Foothill of Himalaya & Valley of Kashmir (Operate only from June till October)
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Product Code : AGORA447
Explore the Foothills of the Himalayas and the stunning Valley of Kashmir on this 16-day tour. From Delhi to Srinagar, experience the cultural diversity and natural beauty of northern India. Highlights include the Golden Temple in Amritsar, McLeodganj and Dalhousie in Himachal Pradesh, the stunning Pangi Valley, and the breathtaking Gondola ride in Gulmarg. Enjoy sightseeing in Delhi and Srinagar, with visits to important landmarks such as the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, and the largest tulip garden in Asia.
Day 1: Arrival in Delhi
Upon arrival at Delhi airport, transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day is free for personal activities.
Day 2: Delhi Sightseeing
Visit Old Delhi and see Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, Khari Baoli Spice Market, Raj Ghat, then New Delhi to see Humayun Tomb, Qutab Minar, Lotus Temple, drive past President House, Parliament, and India Gate.
Day 3: Delhi to Amritsar (Train No.12029 SWARNA SHTBDI, 0720/ 1345hr)
Take a train to Amritsar. Check in at your hotel and then visit the Wagah Border to witness the Beating Retreat ceremony.
Day 4: Amritsar to Dharamshala (210km)
Tour Amritsar to see the Golden Temple, Durgiana Temple, Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum, Gobindgarh Fort, and the old market. Then drive to Dharamshala and check-in at your hotel.
Day 5: Dharamshala Sightseeing
Visit McLeodganj, see the main Buddhist temple, Bhagsunag Temple, Bhagsu Waterfalls, Dal Lake, and Church of St. John in the Wilderness. Rest of the day is free for personal activities.
Day 6: Dharamshala to Dalhousie (120km)
Drive to Dalhousie after breakfast and check in at the hotel. Rest of the day is free for personal activities.
Day 7: Dalhousie Sightseeing
After breakfast, take a city tour of Dalhousie. Visit St. Francis and St. John's churches, Khajjiar, and take a walk around the town to enjoy its old-world charm, natural landscapes, valleys, meadows, rivers, and mountains.
Day 8: Dalhousie to Killar (Pangi Valley) (200km)
Embark on a scenic drive to Killar via The Saach Pass, a mountain pass at an altitude of 14500 ft. Witness the beauty of nature in all its glory upon reaching Killar, which is especially stunning during sunset. Overnight at a hotel or guesthouse.
Day 9: Killar (Pangi Valley)
Explore the serene Pangi Valley, inhabited by the Pangwala and Bhoti tribes. Visit Killar, Det Nag shrine, Dharwas, Shour, and the Mindhal Basan Devi temple. Overnight at a hotel or guesthouse.
Day 10: Killar to Kishtwar (120km)
Drive to Kishtwar and check in at a hotel or guesthouse. Visit Chowgan, Gaurishankar Temple, Asrar-Ud-Din-Bagdadi shrine, and Char Chinar.
Day 11: Kishtwar to Pahalgam (190km)
Drive to Pahalgam, situated at the confluence of the streams flowing from Sheshnag Lake & the Lidder River. Overnight at a hotel.
Day 12: Pahalgam
Visit Mamleshwara Temple, a stone temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, with a gold-covered shrine. Explore Aru Valley, base camp for trekking to Kolhoi Glacier and Tarsar-Marsar Lake, as well as other alpine lakes, peaks, and meadows. Betaab Valley, surrounded by deodar and pine forests with the Lidder River flowing through it, and Lolab Valley, known for its natural beauty, pine forests, and springs, are also worth visiting. Enjoy free time to relax.
Day 13: Pahalgam to Gulmarg (142km)
Drive to Gulmarg, stopping at the saffron fields and the 1100-year-old Awantipur Ruins temple. On arrival, check in at your hotel in Gulmarg, a mountain resort at an altitude of 9,000ft, with the highest green golf course and premier ski resort in the country. Enjoy free time to explore and relax.
Day 14: Gulmarg to Srinagar (56km)
Take a cable car ride on Gondola to a height of 13,000ft for stunning views of the Himalayan Mountains and Pirpanjal ranges, and optional activities such as golfing, riding, hiking, and snow skiing. Later, drive to Srinagar and check in at your hotel. Spend the evening at leisure and relax in the comfort of your hotel.
Day 15: Srinagar
Embark on a city tour of Srinagar, visiting Shalimar Bagh, Nishat Bagh, Chashma Shahi, and the largest tulip garden in Asia. Also visit Shankaracharya Temple, a sacred temple on Takht-I-Sulaiman hill with breathtaking views of the valley. Enjoy free time to relax.
Day 16: Srinagar to Delhi
After breakfast, check out from your hotel and transfer to Kangra airport to board your flight for Delhi. A vehicle will be provided for transit use and going to any place of your interest before connecting flight for onward destination.
- Assistance on arrival at airport.
- 15 Nights' accommodation in selected price category hotels.
- Daily breakfast at hotels.
- Private AC car/van for airport transfers, sightseeing, and excursions as per the program.
- English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program.
- Monument entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.
- Bottled drinking water in car.
- Government taxes.
Hotels used or similar for 15 nights accommodation
Delhi x 2 nights
3* - Madhuban Hotel/ Emarald Hotel
4* - The Royal Plaza/ Country Inn & Suite Saket
5* - Le Meridien/ Hyatt Regency
Amritsar x 1 night
3* - Surya Beacon/ Hotel City Park
4* - Ramada Amritsar/ The Fern Residency
5* - Hyatt Hotel/ Holiday Inn Amritsar Ranjit Avenue
Dharamsala x 2 night
3* - Hotel Udechee Huts/ Kamal Residency
4* - Grace Hotel/ Shiva Sanctuary - An Amritara Private Hideaway
5* - Fortune Park Moksha/ The Divine Hima
Dalhausie x 2 night
3* - Hill County/ Hotel Dalhousie Palace
4* - Aamod at Dalhousie/ Grand View Hotel
5* - Aamod at Dalhousie/ Grand View Hotel
Killar (Pangi Valley) x 2 night
3* - Guesthouse/ Home stay
4* - Guesthouse/ Home stay
5* - Guesthouse/ Home stay
Kishtwar x 1 night
3* - Guesthouse/ Home stay
4* - Guesthouse/ Home stay
5* - Guesthouse/ Home stay
Pahalgam x 2 night
3* - Grand Mumtaz/ Hotel Baisaran Pahalgam
4* - Heevan/ Pine Spring
5* - WelcomHotel Pine N Peak/ Pahalgam Hotel
Gulmarg x 1 night
3* - Grand Mumtaz/ Royal Park Hotel
4* - Heevan Retreat/ The Vintage
5* - The Khyber Himalayan Resort & Spa
Srinagar x 2 night
3* - Hotel Royal Batoo/ Batra Hotel
4* - Fortune Resort Heevan/ Four Point by Sheraton
5* - The Lalit Grand Palace/ Vivanta by Taj Dal View
- Srinagar - Delhi flight fare approx INR 5, 500 per person in economy class.
- Camera charges at monuments if any.
- Meals other than mentioned in the inclusions.
- Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc.
- Gratuities and optional activities.
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions.