About the tour: : Valley of Kashmir with Taj Mahal. ; 07 Nights / 08 Days

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1 Tour Name Duration : Valley of Kashmir with Taj Mahal ; 07 Nights / 08 Days About the tour: Commence your holiday from the historical city Delhi and visit the monuments of Mughal era. In Valley of Kashmir (referred as paradise on earth for its natural beauty) you will visit Srinagar the city famous for its lakes & gardens. Proceed further and visit Gulmarg the valley of flowers and snow. Pahalgam once a humble shepherd's village with breathtaking views at the confluence of the streams flowing from Sheshnag Lake and the Lidder River. The iconic Taj Mahal, a mausoleum & symbol of love is also part of your tour itinerary.

2 Outline Itinerary DAY 01; ARRIVE DELHI DAY 02; DELHI SRINAGAR (FLIGHT) DAY 03; SRINAGAR DAY 04; SRINAGAR GULMARG (56KMS/ 2HRS APPROX) DAY 05; GULMARG PAHALGAM (142KMS/ 3HRS APPROX) DAY 06; PAHALGAM DAY 07; PAHALGAM SRINAGAR (83KMS/ 3HRS APPROX)/ FLIGHT TO DELHI / DRIVE TO AGRA (204KMS/ 4HRS APPROX.) DAY 08; AGRA DELHI (204KMS/ 4HRS APPROX)

3 Price details: Price using 3 star hotels valid from 01 st April 2018 till 31 st March 2019 Per person price sharing DOUBLE/ Per person price sharing TRIPLE (room Per person price staying in SINGLE Particular TWIN rooms with extra bed) rooms rooms Currency INR Euro USD INR Euro USD INR Euro USD 1 person N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 140,366 1,755 $2,193 2 person 76, $1,202 N/A N/A N/A 102,719 1,284 $1,605 3 person 68, $1,070 64, $1,000 94,309 1,179 $1,474 4 person 66, $1,035 61, $965 92,065 1,151 $1,439 5 person 60, $951 56, $881 86,667 1,083 $1,354 6 person 58, $915 54, $845 84,362 1,055 $1,318 7 person 55, $872 51, $802 81,606 1,020 $1,275 8 person 54, $850 49, $780 80,225 1,003 $1,254 9 person 52, $824 48, $754 78, $1, person 51, $803 46, $733 77, $1,206 Child 5-11yrs With Extra bed in parents room 25,856 / 323 / $404 Child below 5yrs Free sharing parents bed

4 Optional service Dinner at hotel per person 6,013 / 75 / $94 Additional night in Delhi 2, $46 2, $37 5, $82 Price using 4 star hotels valid from 01 st April 2018 till 31 st March 2019 Per person price sharing DOUBLE/ Per person price sharing TRIPLE (room Per person price staying in SINGLE Particular TWIN rooms with extra bed) rooms rooms Currency INR Euro USD INR Euro USD INR Euro USD 1 person N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 179,712 2,246 $2,808 2 person 96,248 1,203 $1,504 N/A N/A N/A 142,065 1,776 $2,220 3 person 87,839 1,098 $1,372 82,458 1,031 $1, ,656 1,671 $2,088 4 person 85,595 1,070 $1,337 80,214 1,003 $1, ,412 1,643 $2,053 5 person 80,196 1,002 $1,253 74, $1, ,013 1,575 $1,969 6 person 77, $1,217 72, $1, ,708 1,546 $1,933 7 person 75, $1,174 69, $1, ,952 1,512 $1,890 8 person 73, $1,152 68, $1, ,572 1,495 $1,868 9 person 72, $1,126 66, $1, ,888 1,474 $1,842

5 10 person 70, $1,105 65, $1, ,541 1,457 $1,821 Child with bed With Extra bed in parents room 42,458 / 531 / $663 Child below 5yrs Free sharing parents bed Optional service Dinner at hotel per person 12,915 / 161 / $202 Additional night in Delhi 4, $77 4, $65 9, $153 Price using 5 star hotels valid from 01 st April 2018 till 31 st March 2019 Per person price sharing DOUBLE/ Per person price sharing TRIPLE (room Per person price staying in SINGLE Particular TWIN rooms with extra bed) rooms rooms Currency INR Euro USD INR Euro USD INR Euro USD 1 person N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 233,176 2,915 $3,643 2 person 128,863 1,611 $2,013 N/A N/A N/A 201,739 2,522 $3,152 3 person 114,244 1,428 $1, ,963 1,287 $1, ,120 2,339 $2,924 4 person 112,000 1,400 $1, ,719 1,259 $1, ,876 2,311 $2,889 5 person 106,601 1,333 $1,666 95,320 1,192 $1, ,477 2,243 $2,804 6 person 104,296 1,304 $1,630 93,015 1,163 $1, ,172 2,215 $2,768

