Overview
A Persian poet had penned down some beautiful lines witnessing the natural artistry in Kashmir. The lines sum up every beautiful trait of scenic Kashmir. "Gar Firdaus bar-rue zamin ast, hami asto, hamin asto, hamin ast." Translation – "If there is a heaven on earth, it’s here, it’s here, it’s here." As soon as a person steps down on the land of heaven, the cool breezes in the hot summer, the snowflakes in winter, the Golden Chinar leaves in autumn and the colorful tulips in spring, this is what Kashmir brings in for you ! Leisure, Liveliness and Lush greenery are the top traits of Kashmir. The place has also belonged to Maharajas and Mughals long decades ago. The architecture of some renowned places is similar to Iran. Mughal Architecture gardens namely,Nishat, Shalimar, Harwan are some decade long royalties that are still visited by ‘n‘ number of people throughout the year. The infamous Dal Lake, popularized by the most number of Bollywood songs location, is encircled by the Boulevard which turns into Foreshore Rd later. Numerous Persian architected Shrines, Lots of infamous Gardens and the snow-clad mountains covering the whole valley are breathtakingly beautiful. In all four seasons, Kashmir looks at its best. This place being Splendid along with the warmth of the locals is what it’s famous about. Ranked as the safest city to travel for women, this place gives you a lifetime of experiences and memories. Called as Switzerland of Asia, Kashmir has got everything for you. Get going, into the warmth of Nature; get going towards KASHMIR.| Day | Activities |
| Day 1 | Arrival at Srinagar |
| Day 2 | Gulmarg Visit |
| Day 3 | Durng Waterfall, Back from Gulmarg & Shopping at Lal Chowk |
| Day 4 | Pahalgam or Sonmarg Visit |
| Day 5 | Doodh Pathri Visit & Shikara Ride |
| Day 6 | Check-out time 11 AM |
Detailed Itinerary
| Day | Date | Activities | Stay |
| Day 1 | Dec-30, 2023 | Arrival Srinagar After 1 PM & Hotel check-in | Srinagar |
| Relax for rest of the day | |||
| Overnight stay at Srinagar, You can explore yourself also | |||
| Day 2 | Dec-31, 2023 | Gulmarg Visit | Gulmarg |
| Gulmarg is very famous for its skiing scenes in India. This town is located on the Pir Panjal Range, which is a part of the western Himalayas. Gulmarg literally means “Meadow of flowers”. | |||
| Welcoming New Year- On this day we will be celebrating New Year at Gulmarg. There will be new year Celebration and parties happening in different places in Gulmarg. (Party cost Not added) | |||
| Day 3 | Jan 01, 2024 | Return from Gulmarg | Srinagar |
| Drung waterfall Visit- The Frozen Waterfall of Gulmarg | |||
| Evening Shopping at Lal Chowk | |||
| Overnight Stay at Srinagar | |||
| Day 4 | Jan 02, 2024 | Pahalgam Or Sonmarg Visit | Srinagar |
| Pahalgam Visit - Avanthipura, Aru & Betab Valley in Union Taxi | |||
| Pahalgam is famous for its scenic beauty and is the jewel of the picturesque Liddar valley located in the high Himalayas. It provides an ideal setting for activities like hiking, trekking, and fishing. It is also the starting point of the annual pilgrimage to the holy cave of Amarnath. | |||
| Awantipora- architectural elegance of the two temples of Lord Vishnu & Shiva at Awantipora is a testimony to the fact that Kashmiri architecture was distinct during that period.The temple was built by King Awantivarman in the year 853-855 CE. Originally known as Viswasara | |||
| Aru valley is noted for its scenic meadows. It is popular among the tourists for its peaceful environment and scenic beauty. The village is a base camp for trekkers to the Kolahoi Glacier, the Tarsar-Marsar lakes and the Katrinag valley. | |||
| Beetab Valley- The valley has been an iconic place for Bollywood movies to shooting many romantic numbers. Betaab Valley has become a popular tourist attraction in the Anantnag | |||
| Sonmarg is known to have a lot of significance in the old times. This is because it was the gateway of the Silk Road, which connected Kashmir and China. | |||
| Overnight stay at Srinagar | |||
| Day 5 | Jan 03, 2024 | DoodhPathri Visit & Shikara Ride | Srinagar |
| Doodhpathri is a beautiful valley hidden away for the usual tourist map. It offers splendid views and sceneries along with a beautiful river that flows across and short trek for those interested. The meadows are vast and beautiful, with the backdrop of pine trees and mountains. | |||
| You will have Shikara Ride, it would be an amazing experience in Kashmir | |||
| Overnight stay at Srinagar | |||
| Day 6 | Jan 04, 2024 | Check out by 11 AM |
Package Inclusions
- Morning Breakfast (Day 2 – Day 6)
- Dinner (Day 1 to Day 5 )
- Accommodation 2 Sharing in Hotels mentioned in the itinerary.
- Trip to Aru Valley and Betab Valley in Pahalgam in Union Taxi.
- Shikara ride.
- All the ground transport as per itinerary by individual tempo traveler(Non-AC).
