Srinagar in Late Oct

vishalsurana · Sep 30th, 2009, 19:09

Hi All,

Visiting Srinagar in late Oct (24th-31st) for 7 nights with family, wife, 2 kids, parents and another couple. Have some basic questions...

In srinagar, will we able to see the Tulip garden?
Is it worth visiting Yusmarg, along with the regular Sonmarg (day trip), Gulamrg (1 night) and Pahalgam (2 nights)
I have booked heevan resort in all 3 places. any reviews about them?
Will we get to see snow in Gulmarg?
Any other travel tips for a 7 month old infant along with us?
Keenly awaiting your replies..

anupmathur · Oct 3rd, 2009, 21:52

Vishal, are you booked with Heevan Hotel at Pahalgam?

Here are a few pics of the place:

Excellent location but very average upkeep!

Snow is likely at Gulmarg. The weather patterns are changing; it's difficult to say!
Sonamarg is an enchanting place and merits an overnight stay!

vishalsurana · Oct 5th, 2009, 18:07

Thanks for PICS man..

in Pahalgam, i am staying in Senator Pine n Peak. It seems that is one of the better properties in Phalagam and also belogns to the same Heevan group.

It will be great to see snow in Gulmarg.Sonmarg, i couldnt find any decent place to stay, especially with infant with us.

prasaraj · Oct 6th, 2009, 19:44

Hi Vishal

The two hotels you are talking in Pahalgam I think you will be spending a fortune on them. I will suggest you to stay in Mantoo Cottages. I was there for two nights recently. It was 750INR/day. The location is scenic and the rooms small but very neat and clean and the staff very very friendly. Mr Mantoo the owner was there during our stay and he organised camp fires and lots of activities in the night time in the gardens. They serve quality food also. I liked the overall stay in the hotel. If you want I can give you Mr Mantoo's number also.

KunalC · Oct 8th, 2009, 12:35

Hi Friends,

I am also Visiting Srinagar in October end.
Here is the itinerary:
29/10. Reach Jammu (at 11:30am) > Katra > start Vaisnodevi
30/10. Back to Katra
31/10. Katra > Srinagar till evening.
1/11. Srinagar > Gulmarg > Srinagar
2/11. Srinagar (local sightseeing)
3/11. Srinagar > Sonmarg > Srinagar
4/11. Srinagar (local sightseeing)
5/11. Srinagar > Delhi

Is this the best itinerary or can it be made better?
Please suggest If need to change the day or places to visit.
Only travel tickets are conformed. still to book the accommodations.
eagerly waiting for your valuable replies.
Also, I have read a lot about wular lake, can I include this in my plan.

anupmathur · Oct 8th, 2009, 16:35

Kunal, from Katra, first night stay should be Patnitop. Next should be Pahalgam. Then Srinagar!
Both Patnitop and Pahalgam are must-do places.

KunalC · Oct 8th, 2009, 16:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by anupmathur

Kunal, from Katra, first night stay should be Patnitop. Next should be Pahalgam. Then Srinagar!
Both Patnitop and Pahalgam are must-do places.

Thanks a lot Anup!

But is it really possible to fit two more places in this itinerary.
I think then I have to skip Gulmarg or Sonmarg.

One more query: This is not the perfect forum for this but could someone please tell me how to send PM?

KunalC · Oct 8th, 2009, 17:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by KunalC

One more query: This is not the perfect forum for this but could someone please tell me how to send PM?

Opps!!! dont know how but now I can see the option for personal message.

rshagrawal · Oct 8th, 2009, 20:13

Hello,

I have planned following

27 Nov 2009 leave from manmad Jhelum Exp
29 Nov 2009 Reach Jammu proceed to Mata Vaishnav devi
30 Nov 2009 Katra to Shrinagar
01 Dec 2009 In Kashmir
02 Dec 2009 In Kashmir
03 Dec 2009 In Kashmir
04 Dec 2009 In Kashmir
05 Dec 2009 In Kashmir
06 Dec 2009 Jammu
07 Dec 2009 Amritsar
08 Dec 2009 Amritsar to Manmad To Nashik Sachkand Exp

In December, It will start snowing in Kashmir.
I hope that this tour plan is good, if not please advise.

