Jammu and Kashmir Tour Packages
Jammu and Kashmir Tour Package Overview
The quote, “Gar Firdaus Bar Roo-e zameen ast, Hameen ast-o Hameen ast-o Hameen ast,” by Amir Khusrau perfectly captures the essence of the beauty of Kashmir. This region is often referred to as the Heaven on Earth, and for good reason. Our Jammu and Kashmir tour provide you with an opportunity to witness this pristine beauty within your budget and comfort. The Kashmir Valley, which lies between the Great Himalayas and the Pir Panjal Range, has a rich history and has been ruled by many dynasties over the years. However, it also has its fair share of political and historical controversies. Nonetheless, the beauty of Kashmir remains unparalleled and is a must-visit destination for anyone looking to experience nature’s majesty.
Our Jammu Kashmir tour package is the perfect way to explore the breathtaking beauty of the region without breaking the bank. You’ll be picked up from either the airport or railway station in a comfortable vehicle and taken to see the meadows and valleys of Srinagar, Sonamarg, Gulmarg, and Pahalgam. Throughout the trip, you’ll enjoy comfortable stays with all basic amenities covered. You’ll even have the opportunity to stay overnight on a houseboat on Dal Lake, where both vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals are available. The fresh mountain air and stunning scenery will make you want to stay longer. Trust us, this trip is a treat for the eyes!
To add a little spark to the tour, some rides like Shikara and Gondola are also included in the tour packages. If you want, you can also customize the entire tour package. Some of the famous places included within the itinerary are the Grand Mughal Gardens, The Shankaracharya temple in Srinagar, The Apharwat peak in Gulmarg, the Lidder River in Pahalgam, the Thajiwas glacier in Sonmarg, and many more. You will also get the opportunity to taste the local delicacies, enjoy the local culture, and scope to adore the art and handicrafts of the locals.
Best Time To Visit Kashmir Tour Package
March to August is the best time to visit the “Heaven on Earth”, Jammu, and Kashmir. During these months, you can enjoy two types of seasons. One is spring (March to early May) and the other season is summer (early May to late August). From March to May, the average temperature ranges between 30 and 31 degree Celsius (approx.). The temperatures drop during the nights, which are between 9 and 15 degree Celsius. This weather is perfect to take a Shikari ride and also witness the glassy surface of the Dal Lake in Srinagar. This season is also the best time to plan a Kashmir Honeymoon Tour for couples.
Summer is an ideal time to visit the famous sightseeing of Kashmir the Mughal Gardens and Summer is the blossoming period of the flowers. Roads to Amaranth Yatra are also open during this period of every year. A few other places that are worth mentioning are Pahalgam and Sonmarg which look stunning during the summer and spring season.
The nesting season is the monsoon, which is from June to September. Though it is still off-season, it can be a great idea to witness Kashmir during its monsoon. As monsoon is off-season, so you will be able to get the Kashmir package at much cheaper rates. During this period flight tickets are also cheaper than other seasons. The temperatures during monsoon range between 15 and 30 degree Celsius. You can see the different beauty of Kashmir with the clouds playing hide and seek with the peaks of the mountains. Also, this is the Apple harvesting time. It will be a great treat to your memory to stroll around the apple gardens.
Another best time to visit Kashmir is Autumn, which is between October to November. The lowest temperature will be around 9 degree Celsius and the highest temperature will be 20 degree Celsius. On some nights, the temperature may reach zero degrees Celsius. As winter is almost at the door, the climate will be quite chilly. But the wonderful sunrise during autumn is enough to make me forget last night’s cold. The beauty of Kashmir during its autumn season is breathtaking. The leaves of the trees turn copper-yellow, golden and red colors. The ground becomes carpeted with these dry, colorful leaves. Walking around the woods at this time is very romantic. All together, booking a Jammu and Kashmir tour package at this time will give you some memories that you cherish for the rest of your life.
November to February is winter in Kashmir. The maximum temperature should not go above 15 degrees Celsius. On most days, the temperatures are either zero or below zero degree Celsius. You can often witness snowfall specifically in places like Srinagar, Gulmarg, and Sonamarg. People who love sports and adventure can enjoy the trip with snow sports like Skiing and Snowboarding. You can also enjoy the cable cart rides over the snow-covered valley.
How To Reach Jammu Kashmir?
