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Kashmir is known as the "Paradise on Earth". Iris Holidays offer curated, well-planned and totally affordable Kashmir Holiday Packages and Kashmir Honeymoon Packages. Our Kashmir Tour Packages includes comfortable accommodation for all budgets from economy to luxury, sightseeing tours, activities and pre-booked accomodation. Kashmir Tour Packages from Iris Holidays include Kashmir tour packages for family with flights, Visit to Tourist Attractions like Srinagar, Dal Lake, Pahalgam, Sonmarg and other popular destinations in Kashmir.
From its snow-capped mountains, mughal gardens, snow clad valleys and tranquil lakes to its local markets and historic shrines, there is no shortage of things and activities to see and do in Kashmir. Explore the beauty of Kashmir with our all-inclusive tour package . Experience the majestic mountains, lush green valleys, and pristine lakes of Kashmir. Our packages include accommodation, sightseeing, transfers and more to make your trip a memorable one.
Iris Holidays offers the widest range of customizable Kashmir tour packages to suit every kind of traveler from Kochi, Kottayam, Thrissur, Chennai or Bangalore. Explore from over 35+ tour packages including short trips, long itinerary stays or adventure holidays to Kashmir with unbeatable prices. All these come With 24/7 travel assistance from our trip designer to ensure that your Kashmir Tour Package will be hassle-free and enjoyable from start to finish.
1. Accommodation in the quaint houseboats of Kashmir is purely for the experience. Unlike hotels, houseboats are faced with certain limitations such as lack of transportation between the houseboat and land, limited food menu, intermittent power supply and water supply, etc.
2. In Gulmarg, the horseman union does not allow any vehicle to drop or pick up guests at/from the gondola. All sightseeing tours are also prohibited by the union.
3. Aru Valley, Chandanwari and Betaab Valley at Pahalgam are not part of the itinerary (unless included) due to restrictions by the local transport union.
4. You have an hour each to enjoy the picturesque snow-clad mountains and the green valleys of Aru Valley, Betab Valley and Chandanwadi in Pahalgam. If you wish to spend more time exploring these areas, you would have to pay the applicable additional amount to the driver/taxi union.
5. Only vehicles allotted by the Local Unions of Pahalgam and Sonmarg can be used for sightseeing in the regions, and may not be as per the usual standards in other parts of India.
6. During winter, the road to Sonmarg remains closed and vehicles can only go up to Gagangir.
7. For Sonmarg sightseeing, our vehicle will take the guest to the Sonmarg taxi stand. From there, the guest needs to hire a pony/local union cab for sightseeing. Thajwas Glacier, Zero Point at Sonmarg are not included in the tour, due to restrictions laid down by the local union.
8. Due to a ban on new construction in Gulmarg, Pahalgam, and a few areas of Srinagar such as Dal Lake and Boulevard Road, some hotels may appear to be in a dilapidated state. Rest assured, these hotels provide excellent facilities and hospitality.
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We will start from Kochi Airport together and our representative will meet you when you arrive at Srinagar Airport and will guide you to the waiting vehicle. We will drive to the new Srinagar City, which is the largest city and the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir at a distance of 35 minutes from the airport. Srinagar city is on the banks of Jhelum River is the second largest city in Himalayas. Check in to the houseboat in Dal Lake, a traditional Kashmiri Kahwa will be served during check-in; enjoy the scenic view of the mountains around Dal Lake. Evening a shikara ride will be provided to you, and you will get a chance to explore waterways, backwaters, canals, floating gardens, vegetable gardens, Water Lilies, Lotus Flowers, Easily Accessible Mobile Venders, a Floating Handicraft Centre, and the inherited lifestyle of people living inside the lake for decades. Overnight stay at the houseboat after dinner.
Morning after breakfast, check out from the houseboat and we will begin our day trip to Sonamarg. On arrival sightseeing to enjoy Sonamarg’s sheer scenic splendor, situated on the way to Ladakh. Sonamarg has on its backdrop, snowy mountains against a blue sky. Ponies can be hired for the trip upto Thajiwas Glacier . Sonamarg has historical significance and was a gateway on the ancient Silk Road along with Gilgit connecting Kashmir with China and other Gulf countries. The Zojila pass lies 15 kilometers east and is one of the highest passes for road transport. It still is a base camp for Ladakh on NH 1D and is strategically important. Return back to Srinagar for overnight stay at the hotel.
