KASHMIR 8

Kashmir Vaishnodevi !

Day 1 :

Srinagar (1 Night at House Boat)

Tour Guests will arrive at Srinagar Airport as per their Scheduled flight. Upon arrival they will meet Veena World tour manager at the airport and proceed to hotel.
Today we experience a stay at the floating boats, famously known as Kashmiri Houseboats which are designed with the local interiors. (Dinner) (Hi-Tea with Pakodas in House Boat)

Day 2 : 

Srinagar – Gulmarg – Srinagar (2 Nights at Hotel)

Today we enjoy an excursion to Gulmarg – ‘Meadow of Flowers’. We enjoy the famous Gondola ride (one of the highest in the world) to the second phase Apharwat point.
We later enjoy, play and have fun time in Snow, also one can take up skiing and snowboarding activities (at own cost). After coming back to Srinagar, we have free time for Shopping.
In the evening we enjoy a get together with our travel companions. (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) (Tea/ Coffee/ Soft Drink at Tanmarg, Coffee at Khilanmarg , Tea/Coffee/ Soft Drink en-route to Srinagar)

Day 3 : 

Srinagar

Today we enjoy a small Trek to Shankaracharya Hill followed by the iconic Shikara ride at Dal Lake. Later visit Nehru Park and click photographs in colourful Kashmiri outfits (at own cost). Further we enjoy Speed boat ride in Dal Lake. In the evening we visit Kashmiri gardens – Shalimar & Nishat Bagh. (Note: During the Tulip season, we will visit the Tulip Garden, as an additional sightseeing in our itinerary) (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) (Kahwa – A Kashmiri Tea at Nehru Park, Chocolates at Shankaracharya hill, Tea/ Coffee at Shalimar Bagh, Popcorn/ Bhutta at Nishat Bagh)

Day 4 : 

Srinagar – Pahalgam (2 Nights)

Today we proceed to Pahalgam. En-route we view the Saffron fields at Pampore followed by a visit to Avantipur ruins. Further we visit Kashmiri Cricket Bat Factory and take a photo stop at Apple Valley and Walnut Plantations. (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) (Tea/Coffee and Kashmiri biscuits at Avantipur ruins, Apple juice at apple valley, Tea/Coffee/Soft drink at Bat factory)

Day 5 : 

Pahalgam

Today we enjoy a Walk & Click tour of Betaab valley. Later we spend some time playing in the snow at Chandawari. In the evening we have time to stroll at the Mall road of Pahalgam. (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) (Instant Noodles at Betab Valley, Tea/Coffee/Soft drink at Chandanwari, Pastry at Pahalgam)

Day 6 : 

Pahalgam – Katra (2 Nights)

Today we proceed to Katra – the base point of Vaishnodevi. Tonight we start the trek of Vaishnodevi Temple, (a total trek of 28 kms). (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) (Tea/ Coffee en-route to Katra, Coffee at Bhavan)

Day 7 : 

Vaishnodevi – Katra

Today we arrive from Vaishnodevi. Upon arrival we have free Day for relax and explore the surroundings. (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) (Tea with biscuits in hotel)

Day 8 : 

Katra – Jammu – Depature

Today we proceed to Jammu.
It’s time now to say goodbye to our travel companions. Let’s stay in touch with each other through email, phone, WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram and meet again on yet another memorable tour. See you all!! Tour Guests will proceed to Jammu airport as per their schedule flight and start their return journey back home. Tour Concludes.
Please Note:
All guests must follow the mandatory requirements for travel, such as RT-PCR tests, vaccination certificate, web check-in, self-declaration, e-pass formalities etc. as per the state/country, which are subject to change periodically. Any cost incurred for such requirements should be borne by the guests.
For transfers and sightseeing we will use small cars / Tempo Travellers / Mini or big coaches depending on the respective tour group size. In case of small cars there will be 4-6 guests in one car. If you wish to utilise the vehicle solely for yourself or your family or you would like to upgrade the vehicle, we can arrange the same at an additional cost subject to availability.
Given the current dynamic situation some monuments or sightseeing places may be closed temporarily without any prior notice; in such cases every attempt will be made to visit an alternate sightseeing if possible. (Breakfast)

Inclusions

• “To and Fro economy class airfare and airport taxes for tour guests as mentioned in the itinerary
• Baggage Allowance as per the airline policy for tour
• Tour Manager Services from Day 01 Meeting point till the dropping point on last day
• Travel by small cars or Tempo Travellers or Mini Buses or big buses depending on the respective tour group size.
• Entrance fees of all sightseeing places to be visited from inside
• Accommodation in comfortable and convenient hotels
• All Meals – Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (set menu) as mentioned in the itinerary
• All Tips – Guide, Driver & Restaurants
• 1 Lt. Water Bottle per person per day”
• Travel Insurance for guests up to 70 years of age

Exclusions

• GST of 5% to be paid over and above the tour price
• Any increase in Airfare, Airport tax, Fuel surcharge and any new taxes introduced and levied by the Government
• Any upgradation in Airline class or hotel room category
• Cost of Insurance
• Cost of Pre/Post tour hotel accommodation
• Any extra expense such as route change, Airline change, Date change, Accommodation facilities, etc incurred due to the unforeseen, unavoidable forced majeure circumstances during the tour
• Porterage (coolie charges), laundry, telephone charges, shopping, wines & alcoholic beverages, mineral water, items of personal nature and food or drink which is not part of a set group menu
• Any extra cost incurred on behalf of an individual due to illness, accident, hospitalization, or any personal emergency
• Any services or activity charges other than those included in the group tour itinerary
• Anything specifically not mentioned in the ‘tour price includes’ column