Explore Kashmir
Sun, 19 May
|Azad Jammu and Kashmir
Kashmir is known to be one of the most daunting yet amazingly beautiful places in the world. Witness lush green foothills of the Himalayas, intriguing architecture, and hospitality of the Kashmiri people.
Departure Dates
19-May-2024, 7:00 pm – 26-May-2024, 2:00 pm
Azad Jammu and Kashmir
Details of the Trip
Kashmir is known to be one of the most daunting yet amazingly beautiful places in the world. Witness lush green foothills of the Himalayas, intriguing architecture, and hospitality of the Kashmiri people.
Agar firdaus bar roo-e zameen ast, Hameen ast-o hameen ast-o hameen ast.
If there is a heaven on earth, it’s here, it’s here.
​Kashmir ensures that despite the unrest and the violence, its sheer beauty continues to give meaning to Amir Khusro’s famous words.
Major places to be covered:
Muzaffarabad, Dhani Waterfall, Neelum Jhelum Spillway, Neelum River, Kuttan, Kel, Domela, Sharda University, and all the way to Taobatt.
Itinerary for the tour:
Day 00: Sunday.Â
07:00 PM: Departure from Karachi via Greenline/Bus.
Journey duration:
By Bus: 19/20 HoursÂ
By Train: 21/22 Hours
Day 01: Monday.Â
Departure for By Air client
08:00 PM: Arrival in Islamabad.
Dinner & overnight stay in Islamabad Guest House/Hotel.
Stay at Hard Rock lodges (Guest house) OR Premier Inn OR Equivalent
Day 02: TuesdayÂ
07:00 AM: Breakfast in Hotel or EnrouteÂ
8:30 AM: Departure from Islamabad via Murree ExpresswayÂ
Lunch stop at MuzaffarabadÂ
Photography stop at Dhani WaterfallÂ
Photography stop at Chillana LOC pointÂ
Photography stop at Kutton WaterfallÂ
Dinner & night stay in Kutton/Keran, Neelum Valley.
Day 03: WednesdayÂ
08:00 AM: Breakfast in Hotel
Departure for ShardaÂ
Visit Keran LOC River pointÂ
Visit Sharda University Ruins (20 min trek)Â
Dinner and night stay in Sharda wadi resort or equivalent.
Day 04: ThursdayÂ
7:30 AM: Breakfast callÂ
Departure for Arang Kel via 4×4 Jeeps till Kel then river crossing via cable lift (tickets included) & hiking to Arang Kel (30-40 min)Â
Reach Arang Kel, free time to explore the village.Â
Reach back Sharda hotel by evening.Â
Dinner & night stay in Sharda, Neelum ValleyÂ
(Members who don’t wish to hike can stay at Sharda Hotel on this day)
Day 05: FridayÂ
08:00 AM: Breakfast Call.
09:00 AM: Departure for Islamabad.
Arrival at Islamabad.
End of services for members joining from Islamabad.
Hotel: Hard Rock lodges (Guest house) OR Premier Inn OR Similar
Journey Duration: Â 5/6 Hours
Day 06: SaturdayÂ
Check-Out from Guest house/Hotel in Islamabad.
Day 07: SundayÂ
Arrival in Karachi.
Services Included:
✓ AC Transport (Toyota Hiace &/or Coaster. Disinfected and sanitized to ensure a safe journey)
✓ 4x4 Jeep Expense ( Jeep travel for Kel)
✓ Accommodation (We only deal with hotels that are up to our set standards)
✓ Meals mentioned in the detailed plan (We ensure the meals being prepared is handled with utmost hygiene. All you can eat, there's no limitation to the serving size of the meals, we don't count)
✓ Services of a tour manager (Well educated, informed, and experienced tour guides - our managers are trained to have an objective & professional approach)
✓ Basic First Aid Kit (Proper first aid kit is kept & nearest hospitals are pre-known in case of an unforeseen emergency)
Services not included:
- Laundry, beverages, and personal snacks.
- Any extra expense due to landslides or any reason beyond human control.
- Sight/Entry tickets for forts and any other activities on the trip.
- AC/Heater charges other than Islamabad stays are not included.
​Package Price: (Excluding Islamabad stays) Â
Common room sharing: 23,000/headÂ
2- person/Couple room sharing: 27,500/head
Package Price (Including Islamabad 2 night stays)
Common room sharing: PKR 30,000/head.
2-person/Couple room sharing: PKR 37,500/head
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Ticket prices from Karachi: (Per head and one-way prices) Â
By Bus Faisal Movers Business Class: 9,500/headÂ
By Train Green line Business Class: 12,500/headÂ
By Air Economy Class: 25,000/head
Child Policy: (Ground Package) Â
0-2 Year will be free in ground Package (No seat)Â
3-7 Year will be Half Charged with a folding seat in Vehicle Â
Above 7 will be charged as adult
* The cost of a round-trip ticket for a child traveling from Karachi to Islamabad and back will be determined in accordance with the applicable policies of the chosen mode of transportation, whether it be by bus, train, or airline  ​*Via Air package is subject to change according to current airfares at the time of confirmation.
*Transport charges for Pick & drop from Airport/Station to Guesthouse/Hotel are not included in the above package prices.