ITINERARY
08 May: Kochi – Srinagar
- Stay: Srinagar
- Meals: 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 the Srinagar International Airport, you will be taken for a 35 minutes drive through the heart of New Srinagar city, passing the Abdullah bridge which connects the banks of the Jehlum river.
- On arrival check into hotel & relax.
- Overnight stay at Srinagar hotel.
09 May: Pahalgam
- Stay: Srinagar
- Meals: 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).
- Saffron Fields of Pampore (seasonal stop).
- Arrival at Pahalgam: Visit Aru Valley – scenic meadows & rivers.
- Visit Betaab Valley – famous film shooting location.
- Visit Chandanwari starting point of Amarnath Yatra (Local sightseeing by union cab as per local rules).
- Back to Srinagar.
- Overnight stay in Srinagar.
10 May: City Tour
- Stay: Srinagar
- Meals: B-L-D
- Srinagar City Tour.
- Visit the beautiful Gardens: Nishat Bagh (Zabarwan hills backdrop).
- Shalimar Bagh – Royal Mughal layout.
- Chashme Shahi – Natural spring water.
- Tulip Garden (Asia’s Largest Tulip Garden).
- Shikara ride in Dal Lake.
- Visit Local Markets (Lal Chowk/Polo View).
- Overnight stay in Srinagar.
11 May: Gulmarg
- Stay: Srinagar
- Meals: B-X-D
- Morning: After breakfast, depart from Srinagar to Gulmarg (approx. 50 km / 1.5-2 hrs).
- En-route: Scenic drive through Tangmarg.
- Optional photo stops in apple orchards & pine forests.
- Arrival at Gulmarg: Gondola Cable Car Ride (Asia’s highest Phase 1).
- Snow activities (seasonal): snow sledging, skiing, snow biking.
- Walk around Gulmarg Golf Course & St. Mary’s Church.
- Afternoon: Free time to enjoy the meadows & mountain views.
- Evening: Return drive to Srinagar.
- Overnight Stay: Srinagar.
- Note: Lunch on the day of the Gulmarg visit is not included as arranging a common lunch is not feasible; snack shops are available at the Snow Point area.
12 May: Drop
- Meals: Breakfast
- Early check out from hotel and drop at Airport.
GENERAL INFORMATION & POLICIES
FLIGHTS
- Tour cost does not include Airfares/Train charges.
- Common pick up and drop facilities are included in the Package.
- Arrivals or departures outside the Common timings will be arranged at an additional cost.
LAND TRANSPORT
- AC Vehicles (as per the number of passengers) provided for Airport transfers and Tours.
- Additional airport transfers or Optional tours can be arranged at actual applicable charges.
- In certain locations where coach entry is restricted, 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 as per itinerary is included.
- Room heaters can be arranged on direct payment basis.
- Rooms provided on Double Sharing Basis; extra mattress for 03 persons sharing.
- Single occupancy services available as per applicable charges.
FOOD
- Breakfast and Dinner from hotel plan; Lunch from outside restaurants with fixed menu.
- Room Service, Tea/snack, or any other drinks not part of common menu are not included.
ENTRY TICKETS
- Included: Sightseeing Entry Tickets, Gondola Cable Car 1st Phase Tickets (calculated at INR 850), and Shikara Ride charges.
- Gondola tickets are subject to online availability.
- Not Included: Any type of additional boating, Horse, or Camel Ride charges.
TOUR MANAGER
- Services of a Malayalee Tour Manager from Team Yathri Holidays available from arriving to departing point.
- Staff will meet you at Kochi / Trivandrum Airports before departure with required documents & caps.
TRAVEL INSURANCE, GST & DOCUMENTATION
- Travel Insurance up to 70 yrs included; extra charges for those above 70 yrs.
- Tour Cost includes 5% GST.
- Adhaar / Voters ID required at booking; same original ID must be carried while travelling.
- Documents preferred via email: doc.yathri@gmail.com.