Kashmir has a recorded forest area of 20,230 square kilometres (7,810 sq mi) along with some national parks and reserves. The forests vary according to the climatic conditions and the altitude. Kashmir forests range from the tropical deciduous forests in the foothills of Jammu and Muzafarabad, to the temperate forests throughout the Vale of Kashmir and to the alpine grasslands and high altitude meadows in Gilgit-Baltistan and Ladakh. The Kashmir region has four well defined zones of vegetation in the tree growth, due to the difference in elevation. The tropical forests up to 1500 m, are known as the Phulai (Acacia modesta) and Olive (Olea cuspid ata) Zone. There occur semi-deciduous species of Shorea robusta, Acacia catechu, Dalbergia sissoo, Albizia lebbeck, Garuga pinnata, Terminalia bellirica and T. tomentosa and Pinus roxburghii are found at higher elevations. The temperate zone between (1,500–3,500 m) is referred as the Chir Pine (Finns longifolia). This zone is dominated by oaks (Quercus spp.) and Rhododendron spp. The Blue Pine (Finns excelsa) Zone with Cedrus deodara, Abies pindrow and Picea smithiana occur at elevations between 2,800 and 3,500 m. The Birch (Betula utilis) Zone has Herbaceous genera of Anemone, Geranium, Iris, Lloydia, Potentilla and Primula interspersed with dry dwarf alpine scrubs of Berberis, Cotoneaster, Juniperus and Rhododendron are prevalent in alpine grasslands at 3,500 m and above
When you arrive at Srinagar Airport, you will be moved to your hotel in Srinagar by your agent's representative. Embark on a city tour and visit the Mughal Gardens: the
Shankaracharya temple and the Hazratbal Shrine, Cheshmashahi, Nishat & Shalimar. Buy some ornate pieces at the artisan market, such as jackets, paper mache, shawls. Walk along Dal Lake in the evening and pick up some nice souvenirs for each other at local markets. For an overnight stay, get back to the room.
Head out to discover the magnificent natural landscapes of Sonamarg after a nutritious breakfast. Here you and your buddy will pursue masher fishing and trout fishing with your
side. On a pony trip to the glaciers, you should even take your companion and take in the scenery all around, at your own cost. Get back to the Srinagar hotel and be cosy with each other.
Making the trip more memorable by going to Gulmarg, a meadow of flowers where every corner has charm. Check in and then head off for a cable car trip to see the beauty of
this town in all its glory until you enter it. Try your hand at tennis, go hiking with your buddy and go snowboarding! For your loved one here, catch those lovely moments and enjoy horse riding here! Go back to the hotel and settle down.
Head out to visit the enchanting valley of Pahalgam, which sits at the confluence of the rivers Sheeshnag Lake and Lidder. En route, dive with your companion into the past of the
Awantipura ruins. Upon reaching Pahalgam, walk to Baisaren hand in hand with your companion and admire the pine and fir forests all around. Go to the Pahalgam hotel for a
night's rest.
Check out the hotel after a wonderful breakfast and continue towards the Aru Valley and Chandanwari Glacier Stage. On the way, you and your companion will admire the beauty of the Kolahoi glacier, the Baisaran meadow and the valley of Hajan and Beetab. While watching the magical scenery of Chandanwari glacier with your girlfriend, drink on some
local tea. Travel on to Srinagar and have a nice trip on a houseboat.
Hotel Nights accommodation on twin sharing basis as per itinerary
Meals as per hotel plan
All transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary in an air-conditioned vehicle on sharing basis
Road taxes, parking fees, fuel charges, interstate taxes
GST if not mentioned in the rates
All personal expenses like tips, laundry, telephone calls/fax, alcoholic beverages, camera/video camera fees at monuments, medical expenses, airport departure tax etc.
Anything not mentioned under Package Inclusions.
Entrance fees at all monuments and sightseeing spots
Cost incidental to any change in the itinerary/stay on account of flight cancellation due to bad weather, ill health, and roadblocks and/or any factors beyond control.
Airfare if not mentioned in the itinerary
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