Srinagar – Sonmarg – Yusmarg – Manasbal Lake – Doodhpathri – Dachigam – Gulmarg – Pahalgam – Srinagar Tour Package

ABOUT DESTINATIONS

Srinagar is the largest city and the summer capital of the Indian state of Jammu & Kashmir, situated at an altitude of 1,585 Meters or 5,200 ft above from the see level. It lies on the banks of the Jhelum River, a tributary of the Indus, Dal and Anchar lakes. The city is famous for its gardens, waterfronts and houseboats. It is also known for traditional Kashmiri handicrafts and dried fruits. There are a number of lakes and swamps in and around the city. These include the Dal, the Nigeen, the Anchar, Khushal Sar, Gil Sar and Hokersar.

Sonmarg is very popular tourist spot in Kashmir and is famous for its natural beauty, alpine flowers, evergreen pine trees and silver birch. Here enjoy the lovely view of the nature which is simply mesmerizing and beyond words to describe.

Yusmarg or Yousmarg is a hill station in the western part of Kashmir Valley in Jammu and Kashmir. It is believed by the natives that Jesus came to Kashmir and stayed at Yusmarg for some time. It is an alpine valley covered with snow clad mountains and the meadows of Pine and fir, it is located in the Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir in the Pir Panjal peaks, a sub range of Himalaya. It is situated at the bank of Doodganga River which is a tributary of Jehlum River. Yusmarg is a famous town for horse riding, fishing and skiing during winter and for photography.

Manasbal Lake is located in Ganderbal District in the State of Jammu and Kashmir in India. The name Manasbal is said to be a derivative of the Lake Manasarovar. Lake is encircled by three villages viz, Jarokbal, Kondabal (also called Kiln place, is situated on the north-eastern side of the lake) and Ganderbal and is stated to be the deepest lake (at 13 m or 43 ft depth) in India. The large growth of lotus at the periphery of the lake (blooms during July and August) adds to the beauty of the clear waters of the lake. The lake is a good place for bird watching as it is one of the largest natural stamping grounds of Aquatic birds in Kashmir.

Doodhpathri is a tourist destination and hill station in Jammu and Kashmir. It is located in Budgam district of Jammu & Kashmir and situated at an altitude of 2,730 Meters or (8,957 ft) above from the sea level. The name "Doodpathri'' means Valley of Milk. Doodhpathri lies in a bowl shaped valley in the Pir Panjal Range of the Himalayas. It is an alpine valley covered with snow clad mountains and the meadows of Pine Fir and Deodar. The natural meadows, which are covered with snow in winter, allow the growth of wild flowers such as daisies, forget-me-nots and butter cups during spring and summer.

Dachigam National Park is located 22 Km from Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. It covers an area of 141 km. Dachigam National park is situated in the Zabarwan Range of the western Himalayas. The variation in altitude is vast, ranging from 5500 ft to 14000 ft above from the sea level. The park is best known for having the rarest of species – the Hangul or Kashmir stag and the other species are Musk Deer, Leopard, Himalayan Serow, Himalayan Grey Langur, Leopard Cat, Himalayan Black Bear, Himalayan Brown Bear, Jackal, Ibex and exotic birds.

Gulmarg is a town and another beautiful hill station in Jammu & Kashmir. It is a popular skiing destination and a notified area committee in Baramula district in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. Gulmarg lies in a cup shaped valley in the Pir Panjal Range of the Himalayas, situated at an altitude of 2,650 Meters (8,694 ft). Gulmarg is the "heartland of winter sports in India" and was rated as Asia's seventh best ski destination.

Pahalgam is a town and a notified area committee in Anantnag district of the Indian state of Jammu & Kashmir. It is a popular tourist destination and hill station. Pahalgam is located on the banks of Lidder River at an altitude of 7,200 feet (2,200 Meters) above from see level. Pahalgam is the headquarters of one of the five Tehsils of Anantnag district. Pahalgam is associated with the annual Amarnath Yatra.

Tour Code : WHHI/JK 024

Tour Duration : 09 Nights / 10 Days

Places to visit : Srinagar – Sonmarg – Yusmarg – Manasbal Lake – Doodhpathri – Dachigam – Gulmarg – Pahalgam – Srinagar

MANASBAL LAKE DOODHPATHRI TOUR PACKAGE

Srinagar – Sonmarg – Yusmarg – Manasbal Lake – Doodhpathri – Dachigam – Gulmarg – Pahalgam – Srinagar

