Winter Kashmir
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- Difficulty - Easy
- Best Season - Winter (Nov, Dec, Jan)
Kashmir is & will always be the heaven on earth & for all the right reasons because Travelling across this place is what dreams our off! This is a trip that is the perfect balance between leisure and adventure. From enjoying shikara rides and houseboat accommodation on Dal lake in Srinagar to exploring off beat places like Aharbal waterfalls; Kashmir has it all! Also known as the Niagara Falls of Kashmir , the mighty strength of this fall is something to behold. On this journey , we also set out to traverse across South Kashmir . The list definitely includes Saffron fields of Pampore along with meadows of Aru & Betab Valley in Pahalgam. And something no backpacker can forget to explore -Gulmarg is in its full glory. A gandola ride & visit to Affarwat Peak is a must! The adventure doesn't stop before we reach Yusmarg , also known as the Meadow of Jesus! Here we trek till the beautiful blue Nilnag lake before departing from Srinagar. Join us on the adventure to backpack in this heaven on earth to enjoy the warm hospitality of people and the astonishing gems of nature.
Dinner
Arrival in Srinagar by 11:00 am, and transfer to the Houseboat. In the afternoon get ready to visit Mughal Garden. Come back to the houseboat and in evening go for a shikara ride for 1 hour. Later come back to houseboat, enjoy your dinner and overnight stay in srinagar.
Post breakfast we will begin our countryside tour towards Gulmarg. We will drive past colorful villages and rice fields that will give you an insight into the rich culture of Kashmir. After reaching Gulmarg , explore Gulmarg and enjoy Gandola Ride. Come back to the Hotel, have your dinner, overnight stay in Gulmarg.
Post breakfast transfer to Pahalgam. Enjoy the local sightseeing of Pahalgam. En route ,visit Saffron fields, Awantipur ruins ( 1100-yr-ols temple of Lord Vishnu built by King Awantiverma) , the beauty of the countryside and lots of rice fields. Check-in to the hotel and rest. Overnight stay in Pahalgam.
Post breakfast get ready to visit Aru valley and Betab valley. Visit the scenic and rocky valley of Chandanwadi, Snow Point (around 14km from Pahalgam) and you can also enjoy an exciting pony ride. In the evening come back to the Hotel. Have dinner, overnight stay in Pahalgam.
Post breakfast visit Aharbal Waterfall. Aharbal Falls are also referred to as the Niagara Falls of Kashmir, owing to the volume of the water that falls . In evening come back to Srinagar , check-in to the hotel, overnight stay in Srinagar.
Post breakfast transfer to Yusmarg it will take approx 3-4 hours to reach Yusmarg. Yusmarg in Kashmir means The Meadow of Jesus. We will start our trek to Nilnag lake from Yusmarg. Nilnag is famous for it's blue water and pine tree forest. It is approx 5Km trek which will take approx 3 hours to complete. In evening we will come back to srinagar. Overnight stay in Srinagar.
Post breakfast and check-out fly back to your destination with some amazing memories of Heaven on Earth.
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Journey Basket was found when the two adventure junkies decided to convert their passion into a full time commitment, over a Bike Ride to Nepal, Sikkim and Bhutan. We have a team full of specialists for Himalayan Treks, Motorbike Expeditions, Leisure Trips and others so that you don't just visit a place but also witness the world from new lenses. Journey Basket strives to deliver the perfect holiday experience for everyone. We plan each and every itinerary to give the authentic flavor of every location. So that, you don't just visit the place but live and breath the culture of the land. To provide the Aha! moment to our customers, we weave special little touches to surprise them and deliver a dream holiday. We like to call it the Journey Basket Thinking.
Reviews
Sonam yadav
I went to Jaisalmer with my 4 friends all girls . The trip was well organised . The camp was so good, the food was amazing. We were being so much cooperated during the entier journey. Special thanks to trip leader Raghav. Very patient, supportive and calm he was during the entire journey. Loved all fellow passengers . Thank you Jb for this wonderful and amazing experience.
Moksha
My first trip with Jb was very nice and interesting. It was my first solo trip but i never felt lonely anywhere because of good friendly people around there and majorily i want to thanks Ayush bhai who is more than brother to me from now who helped me everywhere in the trio . So thank you Jb for organising this trip and thanks to Harsh bhaai .See you soon in our next trip
Ananya Hande
I have recently been to apiti and jaisalmer trips with Journey basket and had amazing experiences. From Initial contact to booking, travel, stay ..everything was well organised and budget friendly. The coordinatera are very supportive . Looking forward to more such tripa
Sonam yadav
I went to Jaisalmer with my 4 friends all girls . The trip was well organised . The camp was so good, the food was amazing. We were being so much cooperated during the entier journey. Special thanks to trip leader Raghav. Very patient, supportive and calm he was during the entire journey. Loved all fellow passengers . Thank you Jb for this wonderful and amazing experience.
Moksha
My first trip with Jb was very nice and interesting. It was my first solo trip but i never felt lonely anywhere because of good friendly people around there and majorily i want to thanks Ayush bhai who is more than brother to me from now who helped me everywhere in the trio . So thank you Jb for organising this trip and thanks to Harsh bhaai .See you soon in our next trip
Ananya Hande
I have recently been to apiti and jaisalmer trips with Journey basket and had amazing experiences. From Initial contact to booking, travel, stay ..everything was well organised and budget friendly. The coordinatera are very supportive . Looking forward to more such tripa
Inclusions
Entire travel as the per the itinerary in a private vehicle. 6 Nights accommodation ( 1night stay in srinagar houseboat , 1 night stay in Gulmarg , 2 nights stay in Phalgam and 2 nights stay in Srinagar in Hotel) on double / triple sharing. A total of 12 meals- Day 1 (D), Day 2 (B+D) , Day 3 (B+D), Day 4 (B+D), Day 5 (B+D), Day 6 (B+D), Day 7(B) included. Internal transfer to Aru Valley and Betaab Valley. Gondola Cable Car first phase ticket. Shikara ride for 1 hour. Team Captain throughout the trip. Medical Kit.
Exclusions
GST (5%) is applicable extra. Any kind of food or beverage that is not included in the package like alcoholic drinks, mineral water , meals / refreshments/ lunches on the highway. Any personal expenses like a tip to the drivers, entry to monuments/monastries, camera / video camera charges, laundry , telephone bills, tips ,etc. Any cost arising due to natural calamites like landslides, roadblocks etc. (to be borne directly by he customer on the spot). Anything not mentioned in the inclusions. Airport pick and drop service is not included.
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