• Early Breakfast at Houseboat: Fuel up with a hearty breakfast to start the day.
• Shankaracharya Temple: Visit this ancient temple perched on a hilltop dedicated to Lord Shiva. Soak in panoramic views of Srinagar city.
• Nishat Bagh: Stroll through this 12 terraced 'Garden of Pleasure' with pools, fountains, and flower beds.
• Shalimar Bagh: Wander this splendid 17th-century Mughal garden called the 'Abode of Love'. Be awed by its majestic fountains and pavilions.
• Drive to Pahalgam: a scenic drive through saffron fields, stopping at Pampore.
• Saffron Demo: Witness a demonstration on saffron cultivation and its harvesting. Opportunity to buy premium-quality saffron.
• Arrive in Pahalgam: Check-in to your hotel in Pahalgam, set beautifully amidst mountains.
• Tulip Garden: If visiting during the Tulip Festival, enjoy the vibrant colors of the Tulip Garden.
• Evening Meet & Greet: Gather with your fellow travelers and tour leader over tea or coffee for introductions.
• Overnight in Pahalgam: Retire to your cozy room after an engaging day.

• Breakfast at the Pahalgam Hotel: Fuel up with a hearty breakfast to start the day.
• Drive to Aru Valley: A scenic drive through pine forests leads to this picturesque valley. Admire the pristine lakes, lush green meadows, and snow-capped mountains.
• Betaab Valley: Visit the dramatic Betaab Valley, made famous by its depiction in a Bollywood movie. Enjoy the panoramic views of pine trees against the mountains.
• Chandanwari: Drive up to Chandanwari, which serves as the starting point for the holy Amarnath yatra. Take in views of the gushing Lidder River and snowy peaks.
• Return to Pahalgam: Drive back to Pahalgam in the afternoon.
• Local Market: Explore Pahalgam's local market on foot in the evening. Browse through stalls selling woolens, embroidered items, and handicrafts.
• Dinner and Overnight: Enjoy dinner at the hotel. Retire to your room after a fulfilling day.

• After breakfast, drive from Pahalgam to Gulmarg (140 km, 4 hours).
• En route, stop to visit the 9th-century Avantipur ruins and temple remains.
• Also, visit a cricket bat manufacturing factory to see the process of Kashmiri willow bat making.
• Continue driving to Gulmarg through picturesque mountain routes.
• On reaching Gulmarg, check-in to the hotel and freshen up.
• If Gulmarg is inaccessible due to heavy snowfall, take guests to the nearby town of Yusmarg instead.
• Follow the same sightseeing plan in Yusmarg involving activities like gondola rides, etc. if Gulmarg is closed.

• Enjoy a buffet breakfast at the hotel in Gulmarg.
• Take the Gulmarg Gondola ride (Asia's highest cable car project) up to Phase 1 at Khilanmarg.
• At Khilanmarg, enjoy optional activities on a direct payment basis, like sledge rides or snowmobile rides on the snow slopes.
• Descend from Khilanmarg and proceed to Srinagar (55 km/2 hours away).
• En route, stop at a handloom emporium to see and shop for local handicrafts and textiles.
• Arrive in Srinagar and check-in at the hotel.
• Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at the hotel in Srinagar.
• In case Gulmarg is shut down due to heavy snowfall, take clients to Yusmarg instead and follow the same schedule of activities there, including a cable car ride, etc.

• Enjoy a final breakfast at the hotel in Srinagar and check-out.
• Keep your luggage packed and ready in the hotel lobby by 9 a.m.
• At 10 a.m., board the group transfer vehicle arranged by the tour operators from the hotel lobby.
• Bid farewell to Srinagar as you are driven to the airport for your return flight home.
• Reach the Srinagar airport well in time for your flight check-in and clearance formalities.
• Board your flight back home carrying wonderful memories from your Kashmir tour!

"1. A 20% cancellation fee equal to the entire tour cost will be applied to any cancellations made 30 days or less before the departure date. 2. Refunds for cancellations made between 15 and 30 days before the departure date will be 30% of the total tour price. 3. There would be cancellation fees equal to 50% of the total tour cost for any cancellations made seven to fifteen days before the scheduled departure date. 4. A cancellation made between 0 and 7 days before the departure date will result in cancellation fees equal to 100% of the total tour cost. 5. Activities and tours may not operate or may be cancelled due to unforeseen weather conditions or sudden government laws or prohibitions, among other constraints."

Refunds that apply will be handled in a timely manner—seven business days

Srinagar has an international airport well connected by flights from Delhi and Mumbai. One can also take an overnight train to Jammu followed by road transfer.

The tour includes a mix of hotels and luxury houseboats in scenic locales. Houseboats offer a unique floating accommodation on Dal Lake.

The main language is Kashmiri, followed by Hindi and English, which is widely understood. Our tour guides are well-versed in English and Hindi.

The tour covers Mughal gardens, local markets and handicraft shops, Shankaracharya temple, shikara ride and other highlights. Gulmarg, Sonamarg and Pahalgam sightseeing is also included.

Cottons for summer months, and woolens like jackets, sweaters and gloves if visiting in cooler seasons. Walking shoes, sunglasses and caps are recommended.

Kashmiri carpets, Pashmina shawls, embroidered suits and dresses, paper mache items, saffron, apples, carved walnut wood products and stoles.