7N / 8D
Houseboat
Mesmerising Kashmir Tour Package
Srinagar(5N) → Pahalgam(1N) → Srinagar(1N)
4.6 (485 Reviews)
164 Agents for Srinagar
$ 109
$ 543
80% off
/personDetailed Itinerary
- Upon your arrival at the Srinagar railway station, you will be welcomed by our representative who will assist and escort you to your waiting vehicle.
- The drive from the airport takes approximately 35 minutes through the heart of New Srinagar city.
- During the drive, you will pass the Abdullah Bridge, which connects the banks of the Jehlum River, snaking its way towards the northwestern frontier of Kashmir.
- Later, visit the famous Mughal gardens of Nishat and Shalimar.
- These two gardens were built over a period of 14 years and are a heritage left behind by the erstwhile Mughals, who had a fascination for creating exquisite gardens.
- With a backdrop of the sprawling Zabarwan Mountains, the gardens feature green turfs, blooming flowers, and cascading water fountains.
- We will explore the gardens and later drive back to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
- We begin our second day with a sumptuous breakfast at the hotel.
- After breakfast, we will drive to the majestic mountain resort of Sonamarg.
- The route to Sonamarg takes us on a picturesque countryside drive, where we will encounter rolling hills, green forests, clear water streams, and blooming rice fields.
- We will pass through the town of Kangan, which caters to the local needs of this region.
- From Kangan, we will drive towards Mammar, famous for its trout farm, and stop for a warm cup of tea before heading to Sonamarg.
- We will once again alight from our vehicles at the tourist spot of Gagangir, which is situated in the middle of the Sindh River and resembles an island with snow glaciers covering various spots.
- In Sonamarg, we will take a 3-hour walk or horseback ride to the Thajwass Glacier.
- After our return, we will visit the small town market for some snacks or observe the local people going about their daily routines.
- We will drive back to Srinagar in the evening and transfer to the hotel for our overnight stay.
- After a hearty breakfast in the morning, we will board our vehicle and drive through the historic Lal Chowk towards the bypass.
- We will cross over the bypass road and begin an exciting two-hour journey to a place relatively unknown to the outside world.
- The drive to Yusmarg takes you across grassy meadows, ringed by forests of pine, with the majestic snow-clad mountains towering beyond them.
- Upon arrival in Yusmarg, you can enjoy various walks across the rolling meadows, which sometimes resemble its twin resort of Gulmarg.
- You can also stroll along the flower-strewn meadows towards the mighty froths of the Doodh Ganga river.
- Yusmarg is surrounded by several notable peaks, including Tata Kuti and Sang Safed.
- About 3 kilometers below Yusmarg, we will visit a historical and religious site where the tomb of Sheikh Nu-Ud-Din stands, revered by both Muslims and Hindus from times gone by.
- We will drive back to Srinagar in the evening and transfer to the houseboat for our overnight stay.
- The name "Doodpathri" means Valley of Milk.
- It is said that the famous saint of Kashmir, Sheikh ul Aalam Sheikh Noor din Noorani, prayed here.
- Once, while searching for water in the meadows to offer prayers, he pricked the ground with his stick, and milk came out.
- He remarked that the milk could only be used for drinking and not for performing ablution.
- Upon hearing this, the milk immediately changed its state to water, and the meadow was named Doodpathri.
- The water currently flowing through the meadows has a milky appearance from a distance and remains very cold throughout the year.
- The lush green grasses over the vast meadows and the silver shining streams running over large stones enhance its beauty.
- Doodpathri features sloping grassy landscapes with a diversity of multicolored flowers up to Chang.
- The famous Tosamaidan lies to the west of Doodpathri.
- Doodpathri is situated in a bowl-shaped valley in the Pir Panjal Range of the Himalayas, at an altitude of 2,730 m (8,957 ft) above sea level.
- It is an alpine valley surrounded by snow-clad mountains and meadows of Pine, Fir, and Deodar.
- The natural meadows, which are covered with snow in winter, allow the growth of wildflowers such as daisies, forget-me-nots, and buttercups during spring and summer.
- Overnight stay at a hotel.
- After breakfast in the morning, we will begin our country tour towards Gulmarg.
- The drive past colorful villages and rice fields provides insight into the rich cultural history of Kashmir.
- We will arrive at the small picturesque market town of Tangmarg and continue on a scenic drive of 14 kilometers to Gulmarg.
- We will arrive in Gulmarg early in the afternoon and check in at the hotel.
- Later, we will begin a short tour around the meadow, familiarizing ourselves with its beauty.
- In Gulmarg, we will board the Gondola cable car system and ascend towards the Afarwatt Mountain range.
- The 8-minute ropeway ride will take you past colorful shepherd huts to the lower ridge of the Afarwatt peak.
