Glimpses of Kashmir Valley
3N Srinagar
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Famous for its enthralling Dal Lake, Srinagar is an enchanting city of Kashmir blessed with several attractions. The city is known as the summer capital of Jammu & Kashmir, where tourists come from all over the world. A shikara ride on pristine Dal Lake, luxurious houseboats, snow-capped mountains, beautiful handicrafts and lovely gardens are the popular attractions of Srinagar.
Your Kashmir offbeat tour itinerary for 3N 4D also includes less travelled but extremely beautiful Gurez Valley. Its natural beauty is simply indescribable. It is ideally located at an altitude of 2,400 m and surrounded by snow-capped mountains. It is an offbeat tourist attraction of Kashmir where Natural beauty and serenity are served in plenty. It is a perfect place to just rejuvenate your body and mind! Its charm is different from the rest of Kashmir. It boasts sparkling rivers, lakes and dense forests complemented with diverse species of flora and fauna including the rare snow leopard and Himalayan brown bear.
Arrive at the Srinagar airport/railway station! Our representative will welcome you warmly and drive you to the houseboat in Srinagar. Check-in at the houseboat and get the feel of it. After that, you can go out for a leisurely walk on Boulevard Road which offers majestic views of Zabarwan Mountain Ranges. Now it’s time to enjoy an hour-long Shikara Ride on Dal Lake. After the ride, you can go shopping in Srinagar to take back home some amazing souvenirs such as pashmina shawls, embroidered sari, saffron, walnut wood items, etc. Post that, come back to the houseboat for a memorable stay. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Post breakfast, we will head for the Gurez Valley which is one of the most enchanting places in Kashmir, a perfect offbeat destination for a unique experience. Your journey from Srinagar to Gurez brings you to a high-altitude (3,300 m) Pass called Razdan Pass, offering breathtaking natural beauty. You can take a break here to enjoy the scenic beauty. Upon reaching Gurez, check into the hotel and unwind for a while. Then we will head for the bewitching Tulail Valley which is still less explored by travellers. This valley in Gurez is all about captivating surroundings, bluish lakes, snow-capped mountains and gushing rivers offering unparalleled travel experience. Tulail Valley is also known as ‘Little Ladakh’ and is inhabited by the Dardic tribe.
Post breakfast, set out to explore a wonderful offbeat attraction of Kashmir that you will visit on your Gurez tour- the Habba Khatoon Peak. It derived its name from 16th-century Kashmiri poetess Habba Khatoon. It is a pyramid-shaped peak which is a dominant attraction of Gurez Valley. This fascinating peak is the perfect place to capture amazing sunset and sunrise views. There is a small stream of underground water emerging from the peak and flows down into the Kishanganga River. This stream is believed to have medicinal properties.
Next, you will visit the beautiful and roaring Kishanganga River that flows through the Gurez Valley and finally merges into the Jhelum River near Muzaffarabad in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir. Lined with pebbles on its banks, the Kishanganga River is an ideal place for rafting. You can also enjoy camping near the river as there are several camping spots there. There is also a dam on this river where one can enjoy arresting sunrise views.
Today marks the end of your tour! Our representative will drive you to Srinagar airport/railway station which will take around 4 hours. Have a safe journey.
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