6 7 person 101,541 1,269 $1,587 90,260 1,128 $1, ,416 2,180 $2,725 8 person 100,160 1,252 $1,565 88,879 1,111 $1, ,036 2,163 $2,704 9 person 98,476 1,231 $1,539 87,195 1,090 $1, ,352 2,142 $2, person 97,129 1,214 $1,518 85,848 1,073 $1, ,005 2,125 $2,656 Child with bed With Extra bed in parents room 51,163 / 640 / $799 Child below 5yrs Free sharing parents bed Optional service Dinner at hotel per person 21,238 / 265 / $332 Additional night in Delhi 8, $133 6, $109 16, $266 Note: Euro & USD prices are subject to change in case of any fluctuation in currency exchange rate. Please check the currency exchange rate of the day for exact price in your currency. In any case our INR price will remain unchanged and shall be treated as final price. Delhi Srinagar Delhi flight cost is not included in above price. Supplement for same will be approx 8,500 / 106 /$133. Offered flight fare is subject to change best available fare will be advised at the time of booking.

7 Included in price: Garland welcome and assistance of our office representative at airport 07 nights/ 08 days accommodation in below mentioned hotels or similar Daily breakfast at hotel. Bottled drinking water in car Private English speaking guide in each cities on sightseeing days. Private chauffeur driven air-conditioned deluxe car for airport transfers, sightseeing & excursion as per program. Local vehicle non ac vehicle in Pahalgam 01 Time monument entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary. Cycle rickshaw ride in Delhi Chandni Chowk bazaar Shikara Ride on Dal Lake Gondola ride in Gulmarg Horse ride in Pahalgam Applicable GST (Government taxes) Not Included in price: Any flight ticket (international/ domestic) Any insurance Main meal e.g. lunch & dinner unless mentioned in price includes OR supplement for same is opted. Personal expenses such as alcoholic beverages, laundry, telephone, internet, etc. Anything else not mentioned in the itinerary or under "Includes" Hotels used or similar in above price Day City 3* Hotels 4* Hotels 5* Hotels 1 Delhi Madhuban Hotel/ Meridian Plaza The Royal Plaza/ Country Inn & Suite Saket Le Meridien/ The Grand Hotel 2 Srinagar Hotel Royal Batoo/ Batra Hotel Fortune Resort Heevan/ Four Point by Sheraton The Lalit Grand Palace/ Vivanta by Taj Dal View

8 3 Srinagar Hotel Royal Batoo/ Batra Hotel Fortune Resort Heevan/ Four Point by Sheraton The Lalit Grand Palace/ Vivanta by Taj Dal View 4 Gulmarg Grand Mumtaz/ Royal Park Hotel Heevan Retreat/ The Vintage The Khyber Himalayan Resort & Spa 5 Pahalgam Grand Mumtaz/ Hotel Baisaran Pahalgam Heevan/ Pine Spring WelcomHotel Pine N Peak/ Pahalgam Hotel 6 Pahalgam Grand Mumtaz/ Hotel Baisaran Pahalgam Heevan/ Pine Spring WelcomHotel Pine N Peak/ Pahalgam Hotel Four Point by Sheraton/ Four Point by Sheraton/ Radisson Blu/ 7 Agra Crystal Sarovar Premier Crystal Sarovar Premier Trident Hotel 8 Departure Detailed Itinerary DAY 01; ARRIVE DELHI Arrive Delhi international airport by flight. Meet with our office representative assistance and transfer to hotel. (Hotel check in/ out time 1200hrs afternoon early check in subject to room availability). City tour of Delhi visit Red Fort the residence of the Mughal emperor for nearly 200 years, until Cycle rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk Bazar. Visit Jama Masjid (Mosque) opposite the fort one of the largest mosques in the world, built by Shah Jahan. Raj Gath: The memorial of Mahatma Gandhi where he was cremated after his assassination. India Gate: The 42m high stone "Arch of Triumph", erected in the memory of Indian soldiers who died in the First

