Srinagar – Sonmarg – Gulmarg – Pahalgam – Kokernag – 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.

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.

Kokernag is at the height of approx. 2,000 Meters above from sea level and located in Anantnag district of Jammu & Kashmir. Place is known for gardens, largest fresh water springs in Kashmir and for its largest rainbow trout hatchery in north India. 

Tour Code : WHHI/JK 025

Tour Duration : 09 Nights / 10 Days

Places to visit : Srinagar – Sonmarg – Gulmarg – Pahalgam – Kokernag – Srinagar

Srinagar – Sonmarg – Gulmarg – Pahalgam – Kokernag – 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/house boat.

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 – Gulmarg (59 Km) Travel time 2/3 hours

After breakfast check out from Srinagar hotel and drive to Gulmarg via Tangmarg town, scenic drive of 14 Km towards Gulmarg. Afternoon arrive at Gulmarg, check in to hotel. 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. After refresh free for independent activities or explore local market of Gulmarg town and overnight stay at Gulmarg hotel.

Day 04: Gulmarg Sightseeing Tour

After breakfast, proceed for short tour of Gondola Cable Car ride (A short ropeway ride). Later enjoy some horse riding and evening free for independent activities or explore local market of Gulmarg town and overnight stay at Gulmarg hotel.

Day 05: Gulmarg – Pahalgam Sightseeing (150 Km) Travel time 4/5 hours

After breakfast check out from Gulmarg hotel 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 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. After refresh visit to Aru, Betab Valley and take a trip of horse riding to Baisaran meadows (at your own cost). Later explore local market of Pahalgam and overnight stay at Pahalgam hotel.

Day 06: Pahalgam – Kokernag (66 Km) 2 Hours journey 

After breakfast check out from Pahalgam hotel and drive to Kokernag. Kokernag – Is at the height of approx. 2,000 Meters above from sea level and located in Anantnag district of Jammu & Kashmir. Place is known for gardens, largest fresh water springs in Kashmir and for its largest rainbow trout hatchery in north India. After refresh visit to Papashudan Nad – Most important tourist attraction of a tour to Kokernag is the Papashudan Nad, the magical and curative spring which draws thousands of tourists to the valley each year. Later free for independent activities and overnight stay at Kokernag hotel.

Day 07: Kokernag – Sinthan Top and Daksum – Kokernag (48 Km) 2/3 Hours drive

After breakfast, proceed for full day excursion and drive to Sinthan Top and Daksum Top. Sinthan Top – Is a hill station and a popular tourist destination located in South Kashmir’s Breng Valley (Sub-District Kokernag) in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir. The Sinthan pass connects Kashmir valley with Jammu Province through Kistwar. It is located at an altitude of 12,500 feet (3,800 Meters) above from the sea level and is snow-capped for most of the year. Sinthan Top is known for its beauty and wonderful tourist attractions. The place is fast growing as one of the top tourist destination in Kashmir. Daksum – Located in the Green Forests of Jammu and Kashmir at Anantnag-Semthan-Kistwar road, is a natural scenic spot. It is located at an altitude of 2,438 Meters above from the sea level. Daksum is a place where you can revel in solitude and be one with nature. Pine trees, green meadows, clear gurgling brooks, fresh mountain air all promise to make your experience invigorating and long lasting. Later drive back to Kokernag, dinner and overnight stay at Kokernag hotel.

Day 08: Kokernag – Lihinwan and Margan Top/Valley – Kokernag (45 Km) 3/4 Hours 

After breakfast, proceed for a full day excursion to Lihinwan and Margan Top. Lihinwan – It is located at an attitude of 3050 Meters above from the see level and a distance of 35 Km from Kokernag. Lihinwan is quite erratic. From the tree-covered hills. There are the snow-capped mountains which makes the beauty of this place. Margan Top/Valley – It is located at an attitude of 3550 Meters above from the see level and a distance of 45 Km from Kokernag. Margan Valley is a well known ecotourism spot in Anantnag in Jammu & Kashmir. Margan Valley is a paradise for the botanists, nature lovers, trekkers, wild lifers and eco tourists. Margan Top connects all the three divisions of J&K as Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh. Margan Valley has become tourist favourite because of its magnificent location and breathtaking beauty. Margan landscape is colour full and enchanting due to lush green verdant conifer forests, purling mountain brooks, sparkling streams, beautiful blooms, magnificent birdlife and diverse kinds of mammals. Evening come back to Kokernag, dinner and overnight stay at Kokernag hotel.

Day 09: Kokernag – Verinag/Achabel/Martand Sun Temple – Srinagar (80 Km) Travel time 3 Hours 

After breakfast check out from Kokernag hotel and drive to Srinagar en route visiting Verinag - Popular spot for water spring and a major tourist attraction of this place is Verinag Spring. Also visit garden of Achabel – Achabal Garden is one of the most important and splendid tourist places in the state of Kashmir and is about 8 kilometers away from Anantnag. Martand Sun Temple – The Martand Sun Temple was a Kashmiri Hindu temple dedicated to Surya and built during the 8th century. Later arrive at Srinagar, check in to hotel/house boats, free for your own activities or 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……!!!!

 

Above package is available with the best Budget Hotels (2 Star Standard Hotels/Resorts), 3 Star Hotels (Deluxe Hotels/Resorts) 4 Star Hotels (Luxury Hotels/Resorts) and 5 Star Hotels (Premium Hotels/Resorts).

Resorts, Cottages, Boutique Hotels, House Boats, Tents and Camps also available.  

 

 

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 itinerary

All toll taxes, state taxes & parking fee

Driver allowances

All applicable taxes

Package Exclude

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

Any inner line permit

Any additional meal charges

Service Tax

Anything not mentioned in package inclusions

Any expenses arising out of unforeseen circumstances as hike in fare, flight/train delay or cancelled, strike or any other natural calamities

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