3N/4D Pahalgam Valley of Shepherds - Lidder River & Betaab Valley Retreat

Pahalgam, Srinagar · 3 nights / 4 days · India

Lidder River & Betaab Valley Retreat. Stay plan: Pahalgam (2N) – Srinagar (1N). Arrive Srinagar, depart Srinagar.

Day by day

1. Day 1 — Arrival at Gateway - Transfer to Pahalgam

   Arrive at airport / railway station (Jammu/Srinagar/Leh/Delhi). Meet our tour representative and commence your journey to Pahalgam. Check in at hotel/houseboat/camp. Valley of Shepherds along Lidder River: Betaab Valley, Aru Valley, Chandanwari (Amarnath Yatra base), and pristine pine woods. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Pahalgam.

   Overnight: Pahalgam

2. Day 2 — Full Day Sightseeing & Exploration in Pahalgam

   Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion exploring top scenic and cultural landmarks of Pahalgam. Valley of Shepherds along Lidder River: Betaab Valley, Aru Valley, Chandanwari (Amarnath Yatra base), and pristine pine woods. Evening stroll through local markets. Overnight stay in Pahalgam.

   Overnight: Pahalgam

3. Day 3 — Pahalgam to Srinagar High Altitude / Scenic Transfer

   Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Srinagar through magnificent mountain passes, river valleys, and high-altitude highways. Arrive in Srinagar and check in at hotel/camp. Summer capital of J&K: Dal Lake iconic Houseboat stay, Shikara ride, Floating Vegetable Market, and Mughal Gardens (Shalimar Bagh, Nishat Bagh, Chashme Shahi). Overnight stay in Srinagar.

   Overnight: Srinagar

4. Day 4 — Srinagar - Morning Sightseeing & Onward Departure

   Post breakfast and morning mountain views, check out from hotel. Complete any final souvenir shopping and proceed on your return transfer to airport / railway station for your onward journey home.

Inclusions

• Accommodation in selected category hotels/resorts/houseboats/camps on DBL/Twin sharing basis.
• Meal Plan as booked (EP: Room Only / CP: Breakfast / MAP: Daily Buffet Breakfast & Dinner).
• Private exclusive AC/Heating Vehicle (Sedan / Innova SUV / Tempo Traveller / Non-AC Xylo/Innova for Ladakh interior sectors) for all transfers and sightseeing as per itinerary.
• Leh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) environmental permits, wildlife fees, and Inner Line Permits for restricted Ladakh border sectors.
• Shikara ride on Dal Lake for 1 hour in Srinagar.
• All driver allowances, toll taxes, state/inter-state road taxes, parking charges, and fuel charges.
• 24x7 on-tour coordination and dedicated J&K / Ladakh destination desk support.

Exclusions

• Airfare or Train tickets to/from Srinagar / Jammu / Leh / Delhi.
• Mata Vaishno Devi helicopter tickets, battery car, pony, or palanquin charges at Katra.
• Gulmarg Gondola cable car tickets (Phase 1 & Phase 2), pony rides, or local union cab charges for Nubra / Pangong / Tso Moriri if union vehicle rules apply.
• Entry fees to monasteries, museums, national parks, wildlife sanctuary fees, or adventure sports.
• Additional meals, room service, alcoholic beverages, laundry, telephone calls, or personal incidentals.
• Mandatory Gala Dinner supplements during Christmas Eve (24th Dec) and New Year's Eve (31st Dec).
• GST @ 5% applicable on overall billing invoice.
• Any expenses arising out of unforeseen circumstances like landslides, road blocks at Zojila/Khardung La, flight cancellations, or extreme weather conditions.