Day 01: Arrive Jammu (By: Train / Flight)

Welcome to Jammu, upon arrival you will be met and transferred to hotel.

Upon arrival proceed for check in hotel. Standard check-in time 1200 hrs.

After fresh-n-up and rest, proceed for Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan - one of the most popular pilgrimage of India situated in the lap of Trikuta mountains across Katra town, at an altitude of around 5200 feet.

Yatra involves a trek of nearly 14 Kms from base camp at Katra known as Ban Ganga. If time permits, visit Ardhkuwari & Bhairo Temple, now you can go by ropeway from Vaishno Devi Bhavan to Bhairon temple.

After visiting the temples, return back to the hotel in Katra and relax for an overnight stay.

Overnight stay at Katra Hotel.

Day 02: Jammu – Pahalgam (approx. 215 kms / 8-9 hrs drive)

After buffet breakfast proceed for drive to Pahalgam. It is also known as ‘The Valley of Shepherds’ or ‘Trekker's Paradise’. 

Upon arrival proceed for check in hotel.

Overnight stay at Pahalgam Hotel.

Day 03: Pahalgam – Srinagar (approx. 90 kms / 3.5 hrs drive)

After breakfast proceed for sightseeing tour of Pahalgam, visiting the scenic valleys of Aru Valley, Betab Valley & Chandanwadi, Snow Point and also enjoy an exciting pony ride.

In the evening, proceed for drive to Srinagar. Srinagar, is known for its natural beauty, rich history, and unique experience of staying a houseboat.

Upon arrival proceed for check in hotel.

Overnight stay at Srinagar Hotel.

Day 04: Srinagar – Excursion to Sonamarg (80 kms / 3 hrs drive - one way)

After breakfast at the hotel, leave for a day excursion to the picturesque ‘Meadow of Gold’ Sonamarg. 

Upon arrival enjoy sightseeing tour of Sonamarg, you can opt to enjoy horse riding or jeeps to visit Thajiwas Glacier, Zozila Pass, Gangbal Lake and Gadsar Lake.

In the evening, return to Srinagar. Overnight stay at Srinagar Hotel.

Day 05: Srinagar – Excursion to Gulmarg (approx. 50 kms / 2-3 hrs drive - one way)

After breakfast at the hotel, leave for a day excursion to Gulmarg. The most popular thing to include is the Gondola (Cable Car) Ride to Phases I from Gulmarg to Kongdoori and Phase 2 from Kongdoori to Apharwat Peak . 

In the evening return to Srinagar. 

Upon arrival proceed for check in houseboat. 

Overnight stay at Srinagar Houseboat.

Day 06: Srinagar – Jammu (approx. 225 kms / 8-9 hrs drive – Departure (By: Train / Flight)

After buffet breakfast enjoy sightseeing tour of Srinagar visiting the world-famous Mughal Gardens visiting Nishat Garden (The Garden of Pleasure), Shalimar Garden (Abode of love), Chashme Shahi and Shankaracharya Temple.

Later enjoy short Shikara Ride (01 hrs) at Dal Lake.

Later proceed for drive to Jammu.

Upon arrival transfer to airport / railway station for onward journey.

Cost Includes:

1. 05 Night’s accommodation on twin sharing at the hotels.
2. 05 buffet breakfast and 04 dinners at the hotel.
3. Short Shikara ride (01 hr) at Dal Lake.
4. All tours, transfers, sightseeing and intercity drives as per itinerary using Non AC transport.
5. All toll tax, parking, fuel expenses and driver allowance.

Cost does not include:

• Any airfare or train fare.
• 5% GST will be additional.
• Any meals OR options not mentioned in the itinerary / cost inclusion.
• Any item of personal nature and Gratuities.
• Helicopter / Pony / Porter / Doli charges to visit Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine.
• Sightseeing by Pony / Sledge at Gulmarg ,Pahalgam & Sonmarg
• Sightseeing of Aru Valley, Chandanwari  & Betaab Valley at Pahalgam
•  Trip to Thajiwas Glacier at Sonamarg
• Cable car (Gondola) tickets for both Phases.   
• Camera & other Misc. Charges.
• Guide services.
• Entrance fees to the places of visit
• Activities on direct payment.
• Room heater charges.
• Shoes or dress charges to visit snow.
• Any insurance.
• Additional nights for participants, which is offered at additional cost to individual participants.
• All personal expenses such as medical expenses, laundry, drinks, telephone and fax services, and all other services not specifically mentioned as included in the itinerary.

