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‘Paradise on Earth’ - where every view is a postcard come to life!
Explore the paradise on Earth, Kashmir, with Kesari Tours. The Delightful Kashmir Tours let you experience the scenic beauty of this heaven. Explore the most beautiful valleys, such as Sonmarg, known as the Meadow of Gold, the Betaab valley, surrounded by green trees/herbs contrasted with slopes descending into valleys and Pahalgam. Immerse yourself in the serenity of Dal Lake with a peaceful Shikara ride and visit the lovely island of Char Chinar. Ride into Asia’s highest cable car to reach Affarwat snow point and see the ancient temple complex devoted to Lord Shiva and Vishnu at Awantipora. Visit the well-known local cricket bat factory and the carpet factory to learn about the handicrafts of this region. See the saffron, apple, and walnut plantations, stroll through the beautiful Mughal gardens. Kesari's world-class services and expert tour leaders guarantee a mesmerizing tour.
7 Days 6 Nights,
4
Cities
1
Country
Jammu and Kashmir: Srinagar 4N (Houseboat 1N, Hotel 3N), Pahalgam 2N, Chandanwari, Gulmarg, Khilanmarg (Affarwat), Sonamarg.
Why Tour With Kesari?
- Recipient of Best Outbound Tour Operator in India - 2025.
- With a proud legacy of 41 years, we stand as one of the most trusted names in tourism industry.
- Over 1 million plus happy travelers.
- Pioneering speciality tours across India.
- Experienced & Caring Tour Leader throughout the tour.
- Kesari's Complimentary voucher to purchase travel essentials.
- Travel Insurance included - up to the age of 70 years.
- Every must-see sightseeing and every must visit place, beautifully covered.
- Stay in best 4 star OR 3 to 4 star hotels throughout the tour.
- Once Kesari, always Kesari — cherished by our happy travelers.
Highlights
- Visit the beautiful island of Char Chinar.
- Shikara Ride on the picturesque Dal Lake.
- Photo stop at beautiful Betaab Valley.
- Experience Asia’s Highest Cable Car ride up to affarwat snow point.
- Awantipora ruins – a temple complex dedicated to Lord Shiva and Vishnu.
- Visit two immensely beautiful Mughal gardens; Nishat bagh - The Garden of Pleasure and Shalimar Bagh - The Abode of Love.
- Visit to the famous Cricket Bat factory.
- Visit Sonmarg - known as the 'Meadow of Gold'.
Itinerary Description
Shikara rides to snow-kissed peaks - Kashmir’s magic, just for women!
Explore the paradise on Earth, Kashmir, with Kesari's Women's special tour. The My Fair Lady Kashmir Tour lets you experience the scenic beauty of this heaven with fellow ladies. Explore the most beautiful valleys, such as Sonmarg, known as the Meadow of Gold, the Betaab valley, surrounded by green trees and herbs contrasted with slopes descending into valleys and Pahalgam. Immerse yourself in the serenity of Dal Lake with a peaceful Shikara ride and visit the lovely island of Char Chinar. Ride into Asia’s highest cable car to reach Affarwat snow point and see the ancient temple complex devoted to Lord Shiva and Vishnu at Awantipora. Visit the well-known local cricket bat factory and the carpet factory to learn about the handicrafts of this region. See the saffron, apple, and walnut plantations, stroll through the beautiful Mughal gardens. Kesari's world-class services and expert tour leaders guarantee a mesmerizing tour.
What's Included
- Accommodation on twin sharing basis for the duration of the tour in the itinerary.
- All entrance fees of the sightseeing places mentioned in the itinerary.
- Beverages, drinking water, morning tea
- City Tax (if applicable) as per the itinerary
- Compliementary Travel Essential Kesari Voucher.
- Cost of any internal airfare if specified in the itinerary.
- Cost of economy class return airfare from Mumbai / region (if specifically mentioned) for Airport to Airport Tours.
- Cost of Travel insurance upto 70 years of age for India Tours and World Tours (Except for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra).
- Driver Tips and Guide Tips as per the itinerary.
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Services of the Tour Manager from the first day of meeting point to the last day dropping point of the tour. (Except for Uttaranchal Chardham Yatra).
What's Excluded
- accident
- Additional extra topping if taken.
- all items of personal nature and also food and drinks not forming the part of the group menus.
- Any add-on sightseeing/activities along with transfers if done other than mentioned in the tour program.
- Any extra expenses incurred for changing the route due to any unforeseen circumstances
- Any Increase in the Airfare / Hotel tariff charges.
- Any Increase in the fuel surcharge or any kind of taxes levied by the respective government or statutory bodies.
- Any private transfers taken to move from one place to another instead of coach.
- Any upgradation in the room category or air line class.
- Anything not specifically mentioned in 'Your Tour Price Includes Column'.
- chopper etc.
- Cost of any individual Airport / Railway station transfer
- Cost of extension of the validity or deviation from the route of the tour in case of Airport to Airport tours.
- Cost of Rail or Airfare to and from the meeting and dropping place of the tour except Airport to Airport Tours / specifically mentioned in the tour itinerary.
- Doli
- Extra cost incurred due to illness
- Extra photographs clicked other than group photographs.
- Extra stay pre/post tour.
- Extra water bottle charges.
- forced majuire instances
- Fur coats/Jackets to visit snow point or any special attire required to visit any particular sightseeing place.
- Helicopter (unless specifically mentioned)
- hospitalization or any Individual unforeseen cost incurring incidence.
- If any activity/sightseeing done twice.
- In case of Pilgrimage tours cost of horse back
- laundry
- Medicines required if any.
- mineral water (unless specified)
- natural calamities
- political disturbances
- Porterage(Coolie charges)
- Premium seat charges.