9 World War; Drive through Rajpath "Kingsway" a VVIP area of Delhi including Rashtrapati Bhawan. Humayun s Tomb: Build by wife of Humayun, the second Mughal King. It is an early example of Mughal architecture. Qutub Minar: The building complex dated back on the onset of Muslim rule in India and are fine examples of Afghan architecture. Lotus Temple: In the heart of New Delhi, the bustling capital of India, a lotus-shaped outline has etched itself on the consciousness of the city's inhabitants, capturing their imagination, fuelling their curiosity, and revolutionizing the concept of worship. [Red Fort & Lotus Temple remain closed on Monday's]. DAY 02; DELHI SRINAGAR (FLIGHT) Breakfast at hotel, transfer to airport to board flight for Srinagar. On arrival assistance and transfer to hotel/ houseboat. Rest time free and easy to relax. Evening Shikara ride on the Dal Lake, visiting floating vegetable gardens. Overnight at houseboat/ hotel. DAY 03; SRINAGAR Breakfast at hotel. Sightseeing of the Mughal gardens, visit Shalimar Bagh; Built by Emperor Jehangir for his wife Nur Jehan, Shalimar, 15 kms from the TRC, is a beautiful garden with sweeping vistas over gardens and lakes, and shallow terraces. The garden is 539 m by 182 m and has four terraces, rising one above the other. A canal lined with polished stones and supplied with water from Harwan runs through the middle of the garden. The fourth terrace, by far the best, was once reserved for royal ladies. Nishat Bagh; Situated on the banks of the Dal Lake, with the Zabarwan Mountains as its backdrop, (11 km. from TRC), this 'garden of bliss' commands a magnificent view of the lake and the snow-capped Pir Panjal mountain range which stands far away to the west of the valley. Nishat was designed in 1633 AD by Asaf Khan, brother of Nur Jehan. Chashma Shahi a tastefully laid garden in terraces, which commands a magnificent view of the Dal Lake below and surrounding mountain ranges. The cool water of the spring is highly refreshing and digestive. The original garden was laid out by Shah Jehan in 1632 AD. Pari Mahal Once the royal observatory, Pari Mahal has a charmingly laid out garden and is a five-minute drive from Cheshmashahi. A Buddhist monastery at one time, it was converted into a school of astrology by Dara Shikoh, Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan's eldest son. Situated on the spur of a mountain overlooking the Dal, the ancient monument, with a well-laid spacious garden in front, is connected to Cheshmashahi by road. It is illuminated at night.

10 Late Afternoon visit Shankaracharya Temple The sacred temple of Shankaracharya occupies the top of the hills known as Takht-I-Sulaiman in the south-east of Srinagar. The site dates back to 250BC. The philosopher Shankaracharya stayed at this place when he visited Kashmir ten centuries ago to revive Sanatan Dharma. Built on a high octagonal plinth and approached by a flight of steps with side walls that once bore inscriptions, the main surviving shrine consists of a circular cell. It overlooks the Valley and can be approached by a motorable road. A modern ceiling covers the inner sanctum and an inscription in Persian traces its origin to the reign of Emperor Shah Jehan. The original ceiling was dome- shaped and the brick roof, it appears, is not more than a century old. Overnight at hotel / Houseboat. DAY 04; SRINAGAR GULMARG (56KMS/ 2HRS APPROX) Breakfast at hotel, drive to Gulmarg (The Meadow of the Flowers) located at the altitude of 9,000ft. Today Gulmarg is not merely a mountain resort of exceptional beauty- it also has the highest green golf course in the world, at an altitude of 2,650m, and is the country's premier ski resort in the winter. Enjoy a cable car ride on Gondola which will take you to the Majestic height of 13,000ft above sea level covering the magnificent views of Himalayan Mountains and Pirpanjal ranges. You can also enjoy a view of Nanga Parbat if the weather permits. Golf playing, Horse Riding, Hiking & Snow Skiing are other activities available here. Overnight at hotel. DAY 05; GULMARG PAHALGAM (142KMS/ 3HRS APPROX) Breakfast at hotel, drive to Pahalgam the Valley of Shepherds 7,000ft above sea level. On the way visit the famous Saffron growing fields and Awantipur Ruins (1100 years old temple of lord Vishnu build by King Awantivarman), enjoy the beautiful countryside on the way. On arrival check-in at hotel. Pahalgam; situated at the confluence of the streams flowing from Sheshnag Lake and the Lidder River, was once a humble shepherd's village with breath-taking views. The most beautiful of these is the huge, undulating meadow of Baisaran, surrounded by thickly wooded forests of pine. Hajan, on the way to Chandanwari, is an idyllic spot. There is a Shiva temple considered to be Kashmir's oldest existing temple, dating to the 5th century. Overnight at hotel.

