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The Offbeat Kashmir Tour 8 Nights 9 days

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Daily Tour

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Overview

Jammu and Kashmir is the northernmost state of India locked in Himalayan Mountains. Jammu is the winter capital of state and known for its temples, particularly The Vaishno Devi Temple in Katra which is visited by over 1 crore (10 million) pilgrims every year, making Jammu the most visited part of Jammu and Kashmir State.
Shikaras on Dal Lake in Kashmir region.
Kashmir Valley — is visited for its gardens, lakes, and pristine streams and landscapes. Kashmir Valley consists of many ancient temples and shrines which makes it an important site for Hindus and Buddhists

Highlights

  • Nishat Bagh:- Nishat Bagh is a terraced Mughal garden built on the eastern side of the Dal Lake, close to Srinagar in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is the largest Mughal garden in the Kashmir Valley. Shalimar Bagh, which is also located on the bank of the Dal Lake.
  • Gulmarg:- Gulmarg is a town, a hill station, a popular skiing destination, and a notified area committee in the Baramulla district of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir.
  • Pahalgam:- Pahalgam is a hill station in the north Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. Mountain trails run northeast to Amarnath Cave Temple, a Hindu shrine and site of the annual Amarnath Yatra pilgrimage. Overa Aru Wildlife Sanctuary is home to animals including brown bears and musk deer. Northeast, the Lidder River runs through scenic Betaab Valley. Southeast, Tullian Lake is flanked by mountain peaks and often frozen.
  • kokernag:-Kokernag or Kukernag is in Bringhi valley in Anantnag district and is about 70 KMs from Srinagar. Situated at a height of above 2000 mts. above sea level, Kokernag is a lesser-known tourist attraction near Srinagar. The word Kokernag is made of 'Koker' which means a fowl and 'nag' which means a cobra and the name is because of ancient lore. Kashmir's largest freshwater spring Papashudan Nad is in Kokernag and it is believed to be a miracle cure for many maladies. It is also an established trout hatchery and tourists enjoy the freshly caught fish prepared in a variety of ways.
  • Sinthan Top:- sin than Top is known for its beauty and wonderful tourist attractions. The place is fast growing as one of the top tourist destinations in Kashmir. Around 37 kilometers of the snaky and uphill drive from Daksum, it offers an adventurous journey. The spot is emerging for mountaineering, trekking, and skiing. Sinthan Top is easily accessible from Srinagar, almost 4–5 hours drive by car.
  • Margan Top:- Perched at an altitude of 14,000 ft, the Margan Top has of late become a tourist attraction for being one of the most beautiful mountain tops of the Himalayan region in south Kashmir. Situated at about 35 km from Kokernag, this mountain pass is the gateway to a hidden valley called Marwan. Surrounded by beautiful meadows all around, the Margan Top boasts of a 360-degree view with Kashmir valley on one side and the Warwan valley on the other.
  • Verinag:-There are several places of attractions in and around Verinag. One of the benefits of making Verinag the focal point of your vacation is that it is equidistant from many beautiful places in Kashmir. Jammu, Patnitop, and Anantnag are all close to Verinag. You could visit the Martand Sun temple from Anantnag, the Bahu Fort and Mansar Lake in Jammu, and Sanasar Lake and Nathatop near Patnitop.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival inSrinagar

On your 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 Jhelum river. Proceed for an hour of Shikara ride in the lake. After some rest, a day of local sightseeing that includes a visit to the famous Mughal gardens of Nishat and Shalimar. Dinner and overnight stay in the houseboat.

Day 2: Srinagar - Sonmarg

After breakfast, drive to Sonmarg (90 kms/3 hrs) Enroute Kheer Bhawani Darshan. On arrival atSonmarg, visit Thajjwas glacier (own cost). Return back to Srinagar. Overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 3: Srinagar -Gulmarg

After breakfast in the morning, proceed towards Gulmarg. Enroute you get to see the beautiful Tangmarg town and drive ahead on a scenic drive of14 kilometers to Gulmarg. Arrive in Gulmarg early in the afternoon and check-in at the hotel. Later, begin a short tour, boarding the Gondola cable car system(the 08 minutes ropeway). Descend back to Gulmarg after an hour and later indulge in some horse-riding. Stay overnight at hotel in Gulmarg.

Day 4: Gulmarg -Pahalgam

After breakfast, checkout from the hotel and we drive to Pahalgam via Pampore, Avantipura and the village of Bijbehara which remains famous as the breadbasket of Kashmir. We switch from the national highway 1A at Khanabal and drive through the second largest city of Anantnag. From here the road turns scenic as we drive parallel on the Lidder river flowing from the opposite direction. In Pahalgam, check-in at the hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel in Pahalgam.

Day 5: Pahalgam -Kokernag

After breakfast, check out from your hotel and take the road to one of the most serene and beautiful city of Kokernag in Anantnag district. On arrival at Kokernag, after some rest, proceed for Papashudan Nad spring. The water of Spring is popular for its medicinal and digestive properties and draws thousands of tourists around the world. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.

Day 6: Kokernag - Sinthan Top and Daksum

Proceed for a full-day excursion to Daksum and Sinthan Top. 498 km from Kokernag, Sinthan top is the highest pass connecting Kashmir with Jammu via Kishtwar. Daksum swathed in coniferous green forests is trekkers paradise. The curvy uphill drive from Aksum to Sinthan Top is pretty thrilling and adventurous. Sinthan top is popular for the  360 degrees view and year-round snow. Adventure enthusiasts can plan for mountaineering and skiing here. Overnight stay at hotel in Kokernag.

Day 7: Kokernag -  Lihinwan and Margan Top

After breakfast, proceed for a full-day excursion to Lihinwanand Margan Top. 45 km from Kokernag, Margan top connects Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh. Margan is slowly becoming popular among tourists because of its stunning beauty and snowcapped mountains. At Lihinwan, you feel the fresh mountain air and the calmness and serenity. After spending quality time here, drive back to Kokernag for overnight stay.

Day 8: Kokernag toSrinagar

After breakfast, check out from hotel and proceed for Srinagar. Enroute visit Verinag- popular for water spring and Mughal gardens. Also, visit the garden of Achabel, ruins of Martand Sun temple and Mattan temple of Shiva. Later on, arrival at Srinagar, check in to houseboat/ hotel for overnight stay.

Day 9 :Departure

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and we will assist you with transfers to the airport for your onward journey with memories of offbeat Kashmir tour. 

Included/Excluded

  • The welcome drink’s on arrival.
  • 8 Nights’ accommodation in the hotel.
  • 01 Room on DBL Sharing For 02 Adults
  • Daily morning tea, Breakfast & Dinner.
  • All Sightseeings mention in the tour itinerary.
  • Pick up and Drop from Srinagar Railway station/airport by cab.
  • Taxes included i.e. Toll Tax, Parking Fee, Driver & Fuel Expense, etc.
  • 5% GST Exclude
  • Guide charges.
  • Lunch
  • Camera Fees or monument fee.
  • Entry fees at all tourist attractions mentioned in the itinerary.
  • All activities at your own cost.
  • All personal expensive and optional tours which are not given in the itinerary and extra meals are not included in this package.
  • No repeat destinations otherwise you have to pay extra for this.

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