Overview
The Kashmir Tulip Festival is a must-attend event for nature and flower enthusiasts. Held in the picturesque valley of Kashmir in India, the festival takes place during the first two weeks of April when the tulips are in full bloom. The itinerary includes visits to the famous Mughal gardens, the ski resort in Gulmarg, and the scenic valley of Pahalgam. The festival’s main highlight is the Tulip Garden, a feast for the eyes with over 1.5 million tulips in different colors and varieties. The festival is a celebration of the region’s rich cultural heritage, and it offers a chance to experience the beauty of nature and the warmth of hospitality.
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Itinerary
On arrival, meet for assistance by our representative at Srinagar airport and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, visit Shankaracharya Temple or Takht-e-Suleiman about 1,000 feet from Srinagar. Enjoy the panoramic view of the valley. Dinner and overnight stay at Srinagar.
After breakfast, proceed to visit the famous Mughal Gardens which are The Cheshma Shahi (By Shah Jehan in 1632 AD.), Nishat Bagh (By Asaf Khan in 1633 AD.), Shalimar Bagh (By Jehangir in 1616 AD).
Tulip Garden can be visited (tickets to be purchased directly at the gate) as well as at Hazratbal shrine and parts of the old city of Srinagar.
Visit the Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden which has over 60 varieties of tulips with an overview of Dal Lake. It is the largest tulip garden in Asia. Dinner & overnight stay at Srinagar.
After an early breakfast, leave for Gulmarg. Gulmarg (The Meadow of Flowers) has one of the most beautiful summer or winter Ski resorts in the valley. World’s Highest 18 Hole Golf Course, Gulmarg was discovered in the 16th Century by Sultan Yusuf Shah. Proceed for a gondola ride (Tickets excluded) from Gulmarg to Khilanmarg (Altitude 3,100 Meters) to have a real view of the natural beauty of the summer and winter. Late afternoon, drive back to Srinagar. Dinner and overnight stay at Srinagar.
After breakfast, leave for Pahalgam (The Valley of Shepherds), one of the most beautiful and fascinating ideal resorts all year. It is the base for several treks in the region & for the annual pilgrimages to the cave shrine of Amarnath. It is surrounded by 12 high snow-capped peaks. Enjoy the beautiful countryside life. Drive through the pine valley forest. On arrival at Pahalgam, explore the scenic valley and one can visit Aru Valley, Beytab valley, and Chandanwari by local jeeps to be hired directly. Check in to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay at Pahalgam.
After breakfast, drive back to Srinagar and on arrival check – into the Houseboat. In the afternoon, proceed for a one-hour lake ride by Shikara (Small Cruise Boat) to visit floating gardens, pass through the beautiful narrow canals of the lake, and witness the life of local people living in the lake, dinner, and overnight stay at Srinagar.
After breakfast, we do a day excursion to Sonmarg. Sonmarg is true to its name, which means ‘Meadow of Gold. The moment you enter Sonmarg, the first thing that you will notice will be the snow-covered mountain that forms the backdrop of the town. Covered with alpine trees from all sides, Sonmarg has a few of the loveliest flower collections. You may take a pony ride (at your own cost) to Thajiwas Glacier where snow remains around the year. Later we return to Srinagar by evening for an overnight stay. Dinner & Overnight in Srinagar.
After breakfast, meet for assistance and transfer to the airport and board the flight for the onward destination.
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Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- Accommodation on all days
- 1 Night stay in House Boat
- Breakfast and Dinner on all days
- Internal Transportation
- All toll taxes and parking
- Shikara Ride in Dal Lake.
- All Garden entry fee
- CGST/SGST
- HikerWolf expertise
Cost Excludes
- Rides and any other adventure activity. (Inc- Gandola ride)
- Meals not included in inclusions
- Any personal expenses
- Pony ride
- In some of the towns in Kashmir (for example Pahalgam), they don’t allow vehicles from outside that town to visit sightseeing points. One needs to either use ponies or local cars. The cost for that will be divided among all the trippers on the spot, wherever necessary. Everywhere else, we will have our own transportation
- Anything not mentioned in the Inclusion
Things To Carry
- Must carry heavy woollens, sweaters, Jackets, Coats, and scarves, especially if travelling during winter
- Shoes are needed if you plan to indulge in adventure activities
- Basic medicine like Vicks, tablets like Avomine, Metacin, Saridon, etc.
- Umbrella, if travelling during December.
- Thermals
- Torch
- Light snacks
- Personal Medicines
- Cold creams/Lip Guard
- Identity Proof
Note
- HikerWolf reserves the rights to cancel the trip if the minimum batch size does not suffice.
- Trip Leaders will only accompany you if there are people more than the minimum batch size otherwise, the trip will be handled virtually.
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