11 DAY 06; PAHALGAM Breakfast at hotel, visit Aru valley noted for its scenic meadows. The village is a base camp for trekkers to the Kolahoi Glacier, the Tarsar-Marsar lakes and the Katrinag valley. It is also a base for the treks to Lidderwat, the Vishansar-Kishansar lakes and Kangan. The Kolahoi is the largest glacier in the Kashmir Valley, and is located near Mt. Kolahoi (5425m), the highest peak in the Valley. There are about 20 alpine lakes, peaks and meadows around the Aru Valley. Other popular activities include fishing of trout in the Lidder River, trekking, hiking, horse riding, sightseeing and photography. Overnight at hotel. DAY 07; PAHALGAM SRINAGAR (83KMS/ 3HRS APPROX)/ FLIGHT TO DELHI / DRIVE TO AGRA (204KMS/ 4HRS APPROX.) Breakfast at hotel, drive to Srinagar airport to board flight for Delhi. From Delhi drive to Agra check in at hotel. Rest time to relax. Overnight at hotel. DAY 08; AGRA DELHI (204KMS/ 4HRS APPROX) Breakfast at hotel. Sunrise visit Taj Mahal: one of the Seven Wonder of the World build by Shah Jahan in 1631 AD and was completed in This symbol of love was build in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Described as the most extravagant monument ever build for love. It was constructed by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as a memorial to his queen Mumtaz Mahal, made out of white marble took 22 years to complete. Ustad Ahamad Lahori, a Parsian Architect, is said to be the main designer and planer of this magnificent memorial. On full moon night, the glory of the Taj is at its best. (Taj Mahal remain closed on every Friday) Agra Fort: build by the famed Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1565AD, the fort is predominantly of red sandstone. Construction of the massive red sandstone Agra Fort on the bank of the Yamuna River was begun by Emperor Akbar in 1565, though additions were made up until the rule of his grandson, Shah Jahan region it has partially become Palace. The fort presents a good sampling of their favoured

12 architectural styles. Akbar drew on Islamic and Hindu traditions and the result is eclectic. By Shah Jahan's time the style had become so homogenized that it is impossible to separate the Hindu and Muslim strands. The Diwan-I-Am (public audience hall) the beautiful Diwan-I-Khas (private audience hall) were also added by Shah Jahan. Atmad-ud-daulah's Tomb; Built between 1622 and 1628 by Empress Nur Jahan for her father, boasts of marble trellis work and inlaid with-precious stones, this mausoleum on the opposite bank of the Yamuna from the Taj, exhibits a strong Persian influence. Itmad-ud-Daula often describe as Jewel Box. The Tomb of Mir Ghias Beg, Vazir (minister) of Emperor Jahangir, was built between 1622 and 1628 from red sand stone with marble decorations as Akbars tomb in Sikendra. Itmad-uddaula has important place in history as well as architecture. This is actually the very first tomb in India that is entirely made out of Marble. It is most important monument in Agra after Taj Mahal and Agra fort. Overnight at hotel. After sightseeing drive to Delhi drop off to airport to board flight for onward destination. Payment Policy: Deposit of 25% of the package cost at the time of booking. Deposit of 50% of the package cost, 30 days prior to arrival date Deposit of 100% of the package cost, 7 days prior to arrival date Cancellation policy: Note: Written cancellation will accept on all working days, except Sunday, Any cancellation sent on Sunday's will be considered on next working day (Monday). For the X-mas and new year period from 20 Dec to 05 Jan the payment is non-refundable. 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. Cancelation before 90 days no cancelation fees only bank charges. Cancelation before days 10% of the invoice plus bank charges. Cancelation before days - 25% of the invoice plus bank charges.

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