Experience the magic of Kashmir combined with the spiritual serenity of Vaishnodevi in this 8-day journey through the "Heaven on Earth". From staying in a traditional houseboat on the Dal Lake to enjoying the cable car ride in Gulmarg, this tour is a perfect blend of natural beauty, adventure, and devotion. Explore the flower-laden meadows of Sonmarg, the snow-kissed valleys of Gulmarg, and the scenic charm of Pahalgam. Complete the journey with a divine visit to Vaishnodevi Temple, one of the most revered pilgrimage sites in India. Designed for leisure, comfort, and memorable experiences, this itinerary promises breathtaking landscapes and spiritual upliftment.
Upon arrival at the designated pickup point, you will be warmly greeted and transferred to your traditional Kashmiri houseboat, beautifully docked on the serene Dal or Nagin Lake. Spend the day at leisure amidst the calm waters and enchanting views of the surrounding hills. Relax and absorb the unique charm of your floating accommodation.
Today, proceed to Sonmarg, also known as the "Meadow of Gold", nestled along the banks of the Sindh River. Marvel at the snow-covered peaks and breathtaking landscapes that make Sonmarg a nature lover’s paradise. Later in the day, return to Srinagar.
Note: Visit to Sonmarg is subject to road conditions and military clearance.
Begin the day with a visit to the sacred Shankaracharya Temple on the hilltop, offering panoramic views of Srinagar. Later, enjoy a traditional Shikara ride on Dal Lake, stopping at Char Chinar Island. You can opt to dress in traditional Kashmiri attire for memorable photographs. In the afternoon, visit the famous Nishat Bagh ("Garden of Pleasure") and Shalimar Bagh ("Abode of Love"). Wrap up the day with an exciting speedboat ride on Dal/Nagin Lake and indulge in some local shopping.
Note: Visit to Tulip Garden included during blooming season.
Set out for a full-day excursion to Gulmarg, a popular hill station and skiing destination. En route, stop at a Carpet Factory and pass by the scenic Gulmarg Golf Course. Experience the thrill of the Gondola cable car ride (subject to availability) up to Apharwat Snow Point, offering captivating views of Khilanmarg. Enjoy free time to play in the snow or indulge in activities like skiing or snowboarding (at your own expense).
Note: Gondola ride is weather-dependent; in case of unavailability, a suitable alternative will be arranged.
Proceed to the stunning valley of Pahalgam, set beside the Lidder River, famous for its meadows and pristine natural surroundings. En route, visit the Awantipora Ruins, an ancient 9th-century temple complex dedicated to Lord Shiva and Vishnu. Later, stop at a cricket bat factory, pass through saffron fields in Pampore, and enjoy quick stops at apple and walnut plantations. On arrival, explore Chandanwari, known for its picturesque views, and take photo stops at the enchanting Betaab Valley.
Return to Srinagar and board your flight to Jammu. From there, travel to Katra, the base town for the Vaishnodevi pilgrimage. In the evening, embark on the Vaishnodevi trek, a 28 km journey (round trip) to seek blessings at the revered Vaishno Devi Shrine, nestled in the Trikuta Hills.
After returning from the divine trek, unwind and enjoy the day at leisure in Katra. You may relax at your hotel or explore the local market for souvenirs.
After breakfast, proceed to Jammu Airport for your return journey with cherished memories of your Kashmir-Vaishnodevi trip.
Aiming to satisfy all travel needs at the best possible costs along with the best customer service.
Team GoParyatak thinks that human touch in all travel services is necessary as it involves long term planning and huge money investment from travelers. A single mistake/bad planning may cost huge losses. So, the booking process is simple and offline.
Procedure:
We share an emergency contact dedicated for that particular tourist destination 2 days prior to the travel date. We also share hotel vouchers and transport vouchers along with the detailed itinerary. Chauffeur details are shared 1 day before the exact travel date.
If there happens to be an issue while travelling, Please immediately contact our 24×7 Support service immediately. We are happy to help you and resolve your concerns as soon as possible.
Our only aim is to offer you the best experience while travelling.
Cancellation Policy:
In the event of cancellation of tour / travel services due to any avoidable / unavoidable reason/s we must be notified of the same in writing. Cancellation charges will be effective from the date we receive advice in writing, and cancellation charges would be as follows:
Anytime after booking confirmation: 10% of the Tour / service cost (Will not be refunded in any case including lockdown similar situations)
15 days prior to arrival: 50% of the Tour / service cost
07 days prior to arrival: 75% of the Tour / service cost
48 hours prior to arrival OR No Show: No Refund
Note: Written cancellation will be accepted on all working days, except Sunday, Any cancellation sent on Sunday’s will be considered on the next working day (Monday).
