Tour Overview
Spring Veil Kashmir Tulip Special
Kashmir
About Tour
The Kashmir Tulip Festival is a must-attend event for nature and flower enthusiasts. Held in the picturesque valley of Kashmir in India, the festival takes place during the first two weeks of April when the tulips are in full bloom. The itinerary includes visits to the famous Mughal gardens, the ski resort in Gulmarg, and the scenic valley of Pahalgam. The festival’s main highlight is the Tulip Garden, a feast for the eyes with over 1.5 million tulips in different colors and varieties. The festival is a celebration of the region’s rich cultural heritage, and it offers a chance to experience the beauty of nature and the warmth of hospitality.
Tour Plan
> Day 1 : ARRIVAL SRINAGAR - LOCAL. /Tulip Garden
On arrival in Srinagar, Get welcomed by UAI Tour And Travels representative who will help
you get transferred to your pre-booked hotel. Complete the check-in formalities, rest for
some time and later head out to explore Srinagar. Take a walk in the world-famous Mughal
Gardens including the Shalimar Bagh and the Nishat Bagh and also visit the Chashma Sahi
natural spring that adds to the beauty of these royal landscapes against the Zabarwan Hills.
Visit Asia’s largest tulip garden, followed by a visit to Pari Mahal. In the evening,
spend some time near the lake and explore the markets. Return back to the hotel, enjoy a
scrumptious dinner. Overnight stay at the hotel in Srinagar.
> Day 2 : SRINAGAR - GULMARG - SRINAGAR
Gulmarg is one of the most beautiful resorts in the valley. It is at 52kms from Srinagar. Gulmarg has been a
resort for the kings like Yousuf Shah Chak and Jahangir who used to visit frequently. Gulmarg boasts Asia’s
highest and longest cable car project, the Gulmarg Gondola. The two-stage ropeway ferries about 600 people
per hour to and from Kongdoori Mountain, a shoulder of nearby Afarwat Peak (4,200 m (13,780 ft). You can
also try skiing on your own. Gulmarg has one of the best ski slopes in the world and also has highest golf
course in the world with 18 holes. Later in the evening move back towards to the hotel in Srinagar ,dinner and
overnight stay in hotel.
> Day 3 : SRINAGAR -PAHALGAM - STAY .
Full Day Excursion to Pahalgam.Pahalgam Situated at the confluence of the streams flowing from Sheshnag
Lake and the Lidder River, Pahalgam (2,130 m) was once a humble shepherd’s village with breathtaking views.
Enroute visiting Saffron fields, Awantipur ruins (1100 yrs old temple of Lord Vishnu built by King Awantiverma),
see the beautiful countryside on the way and lot of rice fields. Drive through pine forests. Now it is Kashmir’s
premier resort, cool even during the height of summer when the maximum temperature does not exceed
25°C.The day is free to explore Lidder valley at your own or you can pick one of the below given options by
taking a local cab at your own cost. Option 1. Visit to Aru Valley which is a small village, 15 km upstream the
Lidder River. The route is picturesque with ample campsites. This village is the starting point for treks to the
Kolahoi glacier. Option 2. Visit to Chandanwari, 16 Km which is the starting point of sacred Amarnath Yatra.
Chandanwari is famous for snow sledging on a snow bridge. En-route you can visit Hajan, an idyllic picnic spot
and Betaab valley. Option 3. You can enjoy leisurely walks in pine forest along River Lidder and enjoy picnic on
riverside. Option 4. You can enjoy pony ride to Baisaran meadow, surrounded by thickly wooded pine forest
and snow-capped mountains. This grassy glen offers a panoramic view of Pahalgam town and Lidder
Valley.Later check inn to the hotel for inner and overnight stay at pahalgam.
> Day 4 :PAHALGAM SIGHTSEEING - SRINAGAR .
Pahalgam Situated at the confluence of the streams flowing from Sheshnag Lake and the Lidder River,
Pahalgam (2,130 m) was once a humble shepherd’s village with breathtaking views. Enroute visiting Saffron
f
ields, Awantipur ruins (1100 yrs old temple of Lord Vishnu built by King Awantiverma), see the beautiful
countryside on the way and lot of rice fields. Drive through pine forests. Now it is Kashmir’s premier resort,
cool even during the height of summer when the maximum temperature does not exceed 25°C.The day is free
to explore Lidder valley at your own or you can pick one of the below given options by taking a local cab at
your own cost. Option 1. Visit to Aru Valley which is a small village, 15 km upstream the Lidder River. The route
is picturesque with ample campsites. This village is the starting point for treks to the Kolahoi glacier. Option 2.
Visit to Chandanwari, 16 Km which is the starting point of sacred Amarnath Yatra. Chandanwari is famous for
snow sledging on a snow bridge. En-route you can visit Hajan, an idyllic picnic spot and Betaab valley. Option
3. You can enjoy leisurely walks in pine forest along .River Lidder and enjoy picnic on riverside. Option 4. You
can enjoy pony ride to Baisaran meadow, surrounded by thickly wooded pine forest and snow-capped
mountains. This grassy glen offers a panoramic view of Pahalgam town and Lidder Valley.Later move towards
srinagar for overnight stay.