Kashmir is famous for its mesmerizing scenic beauty and charming weather. This place is a favorite destination of most honeymoon couples, adventure seekers, and holidaymakers. Every year, people all around the globe travel to Kashmir. One of the main sources of income in Jammu and Kashmir comes from tourism. India takes pride in the beauty of Kashmir.
Travelers often wonder how to reach Kashmir. Kashmir is well-connected by air, road, and train. If you prefer to travel via airplane then the nearest airport is in Srinagar which is 15 km away from the center. The Jammu Tawi railway station is the nearest railway station to your location.
If you prefer reaching Kashmir via road, then it has a well-connected roadway. The J&K State Road Transportation Corporation which is also known as JKSRTC provides many buses which operate regularly and connect almost all major parts of the Union Territory.
Apart from government buses, there are many private buses available which are very comfortable and connect to the majority of the prime locations.
BY AIR -
To reach Kashmir via an airplane you can board a flight from some prominent cities and destinations of India like Delhi, Goa, Jammu, Leh, Mumbai, and Bangalore. The nearest airport available is in Srinagar, which is 15 km away from the location.
Many air companies operate their flights on these routes. Some of them are GoAir, IndiGo, and Jet Airways. Once you reach the Srinagar airport you can board a taxi and reach your hotel or if you are booking the tour package from Shubhyatra Holiday then our agents will pick you up from outside the airport.
As per the itinerary, either you will be transported to your hotel room or else you will be directly driven to some sightseeing location.
BY TRAIN
The Jammu Tawi railway station is the nearest station to Kashmir. It is situated 330 km away from Kashmir. You can avail of trains from Delhi. Delhi is connected with almost all the major cities of India.
So, you need to book the tickets accordingly so that you do not miss any of your trains. Some of the prominent trains that connect Jammu and Kashmir with the rest of the country are New Delhi-Jammu Tawi Rajdhani Express, Jammu Mail, and Jammu Tawi Express.
Once you reach the railway station, you can take a taxi to reach your nearby hotel. If you have booked your hotels in Kashmir, then you can board a government or a private bus to Kashmir.
Apart from air, roads, and trains, many travelers like to take a ride on a bike or take their cars. But you can only visit Sonamarg in your car. Post Sonamarg you need to book a local taxi.
Some of the places in Kashmir do not allow taking personal cars because Tourism is the main source of income for the locals, so in some places, it is mandatory to hire a local taxi. Once you book the Jammu and Kashmir tour packages from our website, our agents will brief you on all the necessary points of this tour.
BY ROAD
The Union Territory is well-connected by several networks of government and private buses. This bus operates in almost all the major locations and nearby cities. The national highway within the Union Territory is known as the 1-A highway.
It connects Jammu with Srinagar. The Jawahar Tunnel is also popular as it connects the Kashmir valley with Jammu. The government body that operates the buses in Jammu and Kashmir is known as J&K State Road Transportation Corporation.
If you want to travel in deluxe and Volvo bus services, then it is also provided by many private bus companies.
Packages
Important Notes
REMARKS:
- In case if any sightseeing is not done due to weekly closure, alternative sightseeing will be done for the same.
- The tour price mentioned for this tour is for Indian nationals only.
- The tour price varies for foreign nationals, for more details kindly contact our Shubhyatra Holiday Teams.
- NRIs and Foreign nationals please ensure proper identity is conveyed to the booking executive at the time of booking and all details along with passport copies are handed over to the booking executive.
- The Standard Check-in and check-out time of hotels in India is generally 12:30 PM and 11 AM respectively.
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS & REQUIREMENTS:
- ADULT: Voters ID / Passport / Driving Licence & 1 Colour Photo
- CHILD 5 – 11years: Passport / Birth Certificate in English & 1 Colour Photo
- CHILD 2 – 4 years: Birth certificate in English & 1 Colour Photo
- INFANT: Birth Certificate in English & 1 Colour Photo
- Additional Requirement: ID type & ID no. should be uploaded for ILP &PAP
TRAVEL TIPS:
- For convenience make a reservation of hotels, transport, and local sightseeing of the city and journey on Luxury Trains.
- Carrying an authorized map of the State and City to which you are traveling.
- Carry woolen clothes in winter and walking shoes for all seasons.
- Carrying all essential medicines as advised by your doctor.
- Travel insurance can protect you from any unseen hazards.
- Avoid taking the services of unknown and unauthorized guides / touts.
