Jammu and Kashmir is home to several valleys such as the Kashmir Valley, Chenab Valley, Sindh Valley and Lidder Valley. Some major tourist attractions in Jammu and Kashmir are Srinagar, the Mughal Gardens, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Patnitop and Jammu. Every year, thousands of Hindu pilgrims visit holy shrines of Vaishno Devi and Amarnath which has had significant impact on the state’s economy.
Kashmir Valley is one of the top tourist destinations of India. Gulmarg, one of the most popular ski resort destinations in India, is also home to the world’s highest green golf course. Jammu and Kashmir is also famous for its scenic beauty, flower gardens, apple farms and more. It attracts tourists for its unique handicrafts and the world-famous Kashmiri Shawls.
Kashmir has four distinct seasons, each with its own peculiar character and distinctive charm. These are spring, summer, autumn and winter. Spring, which extends roughly from March to early May, is when a million blossoms carpet the ground. The weather during this time can be gloriously pleasant at 23oC or chilly and windy at 6o C. This is the season when Srinagar experiences rains, but the showers are brief. Summer extends from May until the end of August. Light woolens may be required to wear out of Srinagar. In higher altitudes night temperatures drop slightly. Srinagar at this time experiences day temperatures of between 25oC and 35oC.
The onset of Autumn, perhaps Kashmir’s loveliest season, is towards September, when green turns to gold and then to russet and red. The highest day temperatures in September are around 23oC and night temperatures dip to 10oC by October, and further drop by November, when heavy woolens are essential.
Through December, to the beginning of March is Winter time, which presents Srinagar in yet another mood. Bare, snow-covered landscapes being watched from beside the warmth of a fire is a joy that cannot be described to anyone who has not experienced it. Some houseboats and hotels remain open in winter-these are either centrally heated or heated with “bukharis”, a typically Kashmiri stove kept alight with embers of wood, quite effective in the winter.
The state of Jammu and Kashmir has become a great tourist destination because it has developed and taken care of its uniqueness in a perfect manner. “Paradise on the Earth” the state is world famous for its scenic splendour, snow-capped mountains, plentiful wildlife, hospitable people and local handicraft.
In addition to its variety of fruits and flowers, scenes and sights, the choice of varied climate that its hills and meadows offer, there are several opportunities for games and sports.
One can do boating, skiing, skating, mountaineering, horse riding Etc. One can indulge in fishing, hunting wild animals, catching birds, shooting ducks and other kinds of sports.
The Jammu and Kashmir Government extends all kinds of facilities to tourists: It has opened its branches at various important stations to supply information and give help to those who intend planning a holiday in Kashmir.
On arrivalSrinagar, pick up from airport and transfer to hotel
Check-in hotel (standard check-in time 1400 hrs)
Afternoon proceeds to visit Mughal gardens - Nishat bagh, Shalimar bagh etc.
Enjoy Shikara ride on Dal lake
Evening free for own activity
Overnight stay at Srinagar
Breakfast at hotel
Check-out and proceed to Gulmarg
On arrival Gulmarg, check-in hotel
Day free for personal activities
Overnight stay at Gulmarg
Breakfast at hotel
Check-out and proceed to enjoy Gondola ride upto Phase-II. the second stage of the Gondola goes up to the height of 12293 ft.
Later get transferred to Pahalgam
On arrival Pahalgam, check-in hotel
Evening free for Leisure
Overnight stay at Pahalgam
Breakfast at hotel
Sightseeing of Betab valley and Aru valley
Evening free for leisure
Overnight stay at Pahalgam
Breakfast at hotel
Check-out and proceed to Srinagar
On arrival check-in hotel
Rest of the day is free to explore the locality on your own
Overnight stay at Srinagar
Breakfast at hotel
Proceed to full day excursion of Sonamarg
visit Zojila pass. The journey from Sonamarg to Zojila (zero point or Gumri are the main points of Zojila) is out of World Experience. During the drive from Zojila road we can see the Baltal (base camp for shri Amarnath Ji Shrine) and the footpath that leads you to the Holy Amarnath Cave is also visible. The other places of attraction that lie in between the areas of Zojila and Sonamarg are Nilgraad. Nilgraad in Kashmiri language means the blue stream, and this name is due to the fact that during summers the colour of river Sindh turns blue when it is the clear sky with bright sun at this particular place.
