Srinagar - The Lake City Srinagar is located in the heart of the Kashmir valley at an altitude of 1,730 m above sea level, spread on both sides of the river Jhelum. The Dal and Nagin lakes enhance its picturesque setting, while the changing play of the seasons and the salubrious climate ensures that the city is equally attractive to visitors around the year.
- Pick up from Srinagar Hotel & Drive to Manasbal Lake(48 km from Srinagar ):Ganderbal –Sonmarg road is the placid Manasbal lake.4 km long and 1.2 km wide lake is famous for Lotus ,water nuts and colorful migratory birds.Belived to be deepest lake as its depth is measured to about 12.8 km at some places.The shikara ride(at your own cost) in the lake offers most fascinating scenes of surrounding nature.
- Kheer Bhawani Temple(36 km from Srinagar): Kheer bhawani Temple is situated in the village of ‘TULMUL’(meaning –of great value )is the shrine of Kheer bhawani.The sacred spring at the temple symbolizes goddess Ragnya Devi.When Ravana finished his worship goddess accepted his offer of kheer(Rice pudding),since the goddess is known as Kheer Bhawani . In the Evening, Return back to Srinagar.
Note : Extra Charges fro Pick up from Nagin / Taj/Lalit
- Visit Manasbal Lake - Kheer Bhawani
RESTAURANTS
Name of Restaurants , Shamiana at Boulevard,, Peerzoo Island at the Residency Road and Alka Salka at the Bund near Polo View are famous for Tandoori & Chinese varieties. Ahdoos and Mughal Darbar for Kashmir Food are serving excellent meals..Nathu’s on the Boulevard & Krishna Dhaba near Sonwar offer exclusive authentic Vegetarian Food.
SHOPPING
Kashmir Handicrafts like Carpets and Shawls are world famous. There are many shops offering Kashmiri Handicrafts etc. which may be visited. It is advisable to visit Govtt approved Stores, which are prominent Export Houses and manufacturers of quality Kashmir Carpets
COMMUNICATION
BSNL, Aircel, Idea, Vodafone, Reliance, & Airtel offers its Mobile Telephony here. Both Pre & Post paid Cell phones are functioning in the valley. There is no Roaming connectivity to any Prepaid Mobile Services. Only Post Paid sim Cards have Roaming facility in J&K. Please ensure you carry the above telephone with roaming facility with you.
HOUSEBOATS.
The Houseboats supply hot water in the mornings and evenings and if it is required at any other time, please ask the captain of your houseboat who will supply without any extra charges. The Houseboats have experienced cooks and if you wish to have anything special prepared for you, please ask the captain. He will try to satisfy your needs. You are requested to deposit your valuables, with the Manager for safety.
INTERNET SERVICE
Internet Browsing centers are available at Boulevard & Regal Chowk. From 10 to 8 PM in summers & 10:30 to 6:30 in the winters. Most of the Hotels have business centers with Wi-Fi Connectivity
For Tours
- 7 days before Start of the tour No Charge
- 3 Days before start of the tour 50 % of the amount will be refunded.
- Cancellation 48 hours or lesser no refund.
- For Refund thru Credit Card 5% Bank charges Applicable
For Transfers
- 24 Hours before Start of the transfer.
- For Refund thru Credit Card 5% Bank charges Applicable