare occasions, if the suggested hotels are not available because of high demand, we book the alternate similar hotels for you.

Hygieneprotocol

In the wake of the ensuing COVID crisis, we have re-invented our hygiene protocols and have taken concrete steps along with training our guides, drivers, representatives and other staff at our destinations’ offices. So, we are fully prepared for your safe travel. •Hotels will conduct thermal screening of guests, baggage screening, maintaining kitchen hygiene, smooth check-in and check-out process along with daily cleaning of rooms. •Our drivers/representatives will be wearing masks, using hand sanitizers & gloves, and undergoing thermal screening before every assignment. The vehicles too will be sanitized on a daily basis. •Our guides will be wearing masks and using hand sanitizers, gloves, and undergoing thermal screening before every assignment. •All public places at Airports/Railway Stations/Restaurants and other assisting staff therein shall be governed by the regulations laid down for the prevention of COVID 19. •Extensive COVID-19 Health & Safety guidelines recommended by the World Health Organisation shall be strictly adhered to. •All our partners will strictly follow the social distancing protocol as mandated by the Government. •Safety kits will be provided to all the guests, including a sanitizer, gloves, and a mask, before the commencement of the tour. •Our focus shall be on providing customized and private tours to ensure the safety and health of our guests. •E-Documents will be provided for the trip such as Confirmation Status/Hotel Vouchers/Itinerary/Invoice etc.

Transport

• All transfers and sightseeing by an air-conditioned vehicle with an English speaking driver. Drivers of our private vehicles are experienced with good knowledge of the road conditions and well trained. The type of vehicles provided are as follows : Passenger Vehicle type • 1-2 persons Air-conditioned medium car such as Tata Indigo or similar • 3-4 persons Air-conditioned large car such as Toyota Innova or similar • 5-10 persons Air-conditioned mini-van such as Tempo Traveler or similar

Others

08 Nights’ accommodation at good 3 star hotels / houseboat on Twin / Double Sharing basis. Assistance at airports during arrivals and departures by GeTS Holidays Representative. Daily Breakfast & Dinner at all the Hotels. 02 nights stay in Houseboat in Srinagar One time Shikara ride in Dal Lake, Srinagar Jeep ride for visiting Aru, Betab valley and Chandanwadi in Pahalgam Gondola ride upto second phase in Gulmarg Transportation in a Private Air-conditioned vehicle, with professional driver Bottled water in the car All currently Applicable taxes, tolls . parking charges, driver’s allowances

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Insurance

Travel insurance is not covered in the tour price. You can organize travel insurance with your preferred insurance company. We recommend World Nomads , a company recommended by Lonely Planet.

Flights

The Domestic and International Flights are not included in the package cost, we will advise you the flight fare once you tell us the exact dates of your travel. Any international flight tickets have to be booked on your own, once you book your international flight tickets, please share with us your schedule so that we can arrange your smooth pick-up and drop off from airport to hotel on your arrival day and hotel to the airport on the departure day. Passports and Visas : All travelers listed on the Participant Information form must be in possession of a valid passport and all relevant visas. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have valid travel documentation, including but not limited to passports and visas, which meet the requirements of immigration and other government authorities at every destination. If your itinerary includes travel to any other country besides India, please check on visa requirements for each country that you will visit. Any fines, penalties, payments or expenditures incurred as a result of such documents not meeting the requirements of those authorities will be your sole responsibility.

Others

· Any kind of Air fare. · Indian Visa. . Any mandatory Gala Dinner on Christmas and New Year Eve. · Entrance fees at all the monuments and gardens · Items of Personal Nature, Porterage, Tips, Laundry, Pony Rides, Optional Tours etc. · All other items and services not specified above. · Any other expenses incurred due to bad weather, road closure etc. . Any hike in taxes, Optional Tours etc. . Expense of personal nature like tipping, laundry, telephone /fax calls, alcoholic beverages, camera/video camera fee at monuments, medical expenses, airport departure tax etc. . Any expenses arising out of unforeseen circumstances like flight delay/cancellation/hike in fare, strike or any other natural calamities, illness etc.

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrive Delhi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrive Delhi

On arrival at Delhi international airport, our representative will greet you. After the warm welcome transfer to the hotel and relax.

Dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Delhi.
Day 2 Day 2: Delhi Srinagar (By Flight)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Delhi Srinagar (By Flight)

After breakfast, check-out and transfer to airport for your flight to Srinagar.
On arrival at Srinagar Airport, our company representative will greet you with a warm welcome and then escort you to your Houseboat in Srinagar. Check-in and relax.
In the evening, enjoy a Shikara ride (a traditional Kashmir-style boat) on the Dal Lake. Dinner and overnight stay in Srinagar Houseboat.
Day 3 Day 3: Srinagar
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Srinagar

After breakfast, you will proceed for Srinagar sightseeing tour. Srinagar located 5,200 ft, is also known as "Paradise on Earth" and is one of Indias top tourist draws. Explore the famous Mughal Gardens portraying fine example of Mughal style of garden design and architecture. The Mughal gardens are a combination of three renowned gardens developed over a period of time during the seventeenth century. The Shalimar bagh (the Abode of Love) - the largest was laid by Emperor Jehangir in 1619, Nishat bagh (the Garden of Pleasure) - a beautiful terraced garden with a backdrop of the beautiful mountains, and the Chashme-Shahi (the Royal Spring) - one of the most charming of the gardens along the banks of the Dal Lake, was laid by emperor Shah Jahan in 1632.
Dinner and overnight stay in Srinagar Houseboat.
Day 4 Day 4: Srinagar - Pahalgam (92 Km/2.5 Hrs Approx)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Srinagar - Pahalgam (92 Km/2.5 Hrs Approx)

Breakfast and check-out of the houseboat / hotel and drive to Pahalgam (7,200 ft) or "Valley of Shepherds". Pahalgam is a scenic hill station and a popular shooting location for the Indian film Industry (Bollywood). It is also famous for its trekking routes and is the base camp for Amarnath Pilgrimage.