For the X-mas and new year, Summer, Diwali, Holi, Dussehra different period payment policy applicable by hotels will be applicable
In case you cancel the trip after your tour start date, refund would be restricted to a limited amount only which too would depend on the amount that we would be able to recover from our hospitality partners & contractors involved in your tour management. For unused hotel accommodation, chartered transportation & missed meals etc. we do not bear any responsibility to refund.
In case of unique situations like lockdowns announced by the Govt, if travel service providers and travellers do not have any role in cancellation, dates extension facility will be provided to the travellers. Rescheduling to peak seasonal dates / blackout dates may incur fare difference.
In some circumstances like the traveller’s death a few hours before the travel plan, we will coordinate with all the stakeholders in the tour (i.e hotels, cabs, airtickets) and try to provide maximum refunds to the traveller’s family.
In all the scenarios & circumstances, GoParyatak will retain the 10% amount paid by the traveller as a token of already put booking efforts.
25% of total cost at the time of booking confirmation
Next 25% 1 month before actual travel date
Next 50% 15 Days before tour begins
NOTE: Guests have to clear 100% payment before the tour begins. Driver contact details will be shared only after that.
Requests of holding back some of the travel cost till end of the tour and paying after return will not be
entertained.
The company is not responsible for any loss or damage to personal belongings during the stay in the hotel or while traveling in the coach. Due to theft or loss of baggage, tour participants can lodge a complaint with the local authorities on his/her sole discretion, cost, risk and consequences. GoParyatak advices it’s tourists to opt for a good suitable insurance plan suitable to him/her
Yes, we are ready to workout with your budget. We can change hotels and itinerary to fit the package in your budget. Quality of services may get affected if we try to reduce too much budget.
No, there is no fee for our vacation planning consultation for routine itineraries & destinations. In case of complicated itineraries where we have to put extra efforts, costs, we may request for an intent-to-travel deposit to begin the process.
We do manage group tours but usually we do not do fixed departure tours.
Cancellation Policy:
In the event of cancellation of tour / travel services due to any avoidable / unavoidable reason/s we must be notified of the same in writing. Cancellation charges will be effective from the date we receive advice in writing, and cancellation charges would be as follows:
Anytime after booking confirmation: 10% of the Tour / service cost (Will not be refunded in any case including lockdown similar situations)
15 days prior to arrival: 50% of the Tour / service cost
07 days prior to arrival: 75% of the Tour / service cost
48 hours prior to arrival OR No Show: No Refund
Note: Written cancellation will be accepted on all working days, except Sunday, Any cancellation sent on Sunday’s will be considered on the next working day (Monday).
For the X-mas and new year, Summer, Diwali, Holi, Dussehra different period payment policy applicable by hotels will be applicable
In case you cancel the trip after your tour start date, refund would be restricted to a limited amount only which too would depend on the amount that we would be able to recover from our hospitality partners & contractors involved in your tour management. For unused hotel accommodation, chartered transportation & missed meals etc. we do not bear any responsibility to refund.
In case of unique situations like lockdowns announced by the Govt, if travel service providers and travellers do not have any role in cancellation, dates extension facility will be provided to the travellers. Rescheduling to peak seasonal dates / blackout dates may incur fare difference.
In some circumstances like the traveller’s death a few hours before the travel plan, we will coordinate with all the stakeholders in the tour (i.e hotels, cabs, airtickets) and try to provide maximum refunds to the traveller’s family.
In all the scenarios & circumstances, GoParyatak will retain the 10% amount paid by the traveller as a token of already put booking efforts.
Altering dates is possible only if booked hotels / stays allow it. This facility may vary on a hotel to hotel basis.
Yes, usually we quote an amount inclusive of the GST factor but still, we advise you to please reconfirm with our team before paying the travel package advance amount.
Currently TCS (Tax Collected at Source) is applicable for tours and services booked outside India, pre-booked in India. TCS is not applicable for domestic tours and travel services. TCS is payable by the traveller to their direct travel agent. TCS amount for outbound tours is 5% of the total package amount which is separately payable. It can not be included in package cost.
All the travel services are optional. Travellers can book any one of the services right from Airport transfers, Air tickets, only cab for destinations, only hotels / resorts / homestays, meal coupons. If travellers want, they can book all the travel services with us. It is upto them. Generally, in our routine travel package, we include Accommodation cost + local travel cost. Meals & air tickets are optional and we advise our travellers to pay for entry tickets and activities locally. A lot of money can be saved by negotiating for activities locally.
There are few destinations where the government collects taxes from the tourists locally. For example, tourism dirham in UAE is collected by hotels on behalf of the local government directly from the traveller. GoParyatak can’t make it part of your travel package. In case of any misconduct by travellers, local governments may impose fines on the travellers. GoParyatak doesn;t hold any responsibility in this. Guests have to directly deal with it and pay directly to the local authorities.
GoParyatak doesn’t hold any responsibility if a traveler misses the pickup due to personal reasons. Travellers must have to bear the rescheduling costs.
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