| PACKAGE INCLUDES |
Hotel
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Meal
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Tour Guide
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Entrance Pass
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Private Arrangements
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Domestic Flight
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Return Airport Transfer
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Return Flight Ticket
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| TRIP OVERVIEW |
| Tour The Taj Mahal + Kashmir Houseboat Stay. You will also visit Gulmarg Ski Resort. Bazaar Shopping in New Delhi. |
| HIGHTLIGHTS |
✔ Flight Ticket wt Meals Taxes & Luggage Allowance
✔ See the 7th World Wonder "Monument of Love"
✔ Feel why Kashmir is known as "Paradise on Earth"
✔ Houseboat stay with a Personal Butler
✔ Enjoy a boat ride in the Famous Dal Lake
✔ Go Skiing in the Himalayan Ski Resort
✔ Take a Cable Car ride in the Himalayas
✔ Go Shopping at some of Asia's Best Bazaars
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| SKETCH ITINERARY |
D1: Arrive & Tour New Delhi
D2: Fly to Kashmir & Srinagar City Tour (B/L/D)
D3: Fullday tour & skiing at Gulmarg (B/L/D)
D4: Relax on the lake before heading to Agra via Delhi (B/L/D)
D5: Tour Agra and proceed to back to Delhi (B/L/D)
D6: Arrive home with sweet memories |
| DETAILED ITINERARY |
| DAY 01: ARRIVE NEW DELHI
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Upon arrival you will be welcomed by our guide and transfer you to the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel. |
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| DAY 02: FLY TO KASHMIR & SRINAGAR CITY TOUR (B, L, D)
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After breakfast, depart to airport. Upon arrival at Srinagar, you will be transferred to your deluxe houseboat with a personal butler. |
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Srinagar City is famous for its gardens, lakes and houseboats. It is also known for traditional Kashmiri handicrafts and dry fruits. |
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This is a place of splendid natural beauty, it's often referred to as the 'Land of Lakes and Gardens' or the 'Switzerland of India'. |
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The Gardens of Srinagar Srinagar's extensive, well-manicured, gardens date back to the Mughal era. They're abundant with bright blooms and stunning vistas. Start with Shalimar Bagh - The Abode of Love , which Mughal Emperor Jehangir built for his wife in 1619. Next, visit Nishat Mughal, Garden of Gladness, which borders Dal Lake. It was constructed in 1634 after Shah Jahan became the Emperor of India. Head to Pari Mahal for fabulous sunset views over Dal Lake and Srinagar. On the way you'll pass the Botanical Garden, where the famous Tulip Festival is held every April, and Chashme Shahi Gardens. |
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Overnight stay in the Deluxe Houseboat with services of a personal butler. |
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| DAY 03: TOUR GULMARG SKI RESORT (APPROX 55KM/1.5HRS) (B, L, D)
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Morning after breakfast proceed for a picturesque drive to Gulmarg. |
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Gulmarg The Meadow of Gold, was discovered as a tourist destination by the British in the 19th century. Prior to that, Mughal emperors vacationed in the Gulmarg valley. It has one of the world's highest green golf courses with 18 holes. Gulmarg also has one of the best ski slopes in the world. |
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After lunch proceed on a Cable Car Ride up the mountains. The Cable Car ride, popularly known as the Gondola Ride is the special attraction of Gulmarg. |
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There are two divisions of the ride one is from Gulmarg to Kongdoori and the second one is from Kongdoori to Apherwat. It starts from an elevation of 2690 m above sea level and go up to a height of 3090 m. It finally reaches Kongdoori by passing over the wonderful pine forests below. |
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The tourists enjoying the cable car ride get thoroughly enthralled by experiencing the magnificent sight of the greenery of the hilly terrains and the picaresque setting all around. The cable ride also overtakes the marvelous meadow of colorful flowers called Khilanmarg during its journey. |
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Phase 1 : Travel from Gulmarg to Kangdori which is at an altitude of 10,000 (ft) above sea level. It is a thrilling journey of 5 minutes amid the sky touching pine trees and threatening mountains. |
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Phase 2 (optional: approx Rs600/USD10) : Travel to Alpanther at a breathtaking and frightening height of 13,500feet above sea level. It is a journey of 20 minutes that ascend sharply in the rocky summit of the mountain. Sometimes the gondola even travels surpassing the clouds. |