Later return to Srinagar
Evening free to explore the local market for last minute shopping
Overnight stay at Srinagar
Breakfast at hotel and check-out
Transfer to Srinagar airport for return flight
On arrivalSrinagar, pick up from airport and transfer to Gulmarg
Check-in hotel (standard check-in time 1400 hrs)
Evening free for own activity
Overnight stay at Srinagar
Breakfast at hotel
Check-out and proceed to enjoy Gondola ride upto Phase-II. the second stage of the Gondola goes up to the height of 12293 ft.
Later get transferred to Pahalgam
On arrival Pahalgam, check-in hotel
Evening free for Leisure
Overnight stay at Pahalgam
Breakfast at hotel
Sightseeing of Betab valley and Aru valley
Evening free for leisure
Overnight stay at Pahalgam
Breakfast at hotel
Check-out and proceed to Srinagar
On arrival check-in hotel
Afternoon proceeds to visit Mughal gardens - Nishat bagh, Shalimar bagh etc.
Enjoy Shikara ride on Dal lake
Evening free for own activity
Overnight stay at Srinagar
Breakfast at hotel
Proceed to full day excursion of Sonamarg
visit Zojila pass. The journey from Sonamarg to Zojila (zero point or Gumri are the main points of Zojila) is out of World Experience. During the drive from Zojila road we can see the Baltal (base camp for shri Amarnath Ji Shrine) and the footpath that leads you to the Holy Amarnath Cave is also visible. The other places of attraction that lie in between the areas of Zojila and Sonamarg are Nilgraad. Nilgraad in Kashmiri language means the blue stream, and this name is due to the fact that during summers the colour of river Sindh turns blue when it is the clear sky with bright sun at this particular place.
Later return to Srinagar
Evening free to explore the local market for last minute shopping
Overnight stay at Srinagar
Breakfast at hotel and check-out
Transfer to Srinagar airport for return flight
On arrivalSrinagar, pick up from airport and transfer to hotel
Check-in hotel (standard check-in time 1400 hrs)
Afternoon proceeds to visit Mughal gardens - Nishat bagh, Shalimar bagh etc.
Enjoy Shikara ride on Dal lake
Evening free for own activity
Overnight stay at Srinagar
Breakfast at hotel
Check-out and proceed to Gulmarg
On arrival Gulmarg, check-in hotel
Day free for personal activities
Overnight stay at Gulmarg
Breakfast at hotel
Proceed to enjoy Gondola ride upto Phase-II. the second stage of the Gondola goes up to the height of 12293 ft.
Evening free for leisure
Overnight stay at Gulmarg
Breakfast at hotel
Check-out and proceed to Sonamarg
On arrival check-in hotel
Evening free for personal activities
Overnight stay at Sonamarg
Breakfast at hotel
Check-out
Proceed to visit Zojila pass. The journey from Sonamarg to Zojila (zero point or Gumri are the main points of Zojila) is out of World Experience. During the drive from Zojila road we can see the Baltal (base camp for shri Amarnath Ji Shrine) and the footpath that leads you to the Holy Amarnath Cave is also visible. The other places of attraction that lie in between the areas of Zojila and Sonamarg are Nilgraad. Nilgraad in Kashmiri language means the blue stream, and this name is due to the fact that during summers the colour of river Sindh turns blue when it is the clear sky with bright sun at this particular place.
Later proceed to Srinagar
On arrival Srinagar, check-in hotel
Evening free to explore the local market for last minute shopping
Overnight stay at Srinagar
Breakfast at hotel and check-out
Transfer to Srinagar airport for return flight
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