Day 01: Arrival at Srinagar + Sightseeing Tour

Arrive at Srinagar, pick up from Srinagar Airport and transfer to hotel in the heart of Srinagar city by 35 minutes drive. On arrival Srinagar, check in to hotel/house boats. Srinagar – Is the largest city and the summer capital of the Indian state of Jammu & Kashmir, situated at an altitude of 1,585 Meters or 5,200 ft above from the see level. It lies on the banks of the Jhelum River, a tributary of the Indus, Dal and Anchar lakes. The city is famous for its gardens, waterfronts and houseboats. It is also known for traditional Kashmiri handicrafts and dried fruits. There are a number of lakes and swamps in and around the city. These include the Dal, the Nigeen, the Anchar, Khushal Sar, Gil Sar and Hokersar. After refresh, proceed for an hour of Shikara ride in the Dal Lake. Later visit to Mughal Gardens – Mughal Gardens are a group of gardens built by the Mughals in the Persian style of architecture. This style was heavily influenced by the Persian Gardens particularly the Charbagh structure. Shalimar Bagh – Is a Mughal garden in Srinagar, linked through a channel to the northeast of Dal Lake, on its right bank located on the outskirts of Srinagar city. Nishat Garden/Bagh – Nishat Bagh is a terraced Mughal garden built on the eastern side of the Dal Lake, close to Srinagar in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is the second largest Mughal garden in the Kashmir Valley. The largest in size is the Shalimar Bagh, which is also located on the bank of the Dal Lake. Evening explore local market of Srinagar city and overnight stay at Srinagar hotel/houseboats.

Day 02: Srinagar – Sonmarg – Srinagar (85 Km) 3 Hours journey

After breakfast, proceed for sightseeing tour of Sonmarg and drive to Sonmarg. Sonmarg – Is very popular tourist spot in Kashmir and is famous for its natural beauty, alpine flowers, evergreen pine trees and silver birch. Here enjoy the lovely view of the nature which is simply mesmerizing and beyond words to describe. En route visiting Kheer Bhawani – Is a temple dedicated to the Goddess Kheer Bhawani (originally just Bhawani) constructed over a sacred spring. The worship of Kheer Bhawani is universal among the Hindus of Kashmir.   On arrival at Sonmarg, take a 3 hours trek to Thajwass Glacier by walking or by horseback. Later drive back to Srinagar, dinner and overnight stay at Srinagar hotel. 

Day 03: Srinagar – Yusmarg – Srinagar (47 Km) Travel time 2 hours  

After breakfast, proceed for sightseeing tour of Yusmarg and drive to Yusmarg. Yusmarg or Yousmarg is a hill station in the western part of Kashmir Valley in Jammu and Kashmir. It is believed by the natives that Jesus came to Kashmir and stayed at Yusmarg for some time. It is an alpine valley covered with snow clad mountains and the meadows of Pine and fir, it is located in the Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir in the Pir Panjal peaks, a sub range of Himalaya. It is situated at the bank of Doodganga River which is a tributary of Jehlum River. Yusmarg is a famous town for horse riding, fishing and skiing during winter and photography. After spending some memorable time in Yusmarg, drive back to Srinagar and overnight stay at Srinagar hotel.

Day 04: Srinagar – Manasbal Lake – Srinagar (30 Km) 1 Hour drive

After breakfast visit to Manasbal Lake and drive to Manasbal Lake. Manasbal Lake – Is located in Ganderbal District in the State of Jammu and Kashmir in India. The name Manasbal is said to be a derivative of the Lake Manasarovar. Lake is encircled by three village’s viz, Jarokbal, Kondabal (also called Kiln place, is situated on the north-eastern side of the lake) and Ganderbal and is stated to be the deepest lake (at 13 m or 43 ft depth) in India. The large growth of lotus at the periphery of the lake (blooms during July and August) adds to the beauty of the clear waters of the lake. The lake is a good place for bird watching as it is one of the largest natural stamping grounds of Aquatic birds in Kashmir. Also visit Kheer Bhawani – Is a temple dedicated to the Goddess Kheer Bhawani (originally just Bhawani) constructed over a sacred spring. The worship of Kheer Bhawani is universal among the Hindus of Kashmir. Later drive back to Srinagar and overnight stay at Srinagar hotel.

Day 05: Srinagar – Doodhpathri – Srinagar (42 Km) Travel time 2/3 hours

After breakfast visit to Doodhpathri and drive to Doodhpathri. Doodhpathri – Is a tourist destination and hill station in Jammu and Kashmir. It is located in Budgam district of Jammu & Kashmir and situated at an altitude of 2,730 Meters or (8,957 ft) above from the sea level. The name "Doodpathri'' means Valley of Milk. Doodhpathri lies in a bowl shaped valley in the Pir Panjal Range of the Himalayas. It is an alpine valley covered with snow clad mountains and the meadows of Pine Fir and Deodar. The natural meadows, which are covered with snow in winter, allow the growth of wild flowers such as daisies, forget-me-nots and butter cups during spring and summer. After spending memorable time in Doodhpathri, return back to Srinagar and overnight stay at Srinagar hotel.

Day 06: Srinagar – Dachigam National Park – Srinagar (22 Km) 1 Hour drive

After breakfast, proceed for full day excursion to Dachigam National Park – Is located 22 Km from Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. It covers an area of 141 km. Dachigam National park is situated in the Zabarwan Range of the western Himalayas. The variation in altitude is vast, ranging from 5500 ft to 14000 ft above from the sea level. The park is best known for having the rarest of species – the Hangul or Kashmir stag and the other species are Musk Deer, Leopard, Himalayan Serow, Himalayan Grey Langur, Leopard Cat, Himalayan Black Bear, Himalayan Brown Bear, Jackal, Ibex and exotic birds. Enjoy jungle safari in Dachigam National Park. Evening drive back to Srinagar, arrive at Srinagar and free for independent activities or explore local market of Srinagar city and overnight stay at Srinagar hotel.

