Back from heaven (winter Kashmir)
Back from heaven (winter Kashmir)
Hi All
A big thanks to all your help and suggestions:
I have just returned from memorable visit of Kashmir valley around on 5/12/2011 to 11/12/2011
Our travel plan was-
Day-1(5thDec): Arrive Jammu at 12 noon(aprox) by Himgiri Exp(2331) from Kolkata. Afternoon local sight seen and night holt Jammu.
Day-2(6thDec):Early morning proceed to Pahalgam and night holt.
Day-3(7thDec):Morning Baisaran valley and others spots by pony ride. Second half visit Betab valley,Aru/Chandanwari by local cab. Late evening proceed to Srinagar and night holt at Srinagar.
Day-4(8thDec): Morning Mughal gardens and enjoy Shikara ride in the evening.Night holt Srinagar.
Day-5(9thDec): Morning proceed to Gulmarg.Enjoy Gondola ride. Back to Srinagar and night holt.
Day-6(10thDec):Sonmarg day tour or We shall skip Sonmarg opt for Patnitop.The road between Srinagar and Jammu can get blocked any time during December month because of land slides.For that we should one extra day in hand to reach Jommu.
Srinagar to Patnitop and night holt at Patnitop.
Day-7(11thDec):Patnitop sight seen and proceed to Jammu rail station. Take the train at 11pm Himgiri Exp(2332) to Kolkata => Bangladesh.
I will be post detail review and pics shortly…..
Thanks
paban
A big thanks to all your help and suggestions:
I have just returned from memorable visit of Kashmir valley around on 5/12/2011 to 11/12/2011
Our travel plan was-
Day-1(5thDec): Arrive Jammu at 12 noon(aprox) by Himgiri Exp(2331) from Kolkata. Afternoon local sight seen and night holt Jammu.
Day-2(6thDec):Early morning proceed to Pahalgam and night holt.
Day-3(7thDec):Morning Baisaran valley and others spots by pony ride. Second half visit Betab valley,Aru/Chandanwari by local cab. Late evening proceed to Srinagar and night holt at Srinagar.
Day-4(8thDec): Morning Mughal gardens and enjoy Shikara ride in the evening.Night holt Srinagar.
Day-5(9thDec): Morning proceed to Gulmarg.Enjoy Gondola ride. Back to Srinagar and night holt.
Day-6(10thDec):Sonmarg day tour or We shall skip Sonmarg opt for Patnitop.The road between Srinagar and Jammu can get blocked any time during December month because of land slides.For that we should one extra day in hand to reach Jommu.
Srinagar to Patnitop and night holt at Patnitop.
Day-7(11thDec):Patnitop sight seen and proceed to Jammu rail station. Take the train at 11pm Himgiri Exp(2332) to Kolkata => Bangladesh.
I will be post detail review and pics shortly…..
Thanks
paban
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Dec 19th, 2011, 13:18 Learning... from others' experiences!
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Paban
It's nice you have completed the memorable visit of Kashmir valley.
All the visitors to this thread would appreciate if you kindly edit and convert the font in normal size, please!
Thank you!
It's nice you have completed the memorable visit of Kashmir valley.
All the visitors to this thread would appreciate if you kindly edit and convert the font in normal size, please!
Thank you!
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Hi,
Thanks for posting the Travel Plan.Did you visit Sonmarg?How far is patnitop from srinagar.Can it be covered in a day trip.What is best between sonmarg and patnitop?
Thanks for posting the Travel Plan.Did you visit Sonmarg?How far is patnitop from srinagar.Can it be covered in a day trip.What is best between sonmarg and patnitop?
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Vaishali,
Patnitop is nearer to Jammu at 105 KM and Srinagar at 125 KM from Patnitop. While going from Jammu, you may stop at Patnitop on the way.
Sonmarg would be more scenic between Sonmarg and Patnitop
Patnitop is nearer to Jammu at 105 KM and Srinagar at 125 KM from Patnitop. While going from Jammu, you may stop at Patnitop on the way.
Sonmarg would be more scenic between Sonmarg and Patnitop
Thanks Prakaant and Kashmir1.So I am dropping patnitop from list.
Hi All
As December is closing month, lots of pending jobs on my desk due to long time leave
coming soon
thanks
paban
As December is closing month, lots of pending jobs on my desk due to long time leave
coming soon
thanks
paban
Bahu Fort & Bag e Bahu,Jammu
Kashmir has its charm in all the seasons. The splendid Winter, the wonder full Spring, the gorgeous Summer or the romantic Autumn. We opt for the Winter Kashmir….
