Kashmir Valley (Trip Account)

Balvar

Hi Archana,

Had already Posted it in Morning Reposting it again

Dont Worry by afternoon i would give you the Contact No of the two Main Hotels in Sonmarg , u can Directly talk to them. 3k is a very hefty amount for a room in Sonmarg, dont book it.
Try to Acclimitsate as much as u can before Leaving for the Cave. Bit fo Physical Exercise would also Help perhaps.

you can talk to the Ownder of Hotel Glacier, Sonmarg
094194-78432 (Mr Imtiyaz)
he would probably offer you the best Possibsle bet

adewang17

Thanx,Balvar.
It was really helpful.
I spoke to Imtiyaz and he offered me the accomodation at 2000/- tax inclusive.
( accept my appolgies to misspell your name)
Regards,
Archana

Balvar

Hi Archana,

Good To Know that it Helped. Also one more thing plz check the Srike Situation before leaving coz as of now the Situation is quite tense in the valley, over Land trasnfer Issue of Shrine Board. Also the matter would hopefully be resloved by then.
Happy Touring !! & dont forget to post ur Exp once back

pmashar

respected archana
we are planning to tarevl around 21 st of july to amarnath reaching to srinagar on 21 july .will you let me know how did you get booking done for helicopter ride .we are travelling from ahmedabad.we are scared due to recent violence news
please reply
paresh mashar

Balvar

Dear Parsh,

The Situtaion as of now in the valley is tense, but by 21st july the Condition would surelty Improve, Regarding the Helicopter ride archana Would update you.

pmashar

dear balvir
thanks for your reply.I wanted to know your address is in chandighar.we were planning to visit amritsur,chandighar, simla,kulu & manali if kashmir valley situation does not improve.please guide me how to travel to simla from chandighar & travel from ahmedabad to chandighar.is it to take ahmedabad jammutavi & drop at ambala & what mode of transport to take from ambala to chandighar.or is it advisable to tarevl to amritsur via pashim express which passes vadodara which is near to ahmedabad.doyou know any thing about travel to amritsar from ahmedabad & the to come down to chandighar.what mode of transport is from amritsar to chandighar.is it bus or to take taxi.what are places worth visiting in amritsar & chandighar.please guide about accommodation in chandighar.i am travelling with my family so please suggest safer & nonturbulant way of travel & accommodation.your guide will be much of help.
once again thanks for your reply & waiting for another reply

reminder to respected archana plase let me know about helicopter booking-is it through travel agent or you did it by yourself.please let me have web site addres or address of place to book it
p.mashar

Aishah

There are direct buses to Simla from Chandigarh. The other way is to take train to Kalka and change over to Toy train to Simla - this is a longer journey in time. Advisable to book train tickets well before you go.

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Balvar

Dear Mashar,

More less by the time u plan to go the valley the Condition would improve (ishallah). Chandiagrh Shimla u can board the Kalka - Shimla Train ( But Believe Shimla wud be packed) certainly not aplace recommmened by me. otherwise by road its 4-5 Htrs Drive from Chandiagrh. In case of more Info on Shimla & nearby Plz move to Himachal Forum.
Distance Between Ambala & Chanigarh is 45 kms Approx, u can easliy get a Cab from Amabla for Chandigarh. In Chandiagrh can not be termed as Tourist Destination but the Twon othersie has enough top Offer For Day or Two. Secondlay AC buses Ply for Amritsar Daily from Chandigarh. In Amritsar is basucally the Holy Capital of Sikhs), one visit the Golden Temple, Jailanwala Bagh, & if also Flag past at the Wagah Border. ( which is about 35 kms from amritsar)Also there are n numbers of hotel in Chandiagrh to Choose From , just Plan ur Budget wud update u Accordingly

adewang17

Hi Paresh,
I booked my tickets from Vaishno devi helicopter ticketing services and travels pvt ltd.
You can speak to Priya Suri on 09810172421, 01141750000,01,05,41808699,262 14664.
www.amarnathyatraindia.com
She charged 6400/-per head for return jurney.
You also are required to book hotel in advance in Sonmarg, if you are planning to stay there.
Since I am also going there for the first time, I am also scared.Have faith in God.
Further quries feel free to ask..
Regards,
Archana

Balvar

Dear Archana / Paresh,

The Situation in Kashmir valley has eased out , i think u guys can go ahead with your Travel Plans. Although Jammu is still tense.

pmashar

respected archana & balvir

thank you for your reply.we are 4 people in our family.this question is to archana how did you pay to lady for helicopter booking.there are various options of tour with different rates is it due to the hotel.have you paid all money in full what receipt they give & if valley situation gets worse & if you cannot travel what happens.will they pick us up from srinagar airport.we are scared to go as one family of four people.we hope situation in valley will calm dowm then.i will be in touch.we will be travelling from ahmedabad.
archana please answer my questions.
thanks

paresh mashar

adewang17

Hi Paresh,
I will be reaching Srinagar, Sonmarg on 19th July and Amrnath on 20th.We are 5 people, my husband and our parents.
I paid Priya Suri by a cheque, which I deposited in her account.I checked their trust worthiness through my own authentic sources.I had to pay full amount for helicopter ride.I got tickets within two days.
We have to manage our own conveyance to reach Sonmarg, since agencies charge high for it. It will not be much difficult to get there. I am also not booking the conveyance in advance.
I also booked hotel sonmarg,with the help of details provided by Balvar.Thery have charged me 2000/- per room.I had to pay 50 % advance by depositing the cheque in to their account.
Now, you need to put the trust in the hotel people for booking, as the only receipt of check deposition is with me as a proof. Since I want to avoid hardships there, (as Sonmarg is a small place with limited accomodation facility), I took the chance.
I have no idea of cancellation as I didn't inquire about that.You can ask them.
Regards,
Archana

pmashar

respected archana

thank you very much for information.

paresh mashar

tkchaitanya

Hi Balvar,

we are planning for a kashmir lake trek in sonamrg, covering

Sonamarg to Nichinni (13 km), Nichinni to Kishansar (13 km), Kishansar to Gadsar, Gadsar to Megandob, Megandob to Gangabal, Gangabal to Naranag.

in the month of Nov-Dec, can u advice me on the weather conditions and the feasibility of this trek. We have some good experience in some snow treks.

We are coming from very long, from bangalore so we want to book everything before so that we do not have any issues.

We are planning to do this trek unescorted.

Please suggest in this regard.

Regards,
Chaitanya.

Balvar

Dear Chaitanya,

Apologies for being late on the response. First of all the trek you are treferring to is classic Kashmir trek, Must say. But doing it unescorted is not advisable as per me. Keepin in Mind the condition of Kashmir & other factors. Also the ideal for undergoing the trek is July toSept. I Certainly i have my apphrensions on doing the same in NOV ??.also the trek is more popularly known as Kashmir Lake trek
Sonamarg to Nichinni (13 km), Nichinni to Kishansar (13 km), Kishansar to Gadsar, Gadsar to Megandob, Megandob to Gangabal, Gangabal to Naranag.
Now i think u have Clubbed to seprate treks together.
In Nov you can go to Narang by road from Kangan, which is last village before Kangan, amotrable road would take u to Narang, & from there u can hike upto to Gangabal Lake.
Rest wud try to get more information is possible

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Reagrds,
Balvar