After early breakfast and we will begin our countryside drive towards Pahalgam known as (The Valley of Shepherds). It is situated at an elevation of 7,200 feet (2,200 meters) above sea level. We will cover the total distance of 96 km in 3hrs. En-route visit the saffron field of Pampore and also visit the cricket bat factory where one of the best world-famous cricket bats is made of a willow tree by hands. Baisaran (3 km) is an exciting place for tourists to visit, where a stream flows through the meadows and pine trees. Evening return back to Srinagar hotel, Dinner will be served, and stay overnight in the hotel.
Morning after breakfast, we will begin our countryside trip towards Gulmarg known as (The Meadows of Flowers). This tip will give you an insight of the rich cultural heritage of Kashmir. Gulmarg has one of the best Ski Slopes in the world, and one of the highest golf courses in the world with 18 holes. We will arrive at the small picturesque market town of Tangmarg and drive ahead on a scenic drive of 14 kilometers to Gulmarg. We arrive in Gulmarg early in the afternoon and begin a short tour around the meadow familiarizing ourselves with the beauty. In Gulmarg, we will board the Gondola cable car system, and ascend towards the Affarwat Mountain range. Gulmarg -Gondola ride will be given to Snow Peak, enjoy a cable car up to Alpather via Kang Doori by Asia’s longest-run cable car ride (approx. 5 Km). We descend back to the Gulmarg base after an hour or so (On your own). Evening return back to Srinagar hotel dinner will be served overnight stay in Srinagar.
After breakfast and check out from hotel, we will visit the famous Mughal gardens and their baghs, like Nishat Bagh, built by Nor Jahan`s brother, Asif Khan, in 1633 A.D. Cheshma Shahi and Pari Mahal, built by Shah Jahan in 1632 A.D., and Shalimar Bagh, built by Jahangir for his wife, Empress Nor Jahan Built over a period of 14 years, the two gardens are a heritage left behind by the erstwhile Mughal, whose taste for laying exquisite gardens was fascinating. On the foothills of the Zabarwan Mountain ranges, with an overview of picturesque Dal Lake and a backdrop of the sprawling Zabarwan Mountains, the gardens boast green turf, blooming flowers, and cascading water fountains. We will explore the gardens and visit the Shankaracharya temple known as Jyeswathra, occupying the top of the hills about 1000 feet above the Takht-e-Suleiman plains to the east of Srinagar. All these gardens are situated near the bank of Dal Lake, with the Zabarwan hills in the background. You can also visit a world-famous carpet weaving factory known for its export of handicraft products. Later, by evening, we will drive to the airport for your flight home. At the airport, the driver will assist you with the luggage and will later drop you at the terminal. Leave Kashmir with Sweet memories.
The total distance from covered in this package is 1185 kilometers including Srinagar, Sonamarg, Pahalgam and Gulmarg route by road and the road passes through beautiful destinations in Kashmir. The road conditions can be crowded though on occasion with pedestrians, cattle and local traffic! The activities on this trip are geared for children 12 years old and up.
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Asked by Kara Fielding from United Kingdom
1 Year ago
How do I book this holiday?
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Answered by Niranjana(Travel Advisor)
December 23, 2019
You can enter your details online any time day or night, and one of our Trip Designers will call you back within 24 hours to help you with booking. Our Trip Designers will be able to assist you further in customising the holiday as per your requirements.
Asked by Josephine Kong from Singapore
1 Year ago
Can I customise this holiday with few hotels of my choice?
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Answered by Niranjana(Travel Advisor)
December 23, 2019
We specialise in Customised holiday packages in Kerala and we will be able to offer you any resort in Kerala as we have direct relationshops with most resorts. If you want to change the resorts in this package, one of our trip designers will work with you till you are happy with the package. Our Trip Designers will be also able to tell you the highlights of each resort and you can decide on whether you woud like to book the same resort
Asked by Michala Vestergaard from USA
1 Year ago
I want to book a taxi for this holiday. Do you offer only taxi services only ?
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Answered by Niranjana(Travel Advisor)
December 23, 2019
When you book a holiday with hotels and taxi together with us we will be able to offer you much lower rates than what you will get directly. As we use carefully handicked drivers who can offer the quality that we ideally want, we dont offer taxi only booking services.
Asked by Michala Vestergaard from USA
1 Year ago
What are the payment options you offer?
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