Day -1(05/12/11)
It was a very long (38 hrs)train journey reaching Jammu on the third day. With a delay of 2 hrs we reached Jammu Tawi at 2.15 pm.
Later we went to the taxi stand, about 50 mts from the entrance of the station and took a taxi (Rs.250) for the Hotel Moti Mahal at GSS Rd. in the main town very close to Ragunath Tample. We were 2 adults with 2 children ( 12 and 9) shared a double bedded room with one extra bed(Rs.900+100 for extra bed).Moti Mahal a nice budget hotel for family stay. Room service and stuff were very supportive. The room was newly renovated.
After a long trip we were very tried. So,we headed to only Bahu Fort late evening. Bahu Fort is situated 5 kms away from the city centre. It is surrounded by a lash of green terraced garden, knows as Bag e Bahu.The view of the Jammu city light from the garden at night time was awesome….
We returned back to hotel early as we needed proper rest ahead of long drive further tour to Pahalgam next morning.
Day -1(05/12/11)
It was a very long (38 hrs)train journey reaching Jammu on the third day. With a delay of 2 hrs we reached Jammu Tawi at 2.15 pm.
Later we went to the taxi stand, about 50 mts from the entrance of the station and took a taxi (Rs.250) for the Hotel Moti Mahal at GSS Rd. in the main town very close to Ragunath Tample. We were 2 adults with 2 children ( 12 and 9) shared a double bedded room with one extra bed(Rs.900+100 for extra bed).Moti Mahal a nice budget hotel for family stay. Room service and stuff were very supportive. The room was newly renovated.After a long trip we were very tried. So,we headed to only Bahu Fort late evening. Bahu Fort is situated 5 kms away from the city centre. It is surrounded by a lash of green terraced garden, knows as Bag e Bahu.The view of the Jammu city light from the garden at night time was awesome….
We returned back to hotel early as we needed proper rest ahead of long drive further tour to Pahalgam next morning.
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Nice start. Carry on please.
Day -2(06/12/11)
Jammu to Pahalgam (287 kms/9 hrs):
We woke up early in the morning and get ready by 8 am for the Pahalgam transfer.On the due time hotel boys informed us the driver has waiting for us .The trip (6 days+5 nights, Ex Jammu to Jammu)) was booked through a Srinagar based travel agent Green Kashmir Tours & Travels and we found a very good deal.We paid about only Rs.22000(With all tax,parking) after tour including Srinagar(3 nights) Pahalgam (1night) Patnitop(1 night) triple bedded deluxe accommodations with propane heating gadgets(Blower+Electric Blanket)and transportation for all disposal sightseeing with heated Tavera/Qualis without any meal(EP). Later we meet driver Ayaz Khan(Bunty) local Srinagar guy, said he would be along with us for 6 days with all new fully loaded Innova instead of Tavera/Qualis! Wow..What a great start !!
We proceed Pahalgam at 8.30 am and reached at around 5 pm after stopping in between for breakfast, lunch and tea breaks. The drive to Pahalgam through Jammu Srinagar highway (NH-1A) was thrilling experience. The scenery was unforeseen.
Jammu to Pahalgam (287 kms/9 hrs):
We woke up early in the morning and get ready by 8 am for the Pahalgam transfer.On the due time hotel boys informed us the driver has waiting for us .The trip (6 days+5 nights, Ex Jammu to Jammu)) was booked through a Srinagar based travel agent Green Kashmir Tours & Travels and we found a very good deal.We paid about only Rs.22000(With all tax,parking) after tour including Srinagar(3 nights) Pahalgam (1night) Patnitop(1 night) triple bedded deluxe accommodations with propane heating gadgets(Blower+Electric Blanket)and transportation for all disposal sightseeing with heated Tavera/Qualis without any meal(EP). Later we meet driver Ayaz Khan(Bunty) local Srinagar guy, said he would be along with us for 6 days with all new fully loaded Innova instead of Tavera/Qualis! Wow..What a great start !!
We proceed Pahalgam at 8.30 am and reached at around 5 pm after stopping in between for breakfast, lunch and tea breaks. The drive to Pahalgam through Jammu Srinagar highway (NH-1A) was thrilling experience. The scenery was unforeseen.
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Bagliher Dam/Jawahar tunnel
On the way saw Bagliher Dam(Power Project) on the Chenab river.The view from here was spectacular. Later passed through Jawahar tunnel(2.5km long). Prior to the construction of these tunnel, to enter Kashmir through this route.People had to cross the Pir Panjal using a mountain Pass high up in the range. From here, the view of the Pir Panjal range was awesome!
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