On the way to Pahalgam, youll cover places such as the world-famous saffron growing fields, Awantipura ruins (dating to 9th Century) with remnants of number of ancient Hindu temples built during the reign of King Awanti Varman who ruled Kashmir during the 9th century, and Martand Temple (Sun temple).

On arrival in Pahalgam, check-in to the hotel.

Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.
Day 5 Day 5: Pahalgam
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Pahalgam

This day after breakfast, enjoy free time exploring the natural beauty of Pahalgam. Proceed to Chandanwari (9,500 ft), 16 Km from Pahalgam, which is also the starting point of pilgrimage to Amarnath, "the abode of Lord Shiva". Take a Jeep ride trip to Baisaran meadows, often dubbed as Mini Switzerland of India. Also, visit the extremely picturesque Aru Valley and Betaab valley.

Dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Pahalgam.
Day 6 Day 6: Pahalgam - Gulmarg (140 Km/4 Hrs Approx)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Pahalgam - Gulmarg (140 Km/4 Hrs Approx)

After breakfast, check-out and drive to Gulmarg (8,500 ft) popularly known as the "Meadow of Flowers". During summers it has a functional 18-hole golf course, probably the highest in the world and in winters, a premier Ski resort. Check-in at the hotel, rest for a while and get ready for a Gondola ride, the worlds second highest operating cable car ride that goes up to the height of 13,780 ft. from the base of Mt. Apharwat, which has the Gondola’s ticket office.

From here you are ferried to Phase I. You need to take another gondola lift to get to Phase II. The gondola passes over the beautiful pine forests, over lush green hilly terrain offering a panoramic view of the picturesque surroundings.

A short hike of 1.5 km, brings you to Alpather lake, a stunning natural attraction at the foot of the twin Apharwat peaks. It is a picturesque serene water body, triangular in shape, embraced by rocky mountains and endless meadows that are covered with wildflowers. Alpather lake is undoubtedly "nature photographer’s" delight. If 1.5 km walk does not suit, you can hire a pony to take you to the Alpather lake. (Direct Payment Basis)

Return to the hotel for Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 7 Day 7: Gulmarg - Sonamarg (125 Km/3.5 Hrs Approx)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Gulmarg - Sonamarg (125 Km/3.5 Hrs Approx)

After breakfast in Gulmarg, well embark on a scenic countryside drive to Sonamarg, a journey absolutely worth it, as beautiful Himalayan peaks surround you while you chase the snow-capped mountains. On reaching Sonamarg, check-in to your hotel.
Dinner and overnight stay in Sonmarg hotel.
Day 8 Day 8: Sonmarg - Srinagar (80 Km/2.5 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Sonmarg - Srinagar (80 Km/2.5 Hrs)

After enjoying breakfast, head out to enjoy the natural beauty of Sonamarg . Sonamarg is blessed with world of natural wonders combined with flower-laden meadows, panoramic vistas of the snow-covered Himalayan peaks, and numbers of hiking and trekking trails that lead to the high altitude Himalayan Lakes and peaks. The valley is home to a variety of mountain peaks. In Sonamarg, you can do some nature walks to unwind yourselves.
Afternoon, head out to enjoy the natural beauty of Sonamarg "the meadow of Gold" located at 9,000 ft, it mesmerizes one with snow-capped mountains set against a spectacular blue sky. The Sindh River flows through the valley. This place is as close to heaven as it can get. It is blessed with world of natural wonders combined with flower-laden meadows, panoramic vistas of the snow-covered Himalayan peaks, and numbers of hiking and trekking trails that lead to the high altitude Himalayan lakes and peaks.
After lunch, set course for Srinagar.
Dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Srinagar.
Day 9 Day 9: Srinagar Delhi By Flight - Depart Delhi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Srinagar Delhi By Flight - Depart Delhi

After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and proceed to Srinagar Airport to board a flight to Delhi.

On arrival, take internal transit to reach international terminal to board your international flight.

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Splendors Of Kashmir

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Itinerary of your trip Splendors Of Kashmir

Day 1: Arrive Delhi

Day 2: Delhi Srinagar (By Flight)

Day 3: Srinagar

Day 4: Srinagar - Pahalgam (92 Km/2.5 Hrs Approx)

Day 5: Pahalgam

Day 6: Pahalgam - Gulmarg (140 Km/4 Hrs Approx)

Day 7: Gulmarg - Sonamarg (125 Km/3.5 Hrs Approx)

Day 8: Sonmarg - Srinagar (80 Km/2.5 Hrs)

Day 9: Srinagar Delhi By Flight - Depart Delhi

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