27 APRIL KASHMIR

DAILY ITINERARY

27 April: Kochi – Srinagar

  • Stay: Srinagar | Meals: Dinner
  • Report to Nedumbassery Domestic Terminal at 07:25 am for a 09:25 am flight via Bangalore.
  • Arrive at Srinagar International Airport at 05:15 pm.
  • Transfer to hotel for an overnight stay in Srinagar.

28 April: Srinagar – Gulmarg – Srinagar

  • Stay: Srinagar | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Full-day excursion to Gulmarg (“Meadow of Flowers”), located 2,730 meters above sea level.
  • Gulmarg features one of the best ski slopes in the world and the highest 18-hole golf course.
  • Optional activities (extra cost): Gondola ride (cable car) up to Khilanmarg for a view of the Himalayan peaks.
  • Return to Srinagar for an overnight stay.

29 April: Srinagar – Pahalgam – Srinagar

  • Stay: Srinagar | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Drive to Pahalgam (“Valley of Shepherds”) via Saffron fields and the ruins of Awantipura.
  • Enjoy the natural beauty of the Pine forests and the Lidder River.
  • Optional activities (extra cost): Local transport for visits to Aru Valley, Chandanwari, and Betaab Valley.
  • Return to Srinagar for an overnight stay.

30 April: Srinagar Sightseeing – Houseboat

  • Stay: Houseboat | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Visit the famous Mughal Gardens:
    • Nishat Bagh (Abode of Pleasure), built by Asif Khan in 1633 AD.
    • Shalimar Bagh (Abode of Love), built by Emperor Jehangir for his wife Empress Nur Jahan.
  • Visit a local Handicrafts Emporium for hand-knotted specialty silken carpets and shawls.
  • Evening: Enjoy a 01-hour Shikara ride on Dal Lake.
  • Overnight stay in a Deluxe Houseboat.

01 May: Srinagar – Kochi

  • Meals: Breakfast
  • After breakfast, transfer to Srinagar International Airport for the return flight.

PACKAGE DETAILS

Inclusions:

  • Accommodation: Comfortable Deluxe rooms in 3-star category hotels/houseboats on a double sharing basis.
  • Food: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner (buffet) as per the itinerary.
  • Land Transport: Luxury AC pushback vehicle (Non-AC in hill stations).
  • Activities: 01-hour Shikara ride on Dal Lake and all sightseeing entry tickets.
  • Staff: Services of a Malayalee Tour Manager from Team Yathri Holidays.
  • Taxes & Insurance: 5% GST and travel insurance for participants up to 70 years of age.

Exclusions:

  • Airfares and Train charges.
  • Additional activities like the Gondola ride, pony rides, or local vehicles in Pahalgam/Gulmarg.
  • Personal expenses (room service, telephone, laundry, etc.).
  • Costs arising from natural calamities or flight delays.

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