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p/s: Heart Patients with respiratory problems and minors below 5 years cannot go for this ride. You are suggested to take warm clothes along as the weather can be extremely cold throughout the year. |
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Attraction Phase 1 |
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a) Seven Springs- the point of origination of 7 springs and also a natural water source. |
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b) Khilanmarg which is a wide meadow covered with flowers and takes 30 minutes to reach on pony. |
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c) Ski slopes. |
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Attraction Phase 2 |
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a) A bird's eye view of the lovely Kashmir Valley. |
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b) Alpanther Lake that is A continually frozen lake throughout the year. It's a 30 minutes walk from the peak of phase-II. |
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c) Rare Flowers: Rare flowers can be seen on the way while walking a little distance by foot. |
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Late afternoon drive back to Srinagar. |
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Overnight stay in the Deluxe Houseboat with services of a personal butler. |
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| DAY 04: RELAX ON THE LAKE BEFORE HEADING TO AGRA VIA DELHI (B, L, D)
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After breakfast, once again, enjoy a relaxing Shikara Ride on the lake. Said to be one of the most soothing & relaxing aspects of a holiday in Kashmir. |
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After lunch, you will be transferred to the airport to connect flight to Delhi. Upon arrival,you will be transferred to Agra. |
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Upon arrival at Agra, check into the hotel. From there you will visit the world's famous monument of love - Taj Mahal (closed on Fridays) built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal. He built it from white marble, often inlaid with gold or semi-precious gems. It took around 21 years for Shah Jahan to complete this monument. Taj Mahal is one of the 7th Wonders of the World and also a UNESCO World Heritage site. |
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Continue visit the historic Agra Fort. Agra Fort is a monument; also a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is just a few kilometers away from its more famous sister monument, the Taj Mahal. Realizing the importance of its central situation, Moghul Akbar made it his capital and arrived in Agra in 1558. Moghul Akbar is non other than the grandfather of the famous Emperor Shah Jahan. |
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In the evening you will be free for shopping at Agra bazaar and then have dinner at hotel. |
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| DAY 05: PROCEED BACK TO DELHI (B, L, D)
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After breakfast, you will be transferred back to Delhi. Upon arrival, lunch will be served and from there proceed on a half day city tour of Delhi. |
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Drive pass the Bahai Temple (Lotus Temple)- a temple known for its flowerlike shape. Its a Bahai House of Worship and also a prominent attraction in Delhi. The temple has attracted more than 50 million visitors, making it one of the most visited buildings in the world. |
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Continue drive pass the India Gate, Parliament House, President's Palace, Secretariat buildings and Old Delhi. After the tour you will be dropped off for the Bazaar Shopping in New Delhi. |
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Thereafter proceed to airport to board your flight back home. |
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| DAY 06: ARRIVE HOME.
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Arrive home with sweet memories. |
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| TRIP GALLERY |
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| INCLUSION |
- Flight Ticket wt Meals Taxes & Luggage Allowance
- Meet & Greet Services
- Return Airport Transfers
- Hotel Stay as Indicated
- Meals as per Itinerary
- Tours as per Itinerary
- English Speaking Guide
- Domestic Flight (Delhi-Srinagar-Delhi)
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| EXCLUSION |
- Offline India Visa
(RM 495)
- Online India Visa
(RM 140)
- MSIG Travel Insurance
(RM 58)
- Compulsory Tour Tips(Own)(USD4-5per person/per day)
- Personal Expenses
- Any item not stated under 'Inclusions'
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