Exhilarating Trek

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive in Srinagar – Check In Hotel

 

On arrival at the Srinagar airport (on your own), you will be received by the Company representative/driver. Once you board your vehicle, you will proceed to the hotel. Check-in at the Hotel and Overnight at the Hotel.

 

Your Hotel - Set on a secluded ridge high above the calm waters of Dal Lake with a backdrop of the rugged Zabarwan Hills, the sufi themed Qayaam Gah Retreat is a place immersed in tranquility with superlative views of the Vale of Kashmir. The hotel also features two exquisite restaurants and an infinity pool. 

 

Room that you check into - Villa - Each of Qayaam’s oversized pavilions offer blissful seclusion, blended with a perfect balance of indoor/outdoor living and stylish luxury. The villa pays homage to vernacular style with traditional Kashmiri carpets, woodcarving and Bukhari wood burning stoves. Your accomodation is an upgrade to a higher 2nd Category. Your room will have a wide veranda that encourages communing with nature and delivers uninterrupted 180-degree views of Dal Lake, the surrounding mountains and orchids.

 

Hotel’s Experiences which are Complimentary 

• Complimentary 45 Minutes Yoga for beginners in the morning 

• Gradually uphill walk about 45 min through apple and cherry orchids to the Rishi village and the Sufi shrine

 

Hotel’s Experiences that are Chargeable (prices, availability & time may change)

• Advanced Yoga Classes

• Yoga Therapy Sessions with nutrition and dietary programme

• Dining Experiences: Private Dining Experiences at Qalb: Private moonlit dinner with mood lighting and live music with views of Dal Lake

Day 2 Srinagar

 

After a delicious breakfast, visit some local sightseeing places of Srinagar covering the famous Mughal Gardens. Known for their architectural exquisiteness and the history that surrounds them, these gardens demonstrate an outstanding ingenuity in amplifying your sense of experience. Your evening is free for shopping. Dinner & overnight stay will be at the hotel in Srinagar.

Day 3 Srinagar to Gulmarg

After a filling breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed to Gulmarg. On arrival, check into your hotel. Please note that no outside vehicle is allowed in Gulmarg. You need to take a local vehicle/Ponies on direct payment basis as the local taxi union does not allow outside vehicles to do sightseeing. The driver will help you in booking a local taxi/Pony. The evening is free for leisure activities. Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Gulmarg.

 

Your Hotel - A world away from the ordinary, this 85 key resort is framed at every vantage point by nature at its most spectacular. Clad in locally sourced pine and slate, the resort is built in a style true to the architectural heritage of Kashmir.

 

Room that you check into - Premier Room - Luxurious spaces with floor to ceiling windows that offer panoramic vistas of snowcapped mountains covered with pine trees. State-of-the-art climate control makes you feel comfortable even on the coldest winter night. The rooms exude luxury with four fixture bathrooms, electronic safe, LED television, Tataplay OTT boxes, wireless internet access and a tea/coffee maker. Bathrooms have a bathtub and shower, bathrobe, slippers and luxury toiletries.

 

Hotel’s Experiences that are Chargeable (prices, availability & time may change)

• Skiing at Kongdoori Mountain

• Trek to Khilanmarg Valley - see enchanting spring flowers

• Trek to Alpather Lake - trek through snow-clad mountains

• Guide-led tour with picnic lunch

• Spa

• Fitness Centre – sauna, steam, jacuzzis and a heated indoor swimming pool

• Dining Experiences: 

- Al fresco Dining Experience at Chaikash: This Tea Lounge opens on to a terrace which flows further down to a series of cascading terraces

- Nouf: A deep, covered deck ideal for catching a few rays by day, stargazing by night, reading, dozing or just partying with friends and family.

- Calabash: Sheesha lounge that looks out to forests of fir and the Himalayas

Day 4 Gulmarg

After a satisfying breakfast, the day is free for leisure activities. Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Gulmarg.

 

Hotel's Activities - Play golf with perhaps the most picturesque nine holes. Have fun with your family at The Igloo which is an activity room for children, well stocked with board games and gaming consoles.The Den lets you have your pick of the latest Bollywood and Hollywood releases as well as many other classic titles.There’s snooker and billiards in the Games Room as well.

 

(Please note that the activities not mentioned in the inclusions are chargeable and are subject to availability.)

Day 5 Gulmarg To Departure from Srinagar Airport

Today after a delectable breakfast, check out from your hotel and proceed to the Srinagar airport with happy memories.

Meeting/ assistance on arrival and departure.

All accommodation on CPAI/ MAPAI plan in the hotels mentioned above

Accommodation as per the itineraries

Transportation by Innova Crysta as per the itinerary. Any other sightseeing which is not included in the itinerary will be charged extra as per the actual cost

Parking charges/ Road Tax/ Driver allowances with overnight halt as per the Programme.

Complimentary 60 Minutes Shikara Ride in the world famous Dal Lake.

Check-in timings are 2:00 p.m. and check-out timings are 12:00 p.m.

Pony ride, Gandola ride

Bottles water, incidentals, porter, charges, tips or any other service

Airfare, Transportation, Insurance etc. Head personal expenses on items such as laundry, soft drinks,