KASHMIR – AMRITSAR – VAISHNOVDEVI
Kashmir is the northernmost geographical region of the Indian subcontinent. Until the mid-19th century, the term “Kashmir” denoted only the Kashmir Valley between the Great Himalayas and the Pir Panjal Range. Jammu and Kashmir is a region administered by India as a union territory and consisting of the southern portion of the larger Kashmir region, which has been the subject of a dispute between India and Pakistan since 1947, and between India and China since 1962.
What to See In Tour
AmritsarGolden Temple, Jalianwala Baug, Atari boarder ( wagha)
Katra
Maa Vaishno Devi Temple
Srinagar
Avantipur , Mughal Garden , Nishat Bagh , Shalimar Bagh and Chashmeshahi bagh,Dal Lake with the Zabarwan hills. Shankaracharya Hills.
Gulmarg
highest golf course , Afarwatt Mountain range , Gondola cable car
Pahalgam
bat factory, Pahalgam (The valley of shepherds) , Betab Vally , Aaru Vally
Hotel Accommodation
Amritsar – 1 Night | Katara– 2 Night
Srinagar – 4 Night | Madurai – 1 Night
Itinerary
what Includes in trip
The Trip Cost Includes
- 1. Mineral water
- 2. Accommodation in Deluxe hotels on twin sharing basis
- 3. Journey by 2X1 Non Ac Bus
- 4. All Meal i.e Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- 5. Tea / Coffee / Milk
The Trip Cost Excludes
- 1. Entry Fees
- 2. Cost of Pre/Post tour hotel accommodation
- 3. coolie charges, laundry, telephone charges, shopping , or extra
- beverages mineral water.
- 4. Any extra cost incurred on behalf of an individual due to illness,
- Hospitalization, or any personal emergency
- 5. Roapway charges / Boating tickets / Jungle safari charges
- Rail or Air Ticket Charges
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 to, 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 certain amount for both ($1-$2). Negotiate. Also, hot water facility could be free at 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. Internet can be accessed in most places. Sometimes, there might be some technical problems. 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 off season.
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 Annapurna region, pay for guides range from $20 to $30 per day and porters take $15 to $25 per day.