The Perfect Way to Spend a Weekend Getaway
OVERVIEW
Are you looking for the perfect weekend getaway? Look no further than our special travel package! Our weekend tour is the perfect way to explore a new place and make memories that will last a lifetime. Our package includes convenient transportation, expert guides, and accommodations at top-rated hotels.
Our experienced tour guides have an in-depth knowledge of the area and can provide you with fascinating facts about each location. We can customise your itinerary to ensure that you visit all of the best attractions in the area such as museums, historic sites, natural wonders, and more. Plus, we offer unbeatable prices so that everyone can enjoy this amazing experience without breaking their budget.
Kashmir's breath taking beauty and natural wonders have long attracted tourists from all around the world. Now, you too can experience its beauty with our convenient Kashmir weekend tour package! Our travel package covers everything you need for an unforgettable trip in this incredible destination.
You'll be able to explore the stunning sights and sounds of this region with the help of our experienced local guides. From visiting the idyllic Mughal gardens to taking part in thrilling activities like trekking and paragliding, there's something for everyone here!
Book now and join us on an unforgettable journey through some of Kashmir's most beautiful destinations!
Itinerary
Plan a trip to Kashmir this weekend to make some great memories. It's also known as Paradise on Earth and has a fantastical setting and divine splendour. Discover this sublime grandeur with our 3-night, 4-day Kashmir Weekend Tour, which takes you to some of the region's most stunning tourist attractions, including Srinagar, Pahalgam, and Gulmarg.
Take a trip to the Aru Valley, tour the saffron fields, take a boat ride on the Dal Lake, and stay on a Kashmiri houseboat. Nevertheless, what makes our exclusive Kashmir weekend tour so unique is that you get to take an 8-minute ride on a cable car to Khilanmarg, allowing you to capture breath taking pictures and soak in the breath taking sights below.
Schedule Day 1
Srinagar City Tour
Kind greetings from Srinagar, The Lake City. You will be greeted and received by a representative and driver from Kashmir Travels when you arrive at the Srinagar airport.
You'll head to the houseboat after getting in your car. After checking in, move on to Srinagar sightseeing.
The renowned Mughal Gardens, Nishat Bagh (The Garden of Pleasure), Shalimar Bagh (Abode of Love), Chashme Shahi Garden, and Shankaracharya Temple will all be on your itinerary. Take a shikara ride on the Dal lake later in the evening.
Houseboat stay in Srinagar for the night.
Day 2: Pahalgam excursion from Srinagar (100 km; around 312 hours' drive one way)
Go for a day trip to Pahalgam (2133 mts), popularly known as "The valley of Shepherds" or "Trekker's Paradise," after breakfast at the hotel. The centre of the Indian film industry is Pahalgam.
During the way, you will view a lot of rice fields, the lovely countryside, and the Awantipur ruins, which are the remains of a Lord Vishnu temple that was constructed by King Awantiverma more than one hundred years ago. Arrive at Pahalgam and leave on your own for an excursion to Chandanwadi, the starting place of the Amarnath Yatra and the Betab Valley (on your own).
The valley on the route to Chandanwari was given the name Betaab in honour of the bollywood film of the same name! Formerly known as Hajan Valley, it was given a new name following the film's premiere because a significant portion of the action took place there.
After lunch, go to Aru Valley (on your own) or continue as time allows. Aru Valley is a tourist destination 11 km from Pahalgam. It serves as the starting point for treks to Tarsar Lake and the Kolahoi Glacier and is renowned for its picturesque meadows and mountains. All of these activities will be done on your own dime; the village is located on the left bank of the Aru River, a tributary of the Lidder River.
Return in the evening to Srinagar to spend the night at a hotel.
Note: Using outside vehicles for sightseeing is not permitted in Pahalgam. Inside the city of Pahalgam, only local taxis are permitted to travel. All external transportation will pick up and drop off at the hotel.
Day 3: Tour from Srinagar to Gulmarg (60 km; approximately 2-3 hours of driving time one way)
Leave the hotel for a day trip to Gulmarg after breakfast. Passing through vibrant villages and rice fields provides you a glimpse into Kashmir's illustrious cultural history. Gulmarg, often known as a field of flowers, is one of the most stunning hill towns in the entire world. It has Gulmarg and the highest golf course in the entire world.is renowned for other winter activities like skiing.
Nonetheless, the Gondola Cable Car Ride to Khilanmarg is the most well-liked and fascinating adventure offered as part of the Kashmir tour package. You will pass vibrant shepherd hutments on the ropeway's eight-minute journey to the Apharwat Peak's lower ridge.