SUPPLEMENT COST (PRICE MAY VARY)

1. If in case, vehicles will not be able to reach Gulmarg due to heavy snow on road from TangMarg (12 Kms before) & as such, Snow jeep (Sumo / similar with chains on tyres) will be used. The supplement charges for same will be 1800/- nett for to & Fro (08 Pax  max to 01 Car). Client can pay directly or you can ask us to include in Package.
2. Local sightseeing in Pahalgam. Trip to Aru, Chandanwari & Betaab valley INR 3000/- Per vehicle (08 Pax max to 01 Car).
3. Gondola Cable Car, Gulmarg: INR 950/- Per Pax for Level 1 & INR 1000/- for Level 2 (Total INR 1800/- for both). Guide mandatory for arranging tkts: INR 1000.
4. Trip to Thajiwas Glacier & Fisheries Farm point in Sonamarg: INR 3000/- Per Vehicle (08 Pax max to 01 Car).
5. Zero Point @ 4500/-

Special Notes:

• Hotel Check-In time 1400 hrs and Check-out time 1100 hrs
• INCREDIBLE INDIA HOLIDAYS reserves the right to modify itineraries and/or substitute hotels of a reasonably similar quality, when available, should circumstances beyond our control deem it necessary.
• In case any of the hotels we have included in the price is not available, we shall suggest best alternate hotel available and announce the supplement or reduction applicable for the same.
• In case on any currency fluctuations or amendment in local Government taxes, or any fuel hike, we reserve the right to adjust the tour price accordingly.
• Deposits imposed by Incredible India Holidays/vendors will be charged when they occur. Full payment of deposits is due as per submitted invoice.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• All passengers have to report 02 Hours prior to the departure due to security checking at the Sheikh Ul Aalam International Airport – Srinagar.
• No hand baggage will be allowed to carry inside the aircraft due to security reasons. Only Cash & Jewellery, Mobile Phones, Camera and laptops will be allowed for cabin baggage.
• Incredible India Holidays, reserves the right to re-arrange itinerary to suit hotel availability without changing the total number of days in each destination and without compromising any services.
• The vehicle used is available at disposal subject to municipal limits. Guests are requested to follow the timings in the program. In case any services are missed due to delay in departure, the operator will not be responsible for any refunds.
• The Disposal Vehicle limit upto 80 Kms Per Day & timing 08 Hrs from 09 am upto 06 pm only.
• Hotels mentioned above are subject to availability at the time of booking otherwise an alternative will be provided.
• Our vehicle is not allowed in Gulmarg, Pahalgam & Sonamarg for local sightseeing; either guests can hire a local vehicle or hire a pony from the market for local sightseeing against Cash Payment.
• Facilities like heater in room will be chargeable as per Hotel policy. Some of the hotels are offering free of cost also but CNE will not guarantee for any such services without prior intimation to us.
• Gondola at Gulmarg remains closed on 1st & 3rd Monday of every month for maintenance purpose. For Issuance of Tickets, Photo ID is required.
• Keeping with the heightened security procedures at all hotels we request all guests to carry a photo-identity with address proof to present at check-in.
• AC will not work on Hill / Ghat road.
• Early check-ins or late check-outs will be subject to availability and charged as per hotel policy.
• The rates are valid for the dates of travel and hotels as indicated.
• In case of any change in the dates of travel, amendment or rerouting of itinerary, change in hotels/room types, the costs will vary accordingly.
• In the event of circumstances/situations such as road blockage due to strike/agitation, natural calamities, sickness evacuation, delay/cancellation of train/flight etc. Also, due to monsoon rains and extreme weather patterns journey time can vary enormously at all times of year, which is beyond our control.
• Do not treat quotation mail as confirmation of booking, as we are not holding any booking at the time of quotation, price and services can be changed at the time of confirmation. Confirmation of bookings is only based on written communications.
• No Electronic Devices (Mobiles, Cameras, IPods, Etc) are not allowed for visiting Shankarachariya Temple

The outside circle from Kashmir Prepaid Sims doesn’t work, only POSTPAID Sims (RELIANCE, IDEA, BSNL, VODAFONE, AIRTEL).