Kashmir Winter Package Tour

Introduction

Winter is a magical time in Kashmir and it’s the time for sightseeing and skiing in Gulmarg. The winter season is generally from December to April, with some ski touring continuing into May. December and January are the coldest months and the days are shorter.

Temperatures drop to as low as -10C at valley level, but dry air and frequent sunny days help a lot. The majority of the snow comes in this period and is of the lovely, light, and fluffy variety! February can still be very cold but the weather gradually gets warmer and the days longer. February still provides very good snow, including the fluffy, powdery stuff. March and April are generally the sunniest and warmest. It’s not uncommon to wear little more than a t-shirt in the warm sun. The snow-pack is at it’s deepest in the mountains and has started to compact and get firmer. the snow gets wetter during the day and starts melting at lower elevations.

Arrive: Srinagar, Kashmir
Depart: Srinagar Kashmir
Best Time: November to March
Duration: 7N8D
PRICE
INR 62200/For Two Persons
Discounts offered for 3 or more Persons

Inclusions

What’s included in the Price?

  • All road transport by private ac cars

    For Day 1 to Day 8

  • 7 nights of hotel/ houseboat accommodation 3Star

    Deluxe Double Room on MAP. Please See Itinerary below

  • Driver serves as a Guide

    Languages; English, Urdu, Hindi and Kashmiri

  • Meal plan- Breakfast and Dinners Included

    Options:- Vegetarian and Non-Vegetarian

  • Changeover Car at Pahalgam Included
  • Gulmarg Gondola Tickets

    Both Phases Included

  • Shikara Boat-Ride

    One hour in Dal Lake Included

What’s not included in the Price?

  • International or domestic flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal clothing and equipment
  • Optional trips or excursions
  • Tips for local staff and guides.
  • Garden Entry fee
  • Horse-ride if any
  • Any other activity not mentioned in Inclusion List
  • Skiing equipment rent if any


Itinerary

Day 1:- Arrival Srinagar

  • Arrive Srinagar (Alt. 1600m)
  • Pickup from Srinagar airport
  • 10 kms drive, approx 30 minutes
  • Check-in Hotel Ash Vale, Nishat, Srinagar

(Transport, Dinner)

Day 2:- Srinagar local Sightseeing

  • Full day sightseeing
  • Drive to Mughal gardens, Nishat, Chashma-Shahi, Pari Mahal
  • Drive to Shankar Acharya Temple
  • Overnight Hotel Ash Vale, Nishat, Srinagar

(Breakfast, Transport, Dinner)

Day 3:- Day-Tour to Sonamarg

  • 90 kms drive, approx 2 hours
  • Fullday sightseeing and return to Srinagar
  • Overnight Hotel Ash Vale, Nishat, Srinagar

(Breakfast, Transport. Dinner)

Day 4:- Srinagar to Gulmarg

  • 50 kms drive, approx 2 ½ hours
  • Sightseeing
  • Check-In Hotel Affarwat, Gulmarg (Or Similar)

(Breakfast, Transport, Dinner)

Day 5:- Stay at Gulmarg

  • Gondola ride.
  • Snow activities (skiing or snowboarding)
  • Overnight Hotel Affarwat, Gulmarg (Or Similar)

(Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 6:- Gulmarg to Pahalgam

  • 150 kms drive, approx 5 hours
  • En-route sightseeing
  • Saffaron Fields, Bijbehara temple, Apple Town
  • Check-in Hotel Pahalgam Retreat (Or Similar)

(Breakfast, Transport, Dinner)

Day 7:- Pahalgam Local Sightseeing and drive to Srinagar

  • Full day sightseeing of Pahalgam
  • Aru Valley, Betab Valley and Candanwari
  • Evening return to Srinagar
  • Check-in Houseboat Monalisa, Dal Lake (Or Similar)

(Breakfast, Transport, Dinner)

Day 8:- Srinagar Airport drop

  • Early morning Shikara boat-ride in Dal Lake
  • 10 kms drive to Srinagar airport, approx 30 minutes.
  • Drop at airport.
  • End of Tour

(Breakfast, Transport)

What to Carry?

The tour is supported by car. You will need to carry only a light sack, weighing about 4-6kg for your items like passport, money, and camera gear. The following is a list of the items you should carry on the tour.

  • Please note that only postpaid Indian mobile sim cards (Jio, Airtel and BSNL) work in Kashmir Valley.
  • Passport or a valid ID card
  • Duffel Bag 60 liters
  • One Pair Trekking Shoes
  • Trekking Pants
  • Hooded Rain Jacket
  • Shade Hat
  • One Pair Sunglasses
  • One Pair Liner Gloves
  • Extra Warm Clothes
  • Warm Hooded Down Jacket
  • Sunscreen Cream
  • Lip Balm
  • Any Personal Medication