NY Kashmir Backpacking

Itinerary

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Day 0

Delhi to Jammu | Overnight Journey

• Assemble at boarding point in Delhi and meet your Trip Captain. 
• Start an overnight journey to Jammu and socialize with your co-travellers.

Day 1

Jammu to Srinagar | Srinagar Arrival

• After arriving in Jammu, start your journey towards Srinagar.
• Reach Srinagar, check-in to your cozy hotel and freshen-up.
• Savour home-style cooked dinner and overnight stay in a hotel.

Meals:

Dinner

Included

Day 2

Srinagar to Gulmarg | Explore Gulmarg

• Wake up and post breakfast, begin your drive from Srinagar for full-day excursion of Gulmarg (World’s highest green golf course).
• After arriving in Gulmarg, experience Asia’s highest Gondola ride in Gulmarg and get mesmerized by the stunning landscapes of Nanga Parvat from Gulmarg to Khilanmarg.
• In the evening, post exploring Gulmarg, return to your hotel and have leisure.
• Savour home-style cooked dinner and overnight stay in a hotel.

Meals:

Breakfast

Included

Dinner

Included

Day 3

Srinagar to Sonmarg | Explore Sonmarg

• Wake up and post breakfast, begin your drive from Srinagar for full-day excursion of Sonmarg.
• Enjoy the mesmerising Himalayan views of Sonmarg, or you may take a pony ride to Thajiwas Glacier where snow remains round the year.
• In the evening, post exploring Sonmarg, return to your hotel and have leisure. 
• Savour home-style cooked dinner and overnight stay in a hotel.

Meals:

Breakfast

Included

Dinner

Included

Day 4

Drive from Srinagar to Pahalgam | Explore Pahalgam

• Wake up and post breakfast, check-out from the hotel and begin your drive from Srinagar to Pahalgam known as the 'valley of shepherds’.
• Enroute Pahalgam, we’ll visit Pampore, Avantipura and the village of Bijbehara.
• In Pahalgam, head out to explore the gorgeous Betab Valley, Chandanwari and Aru Valley.
• In the evening, post exploring Pahalgam, check-in to our comfy hotel and have some leisure.
• Savour home-style cooked dinner and overnight stay in a hotel.

Meals:

Breakfast

Included

Dinner

Included

Day 5

Srinagar Local Explorations | The Dal Lake Diaries

• Wake up and post breakfast, check-out from the hotel and begin your drive from Pahalgam to Srinagar.
• After arriving in Srinagar, head out for local explorations of major attractions such as Hazaratbal Mosque, Nishat Garden, Chashm-e-Shahi & Shalimar Garden. Visit the popular Shankaracharya Temple and witness the beautiful view of Kashmir Valley as seen from the hill-top.
• In the evening, check-in to our Dal Lake Houseboat, treat yourself with jaw dropping sunset scenes over the Dal Lake and feel the Kashmiriyat during the beautiful Shikara ride in Dal Lake.
• Savour home-style cooked dinner and overnight stay in a houseboat.

Meals:

Breakfast

Included

Dinner

Included

Day 6

Goodbye Kashmir | Depart for Jammu

• In the morning, post breakfast check-out from our property and say goodbye to your hosts in Srinagar and leave for Delhi via Jammu.
• In the evening, reach Jammu and start your overnight journey from Jammu to Delhi.

Meals:

Breakfast

Included

Day 7

Delhi Arrival | Trip Ends

• Reach Delhi early morning with lots of amazing memories and unforgettable experiences.

Things To Pack

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  Good quality rucksack (preferably 40-60 liters) & a small day bag pack (for hikes/treks purpose) with rain-cover is recommended, easy to carry trolley bag.
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  A pair of shoes (mainly trekking/sports) with good grip & waterproof, atleast 2 pair of socks & floaters/sandals/slippers.
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  Heavy down jacket, light fleece, long track/cargo pants, long/short sleeves T-shirts, body thermal wears (as per season), sun cap/hat, woolen cap & gloves (as per season), hoodie, raincoats/ponchos.
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  Personal care items like cold cream & moisturiser, sunscreen (preferably SPF40), lip balm, sanitary pads, toothpaste & other toiletries, wet wipes, hand sanitizer, insect repellent, body spray.
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  Personal medication (as prescribed by the doctor) & first-aid, sprain relief spray, glucose powder, tablets for headache, fever, diarrhea, motion sickness, dettol & cotton/bandages.
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  Personal documents & ID's like aadhar card, drivers license, passport or any other valid Government ID proofs.
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  Sunglasses, charger, power bank, quick dry towel, adequate amount of cash, quick snacks/dryfruits/energy bars, trash & waterproof laundry bags, re-usable water bottle.