Day 07: Srinagar – Gulmarg – Srinagar (59 Km) 2/3 hours drive

After breakfast, proceed for Pahalgam sightseeing tour and drive to Pahalgam. Gulmarg is a town and another beautiful hill station in Jammu & Kashmir. It is a popular skiing destination and a notified area committee in Baramula district in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. Gulmarg lies in a cup shaped valley in the Pir Panjal Range of the Himalayas, situated at an altitude of 2,650 Meters (8,694 ft). Gulmarg is the "heartland of winter sports in India" and was rated as Asia's seventh best ski destination. On arrival at Gulmarg visit to Khilanmarg – Is a small valley about a 6-km walk from the Gulmarg. The meadow, carpeted with flowers in the spring, is the site for Gulmarg’s winter ski runs and offers a fine view of the surrounding peaks and over the Kashmir Valley. Later enjoy Gondola Cable Car ride (A short ropeway ride) and some horse riding. Later drive back to Srinagar, dinner and overnight stay at Srinagar hotel.

Day 08:  Srinagar – Pahalgam – Srinagar (95 Km) Travel time 4/5 hours

After breakfast, proceed for Pahalgam Sightseeing and drive to Pahalgam via Pampore, Avantipura and the village of Bijbehara which remains famous as the bread basket of Kashmir. On arrival at Pahalgam, check in to the hotel. Pahalgam – Is a town and a notified area committee in Anantnag district of the Indian state of Jammu & Kashmir. It is a popular tourist destination and hill station. Pahalgam is located on the banks of Lidder River at an altitude of 7,200 feet (2,200 Meters) above from see level. Pahalgam is the headquarters of one of the five Tehsils of Anantnag district. Pahalgam is associated with the annual Amarnath Yatra. Visit to Aru, Betaab Valley – Betaab Valley is a valley located at 15 Km from Pahalgam. The valley got its name from a Bollywood movie Betab that was shot here. Chandanwari – Is located 16 Km from Pahalgam is the starting point of the Amarnath Yatra that takes place every year in the months of July & August. It lies at an elevation of 2,923 Meters and famous for its snow bridge. Also take a trip of horse riding to Baisaran meadows (at your own cost). Later drive back to Srinagar, evening arrive at Srinagar and overnight stay at Srinagar hotel.

Day 09: Srinagar Sightseeing Tour

After breakfast visit to Chashma Shahi – Also called Chashme Shahi, is one of the Mughal gardens built in 1632 around a spring by Ali Mardan Khan, a governor of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. This beauty full garden presents Mughal architecture as used in different Mughal gardens. The artistically build garden has Iranian influence in its art and architecture and the design is based on the Persian gardens. Pari Mahal – The Pari Mahal was built by Mughal Prince Dara Shikoh in the mid-1600s. It served as a library and an abode for him. Pari Mahal or The Angels' Abode is a seven terraces garden located at the top of Zabarwan mountain range over-looking city of Srinagar and south-west of Dal Lake. Shankaracharya Temple – The Shankaracharya Temple which lies on a hill top in the middle of the city and it is dedicated to Lord Shiva, besides the Kheer Bhawani Temple are important Hindu temples in the city. Tulip Garden – Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip garden, previously Model Floriculture Center, is a Tulip garden in Srinagar. It is the largest tulip garden in Asia spread over an area of about 12 hectares. It is situated on the foothills of Zabarwan Range with an overview of Dal Lake. Later explore local market of Srinagar city and overnight stay at Srinagar hotel.

Day 10: Srinagar – Departure Airport

After breakfast check out from Srinagar hotel and transfer to Srinagar Airport to board the flight for further journey back to home or onward destination.

 

Tour End…….!!!!

But Sweet Memories Always Remain……!!!!

 

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Package Include

Welcome drink on arrival (Non alcoholic)

Accommodation on twin sharing basis

Meal plan as per chosen below:

EP (European Plan – Room Only)

CP (Continental Plan – Room with 9 breakfast)

MAP (Modify American Plan – Room with 9 breakfast & 9 dinner)

AP (American Plan – Room with 9 breakfast, 9 lunch & 9 dinner)

Transport used Indigo/ Swift D’zire/ Etios/ Innova car for pick up, drop and all days sightseeing as per above Manasbal Lake & Doodhpathri tour itinerary

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All applicable taxes

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Any train/air/bus fare

Mineral water

Heater/Blower

Aru & Chandanwari Sightseeing

Pony/Horse/Rope way/Gondola ride fee

Any garden/monument entry fee

Shopping, any adventure activities, any expenses for personal activities

Tour guide fee/ Laundry Service/ Tips

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