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Beautiful Kashmir with Taj Mahal
Enjoy a trip to Kashmir, to enjoy the beauty of the place, the Kashmiri Cuisine as well as the warmth of the people of the city. Absorb the cultural legacy of India, with a visit to its medieval monuments, such as Jumma Masjid and the towering Qutab Minar in Delhi and the spectacular Taj Mahal in Agra.
DAY 01: ARRIVE DELHI. (NO MEAL)
Arrive in Delhi. After crossing the customs gate, you will be met by our representative at the Meet & Greet Hall. Our representative will escort the clients to the vehicle and transfer them to their hotel.
Spend two nights at the Delhi hotel inclusive of breakfast.
DAY 02: DELHI-SRINAGAR. (B|L|D)
After early breakfast, in time transfer to airport to board flight for Srinagar. Met upon arrival and transfer to your Hotel/Houseboat.
Ringed by an arc of green mountains, Srinagar’s is the largest city and the summer capital of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. It lies in the Kashmir Valley on the banks of the Jhelum River. The city is known for its natural environment, gardens, waterfronts and houseboats. The greatest drawcard of visiting Srinagar is mesmerizingly placid Dal Lake, on which a bright array of stationary houseboats and shikara (gondola-like boats). The Dal lake, is about 15.5 kilometres (9.6 mi), is encompassed by a boulevard lined with Mughal era gardens, parks, houseboats and hotels. Scenic views of the lake can be witnessed from the Houseboats, Mughal gardens, such as Shalimar Bagh and Nishat Bagh and from cruising along the lake in the colourful shikaras. The Kashmir’s houseboats origin can be traced to 1800s. However, it got popularised in the late 19th century when the floating homes or houseboats were offered to the British Raj and residents, as they were not allowed to own land in Kashmir. The Charming Mughal gardens dot the lake’s less urbanised eastern shore.
After lunch on the Houseboat, enjoy an hours Shikara boat ride on the Dal Lake You will get a view of some very interesting places around the Lake. After this proceed with the sightseeing tour of Srinagar, with the visit of world-famous Mughal Gardens. Mughal gardens are a group of gardens built by the Mughals in the Persian style of architecture. This style was heavily influenced by the Persian gardens particularly the Charbagh structure. Significant use of rectilinear layouts is made within the walled enclosures. Some of the typical features include pools, fountains and canals inside the gardens. Visit Shalimar Bagh, The Bagh was built by Mughal Emperor Jahangir for his wife Nur Jahan, in 1619. The Bagh is considered the high point of Mughal horticulture. It is now a public park. It is also called the “Crown of Srinagar. Also visit the Nishat Bagh, a terraced Mughal garden built on the eastern side of the Dal Lake. ‘Nishat Bagh’ in the local language, Urdu, means “Garden of Joy,” and “Garden of Delight.
After the tour, transfer to your Hotel
Dinner and Overnight at Hotel
DAY 03: SRINAGAR-GULMARG-SRINAGAR. (B|L|D)
Breakfast at Hotel.
Proceed with day’s excursion to visit Gulmarg. Gulmarg is a town, a hill station, a popular skiing destination, located high up in the Pir Panjal Range in the western Himalayas. Gulmarg is the “heartland of winter sports in India” and was rated as Asia’s seventh best ski destination. The town is accessible from Srinagar by road via Tangmarg. The road climbs uphill in the last 12 kilometres to Gulmarg passing through forests of pine and fir. Winter sports like skiing, tobogganing, snowboarding and heli-skiing take place on the slopes of Mount Apharwat reachable by a Gondola lift.
Upon arrival in Gulmarg enjoy a Gondola ride up to the first phase. After a hot lunch at a local restaurant, we return back to our Hotel in Srinagar.
Dinner and overnight at Hotel
DAY 04: SRINAGAR-DELHI-AGRA. (B|L|D)
After breakfast, in time transfer to the airport to board flight for Delhi. Met upon arrival in Delhi.
After lunch at a local restaurant, depart by surface for Agra, 205 Kms/Approx. 5 hours.
Upon arrival in Agra, check in your hotel. Dinner and overnight at the Agra Hotel.
DAY 05: AGRA-DELHI (B|L|D)
Early morning at sunrise we visit the Taj Mahal, one of the most famous buildings in the world, the mausoleum of Shah Jahan’s favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It is one of the New Seven Wonders of the world, and one of the three World Heritage Sites in Agra. Finished in marble, it is perhaps India’s most beautiful monument and is set amidst landscaped gardens. Verses of the Quran are inscribed on it and at the top of the gate are twenty-two small domes, signifying the number of years the monument took to build. The most elegant dome of the Taj Mahal has a diameter of 60 feet (18 m) and rises to a height of 80 feet (24 m); directly under this dome is the tomb of Mumtaz Mahal. Shah Jahān’s tomb was erected next to hers by his son Aurangzeb. The interiors are decorated with fine inlay work, incorporating semi-precious stones.
After Breakfast at Hotel, check-out of rooms and proceed with the sightseeing tour of Agra Fort, was commissioned by the conquering Mughal Emperor Akbar the Great in 1565 and is another of Agra’s World Heritage Sites. The red sandstone fort was converted into a palace during Shāh Jahān’s time and reworked extensively with marble and pietra dura inlay. Notable buildings in the fort include the Pearl Mosque or Motī Masjid, the Dīwān-e-‘Ām and Dīwān-e-Khās (halls of the public and private audience), Jahāngīr’s Palace, Khās Mahal, Shīsh Mahal (mirrored palace), and the Musamman Burj. Post sightseeing tour, visit a Marble emporium and see the same art as applied on Taj Mahal being applied on may items of daily usage.