- Service or Government taxes as applicable from time to time.
- shopping
- strikes etc.
- telephone charges
- wines & alcoholic beverages
Itinerary information
Day 1 Srinagar
Arrive at designated reporting place, report to vehicle and proceed to Houseboat - a unique staying option situated around beautiful Dal and Nagin lakes.
Dinner
Day 2 Srinagar – Pahalgam
Enjoy the Dal Lake Shikara ride, visit the island of Char Chinar, and photograph yourself in Kashmiri outfits at your own cost. Also, visit Shankaracharya Hill and the holy temple. Later proceed to Pahalgam - A tourist destination on Lidder River famous for its lush green meadows and pristine waters. En route visit Avantipoora ruins – A temple complex dedicated to Lord Shiva and Vishnu was built by King Avantiraman in the 9th century. Pass by the Pampore Saffron fields. Then we take a photo stop at Apple and Walnut Plantations.
Extra Topping: Kawa – a Kashmiri Tea at Char Chinar. Tea/ Coffee and Kashmiri cookies at Avantipur Ruins. Apple Juice at Apple Valley.
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Day 3 Pahalgam – Chandanwari – Pahalgam
Morning explore the nearby region of Pahalgam (Chandanwari) to witness the magnificent views of Lidder Valley. Enjoy photography and the Lidder riverside trek. Later we visit Betaab Valley. This valley attributes its name to the hit Bollywood movie Betaab, shot in its picturesque surroundings.
Extra Topping: Tea/ Coffee at Chandanwari.
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Day 4 Pahalgam – Srinagar
Today proceed to Srinagar and visit the cricket bat factory en route. On arrival visit Nishat Bagh - "The Garden of Pleasure" and Shalimar Bagh - "Abode of Love".
Extra Topping: Tea/ Coffee en-route Pahalgam to Srinagar. Bhutta(corn) / Pop corn, Tea / Coffee / Soft Drink at Shalimar Gardens.
Notes: We will visit Tulip garden at Srinagar during the blooming period.
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Day 5 Srinagar – Gulmarg – Khilanmarg (Affarwat) – Srinagar
Morning proceed to experience Asia’s Highest Cable Car ride (subject to availability) at Gulmarg. En route visit Carpet Factory. Pass by the picturesque golf course. Arrive at Gulmarg a famous skiing destination. It is located on the Pir Panjal Range, originally known as ‘Gauri Marg’ meaning the path of Devi Gauri. On arrival take a cable car ride to Apharwat Snow Point to get a breathtaking view of Khilanmarg. Later free time for various activities like Snow-boarding and skiing at your own cost or simply have fun playing in the snow.
Extra Topping: Tea/ Coffee enroute from Srinagar to Gulmarg. Coffee at Kondogri, Gulmarg.
Notes: In case Gondola Ride is not available/ operational due to any reason, we will either provide refund/ alternate sightseeing as a replacement for the same.
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Day 6 Srinagar – Sonamarg – Srinagar
Proceed to Sonmarg known as 'Meadow of Gold' on the valley of River Sindh. View magnificent picturesque mountain ranges. Free time for shopping. Enjoy get-together with your travel companions in the evening.
Extra Topping: Tea/ Coffee enroute from Srinagar to Sonmarg. • Tea/ Coffee enroute from Sonmarg to Srinagar.
Notes: Visit to Sonmarg will be done if roads are open/ subject to Military permission)
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Day 7 Departure from Srinagar
Board the flight for your hometown. Tour Concludes.
Breakfast
Tour Map
Calendar & Prices
Note:
- Adult – Original + photocopy of any of the ID proof i.e. Aadhar Card / Driving Licence / Voters ID / Passport
- Child – Original + photocopy of any of the ID proof i.e. Aadhar Card / School ID / Passport
- Infant – Aadhar Card / Birth certificate
- NRI / Foregin nationals – Manadatory Passport + Valid Indian visa / OCI card / PIO card
- Above mentioned ID proof is mandatory at the time of booking and carry the same ID proof on tour as well
- Only postpaid connections (mobile sim card) works in Jammu & Kashmir state.
Special Notes:
- The Tour Manager service will start from the First destination of the tour as mentioned in the itinerary. Kesari Meals service will start on Day 1 at Final arrival destination till the departure from the last destination as per the itinerary. Kesari do not provide meal service during Air travel or during transit halt.
Reporting & Dropping for Joining & Leaving Guests:
Important Note:
- In case of less bookings all USTs like MFL, Second Innings, honeymoon etc. will be merged with Family tours in order to operate the tour on optimum capacity
- Although we pride ourselves in constantly maintaining our programme the above mentioned programme is subject to change without prior notice.
- In case of pandemic like situation some sightseeing places might be closed temporarily without any prior intimation, in such situation we will try to visit an alternate sightseeing if possible.
- In case of Pandemic like situation, we request all guest to follow mandatory travel requirements like Mandatory Tests, Vaccination certificates, Self Declaration, E Pass formalities etc. as per the state OR country's Rules & Regulations, which are subject to change from time to time. Any cost incurred for these requirements will be borne by guest.
- Kesari do not recommend shopping at any specific shop, it is at sole discretion of Guest / traveller.
Road Transport:
- All transfers and sightseeing by A/C Coach. (From October to Mar by Non A/C Coach).
- Srinagar Local Sightseeing & Shankaracharya by Non A/C Sumo/Jeeps. (7 pax in each vehicle).
- Shikhara ride will accommodate 2-4 pax per Shikhara.
- Chandanwari Sightseeing by Non A/C Sumo/Qualis. (7 pax in each vehicle).
Hotels of your tours
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Note: Under unavoidable circumstances, hotels are subject to change. In such cases, a substitute hotel of a similar category will be provided.
Frequently Asked Questions
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