PACKAGE OVERVIEW

The beauty of Kashmir cannot be underestimated. The most beautiful place on Earth, it is a coveted prize of nature, a unique and brilliant testament to Mother Nature's majesty. Startlingly blue skies above plush meadows and dazzling snow-clad peaks that reflect into the clear and still waters of ice-cold lakes, nothing more can be asked for.

ITINERARY

DAY 01: SRINAGAR
On arrival in Srinagar, take a transfer to the hotel or to the Superior Houseboats. In the afternoon, enjoy a shikara ride on the lake.
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DAY 02: SRINAGAR - LOCAL SIGHTSEEING (27 KMS)
After breakfast, visit the famous Mughal Gardens, Cheshma Shahi (Royal Spring), Nishat Bagh (Garden of Pleasure), Shalimar Bagh (Abode of Love), the Mughals laid out in the 16th century. These fall along the banks of the Dal Lake in the heart of Srinagar city. Visit Shankaracharya Temple located on a hillock, thus providing panoramic views of the city, along with views of the famous Dal Lake & River Jehlum. Enroute, visit handloom centre famous for production of pashmina/ shahtoos shawls & carpets reckoned all over the world. Spend the evening at leisure with Shikara rides (on your own) at Dal Lake. Overnight stay at hotel.
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DAY 03: SRINAGAR-GULMARG-SRINAGAR (112 KMS)
Leave after breakfast for a full day’s excursion to Gulmarg. This meadow of wild flowers lies in the west of Srinagar at a distance of 56 kms. On an altitude of 2730 mts. above sea level, enjoy views of the snow-capped mountains are all around and even a view of Nanga Parbat on a clear sunny day. This is the Premier winter sports Ski resort with one of the world's highest 18 hole golf courses. For joy seekers, there is a cable car upto Alpather via Khilanmarg by Asia's long run cable car ride (approx. 5 kms). Return to hotel in the evening. Overnight stay at hotel in Srinagar.
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DAY 04: DEPART SRINAGAR
Leave after breakfast for a tour of Srinagar city (old/new city) & proceed to Srinagar airport to board the scheduled flight for onward destination.
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RATES & DATES
(Valid From April 12, 2010 - September 30, 2010)

INCLUSIONS:

• Accommodation for 1 nights on twin sharing basis in a houseboat in Srinagar
• Accommodation for 2 nights on twin sharing basis in a hotel in Srinagar
• meals as per package
• Return transfers
• All sightseeing tours as per itinerary in a non air-conditioned depending upon the number of guests
• All hotel /transportation taxes as applicable

Terms and Conditions

• Per person rates (Rs) - applicable on 2 persons staying together sharing the same room
• 2.58% service taxes extra
• Package rates are subject to change without prior notice
• Meal plan: EP - Accommodation only, CP - Accommodation with breakfast, MAP - Accommodation with breakfast, lunch or dinner, AP - Accommodation with breakfast, lunch & dinner
• The package can not be combined with any other offer
• Refund on cancellation strictly depends upon concerned hotel's cancellation policy
• The above package is not valid during national holidays, festivals & long weekends
• HOLIDAY MANTRA reserves the right to change/modify or terminate the offer any time at its own discretion and without any prior notice

The beauty of Kashmir cannot be underestimated. The most beautiful place on Earth, it is a coveted prize of nature, a unique and brilliant testament to Mother Nature's majesty. Startlingly blue skies above plush meadows and dazzling snow-clad peaks that reflect into the clear and still waters of ice-cold lakes, nothing more can be asked for.

If there is a Paradise, it is this, it is this – This is not something that only a great poet exclaimed about Kashmir, this is the refrain from almost everyone visiting Kashmir ! The landscape has all that an artist would ever visualize.