From here, you may take a tonne of pictures of the adjacent mountain ranges, which preserve Kashmir Valley's abundant natural beauty by standing erect like sentinels. After an hour, we descend back to the Gulmarg base.
Return to Srinagar in the evening and spend the night at the hotel.
Day 4: DEPARTURE
Start the final day of your Kashmir tour package with a delicious breakfast at your Srinagar hotel.You will be taken to the Srinagar Airport after breakfast. Take a flight to the appropriate hub while carrying Kashmir's amazing memories.
Important Information: Owing to tight security, we kindly ask that you check out of the hotel at least 4 hours prior to your scheduled departure. Before entering the airport, you must pass through four security checkpoints. Long traffic backups frequently result from this immediately outside the airport.
HOW TO ACCESS
The majority of the distinctive tourist attractions, including Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Srinagar, and others, are found in Kashmir, the state that is also known as the "Paradise on Earth." Travellers, tourists, and thrill-seekers come to Kashmir from all over the world and the nation. The beautiful valley is connected to the rest of the nation by air, road, and train. Travellers planning a trip to Kashmir frequently wonder how to get there.
Via Air: Srinagar Airport, which is 15 km away and well connected to the major Indian towns, can be used to fly into Kashmir. Flights to Delhi, Goa, Jammu, Leh, Mumbai, and Bangalore are regularly scheduled by IndiGo, GoAir, Jet Airlines, and Air India. After reaching
To get to other Kashmiri cities and towns, travellers can book taxis at the airport.
Rail: Jammu-Tawi Station has excellent rail connections to all of the nation's major cities, including Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Pune, Trivandrum, and more. You can travel further north via bus, cab, or bicycle. The Banihal railway station, which is reachable from Jammu by car, is another method to get to Srinagar. Although Banihal railway station offers good rail connections to Srinagar, it only operates in the summer.
By Road: The National Highway 1A links Kashmir's several cities to the rest of India. There are bus connections between the surrounding states of Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, Punjab, and others via the state road transport company. One can rent jeeps and other vehicles to get to the locations, but they are pricey.
Delhi to Kashmir
By Air
The main airport in Kashmir is Srinagar Airport, which is located 15 kilometres from the city. Flying between Delhi and Srinagar is convenient. From Delhi, a number of airlines, notably IndiGo, Air Asia, Spice Jet, and Vistara, run frequent flights to Srinagar.
Rail from Delhi to Kashmir
The Jammu Tawi railway station, 330 kilometres from Kashmir, is the closest significant railhead. There were numerous trains that ran between Jammu and the capital. SVDK Vande Bharat Express, Rajdhani Express, Duronto Express, Shri Shakti Express, Jhelum Express, and Uttar S Kranti Express are the most well-liked trains.
Tourists can depart from Jammu Tawi railway station can take a government-run or private bus to Srinagar or hire a taxi to get there.
Bus from Delhi to Kashmir
A total of 794 kilometres separate Srinagar from Delhi, and a good road system connects the two cities. Srinagar and the nation's capital are connected via National Highway 44. From Delhi, tourists can alternatively take a bus or a taxi.
Visitors can also get on a bus bound for Jammu and stop there for the night. After that, get aboard a public or private bus to continue your journey. With breath-taking views, the Jawahar Tunnel connects Jammu to the valley.
From Delhi, a number of luxury and semi-deluxe private buses as well as buses operated by the Jammu & Kashmir State Road Transport Corporation (JKSRTC) frequently travel.
From Delhi, travellers can drive themselves through Ambala, Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Jammu, and Udhampur. From Delhi, it will take close to 16–17 hours to go to Srinagar. It is highly advised to stop in Jammu for the night.
Road Situation
Delhi and Srinagar are linked by NH 44. The roads in Jammu are in excellent shape.
The uphill route begins from Udhampur, and until Chenani Nashri Tunnel it is patchy and rugged, so travellers may encounter a difficult ride.
The Ramban to Verinag path is primarily narrow. Because of the poor road conditions, this is a difficult section.
The roads from Qazigund to Srinagar are in excellent condition.The road trip is made more appealing by the scenery and its good condition.
Visitable locations between Delhi and Kashmir
On the way from Delhi to Kashmir, places to eat include Karna Lake, Karnal Brahma Sarovar, Kurukshetra Maharaja Ranjit Singh War Museum, Ludhiana Devi Talab Mandir, Jalandhar Raghunath Temple, Jammu Bahu Fort, Jammu Amar Mahal Palace Museum, Jammu Sanasar Lake, and Udhampur.