Tour Code: FTPL/BI/1397

Luxurious Kashmir with Sonmarg Group Tour

7 Nights / 8 Days
Group Tour
Summer Special
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Cities : Srinagar (2N),Pahalgam (2N),Gulmarg (1N),Sonamarg (1N),Srinagar (1N)

Sightseeing

Gulmarg, India
  • Cable Car (Optional Cost)
Pahalgam, India
  • Betaab Valley
  • Aru Valley
  • Chandanwari
  • Pampore (Famous for Saffron Field)
  • Visit To Bat Factory
Srinagar, India
  • Shalimar Bagh Mughal Garden
  • Enjoy a Shikara Ride on Dal Lake
  • Hazratbal Shrine Mosque
  • Chashma Shahi Garden

Meals

  • 7 Breakfast
  • 4 Lunch
  • 7 Dinner

Flamingo Flavours

  • Local Kawa 
  • Souvenir gift 
  • Masala Chai
  • Music & Garba Evening 
  • Floating Market Experience
  • Visit to Apple Farm
  • Local assistance in Gulmarg 

Day wise travel itinerary

  • Day 1 :Srinagar

    Arrive Srinagar meet and assist by our representative and transfers to Houseboat. Day free at leisure. Overnight at houseboat.

    • Dinner
  • Day 2 :Srinagar

    After breakfast  enjoy Shikara ride on Dal lake , visit floating gardens , lotus gardens, vegetable gardens, back water of lake cruise will go through canals, also pay visit to paper machi and wood carving handicrafts . Overnight at houseboat.

    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
  • Day 3 :Srinagar - Pahalagam (88km / 2hours 19min approx)

    Morning after breakfast drive to Pahalgam (Valley of Shepherds). Enroute visit Pampore which is famous for saffron field, continue your drive and visit to cricket bat factory, apple orchids gardens. Pahalgam is an idyllic resort located on the banks of river Lidder and Sheshnag. It is the base for several treks in the region and for the annual pilgrimage to the Holy Cave Shrine of Amarnath. The surroundings are ideal and allow for relaxation and leisure in the true spirit of traditional hill resort. On arrival transfer to hotel. Afternoon one can opt to Basaran valley by pony (on additional cost) is a large grassy meadow with small rolling hills, it is an eye-catching meadow and it’s also an ideal campsite for trekker who wants to move further to Tulian Lake. Overnight at hotel.

    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
  • Day 4 :Pahalgam

    Morning after breakfast visit to Aru valley. Aru valley is popular for its unique beautiful meadows .It is famous amongst the tourist for its peaceful environment and scenic beauty. The village is a base camp for trekkers to the Kolahoi Glacier. After that proceed for Betab valley. The valley got its name from film Betab. The valley is surrounded by lush green meadows, Snow Mountain and dense forest. Later proceed to Chandanwari- the base camp for Amarnath yatra. Now drive back to pahalgam .Rest of the day free for personal activities. Enjoy pahalgam mall road. Overnight at hotel.

    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
  • Day 5 :Pahalgam - Gulmarg (137km / 3Hours 34 min approx)

    Morning after breakfast drive to Gulmarg (Meadow of flowers) at a height of 8 800 feet above sea-level. Here you will witness the beauty of the natural surroundings of Kashmir set out like a Doll's village, Gulmarg used to be a favorite hunt of the British in Summer and you will find the old fashion Hotels and shops in the village. Gulmarg has the highest 18 hole Golf Course in the World and has developed into a SKI Resort in winter. Arrive and transfer to hotel rest of day at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
  • Day 6 :Gulmarg - Sonmarg (124km / 3hours approx)

    Morning after breakfasts proceed to Sonmarg (Meadow of Gold). On the way one can enjoy the beauty of the Sind valley. Sonmarg is at a height of 2690mts above sea level. The blooming Valley has been chiselled over the ages by the mighty Indus River. Major trekking routes begin from here. Two Lakes – Gadsar and Satsar are on the periphery of Sonmarg. Sonmarg is sheer scenic splendour. The very way- metalled road snakes through massive mountains laden with firs and forests. Arrive Sonmarg and visit to Thajiwas Glacier where snow remains throughout the year. Overnight at hotel.

    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
  • Day 7 :Sonmarg - Srinagar (80km / 2Hours approx)

    After breakfast drive to Srinagar. Upon arrival enjoy local sightseeing Tour of Srinagar. Visit Shankar Acharya Temple, famous Mughal Gardens Nishat ( Garden of pleasure ) overlooking the crystal clear emerald green waters of the Dal lake then to Shalimar ( Garden of Love ). Each one is more beautiful than the one visited before. You will walk along the terraced flower beds, past splashing of marble pavilions and fountains with snow capped peaks of the Himalayas & Cheshmaashahi (Royal Spring.) Also visit Hazratbal Mosque. Overnight at hotel.

    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
  • Day 8 :Departure

    Morning free till departure transfer for Srinagar Airport to board the scheduled flight for Back home with wonderful memories.

    • Breakfast
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Sightseeing

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Cable Car (Optional Cost)

Opening Time : 10:00 am

Closing Time : 05:00 pm

Gulmarg Gondola is the second longest and second tallest cable car in the world and the main attraction in Gulmarg. Divided into two stages, it ferries about 600 people per hour and from the Aphrawat Mountains.

The cable car ride takes place in two levels/stages. Phase I: from the Gulmarg resort to Kongdori Station (2600 m) in the bowl-shaped Kongdori Valley which takes 9 minutes to reach. Phase II: from Kongdori Station to Kongdori Mountain (3747 m), the shoulder of Apharwat Peak which takes 12 minutes.

The Phase III has chairlifts which connects Kongdori to Mary Shoulder where skii events takes place. It takes around 11 mins for the chairlift to go from one point to another. 

Gulmarg Gondola offers a spectacular view of Nandadevi, LOC and Pir Panjal Range. Apart from nurturing the beauty of the Himalayan ranges, tourists can enjoy other activities such as horse riding and snow skiing.

The Cable Car Project is a joint venture of the Jammu & Kashmir Government and French from Pomagalski. The Phase I was completed in 1998 and Phase II was completed in two years and it opened for public in May 2005.

Important Notes :

1. The winter season is the best time to enjoy the ride on Gulmarg Gondola due to the most amazing skiing opportunity. However, the cable car ride is available all through the year.
2, One can Book tickets for Gulmarg Gondola online to avoid the hassle of standing in a queue and the unavailability of slots.
3. The boarding pass for Gulmarg Gondola is valid for 3 hours from the time it is handed over to you. However, if you are given the pass at 3 PM, it will be valid for 2 hours, since the cable car ride closes at 5:00PM.
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