Meadows
Meadows
Day 01: Delhi to Airport Arrival
Early morning you are welcomed by our representative at New Delhi International Airport, transfer to Hotel for rest till morning, on time you will transfer to Domestic Airport to board flight for Srinagar and on arrival at Srinagar International Airport AVKI representative will meet and greet. After meet you will be transfer to Hotel, on arrival welcome tea will be served. Your luggage will be transferred in the bedroom inside the Hotel. Afternoon tour of world famous Mughal Gardens in Kashmir visiting:
Nishat Bagh (The Garden of Pleasure or Delight) Nishat Bagh is a garden of bliss that commands a magnificent view of the lake beneath the snow-capped Pir Panjal mountain range that stands far away to the west of the valley. The Bagh was designed and built in 1633 by Asif Khan, elder brother of Noor Jehan.
Chashmashahi (The Royal Spring) received its name from its water source, a spring located on its uppermost terrace. The garden, one of the smaller Kashmiri gardens around Dal Lake, is found on the South-Eastern side of the lake. Chashma Shahi was built by the Mughal governor Ali Mardan Khan under the emperor Shah Jahan in 1632-1633. It is said that this date is derived from a verse found on the site: "Guftamash bahr-i Chashma tarikhe/ Guft bar go kausar-i shahi," which translates to, "I enquired of him regarding the date of the spring/ He replied: Say 'Kausar-i Shahi'." The term "Kausar-i Shahi" is synonymous with Chashma-i Shahi (the royal spring), calculating this term in the 'abjad' system yields the hijra year 1042, or 1632-33 CE.
Shalimar Garden (Abode or Hall of Love) was built by Mughal Emperor Jahangir for his wife Nur Jahan, in 1619. The Bagh is considered the high point of Mughal horticulture.
Fairy Palace (Pari Mahal) was built in the mid-seventeenth century by Prince Dara Shikoh, the eldest son of Shah Jahan.
Forenoon return back for small Cruise Shikara ride in Dal Lake or Nagin Lake for 2 Hours visiting special places in Dal Lake or in Nagin Lake, evening free for leisure, overnight stay in Hotel.
Day 02: Full Day Trip to Gulmarg (Place of Roses) 52 Km and elevation of 2,690 m.
Morning after breakfast full day trip to Gulmarg has been a resort for the kings like Yousuf Shah Chak and Jahangir who used to visit frequently. The old name of Gulmarg was "Gaurimarg", the name of Lord Shiva's wife. Yousuf Shah Chak changed its name to Gulmarg, meaning the place of roses. During the early part of the 20th century the famous Central Asian explorer Sir Marc Aurel Stein (1862–1943), made his home here in a tent between his expeditions. It was a favourite summer holiday destination for the British. Gulmarg is the "heartland of winter sports in India. Gulmarg has been rated as Asia's seventh best ski destination. This resort is famous because of its "Gulmarg Gondola," one of the highest cable-car in the world, reaching 3,979 metres. The two-stage ropeway ferries about 600 people per hour to and from the gondola main station in Gulmarg to a shoulder of nearby Mt. Apharwat Summit (4,200 m (13,780 ft)). The ropeway project is a joint venture of the Jammu and Kashmir government and French firm Pomagalski. The first stage transfers from the Gulmarg resort at 2,600 m (8,530 ft.) to Kongdoori Station in the bowl-shaped Kongdoori valley. The second stage of the ropeway, which has 36 cabins and 18 towers, takes skiers to a height of 3,950 m (12,959 ft) on Kongdoori Mountain, a shoulder of nearby Mt. Apharwat Peak (4,200 m (13,780 ft)), Evening back to Srinagar via Tangmarg and Magam city, overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 03: Full Day Trip to Sonamarg (Meadows of Gold) 87 Km and elevation of 3,000 m.
Morning after breakfast full day trip to Sonamarg which is 87 km from north-east of Srinagar, The drive to Sonamarg is though yet another spectacular facet of country side in Kashmir, this time in Sindh Valley. The Sindh Valley is the largest tributary of the valley of Kashmir. It is upwards of sixty miles long, and valley and deep rock-girt gorge to open grassy meadow land and village-dotted slopes. The Sindh meanders along here and abounds with trout and Mahseer, snow trout can be caught in the main river. Ponies can be hired for the trip up to Thajiwas glacier a major attraction during the summer months. After sightseeing drive back to Srinagar via Mamar and Hazratbal Mosque, overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 04: Full Day Trip to Pahalgam (Village of Shepherds) 96 Km and elevation 2740 M.
Morning Full day tour of Pahalgam (Village of Shepherds) which is 96 Kms from Srinagar, Pahalgam is one of the beautiful and fascinating ideal resorts all the year round. It is the base for several treks in the region. One can trek to Lidderwat, Kolhai Glacier or to Sonamarg. Situated at the confluence of the Lidder River and set amidst fir and pine covered mountains, one can have a real feelings of Paradise. You can enjoy the pony ride to Shikargah & Baisaran. After sightseeing drive back to Srinagar via Anantanag and Saffron fields of Pampore, overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 05: Fly from Srinagar to Delhi to onward Destinations
Early morning you will be transfer to Leh Airport to Board Flight for New Delhi, on arrival at Delhi full day sightseeing of Delhi visiting Raj Ghat, Qutub Minar, Laxmi Narayan Temple and other Places with Market, in the evening directly on time you will be transfer to Delhi International Airport to board flight for Onwards Destinations.
Tour Inclusions:
4 Nights Accommodation in Srinagar
Accommodation on Twin Sharing Basis at all places
Meal Plan is on CPAI (Room with Breakfast only)
Transportation by A/C Toyota Inova as per Itinerary
Drivers Food, Parking, Fuel and Drivers Night
All entrance fee for Mughal Gardens as per itinerary
All sight seen as per itinerary
Gondola Ride (Cable Car) up to first phase
All Airport Transfers
All sight seen as per itinerary
Shikara ride for 2 Hours with morning and evening crossing
Horse ride in Pahalgam for 2 Hours
All Applicable Taxes and Vat
Tour Exclusions:
Any sledge ride, Chandanwari or Aru Valley Trip, Laundry, Tips, Drinks, Mineral Water, All Domestic & International Flight Tickets or any other personal Expenses.
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Rates Valid up to 2014 |
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Based on No. of Pax |
Based on 5***** Hotel Taj Vivanta / Grand Lalit |
Based on 4**** Hotel Ahad Group of Hotels |
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2-3 Pax |
Per Person is INR. 55600/- Nett |
Per Person is INR. 35600/- Nett |
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4-6 Pax |
Per Person is INR. 48975/- Nett |
Per Person is INR. 28975/- Nett |
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