- From here, you can take many photos of the nearby mountain ranges that stand tall like sentinels guarding the rich natural beauty of the Kashmir valley.
- We will descend back to the Gulmarg base after about an hour and later enjoy some horse riding to the Strawberry Valley.
- In the evening, we will return to Srinagar and stay at the hotel for the night.
- We will begin our trip towards Pahalgam and drive on the National Highway, which connects the Valley to the rest of the country.
- We will drive past the saffron fields of Pampore, the marvelous ruins of Avantipura, and the village of Bijbehara, which is famous as the breadbasket of Kashmir.
- You can sample a few exotic breads sold by vendors near the road.
- We switch to the national highway at Khanabal and drive through Anantnag, the second largest city.
- From here, the road becomes scenic as we drive parallel to the Lidder River flowing from the opposite direction.
- In Pahalgam, we will check in at the hotel and later take nature walks to unwind.
- We will spend the day sightseeing by driving to the picturesque Chandanwari and Betaab Valley or riding horseback across the wildlife sanctuary towards Baisaran Meadows.
- After returning from the beautiful meadows, you will spend the night at the hotel.
- After breakfast, check out from the Pahalgam hotel and proceed towards Srinagar.
- Upon reaching Srinagar, visit the famous shopping malls.
- Kashmir is renowned for its handicrafts, providing ample shopping opportunities.
- Later, move towards Dal Lake and check in at the houseboat.
- Enjoy a complimentary 1-hour Shikara ride.
- Dinner and overnight stay at the houseboat.
- After breakfast, check out from the Srinagar houseboat.
- Proceed towards Srinagar Airport for your onward journey.
- Carry with you everlasting memories of your trip with Exposure Holidays.
Stay & Meal Details
Srinagar
5 nights
HOTEL STONE HENGE RESIDENCY
Breakfast + Dinner included
Pahalgam
1 night
FROSTY MOUTAIN
Breakfast + Dinner included
Srinagar
1 night
DELUXE GROUP OF HOUSEBOAT
Breakfast + Dinner included
80% off
Package Policies
- Accommodation: 5 nights at Srinagar, 1 night at Pahalgam
- 1 Night Houseboat Stay
- Meals: 7 breakfasts and 7 dinners as per accommodation providers (hotels)
- Transfers: Airport to airport transfers and sightseeing along the way by private taxi as per itinerary
- Driver: Driver cum guide
- Inclusions: Tolls, parking, fuel, driver's boarding and lodging
- Vehicle: Mini bus
- Complimentary: One hour Shikara ride
- Support: 24x7 assistance and guidance team
- Welcome: Drinking water bottles upon arrival
- Welcome drink: Upon arrival (as per hotel)
- Entry fees for parks, museums, forests, etc.
- Personal expenses such as room service, tips, drinks, cameras, photographers, etc.
- Restricted areas including the Inner-line circuit in Gulmarg, Zero Point, Zojila, Drass, and Drung.
- Chained taxis for snow and slippery roads.
- Any adventure sport or activity such as pony rides, gondola rides, ATVs, rafting, etc.
- We are not responsible for any natural, political, weather, or flight changes.
- Changing the itinerary by swapping, replacing, or adding will incur additional charges.
- Pahalgam Union taxi for Aru Valley, Betaab Valley, and Chandanwari.
- Airfare, train fares, insurance, and lunch.
- Any service not taken, skipped, or missed will not reduce the cost.
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions is considered an exclusion.
- In the event of a cancellation of booking, it must be communicated in advance to BVL in writing.
- Cancellation will be effective only on the date and time of receipt of the cancellation letter.
- The following cancellation charges shall apply based on the period of cancellation:
- Once the booking is confirmed and the advance is paid, a minimum of 10% of the package cost will be deducted.
- If the service date is postponed or advanced more than 30 days prior, only 5% of the package cost will be deducted, and the cost for the desired date will be calculated based on the hotel and transportation costs for that specific period.
- For cancellations made 30 days before the service starts, 20% of the total package cost will be deducted.
- For cancellations made between 29 days and 15 days before the service, 40% of the total cost will be deducted.
- For cancellations made between 14 days and 10 days before the service, 50% of the total cost will be deducted.
- For cancellations made between 9 days and 6 days before the service, 60% of the total cost will be deducted.
- For cancellations made between 5 days and 48 hours before the service, 90% of the total cost will be deducted.
- For cancellations made within 48 hours to the day the service starts, 100% of the total cost will be deducted.
- In the case of a no-show, 100% of the total cost will be deducted.
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Mesmerising Kashmir Tour Package
Srinagar(5N) → Pahalgam(1N) → Srinagar(1N)
4.6 (485 Reviews)
164 Agents for Srinagar
$ 109
$ 543
80% off
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