Overview
Experience the mesmerizing beauty of Kashmir with your family on this 5 Nights 6 Days tour. From the serene Dal Lake to the snow-capped mountains of Gulmarg, the lush valleys of Pahalgam, and the breathtaking meadows of Sonamarg, this tour offers a perfect blend of nature, adventure, and cultural experiences.
Highlights
- Trek to the world-famous Everest Base Camp
- Shikara ride on Dal Lake
- Houseboat stay in Srinagar
- Gondola ride in Gulmarg
- Pahalgam’s Betaab & Aru Valley exploration
- Thajiwas Glacier trip in Sonamarg
- Shopping for authentic Kashmiri handicrafts
Itinerary
Arrival in Srinagar – Houseboat Stay & Shikara Ride
- After breakfast, drive to Gulmarg (about 2 hours).
- Experience the famous Gulmarg Gondola Ride (Asia’s highest cable car).
- Enjoy snow activities like skiing, sledging, and snowboarding (seasonal).
- Explore Maharani Temple, St. Mary’s Church & Strawberry Valley.
- Return to Srinagar for an overnight stay at a hotel.
- After breakfast, return to Srinagar.
- Visit Jama Masjid, Hazratbal Shrine & local handicraft markets.
- Free time for shopping (Pashmina shawls, dry fruits, Kashmiri carpets).
- Overnight stay in Srinagar.
- Drive to Sonamarg (2.5 hours), known for its breathtaking views.
- Explore Thajiwas Glacier (by pony ride or trekking).
- Enjoy activities like sledging and snow biking (seasonal).
- Return to Srinagar for an overnight stay at the hotel.
- After breakfast, transfer to Srinagar Airport for your departure.
- Tour concludes with unforgettable memories of Kashmir.
Cost
The Cost Includes
- Pick-up or Drop-off service from and to Airport(in our own vehicle)
- Transportation to and from!!
- Food all along the trip(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and a cup of coffee or tea) and accommodations during the trip in hotels with family environment
- Transportation, food, accommodation and insurance of Guide during the trip
- Down jacket, all-season sleeping bag, duffel bag and trekking map(in case if you don’t have your own. Down jacket, sleeping bag and duffel bag must be returned after completion of the trip)
- First Aid Medical Kit(Your guide will carry the Medical Kit but we also advise to bring yourself for your own use, as far as possible)
- All the required permits and paperwork
The Cost Excludes
- International Airfare
- Visa Charges
- Hotel Expenses(In Kathmandu, some packages do include hotel expenses)
- Your travel and medical insurance
- Personal Expenses such as shopping, bar bills, hot shower, telephone, laundry, titbits etc
- Food and accommodations in Kathmandu
- Services not mentioned or not promised by the agent/agency
- Emergency expenses such as expenses on chartered helicopter.
FAQs
Annapurna Base Camp is a Grade B or a moderately difficult trekking route. So any fit person can do this trek, even if you do not have any previous experience. You should be aware of what to expect and mentally prepare for it. Then, as long as you will too, you can.
On average, you walk about 4 to 6 hours per day. One or two days can be as less as 3hrs and one or two days can be as long as 7hrs.
The highest altitude reached is 4190m. This is the elevation of Annapurna Base Camp. ABC is the highest we will climb in this trek.
Yes, you can charge batteries en route. Charger should be brought. There are hot shower facilities as well. You may have to pay a certain amount for both ($1-$2). Negotiate. Also, a hot water facility could be free at a lower elevation.
No. There are no ATMs on this trek route. You will have to draw enough cash in Pokhara or Kathmandu. There are a number of ATMs in these cities. Everything is paid in Nepali rupees. So money should be exchanged before the start of the trek.
Yes. The Internet can be accessed in most places. Sometimes, there might be some technical problems. The Internet in Nepal is not as fast as you are used to and at times you can just lose connection.
Not really. It depends on you. If you want, ABC trekking can be done independently. You could hire a guide and a porter by yourself instead of going through an agency or not hire a guide at all. Although, not having a guide can be a little problematic during the offseason.
It really depends on you. Is it your first time in Nepal? How confident are you of being able to find your way around? How pressed on time are you? If you go through an agency, it will be costlier but everything will be planned. You will only have to come, trek and return.
For the Annapurna region, pay for guides range from $20 to $30 per day and porters take $15 to $25 per day.