KunalC · Oct 8th, 2009, 20:48

Hi rshagrawal,

you have mentioned that you are in Kashmir from 1st to 5th Dec. Kashmir is a very wast saying. No one can define its good or bad plan unless you mention the places in Kashmir like pahalgam, srinagar, gulmarg etc.

rshagrawal · Oct 8th, 2009, 22:16

Hello,

I have planned following

27 Nov 2009 leave from manmad Jhelum Exp
29 Nov 2009 Reach Jammu proceed to Mata Vaishnav devi
30 Nov 2009 Katra to Shrinagar
01 Dec 2009 Shrinagar
02 Dec 2009 Gulmarg back Shrinagar
03 Dec 2009 Soanmarg
04 Dec 2009 Pahalgam
05 Dec 2009 Patnitop
06 Dec 2009 Jammu
07 Dec 2009 Amritsar
08 Dec 2009 Amritsar to Manmad To Nashik Sachkand Exp

In December, It will start snowing in Kashmir.
I hope that this tour plan is good, if not please advise.

ashwinnaagar · Oct 9th, 2009, 00:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by rshagrawal

Hello,

I have planned following

27 Nov 2009 leave from manmad Jhelum Exp
29 Nov 2009 Reach Jammu proceed to Mata Vaishnav devi
30 Nov 2009 Katra to Shrinagar
01 Dec 2009 Shrinagar
02 Dec 2009 Gulmarg back Shrinagar
03 Dec 2009 Soanmarg
04 Dec 2009 Pahalgam
05 Dec 2009 Patnitop
06 Dec 2009 Jammu
07 Dec 2009 Amritsar
08 Dec 2009 Amritsar to Manmad To Nashik Sachkand Exp

In December, It will start snowing in Kashmir.
I hope that this tour plan is good, if not please advise.

Remove patnitop and spend more time in gulmarg or pahalgam and i am not sure if sonamarg is open in novembor. Just get that confirmed from jktdc.

vishalsurana · Oct 15th, 2009, 16:52

is snow possible in gumarg by next week / late october. i read somewhere there has been some snow in upper parts of Gulamrg

ashwinnaagar · Oct 16th, 2009, 14:17

http://www.snow-forecast.com/resorts/Gulmarg/6day/top

this should give you an idea.

Sep 30th, 2009, 19:09	#1
vishalsurana Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 8	Srinagar in Late Oct Hi All, Visiting Srinagar in late Oct (24th-31st) for 7 nights with family, wife, 2 kids, parents and another couple. Have some basic questions... In srinagar, will we able to see the Tulip garden? Is it worth visiting Yusmarg, along with the regular Sonmarg (day trip), Gulamrg (1 night) and Pahalgam (2 nights) I have booked heevan resort in all 3 places. any reviews about them? Will we get to see snow in Gulmarg? Any other travel tips for a 7 month old infant along with us? Keenly awaiting your replies..

Oct 5th, 2009, 18:07	#3
vishalsurana Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 8	thanks for the pics Thanks for PICS man.. in Pahalgam, i am staying in Senator Pine n Peak. It seems that is one of the better properties in Phalagam and also belogns to the same Heevan group. It will be great to see snow in Gulmarg.Sonmarg, i couldnt find any decent place to stay, especially with infant with us.

Oct 15th, 2009, 16:52	#13
vishalsurana Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 8	snow in gulmarg is snow possible in gumarg by next week / late october. i read somewhere there has been some snow in upper parts of Gulamrg

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Oct 3rd, 2009, 21:52	#2
anupmathur Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 260	Vishal, are you booked with Heevan Hotel at Pahalgam? Here are a few pics of the place: Excellent location but very average upkeep! Snow is likely at Gulmarg. The weather patterns are changing; it's difficult to say! Sonamarg is an enchanting place and merits an overnight stay!

