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Skiing Kashmir

Focus: Skiing/ Himalayan Views and People of Kashmir.
BEST TIME : MID December to Mid March

Day 1   ;          Fly from UK to Delhi

Day 2   :                                  DELHI
You will be met upon arrival and transfered to your hotel. The remainder of the morning is free for you to relax and recover from the flight. During the afternoon there will be a half day tour of Old Delhi. You will visit the Red Fort in the heart of Old Delhi , the Jama Masjid, one of the largest mosques in the world, and Humayun's Tomb. Overnight at hotel.
Note : Red fort Delhi is closed on Monday

DAY 3    :                            DELHI to SRINAGAR
Early morning transfer to the Domestic Airport for your flight to Srinagar. Upon arrival you will be met and escorted to Dal Lake and your shore side hotel. The rest of the morning is free for you to relax. After lunch there will be a guided city tour. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

DAY 4   :                           SRINAGAR to GULMARG
After breakfast you will be driven to Gulmarg - the Meadow of Flowers - 2730 metres, above sea level and where some of the best ski slopes in the world can be found. The distance of 56 kms will be covered in about 3-4 hrs. You will be checked into your hotel and have the rest of the day free to relax or locate the facilities, including the Gondola ski lift. Lunch and dinner will be served in your hotel. O/n at hotel.

DAY 5 TO DAY 8 :            GULMARG
These are your skiing days. Enjoy them and ski safely.
• All meals are included.

DAY 9 :                            GULMARG to SRINAGAR
After breakfast drive back to Srinaga. After checking in to your hotel you will later be taken by Shikara to one of Dal Lakes famous Houseboats for lunch. After lunch you can experience a Shikara ride on Dal Lake. You will see the floating vegetable gardens and the Kashmiris who live their lives by the waters edge. Trying to resist the local handicrafts will be difficult especially as they are excellent value if you indulge in some hard bargaining. At the same time some bird spotting can be done. Lunch will be served. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

DAY 10 :                           SRINAGAR to DELHI
After breakfast you will be driven to the airport for the return flight to Delhi. On arrival you will be met and taken to a small hotel to relax and freshen up before being taken to the international airport for your flight back to the UK

Please contact us for further information and prices.

Skiing in Garwhal Himalayas

Focus: Skiing/ Himalayan Views and People of Garhwali culture.
BEST TIME: Mid December to Mid March.

Skiing, at one time the preserve of the Europeans in India, has now become one of the most important winter sporting activities for a many people. The number of people from India, and nowadays from much further afield,enjoying winter sports in the |Himalayas is increasing year after year and will continue to do so as the reliability and quality of the snow is appreciated by an ever increasing number of keen skiers. Indian ski centres are well prepared to provide everything the enthusiast is likely to want when it comes to winter sports and the latest equipment is available to make sure that you enjoy your time on the ski slopes of India.

Day 1 :              FLY UK to DELHI

Day 2 :              DELHI
You will be met on arrival, provided with full assistance and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the morning is free for you to relax and recover from the flight.
During the afternoon there will be a tour of Old Delhi. You will see the Red Fort in the heart of Old Delhi, the Jama Masjid, one of the largest mosques in the world, Humayun's Tomb Overnight at Hotel Taj Mahal.
Note : Red Fort Delhi is closed on Monday

DAY 3 :           RISHIKESH
Morning transfer to New Delhi railway station at 0600 hrs board train to Haridwar. Arriving at Haridwar at 1122 hrs , you will be met and and driven to Rishikesh which takes about about 1 hr. You will be checked into the Hotel Glass House and after lunch have the rest of the day free to relax or explore the town. Dinner and o/n at hotel.

DAY 4:          RISHIKESH to AULI (2750 mt./ 280 km./ about 7 hrs)
After breakfast you will be driven to Auli (the Alpine meadow ) 2750 mt above sea level. Auli has one of the best ski slopes in the world, and one of the best mountain view points. From here you will, weather permitting, enjoy views of Nanda Ghunti (6309 mt.), Hathi peak 6727 mt., Ghori peak 6590 mt. The view en route from Rishikesh to Joshimath(1890 mt.) is also breathtaking. You will have lunch en route at a local restaurant. You will be checked into the Cliff Top Ski Resort where you can relax until dinner time. O/n at hotel.

DAYS 5 TO DAY 8 :                AULI
These are your skiing days. Enjoy them, ski safely.

• All meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner) are included and overnight stay in Hotel Cliff Top Ski Resort.

DAY 9 :                                    AULI to RISHIKESH
After breakfast you begin the drive back to Rishikesh . You will have lunch en-route. On arrival you will return to Hotel Glass House. The evening is free for you to relax. Dinner and o/n at hotel.

DAY 10 :                                  RISHIKESH - HARIDWAR - DELHI
After breakfast you will be driven to Haridwar. After a leisurely lunch at a local restaurant you will be taken to the Railway Station to board the 18:08hrs train to Delhi. You will arrive at 22:45 hrs and driven straight to the International airport board flight to UK. If flight times are different then other arrangements will be made.

Please contact us for further information and prices.