Kashmir Winter Package Tour
Introduction
Winter is a magical time in Kashmir and it’s the time for snow-trek 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 snowpack 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.
SIGHTSEEINGS
The tour is designed to cover most of the main attractions of Srinagar, Gulmarg and Sonamarg (Kheer Bawani Temple at Ganderbal).
The cultural trip included is the old mosques of Srinagar and Shankar Acharya Temple. Visit paper mache and Kashmir shawl weavers at Srinagar. Discover the city from the city Fort and walk the gardens built by the Mughals.
Inclusions
What’s included
All road transport by private ac cars
Assistance at the airport and transport for the whole trip
Accommodation
Houseboat and Hotel Accommodations (See above- Standard, Deluxe, Premium)
Meal Plan
Breakfast and dinner (MAP)
Shikara boat ride
To the floating garden in Dal Lake
Gondola ride
First Phase at Gulmarg
Entry fee
Mughal Gardens
What’s not included
International or domestic flights
Visa
Travel Insurance
Any monument entrance fees, camera fees, guide charges.
Tips and Porterage
Any other services not mentioned in the inclusion list
Iternary
Day 1 - Arrival Srinagar
Arrive Srinagar (Alt. 1600m)
Pickup from Srinagar airport or Bus stand
12 kms drive to Houseboat, approx 30 minutes.
(Assistance at the airport and transfer to Houseboat. Dinner and breakfast at the Houseboat)
Day 2 - Srinagar local sightseeing
Srinagar local sightseeing and cultural tour
Mughal Gardens
(Transport. Dinner and the breakfast at Hotel)
Day 3 - Sonamarg day-tour
90 kms drive, approx 3 hours (one way)
Sightseeing Sonamarg
Hazratbal Mosque and Kheerbawani Temple
(Transport. Dinner and the breakfast at Hotel)
Day 4 - Gulmarg day-tour
60 kms drive, approx 2 hours (one way)
Gondola ride first phase
Sightseeing and Pony ride
(Transport. Dinner and the breakfast at Hotel)
Day 5 - Srinagar Airport drop
12 kms drive to Srinagar airport, approx 30 minutes
(Transport from Srinagar to the airport for departure)
What To Carry?
Fitness