- Avoid heavy baggage and prefer to use lightweight bags with wheels to avoid any inconvenience.
- Inform your allergies and food habits in the hotel or restaurant before you order meals or beverages.
- Avoid carrying expensive items like jewelry, gold, and valuables of high worth.
- Make purchases from authorized shops and take proper vouchers of purchases made with telephone numbers and identification of the salesman or owner of the shop.
- Carrying safe drinking water and dry eatables while traveling.
- In case of ill-health during the stay in hotels or traveling on luxury trains, Please contact our 24 X 07 Customer Support Number.
- Always carry a photocopy of your travel documents i.e. Passport, Visa, or Travel Pass, and inform the police immediately of the loss of any of such documents.
- Give a proper wake-up call at hotel reception as and when you have to catch the early morning or late night connecting Bus or Train.
- Avoid getting extra familiar with hotel staff or any other guests during your stay and in case of any abnormal or indecent behavior, report to Hotel Manager or THPL Customer Support Mobile number.
- Avoid booking tickets or hotel bookings through unauthorized agents.
Terms & Conditions
In the event of cancellation of tour / travel services due to any avoidable / unavoidable reasons, 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:
60 days before arrival: 10% of the Tour/service cost
45 days before arrival: 20% of the Tour/service cost
15 days before arrival: 25% of the Tour/service cost
10 days before arrival: 50% of the Tour/service cost
07 days before arrival: Non Refundable
NOTE: In the case of Special Trains Journeys and peak season hotel bookings a separate cancellation policy is applicable (which can be advised as and when required).
Refund for hotel payment will follow the hotel’s cancellation policy
Train tickets cancellations will follow the Railway’s policy
Flight tickets cancellations will follow the airline’s company policy
In case you cancel the trip after commencement, refund would be restricted to a limited amount only which too would depend on the amount that we would be able to recover from the hoteliers / contractors we patronize. For unused hotel accommodation, chartered transportation & missed meals, etc. we do not bear any responsibility to refund.
- Please note that after the finalization of the Tour / service Cost, if there are any Hike in entrance fees of monuments / museums, Taxes, fuel cost, or guide charges – the same would be charged as extra.
- As per the Government directive, you are requested to produce your photo identity document such as Driving License / Voter ID Card / Passport / Ration Card at the point of check-in at the hotel. We appreciate your cooperation.
- In case of the non-availability of requested hotels/hotels, we will provide accommodation in a similar category of hotel/hotels.
- If there is any unavoidable incident occur during the tour, Shubhyatra Holiday will not be labile for any responsibility
- There will be no refund for any No Show / Unutilized services.
- The itinerary may be modifying based on various factors like maintenance of monuments / museums / major like spots conventions, religious festivals, etc.
- Itinerary timings on the tour are approximate and may be subject to change.
- Transfers and sightseeing on a SIC basis mean transport through a comfortable coach / bus / van depending on the total number of passengers traveling with you on that same tour. Please note that Shubhyatra Holiday will be putting together all the passengers arriving around the same time and dropping them at their respective hotels. You may talk to our holiday experts about private transfers/ transport facilities, which will be made available at an additional cost.
- The customer needs to avail of the SIC from the scheduled pick-up point at the scheduled time. Shubhyatra Holiday are not responsible if the pick-up is missed due to the customer’s delay.
- All personal extras such as laundry, room service, alcohol, minibar, telephone bills, pre-paid or post-paid SIM cards, etc. will be on a direct payment basis by the traveler to the service provider & Shubhyatra Holiday will not be liable for the same at any point of time.
Payment Details
For all the services contracted, a 25% advance payment should be made to hold the booking, on a confirmed basis & for flight ticket booking need full actual fare. The balance amounts need to be paid 10 days before the commencement of the services. Management personnel holds the right to decide upon the amount to be paid as advance payment, based on the nature of the service & the time left for the commencement of the service.
Apart from the above in some cases like Special Train Journeys, hotels, or resorts bookings during the peak season (like X-Mas, New Year, Puja, and Diwali), a 50% advance payment should be made to hold the booking and 20 days before full payment is required to be paid.
Note: Above mentioned payment policy may change during peak season.
Frequently Asked Questions
SUPPORT & ENQUERY
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PAYMENT REFUND & CANCELLATION
PAYMENT REFUND & CANCELLATION
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