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2N Pahalgam, 1N Gulmarg, 2N Srinagar, 2N Katra
02N Katra,02N Pahalgam,01N Gulmarg,1N H'boat,1N Srinagar,Transfers & Sightseeing by PVT Car
Idyllic Kashmir Vaishno Devi tour by Skylink offers you a chance to pay homage to the most revered Mata Vaishno Devi shrine and visit the famed destinations of Kashmir, the Heaven on Earth.With this tour selection, have darshan at Vaishno devi cave temple and you can do sightseeing and other leisure activities in enchanting places like Srinagar, Pahalgam, Sonamarg and Gulmarg with an outstanding experience of staying in Houseboat at Dal Lake.
Itinerary
Destinations Overview:-
Katra : People have immense faith in Mata Vaishno Devi; therefore it is the dream of every Hindu to visit the Vaishno Devi Temple once in a lifetime. It is considered one of the pious destinations in the world. The Vaishno Devi Shrine is located on “Trikuta Hill”. Every day thousands of devotees visit this holy temple from all over the world. Who climb up the hill to pay obeisance to Maa Vaishno Temple.
Pehalgam : Pahalgam is famous for its scenic beauty and is the jewel of the picturesque Liddar valley located in the high Himalayas. It provides an ideal setting for activities like hiking, trekking, and fishing. It is also the starting point of the annual pilgrimage to the holy cave of Amarnath.
Gulmarg : Gulmarg is surrounded by snow covered mountains, lush green meadows, deep ravines, evergreen forested hills and valleys.Known for its scenic beauty, Gulmarg has also been a popular destination for shooting of various Bollywood films. Among one of the top honeymoon locations, Gulmarg boasts of being a beautiful town without the crowd like Manali and Shimla. Gulmarg has also been developed as an adventure hub as Indian Institute of Skiing and Mountaineering is located here. A lot of courses on trekking, mountaineering, skiing, etc. are offered by IISM at great prices here. However, if you are planning to do a course, it is advisable to book your course well in advance.
Srinagar : Srinagar, popularly known as ‘Paradise on Earth’ and 'Venice of the East’, is situated in the beautiful valley of Kashmir. Located on the banks of the River Jhelum, the city is renowned for its beautiful lakes, houseboats and numerous Mughal gardens.
Sonmarg : Sonamarg is one of the most popular honeymoon destinations in India, which has been blessed with abundant scenic charm. Located at an altitude of some 3,000 m above sea level on the Srinagar-Ladakh road, this hill town has lush valleys and golden-hued meadows on the banks of Indus River. Sonamarg tour packages by Tourism of India have been designed in such a way so that you would experience the best of sights and sounds of this place.
Tentative Tour Plan
DAY 01 ARRIVE – JAMMU – KATRA
Arrive Jammu by Train OR by Air. Meet and assist on arrival at Railway Station or at Airport and proceed straight to Katra by Car. Arrive Katra and check in at Hotel.
DAY 02 IN KATRA
Early morning after breakfast, proceed for visit to “Mata Vaishnodevi” Darshan. Onward to Bhawan by foot or Ponies (to be arranged directly) OR by Chopper. After darshan, leave by Chopper / Ponies for Katra back. After Darshan, Check in at Hotel for Rest. Dinner & overnight stay at Hotel.
DAY 03 KATRA – PAHALGAM
Transfers from Katra to Pahalgam called as “Valley of Shepherds”. Enjoy this mesmerizing drive through the scenic trails that connects Srinagar and Pahalgam. While en route, you might even get the opportunity to visit the saffron fields around. This spot is among one of the popular hill stations in India, and there is more than one reason for that. Also known as the Valley of Shepherds, Pahalgam will surprise you with its old world charm. Upon arrival at Pahalgam valley, you can check in at hotel, freshen up & leave for sightseeing to explore surrounding places & amazing market place of Pahalgam. In Pahalgam, Enjoy the nature & walk around the banks of River Lidder. Pahalgam is famous for some trekking routes also & is the base camp for Amarnath Pilgrimage. Return back to Srinagar for overnight stay at Hotel
DAY 04 PAHALGAM
In Pahalgam. Day free to explore surrounding on own. Overnight stay at hotel
DAY 05 PAHALGAM – GULMARG
After breakfast, transfer towards Gulmarg, called as “Meadow of Flowers” Gulmarg is 150 Kms from Pahalgam at an altitude of 8700-ft. Gulmarg also referred as Meadow of Flowers is a famous Ski Resort & the world’s highest 18 hole Golf Course. The place was prominent during the British time. Enjoy the scenic view of Kongdori on a Cable Car Ride – OPTIONAL (Gondola) Dinner & Overnight at the Hotel.