> Day 5 : SRINAGAR - SONMARG - SRINAGAR
Full day excursion of Sonmarg which is one of the most beautiful drive from Srinagar. Sonmarg is at 98kms
from Srinagar. We will take about 3 hours to reach Sonmarg. Sonmarg is the last stop of Kashmir District.
From here starts the territory of Ladakh. Situated at an altitude of 2743 m above sea level, Sonmarg is
absolutely true to its name, which means ‘Meadow of Gold’. The moment you enter Sonmarg, the first thing
that you will notice will be the snow-covered mountain that forms the backdrop of the town. Covered with
alpine trees from all sides, Sonmarg has few of the loveliest flower collection in Jammu and Kashmir. You may
take a pony ride to Thajiwas Glacier where snow remains round the year.Later move back towards to Srinagar.
Checkinn to the houseboat for overnight stay.
What's Included?
- Pvt Vehicle for inter-city transfers.
- Transfers to Srinagar.
- Complimentary 01- Hour Shikara ride on Dal Lake.(04 Persons in 1 Shikara).
- Driver expenses - Toll Tax, Parking, fuel, driver night stays, driver meals
- FULL Srinagar Sightseeing – Dal Lake , Mughal Gardens, city tour, shopping areas, etc
What's Excluded?
- Gondola Tickets: Can be booked from https:// www.jammukashmircablecar.com/
- Air Tickets or Train Tickets.
- Union cabs at Gulmarg, for different sightseeing / Drung Waterfall
- Any Pony Ride at Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Sonmarg, Doodhpathri etc
- Anti-skid snow cabs (requiCable Car rides in Gulmarg.
- Gondola Phase 1 ticket is Rs. 810 and Phase 2 ticket is Rs 1010.
- Pahalgam Union Cab: Aru Betaab, Chandanwari Valley .
- Battery operated All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) for a visit to frozen Drung Waterfall.
- Gardens and Monument Fee.
- Lunch during the tour / Sharing Cab for Cheshma Shahi. Pari Mahal & Shankar Achariya Temple (if guest required)
- Travel Insurance.
- Guide Charges (Optional).
- Personal expenses like Laundry, tips, Telephone calls, etc.
- Anthing not included in inclusions.
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Major Activities
Carry postpaid SIMs to Kashmir.
Prepaid SIMs from outside JK don't work in Kashmir. Prepaid SIMs can be purchased at Srinagar
Airport.
Pack light woolens for temperatures dropping until the end of October, and switch to heavier woolens
from November through March.
No AC vehicle will be available on the drive to hillsides due to steep slope.
Ask your travel agent for government fixed rates for various services not included in the package cost
to avoid being charged extra.
Room Check-in time (2:00pm) Room Check-Out time (12:00pm)
Early Check-in is totally at The Discretion of Hotel Management.
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Things to Carry
- Down Jacket (Main jacket)
- Raincoat/ Poncho
- Inner Layer
- Tshirt or Fleece
- Trek Pant
- Extra pair of Socks
- Woolen Cap
- Rucksack (At least 40L)
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen Lotion
- Power Bank
- Extra pair of Clothes
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Terms & Conditions
1. The balance amount is to be paid full on the day of arrival.
2. Rates are net and non-commissionable.
3. The vehicle provided to the client is not at his disposal.Extra bed included means extra bed as per hotel’s own discretion. Some hotels provide rollout beds in
case there is no provision of extra beds.
4. No refund will be made against any utilized services.
5. Any additional services taken by the guest not included in the package to be charged as per prevalent rates.
6. Travel Agency will not be responsible for any additional service taken without informing the agent.
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Cancellation Policy:
1. Within 30 Days prior to arrival date of the tour packages/Hotel
Booking/Transportation: 25% Retention of the Tour Cost.
2. Within 21 Days prior to arrival date of the tour packages/Hotel
Booking/Transportation: 70% Retention of the Tour Cost .
3. Within 15 Days prior to arrival date of the tour packages/Hotel
Booking/Transportation: 100% Retention of the Tour Cost.
Additional Expenses:
1. Entrance tickets for Gardens Rs 20 -100 per person per garden.
2. Guide services Rs 900 – per day in Gulmarg (Optional).
3.Pony Ride in Gulmarg/Pahalgam/Sonmarg Rs 850 – 1500 depends on place you visit (Optional)
4. Snow Cab from Tangmarg to Gulmarg and back Rs 3000 full cab for all (Mandatory during snowfall or
slippery conditions as per Govt order. (Not required if road is clear of snow)
5. ATVs from Tangmarg to Frozen Drung Waterfall – Rs 1500 per person.
6.
Union Taxi from Sonmarg to Zero point (Optional) - Rs. 3500 – 4000 per cab Sonmarg
6.Trip is also
subject to road and weather conditions during winter months.
7.
The rates are negotiable and are to be paid extra directly as per the place you want to visit.
8. Above
given rates are subject to change as per government rate fixation policy.
We will separately share with you all the government fixed rates so that you pay reasonably.
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BANK DETAILS:
- BANK NAME : JAMMU AND KASHMIR BANK
- ACCOUNT NAME : Uai Tour and Travels
- ACCOUNT NO : 0217010100002443
- IFSC CODE : JAKA0NAALLA
- BRANCH : NALLAMAR ROAD SRINAGAR