- Chain Vehicle to Gulmarg & Waterfall
Note:
Weather is not in anyone's hands, some times because of snowfall, roads will be closed to some of the destinations. In that case, we will try to give the best alternative. We are looking for all kinds of coorperation from all participants in these cases.Package Exclusions
- Any personal expenses
- Lunch
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, tips, phone calls, laundry, etc.
- Any incidental and other expenses which are not specified in the inclusions.
- Cable car / Gondola ride/Horse Ride/ Entry tickets to gardens ( This Individual can take Online, We will provide Link )
- New Year Party Cost
- Any Changes in the itinerary because of Snowfall/ Weather changes/Political changes
Fees
₹23,500.00
Available Seats: 13
Installment Plan
| Payment Dates | Amount |
| At the time of registration | ₹ 4,700 |
| Before 10th Sept, 2023 | ₹ 4,700 |
| Before 10th Oct, 2023 | ₹ 4,700 |
| Before 10th Nov, 2023 | ₹ 4,700 |
| Before 05th Dec, 2023 | ₹ 4,700 |
| Total | ₹ 23,500 |
CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellation fees will be applied as mentioned below.
| Date of Cancellation | Cancellation Fees |
| Before 90 days of camp | ₹ 12,500 |
| Before 45 days of camp | ₹ 15,500 |
| Before 30 days of camp | ₹ 17,000 |
| Before 15 days of camp | ₹ 20,000 |
| Within 15 days of the camp start date | ₹ 23,500 |
- Alternatively, a registered participant may transfer his/her registration to a friend without any cancellation fee.
- In case of cancellation of the program due to any gov restrictions due to COVID/ Weather, an alternate date will be provided for the same trip and no refund for that.
- In case you are not able to join the trek on the new dates, either you can send a replacement ( Without any additional cost) / You can opt for Wallet transfer,
- What is Wallet Transfer ?: The amount will move to LGFC Wallet and you can use that for any other trip. ( 2% fee will be deducted as movement charges) . Strictly there won’t be any refund to a bank account.
- Wallet transfer is applicable only for the case when a participant wont be able to join the new date on a postponed trip due to Pandemic / Weather situations
- The wallet transfer offer will only be one time , when the new date is announced. Further changes will be counted as normal cancellations and will be as per cancellation policy.
- Installments are to be paid before the due dates.
- In case when 2 or more installments are pending after the due date, the order will be auto-cancelled.
- There will be no refund in case of auto cancellation due to nonpayment of installments.
HOW TO REACH
By Availing Flights from Cities , If you are not finding direct flight, fly from your nearest airport to Delhi and Delhi to Srinagar.
If you have any doubts regarding transportation please contact +91-8088120956
OUR RECOMMENDATION
• Try to put 1 buffer day if possible (before starting Itinerary ).
• Try to book the same carrier for a connected flight.
• Try to avoid road transportation from Jammu to Srinagar.
VALUES WE FOLLOW
- Eco-friendly products.
- Minimizing plastic waste.
- Hiring local guides.
- Contributing to the local economy.
- Proper disposal of waste generated.
- Concept of Responsible traveler.
WHY NEW YEAR KASHMIR TRIP COST HIGHER THAN OTHER MONTHS
- December is a winter month in Kashmir, Most of the places will be covered with beautiful snow, Temperature will be below 0, so we will always take room with good heating system
- Hotel room cost is higher in the Winter season ( If we take a heated room hotel)
- A new year at Gulmarg, is the dream of most people, this place will look like a fairyland during winter, New Year dates hotel charge will be higher
- Most of the places like Gulmarg and Pahalgam, we need chain vehicles, we have added the cost of chain Vehicle at Gulmarg and Pahalgam
- Smaller Group size, we belive in Quality not on Quantity, our team size is 14
- We take 17 seater Tempo Traveller for Local sight seeing
- Most efficient Coordinators with your team.
- Best Local Supporting Staff with your TeamHotels
Royal Milad or Similar at Srinagar
New Year’s night at Gulmarg: Alpine Ridge or Similar
WHY WITH US?
- Budget-Friendly. ( You can compare the same package with any other available itineraries on new year dates at Gulmarg )
- Pay the total camp fee in installments before the trip
- Not just the trip, but many more things to learn and experience: We are not just providing a sightseeing or trekking experience. Know more about Kashmir and the life of people in Kashmir. Our Camp Navigator will share the stories on the myths as well as the science.
- Well Experienced Local Support Staff.
- Experience the offbeat Location of Kashmir – Doodpathri
- Experience New Year Night at Kashmiri
- Experience the most beautiful moments of Winter season at Pahalgam
- Plan beyond the Itinerary– In case if you want to extend the trip, we are there to help you by providing Stays contact and transportation, Talk to the coordinator of LetsGoForACamp
FAQs
No, Pick up point. You can choose your own comfortable mode of transport.
Of course, once you are done with your registration, u have an option to join the WhatsApp group formed for this trip. Here, you will get to know the fellow travelers from your same city. You all can travel together
We will share a separate list with This to carry in the WhatsApp group formed. You can use the list as a check list too.
No you can keep your bag in the room.
Only Postpaid SIM works at Kashmir. You can take a postpaid connection from your hometown, of Airtel or Jio, as these have better network connectivity at Kashmir.
It’s strictly based on the cancellation policy. However, you can replace your registration with your friend, with out any additional cost. But need to inform this to the coordinator at the Earliest.
