IRCTC Tourism Offer: Experience 'Paradise on Earth' Jammu & Kashmir for 5N/6D, starting at Rs 9,710

IRCTC Tourism is offering a trip to 'Paradise on Earth' – Kashmir, covering beautiful hills and valleys of Jammu & Kashmir. The travellers can experience the artistic beauty of Srinagar with natural views of Gulmarg, glorious glaciers of Sonmarg and the wonderful valley of Pahalgham. IRCTC Tourism is offering a holiday package 05 Nights/06 Days at an affordable price. The passengers will be travelling through AC Vehicle for sightseeing of various destinations like Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Sonmarg. 

Here are the details of meals, accommodation, sightseeing, package inclusions, package exclusions, package price, tour itinerary as per the IRCTC Tourism website etc. 

Package details

Frequency: Daily from 01.05.2019 to 30.04.2020
Means of transport: AC Vehicle
Duration: (05 Nights/06 Days)
Srinagar Houseboat: Houseboat Monalisa/ Majestic group of Houseboat or similar
Srinagar Hotel: Hotel Kaisar/Hotel valley view/Hotel Green Ambition/Hotel Burj/Trident Resort or similar

Package Price 

1. Single Occupancy: Rs 20,790 per person
2. Double Occupancy: Rs 12,630 per person
3. Triple Occupancy: Rs 9,710 per person
4. Child With Bed (5 to 11yrs): Rs 4,470 per person
5. Child W/o Bed (5 to 11yrs): Rs 3,110 per person

Tour Itinerary: Srinagar-Gulmarg Pahalgam-Sonmarg-Srinagar

Duration: (05 Nights/06 Days)

Day 01: Srinagar

Pick up from Srinagar Airport in the afternoon. Meet and greet. Transfer to houseboat and check-in. Rest of time at leisure for personal activities. In the evening, Shikara ride on Dal Lake to enjoy sunset and view of Char-Chinar (Floating Gardens) at own cost.  Dinner and night stay in houseboat.

Day 02:  Srinagar

After breakfast, check out from the houseboat & leave for Darshan of Shankracharya Temple. After Darshan, sightseeing of Mughal Gardens, Cheshmashahi, Parimahal, Botanical Garden, Shalimar Gardens, Zararwan Hills by road transport. Then visit of the famous Hazratbal Shrine situated on the bank of Dal Lake. In the evening, free for shopping. Check into the hotel at Srinagar. Dinner and night stay.

Day 03: Srinagar-Gulmarg-Srinagar (50 Kms one way)

After breakfast leave for Gulmarg-"Meadows of flowers by road transport. A short trek up to Khilanmarg (optional at guest own cost). Drive back to Srinagar. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.

Day 04: Srinagar-Pahalgam-Srinagar (87 Kms one way)

After early breakfast, check out from the hotel & proceed to Pahalgam, on the way sightseeing of Saffron fields & Awantipura ruins. Afternoon return back to Srinagar. Dinner & night stay at Srinagar.

Day 05: Srinagar-Sonmarg-Srinagar (80 Kms one way)

After breakfast leave for full day trip to Sonmarg. The Sindh meanders along here and abounds with trout and mahseer, ponies can be hired for the trip upto Thajiwas Glacier a major attraction during summer months. In the evening drive back to Srinagar. Dinner and night stay at hotel.

Day 06: Srinagar 

After breakfast in the morning, free for personal activities. Transfer to Srinagar Airport to board the flight in the afternoon.

Package Includes

1. 3 Star Hotel Accommodation with Dinner and Breakfast
2. Transportation by AC Vehicle as per the itinerary
3. Driver cum Guide service
4. Travel Insurance
5. Toll, Parking and Taxes

Package Excludes

1. Any kind of Air/Rail Fare
2. Entrance Tickets at sightseeing places
3. Lunch and any additional food
4. Any deviation from the above programme
5. “Shikara Ride” on Dal Lake

To know more about the package, you can also visit the official IRCTC Tourism website, i.e https://www.irctctourism.com/pacakage_description?packageCode=SHH045