DAY 06 GULMARG – SRNAGAR + LOCAL SIGHTSEEING
Transfers from Gulmarg to Srinagar. In Afternoon, visit Mughal Gardens "Nishat" (The Garden of Pleasure) and "Shalimar" (Abode of All). Drive along the Lake side on Boulevard On return visit a local Handicrafts Emporium for hand-knotted specialty silken carpets, shawls, jewellery ornaments. Also visit Shankaracharya Temple. Evening, enjoy 01 Hour Boat Ride on Dal Lake by a gondola Boat called ”SHIKARA” witness the ride on lake, called Venice of India & experience the aquatic life of Srinagar. Also see the scenic extravaganza of the Kashmir and enjoy the profusion of colors in the Paradise on Earth. While returning visit to the local crafts market and see the fine carved hand-made articles from Paper Machie & wood of a walnut. Overnight at the Deluxe Houseboat.
DAY 07 SRINAGAR – SONAMARG - SRINAGAR
After breakfast leave with full day excursion for Sonamarg. Situated at an altitude of 9000 Ft. Sonamarg – 84 Kms is also called as “The meadow of gold” has, as its backdrop, snowy mountains against a cerulean sky. The Sindh River that meanders through the valley abounds with trout and mahaseer. Ponies can be hired for the trip up to Thajiwas glacier, which is a major local attraction during the summer. Return for Dinner & overnight stay at Hotel
DAY 08 DEPARTURE
In time transfer to Srinagar / Jammu Airport to connect the flight / train for onwards destination.
Note: Above Itinerary is just indicative & do not consider it as a final schedule. Date & Time of Tours can be changed by local agent/guide/Tour Operator.
Includes
1. 02 Night accommodation in Katra with breakfast & dinner.
2. 02 Night accommodation in Pahalgam with breakfast & dinner.
3. 01 Night accommodation in Gulmarg with breakfast & dinner.
4. 01 Night accommodation in Deluxe Houseboat, Srinagar with breakfast & dinner.
5. 01 Night accommodation in Srinagar hotel with breakfast & dinner.
6.01 NAC Indigo/Etios (02 Pax) for Arrival & Departure from Jammu Airport / R. Station to Hotel & vice versa.
7.01 NAC Indigo/Etios (02 Pax) for transfers from Jammu – Katra – Pahalgam – Gulmarg – Srinagar & back.
8.01 NAC Indigo/Etios (02 Pax) for Full day trip to Mughal Gardens & Shankaracharya temple.
9.01 NAC Indigo/Etios (02 Pax for Full day Excursion trip to Sonamarg.
10.01 Hour Boat (Shikara) Ride on Dal Lake – Srinagar (04 Person to 01 Boat).
11.Welcome drink on arrival.
12.All applicable taxes.
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1)For your convenience, we also have several Indian Rupee bank accounts. Please ensure that the cheques are timely delivered to our office for encashment since no documents would be delivered till the cheque is en- cashed. The payment for entire package has to be settled before the dateline. Please note that Cheque Bouncing Charges will be Rs.600/- OR AS PER ACTUALS
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Excludes
Supplements Cost for Extra Activities
1.Gondola @ Rs.800/- per person from Base to 01st Phase.
2.Gondola @ Rs.950/- per person from 01st Phase to 02nd Phase.
3.Entry fees of Mughal Gardens @ Rs.100/- per person.
4.Thajiwas glacier trip by Pony, zero point by union vehicle at Sonmarg.
5.Aru, Chandanwari & Betaab Valley at Pahalgam @ Rs.2500/- per Union vehicle Max 06 Pax.
6.Aru & Betaab Valley Entry Fees @ Rs.150/- Per head.
7.Mineral water @ Rs.20/- per bottle.
