VISIT THE MESMERISING KASHMIR

INTRODUCTION

Kashmir, the jewel in the crown of India, is undoubtedly one of the gorgeous and highest visited tourist destinations in the country. The overwhelming beauty, the sky-touching mountains, the snow-covered peaks and the colourful valleys of this state is the home to some of the hidden and beautiful places to visit.

On this Kashmir Family tour, you will get an opportunity to visit some of the most popular and must visit places in Kashmir. Srinagar; the capital city, Sonmarg; the ‘Meadow of Gold’, Pahalgam; the origin of Amarnath Yatra and Gulmarg; the ‘Meadow of Flowers’, are the three important destinations that will be covered within this tour. Join this tour with your family members; enjoy, cherish and live every single moment with your family!

Kolahoi Glacier Trek

• Duration : 06 Nights / 07 Days
• Destination : Srinagar - Pahalgam - Aru Valley - Lidderwat - Dudhsar Lake - Kolahoi Glacier - Satlunjan - Aru - Srinagar

Day 1 : Arrival Srinagar - Pahalgam

Pickup from Srinagar Ariport and drive to Pahalgam. Pahalgam called as “Valley of Shepherds”. In Pahalgam, Enjoy the nature & walk around the banks of River Lidder. Pahalgam is famous for some trekking routes also & is the base camp for Amarnath Pilgrimage. By evening return to Srinagar. Overnight stay at the Hotel.

Day 2: Aru to Lidderwat (9131 feet) (10 km) (5/6 hours)

After healthy breakfast check out hotel and drive to Aru, we start to Lidderwat(altitude 9000 ft) for a camping experience. It’s a moderate trek with mild ascent and descent leading to a beautiful camping meadow. The total time taken would be around 7 hours. You will see heaven all around you on reaching the camping location, and this is just the beginning. On one side, you will have the Lidder River, and from the other side, the Kolahoi glacier flows down to meet the river. ‘Lidder’ + ‘wat’, meaning ‘Lidder Mixture’ make up the word Lidderwat. Enjoy the pure silence, sound of water, and refreshing views, combined with a crisp cup of tea and Maggi. Then enjoy and share stories of your travel while calmly drifting into the night.

Day 3 : Lidderwat to Dudhsar Lake (12,600 feet) (8 km) (5 hours)

Post breakfast, head towards Dudhsar Lake, it is at a distance of 8 km from Lidderwat valley. Today you will walk through the trail with coniferous trees lined up on side and clear streams flowing through the rocks. Satlunjan is visible from this point. Have a look at lush green valleys and flowing mountain streams, afterwards reach Chainbal waterfall from where the Kolahoi base camp lies 1 km away. After a 1km steep ascent, reach the Kolahoi base camp and go upwards in the valley. From Hoksar Nala the trail becomes gentle and gentle till you reach Dudhsar Lake. Cross the dense forest sections and meadows to reach this alpine Lake. It lies amid mountains and looks beautiful. Setup your camps on the banks of Dudhsar Lake and settle for the day.

Day 4 : Dudhsar Lake to Kolahoi Glacier (11,170) and return to Satlunjan (10,450 feet)

Today, descend towards Kolahoi glacier’s viewpoint, get down for 1.5 km from the valley and get the splendid sight of Kolahi Glacier or the Creavasse which feeds Lidder and Jhelum River. The viewpoint is the most attractive part of this trek because the views are breath-taking views. Do not walk on the glacier because it has become hollow and walking on thin layer of ice can be very dangerous. Now, follow the route which leads to Satlunjan and enjoy your overnight stay there in tents.

Day 5 : Satlunjan to Aru to Pahalgam (7958 feet) (14 km) (6 hours)

Post breakfast, leave early from Satlunjan and descend to Aru by passing through wide lush grasslands Pickup from Aru and drive to Pahalgam, Check in Hotel and Overnight stay

Day 06 : Pahalgam - Srinagar (Approx 3 hrs)

After breakfast check out hotel and drive back to Srinagar, On Arrival Srinagar and visit to Mughal Garden Sightseeing and sfter sightseeing, after sigtseeing check in Houseboat, and 1 hrs Sikara Ride on Dal Lake, And Overnight stay in Houseboat.

Day 07 : Srinagar Departure

After breakfast check out hotel and drop to the Srinagar Airport.

Above package includes:

• All road transport by private ac cars (airport transfers/ from Srinagar to base camp and back).
• Arrival/ departure 2 nights Deluxe Houseboat or Hotel accommodation in Srinagar (full board), unless specified.
• Tented accommodation (full-board) mountain camps.
• All trekking gear included: tents, toilet tent, sleeping bags, mats, blankets, trekking poles.
• English Speaking Kashmiri Local Guide and a Cook.
• All cooking utensils including cooking LPG stove.
• Horses to carry backpack (except day sack), group equipment (tents/ stoves/ fuel) to the higher camps.
• All meals included (vegetarian meals including eggs and cheese, unless specified)
• Trek/ Wildlife Permits.
• First Aid including Medical Oxygen Cylinder.
• All applicable taxes