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prasaraj TreasureHunter Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Kolkata,West Bengal India Posts: 15	Hi Vishal The two hotels you are talking in Pahalgam I think you will be spending a fortune on them. I will suggest you to stay in Mantoo Cottages. I was there for two nights recently. It was 750INR/day. The location is scenic and the rooms small but very neat and clean and the staff very very friendly. Mr Mantoo the owner was there during our stay and he organised camp fires and lots of activities in the night time in the gardens. They serve quality food also. I liked the overall stay in the hotel. If you want I can give you Mr Mantoo's number also.

Oct 8th, 2009, 12:35	#5
KunalC Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 14	Hi Friends, I am also Visiting Srinagar in October end. Here is the itinerary: 29/10. Reach Jammu (at 11:30am) > Katra > start Vaisnodevi 30/10. Back to Katra 31/10. Katra > Srinagar till evening. 1/11. Srinagar > Gulmarg > Srinagar 2/11. Srinagar (local sightseeing) 3/11. Srinagar > Sonmarg > Srinagar 4/11. Srinagar (local sightseeing) 5/11. Srinagar > Delhi Is this the best itinerary or can it be made better? Please suggest If need to change the day or places to visit. Only travel tickets are conformed. still to book the accommodations. eagerly waiting for your valuable replies. Also, I have read a lot about wular lake, can I include this in my plan.

Oct 8th, 2009, 16:35	#6
anupmathur Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 260	Kunal, from Katra, first night stay should be Patnitop. Next should be Pahalgam. Then Srinagar! Both Patnitop and Pahalgam are must-do places.

Oct 8th, 2009, 20:13	#9
rshagrawal Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Nasik Posts: 6	Hello, I have planned following 27 Nov 2009 leave from manmad Jhelum Exp 29 Nov 2009 Reach Jammu proceed to Mata Vaishnav devi 30 Nov 2009 Katra to Shrinagar 01 Dec 2009 In Kashmir 02 Dec 2009 In Kashmir 03 Dec 2009 In Kashmir 04 Dec 2009 In Kashmir 05 Dec 2009 In Kashmir 06 Dec 2009 Jammu 07 Dec 2009 Amritsar 08 Dec 2009 Amritsar to Manmad To Nashik Sachkand Exp In December, It will start snowing in Kashmir. I hope that this tour plan is good, if not please advise.

Oct 8th, 2009, 20:48	#10
KunalC Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 14	Hi rshagrawal, you have mentioned that you are in Kashmir from 1st to 5th Dec. Kashmir is a very wast saying. No one can define its good or bad plan unless you mention the places in Kashmir like pahalgam, srinagar, gulmarg etc.

Oct 8th, 2009, 22:16	#11
rshagrawal Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Nasik Posts: 6	Hello, I have planned following 27 Nov 2009 leave from manmad Jhelum Exp 29 Nov 2009 Reach Jammu proceed to Mata Vaishnav devi 30 Nov 2009 Katra to Shrinagar 01 Dec 2009 Shrinagar 02 Dec 2009 Gulmarg back Shrinagar 03 Dec 2009 Soanmarg 04 Dec 2009 Pahalgam 05 Dec 2009 Patnitop 06 Dec 2009 Jammu 07 Dec 2009 Amritsar 08 Dec 2009 Amritsar to Manmad To Nashik Sachkand Exp In December, It will start snowing in Kashmir. I hope that this tour plan is good, if not please advise.

Oct 16th, 2009, 14:17	#14
ashwinnaagar Maha Guru Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: pune Posts: 599	http://www.snow-forecast.com/resorts/Gulmarg/6day/top this should give you an idea.