Cost excludes (unless specified under Inclusions):
1. Tax collection at Source *TCS *As per Govt rules, 5% TCS will be applicable on spends towards International Holiday packages for cumulative spends (within or outside Skylink Travel Pvt Ltd) up to Rs 7 Lakhs in a financial year and @20% for incremental spends beyond Rs 7 Lakhs in the same financial year. TCS Amount collected shall reflect in Form 26AS of the person of which PAN is provided which can be claimed while filling their Income tax return. To qualify as overseas tour program package the package should include at least two of the following:
a. international travel ticket
b. Hotel accommodation (with or without food) / boarding / lodging
c. Any other expenditure or similar nature of relation thereto
2. If any of the above is sold standalone will not be covered withing the definition of Overseas tour package for collection of TCS
How to claim your TCS?
Verify your TCS credit: TCS credit would automatically reflect in your Form 26AS on quarterly basis.
Claiming your credit: TCS can be fully adjusted against the income tax payable on any other income such as interest, rent, capital gains, etc.
Claim refund: In case there is no income tax payable, you can claim the refund of TCS amount at the time of filing your IT return.
3. Visa on arrival or Visa Fees payable to Concerned Authorities
4. Any compulsory charges related to Peak Season /festival/ Holidays/Chinese New Year/ /Early Check in /Late Check Out/Mandatory Meals/Room Upgradation/Higher category Rooms
5. Entrance Fee /Monument fees/Admission Tickets/Guide Charges unless specified.
6. Luggage truck ,Porterage Charges, Tips, Laundry , Extra Meals, Breakfast /Meals missed due to flight timing, all beverages are not included, these are at your discretion.
7. Travel Insurance, Baggage Claim & any related claims/charges.
8. Hotel Security / Resort Fees /Tourism Dhiram/ City Taxes/Tourism Fees are always payable directly at Check in.
9. Intercity surface transfers/ Airfare/Train Fare/Web check in unless specified.
10. In case Itinerary is blocked with Limited Kms & Hours (especially applicable for Indian Itineraries) :Any extra kms/Extra Hours charges payable extra to Driver /DMC directly by the customer in case the Travelling goes beyond the blocked kilometers limit/Fixed Tour plan/Point to Point ( transportation rates are charged from garage to garage i.e. the starting & ending point of the vehicle) .
11. Anything not mentioned under inclusions & any in Taxes,Surcharge, ROE, Fees or any hike over which Skylink has no control.
12. Expenses caused by factors beyond our control like Covid or any act of God, rail and flight delays, roadblocks, vehicle mal-functions, political disturbances etc.
Cancellation
- 36 days or more before departure: 80% of the package will be refunded
- Cancellation stage: 21 -35 days before departure: 50% of the package will be refunded
- Cancellation stage: 20 days or less before departure: No Refund
- Non-refundable Booking, Any Misc Services with Non-refundable Charges cannot be counted /considered under the given policy. No refund will be there whatever the case may be.
Footnotes
Best time to visit : Best time to visit Kashmir is during the months of March to August.
What to Buy
As has been told earlier and as you can well imagine from what you have heard from those who have traveled to Srinagar before, Srinagar is a treasure trove of handicraft articles. Below is a comprehensive list of what to buy while out shopping in Srinagar.
Shawls - Kashmiri shawls are in demand all over the world. The jamavar shawls, sozoni embroidery and zardozi embroidery (with gold and silver thread) are most sought after
Carpets and rugs - available in silk and wool, the carpet weaving history in Kashmir dates back to the 13th century. These hand weaved carpets are known as Taleem. The woolen ones are weaved on a base of warp and tuft while the silk carpets have a base of cotton.
Papier Mache - made from paper pulp, which is later varnished and lacquered, the papier mache come in vibratnt colors. Christmas decorations, vases, boxes of papier mache are worth their price.
Walnut wood products - the walnut wood furniture and showpieces have a design characteristic to the Kashmir valley and are famous for their intricate carvings
Copper and silverware - Jewelery, trinkets, vases, show pieces, cigarette cases, utensils made of copper, brass and silver are intricately carved
CODE - CK27022024-HB
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- 19-03-2024
- 30-09-2024
- 29,700
- DELUXE
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- 19-03-2024
- 30-09-2024
- 35,000
- SUPERDELUXE
- 2
- 19-03-2024
- 30-09-2024
- 40,000
- SUPERIOR
- 2
- 19-03-2024
- 30-09-2024
- 45,500
- PREMIUM
- 2
- 19-03-2024
- 30-09-2024
- 58,000
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