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.
