ITINERARY
03 May: Kochi – Srinagar
- Stay: Srinagar
- Meals: Dinner (D)
- Report Nedumbassery Domestic Terminal at 07:00 am.
- Flight departs at 09:20 am via Delhi – Arrival Srinagar at 03:05 pm.
- Upon arrival at Srinagar International Airport, proceed on a 35-minute drive through the heart of New Srinagar city, passing the Abdullah bridge.
- Check into the hotel and relax.
- Overnight stay at Srinagar hotel.
04 May: Pahalgam
- Stay: Srinagar
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (B-L-D)
- Early Morning: After breakfast, depart from Srinagar for Pahalgam (approx. 90 km / 2.5-3 hrs).
- En-route Sightseeing: Awantipora Ruins (Ancient Shiva temples) and Saffron Fields of Pampore (seasonal stop).
- Arrival at Pahalgam: Visit Aru Valley (scenic meadows & rivers), Betaab Valley (famous film shooting location), and Chandanwari (starting point of Amarnath Yatra).
- Local sightseeing is conducted by union cab as per local rules.
- Back to Srinagar for overnight stay.
05 May: City Tour
- Stay: Srinagar
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (B-L-D)
- Srinagar City Tour: Visit beautiful gardens including Nishat Bagh (with Zabarwan hills backdrop), Shalimar Bagh (Royal Mughal layout), and Chashme Shahi (Natural spring water).
- Visit Tulip Garden (Asia’s Largest Tulip Garden).
- Enjoy a Shikara ride in Dal Lake.
- Visit Local Markets (Lal Chowk/Polo View).
- Overnight stay in Srinagar.
06 May: Gulmarg
- Stay: Srinagar
- Meals: Breakfast and Dinner (B-X-D)
- Morning: After breakfast, depart from Srinagar to Gulmarg (approx. 50 km / 1.5-2 hrs).
- En-route: Scenic drive through Tangmarg with optional photo stops in apple orchards & pine forests.
- Arrival at Gulmarg: Enjoy the Gondola Cable Car Ride (Asia’s highest – Phase 1).
- Snow activities (seasonal) like sledging, skiing, and snow biking.
- Walk around Gulmarg Golf Course & St. Mary’s Church.
- Afternoon free time to enjoy meadows and mountain views.
- Evening: Return drive to Srinagar for overnight stay.
- Note: Lunch is not included on this day as common arrangements are not feasible; snack shops are available at the Snow Point area.
07 May: Drop
- Meals: Breakfast
- Early check out from hotel and drop at Airport.
PACKAGE DETAILS
FLIGHTS
- Tour cost does not include Airfares/Train charges.
- Common pick-up and drop facilities are included in the package.
- Arrivals or departures outside common timings incur additional costs.
LAND TRANSPORT
- AC Vehicles provided for Airport transfers and Tours as per the number of passengers.
- Additional transfers or optional tours are at actual applicable charges.
- In cases of narrow roads or local restrictions, autos or shared cabs will be arranged at an additional cost.
- Pahalgam visit Union Cab rates are included in the tour cost.
STAY
- Accommodation in comfortable 3-star hotels is included.
- Room heaters can be arranged on a direct payment basis.
- Rooms are on a Double Sharing Basis; an extra mattress is provided for triple sharing.
- Single occupancy requires the specified additional charges.
FOOD
- Breakfast and Dinner are provided at the hotel; lunch is at outside restaurants with a fixed menu.
- Room service, tea/snacks, and drinks outside the common menu are not included.
ENTRY TICKETS
- Included: Sightseeing entry tickets, Gondola Phase 1 tickets (calculated at INR 850), and Shikara Ride.
- Gondola tickets are subject to online availability.
- Excluded: Any other boating, Horse, or Camel ride charges.
TOUR MANAGER
- Services of a Malayalee Tour Manager from Team Yathri Holidays are available from the arriving destination to the departing point.
- Staff will meet guests at Kochi/Trivandrum airports before departure with documents and caps.
TRAVEL INSURANCE, GST & DOCUMENTATION
- Travel Insurance up to 70 years is included; applicable extra charges for those above 70.
- Tour cost includes 5% GST.
- Aadhaar/Voter ID with address is required for booking; original ID must be carried while traveling.
- Preferred document submission: doc.yathri@gmail.com.