After lunch at the Hotel, depart by vehicle for Delhi (270 Kms/ a drive of 5 hours).
Upon arrival in Delhi, check in at the hotel, dinner & overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 06: DELHI & DEPART. (B|L|D)
After breakfast at the hotel, check out and proceed for the sisghtseeing tour of Old Delhi. Begin the sightseeing with a visit to Old Delhi covering The Jama Masjid. Located in the centre of the old city, this congregational mosque was built by Sultan Ahmed Shah in 1423. Take a Rickshaw Ride in narrow lanes of Old Delhi Market (Chandni Chowk) Later drive past the Red Fort on the western bank of the river Yamuna. Built in red stone, The Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan started the construction of this massive fort in 1638, after which he shifted the capital from Agra to Delhi. Visit Raj Ghat, a memorial to Mahatma Gandhi is a simple black marble platform that marks the spot of his cremation on 31 January 1948. It is left open to the sky while an eternal flame burns perpetually at one end. A stone footpath flanked by lawns leads to the walled enclosure that houses the memorial. Two museums dedicated to Gandhi Ji are located nearby. The memorial has the epitaph He Ram, believed to be the last words uttered by Gandhi.
After this have your lunch at a local restaurant.
Post lunch, you will be taken for a short drive through the government building areas where we will glimpse the magnificent Parliament Building, built in a circular shape supported by 144 pillars. The Rashtrapati Bhawan (the official residence of the President of India) is spread over 330 acres and was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens. Also, drive past India Gate, an arch which is a war memorial that honours the 90,000 soldiers of the British-Indian army, who lost their lives fighting for the British during WW1.
Later have dinner, post which you will be transferred to the airport in order to board your flight for your onward journey.
End of our Services
| NO OF PERSONS | TOUR PACKAGE |
| 10 Person | USD 440 |
BOOKING PERIOD FROM OCTOBER 2019 UNTIL 31ST MARCH 2020
| DOMESTIC AIRFARE | |||
| INSTANT ECONOMY CLASS AIRFARE AS:Delhi-Srinagar Srinagar-Delhi | RETURN USD 136 PER PERSON | ||
| AIRLINE | PER PERSON | CHECK-IN | CABIN |
| All Domestic | ADULT | 15 kg | 7 kg and laptop |
GENERAL CONDITIONS:
- The programme is based on the availability of hotel rooms at the time of forwarding the quotation.
- As such, rooms are subject to availability at the time of booking.
- Due to high occupancy/demand, hotels accept only the confirmed bookings.
- Once our proposal is accepted, the final confirmation will be forwarded along with the relevant
- Overnight stays and itinerary. We will do our best to book the mentioned hotels or alternate
- Accommodation will be booked in a similar category of hotels, with advance intimation to you.
- Distances mentioned in the itinerary are approximate & driving time depends upon the traffic/ road conditions, en route sightseeing’s and refreshment stop taken by the guests.
HOTEL RULES AND REGULATIONS:
| CITY | 3-STAR |
| DELHI-02 NIGHT | Mint Hotel or similar |
| SRINAGAR-02 NIGHTS | Hotel Samci Riveria or similar |
| AGRA-01 NIGHT | Hotel Amar or similar |
- The official check-in time at all hotels is between 1300 hours to 1400 hours (As per Hotel policy).
- The official checkout time at all hotels will be 1100 hours – 1200 hours. Hotel Check in/check-out times are fixed and there is no guarantee for early/ late check in/ out unless paid for.
- Approval for any amendments is subject to hotel’s terms & conditions unless otherwise stated
Above Cost Includes:
- 5 Night’s accommodation on Double / Twin sharing basis as per hotels mentioned above or similar.
- Accommodation on Full board basis starting with Breakfast on Day 2 and ending with Dinner on Day 6 (Breakfast would be a buffet at the Coffee Shop of the hotels). Set menu Lunches and dinners on tour, as per the programme.
- Transportation is inclusive of all transfers/sightseeing tours based on following vehicles as per the Itinerary.
- For 10-14 persons using an air-conditioned Mini Coach in Delhi & Agra and by one Sedan & one Tempo Traveller Van in Srinagar.
- Transport cost includes all road taxes, parking fee, fuel charges, and interstate taxes.
- Services of our local English-speaking guide as per the Itinerary.
- One-time monument entrance fees for Agra Fort & Taj Mahal in Agra, Gondola Ride in Gulmarg (up to Phase 1) and Mughal Gardens in Srinagar.
- 02 bottles of packaged drinking water / per person / per day.
- Destinos India representative for assistance on arrival and departure transfers.
- All currently applicable taxes including Govt. Service Tax.
COST DOES NOT INCLUDE: –
- Any expense of personal nature such as tipping to porters at hotels & restaurants. Any laundry, and telephone/fax calls, alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages, mineral water during meals, and consumption from room mini bar, any room service.
- Any camera/video camera fee at monuments.
- Any medical expenses.
- Any airport departure tax etc.
- Any International / Domestic airfare.
- Any Visa charges.