Kashmir
Srinagar Temples: Kheer Bhawani and Shankaracharya
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Package ID 0563
Lolab and Bangus Valleys
- Standard / 3-star equivalent stay
- Breakfast
- Customizable itinerary
Six days in the little-visited north of Kashmir: the Lolab valley of orchards and springs, the Kalaroos caves and the high meadows of Bangus.
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Package highlights
- Saffron fields and Avantipur ruins en route
Quick facts
In short: Lolab and Bangus Valleys is a 5-night, 6-day tour that also covers Srinagar, Kupwara, Lolab Valley and Kalaroos. It starts in Srinagar and ends in Srinagar. It includes daily breakfast. The itinerary can be customised.
- Package ID
- 0563
- Duration
- 5 Nights / 6 Days
- Places
- Srinagar, Kupwara, Lolab Valley, Kalaroos, Bangus
- Starts
- Srinagar
- Ends
- Srinagar
- Stay
- Stay in standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per the selected package plan
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Best time
- For sightseeing, March to October is the most comfortable time to visit Kashmir; choose December to February if you want snow.
- Customizable
- Yes
Day-wise itinerary
- Package ID
- 0563
- Tour
- Lolab and Bangus Valleys
- Duration
- 5 Nights / 6 Days
- Destination
- Kashmir
- Price
- Price on request
This is a suggested day-by-day plan. Timings, the order of sightseeing and hotels are confirmed with your quote.
Lolab and Bangus are open to visitors from about May to October. Tourist facilities are basic and stays are simple. Local vehicles are paid locally.
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Day 1 — Arrive in Srinagar
Arrive at Srinagar airport, where our representative meets you. Afternoon at the Chashme Shahi spring garden and the Pari Mahal above the Dal Lake. Overnight stay in Srinagar.
Overnight: Srinagar
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Day 2 — Srinagar to the Lolab valley
Drive north-west to Kupwara and into the Lolab valley (about 115 km), an oval valley of orchards, rice fields and deodar forest. Overnight stay in the Lolab valley (simple stays).
Overnight: Lolab Valley
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Day 3 — Kalaroos and the Lolab villages
Visit the Kalaroos caves, tied in local legend to a passage running far to the north, then the springs of Lolab and its villages of walnut, apple and timber houses, with time to walk the field paths. Overnight stay in the Lolab valley.
Overnight: Lolab Valley
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Day 4 — Bangus valley
Drive up to the Bangus valley, a wide high meadow of streams and flowers in summer, with the camps of the Gujjar and Bakarwal herders. Overnight stay near Bangus (simple huts or camps).
Overnight: Bangus
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Day 5 — Bangus to Srinagar
Drive back down to Srinagar via Handwara and the Wular lake road. Evening in the old city's markets for dry fruit, saffron and walnut-wood boxes, and the Khanqah of Shah Hamdan on the Jhelum. Overnight stay in Srinagar.
Overnight: Srinagar
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Day 6 — Departure from Srinagar
After breakfast, a last walk on the Jhelum bund or a visit to a willow-wicker or carpet workshop, then the transfer to Srinagar airport for your onward journey. The tour ends here.
Route: Srinagar → Lolab Valley → Bangus → Srinagar
View route on Google MapsInclusions & exclusions
Included (standard)
- Standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per package plan. Room category subject to package/quotation.
- Breakfast as per package plan. Other meals only where specifically included.
- Transfers and sightseeing as specified in the itinerary.
- Travel coordination/assistance during the tour.
- Applicable taxes where included in the package/quotation.
Not included (standard)
- Airfare/train fare unless specifically included.
- Personal expenses.
- Meals not specifically mentioned.
- Monument/attraction entry fees unless specifically included.
- Optional activities.
- Camera/video charges where applicable.
- Travel insurance.
- Visa/permit charges where applicable.
- Tips/gratuities.
- Anything not specifically mentioned under inclusions.
- Expenses caused by delays, weather or circumstances beyond reasonable operational control where applicable.
Standard package cost excludes airfare, train fare and bus fare unless specifically mentioned in the package inclusions. Local transfers and sightseeing listed above are included.
Important information & booking terms
- To book and confirm your tour, pay 35% of the total package cost as an advance; the balance is due before departure.
- Air and train tickets need full payment.
- Mode of payment: net banking, IMPS, NEFT, cheque, UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm) or QR code. Cash is not accepted.
- Check-in and check-out as per hotel policy.
- A booking voucher is issued once payment is received.
- Extra adult 35% and extra child 25% of the package cost (children below 5 complimentary).
- If a listed hotel is unavailable, accommodation is arranged in a hotel of similar standard.
- Transport is provided as per the itinerary and is not at disposal; sightseeing depends on the time available.
- Cancellation 30 days or more before departure: non-refundable deposit (25% of the total package).
- Between 29 and 20 days before departure: non-refundable deposit + 25% of the holiday cost.
- Between 19 and 14 days before departure: non-refundable deposit + 50% of the holiday cost.
- Between 13 and 8 days before departure: non-refundable deposit + 75% of the holiday cost.
- Within 7 days of departure: 100% of the holiday cost.
- Any refund due is paid after Holiday Guru Travel receives the refund from the service providers; processing charges are deducted.
Where you stay
| Nights | Place | Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Night 1 | Srinagar | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
| Nights 2–3 | Lolab Valley | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
| Night 4 | Bangus | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
| Night 5 | Srinagar | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
Hotel names are confirmed with your booking. If a listed hotel is unavailable, a hotel of similar standard is arranged. Ask us to upgrade any night.
Price
Package price
Price on request
We quote this package for your dates, travellers and hotel choice. No current rate is published for this tour.
Standard package cost excludes airfare, train fare and bus fare unless specifically mentioned in the package inclusions.
How this package is priced
- Extra adult 35% and extra child 25% of the package cost (children below 5 complimentary).
- To book and confirm your tour, pay 35% of the total package cost as an advance; the balance is due before departure.
- Mode of payment: net banking, IMPS, NEFT, cheque, UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm) or QR code. Cash is not accepted.
Want this trip your way?
Change hotels, add nights or sightseeing, or combine it with another destination.
Questions about this package
What is included in the Lolab and Bangus Valleys?
For this 5-night tour of Srinagar, Lolab Valley, Bangus and Srinagar:
- Standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per package plan. Room category subject to package/quotation.
- Breakfast as per package plan. Other meals only where specifically included.
- Transfers and sightseeing as specified in the itinerary.
- Travel coordination/assistance during the tour.
- Applicable taxes where included in the package/quotation.
Which places does the Lolab and Bangus Valleys cover?
The route is Srinagar → Lolab Valley → Bangus → Srinagar. Overnight stays: 1 night in Srinagar, 2 nights in Lolab Valley, 1 night in Bangus and 1 night in Srinagar.
How long is the Lolab and Bangus Valleys, and where does it start and end?
5 nights and 6 days (5 Nights / 6 Days). It starts in Srinagar (Day 1: Arrive in Srinagar) and ends in Srinagar (Day 6: Departure from Srinagar).
Are flights or train tickets included in the Lolab and Bangus Valleys?
No. The Lolab and Bangus Valleys starts in Srinagar and ends in Srinagar, so plan your arrival and return tickets for those points. The standard package cost excludes airfare, train fare and bus fare. We can quote tickets separately. This package’s exclusions say: “Airfare/train fare unless specifically included.”
Which hotels are used on the Lolab and Bangus Valleys?
On this tour you stay in standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per the selected package plan in Srinagar, Lolab Valley, Bangus and Srinagar. This applies to all 5 nights of the tour. Hotel names are confirmed with your booking. If a listed hotel is unavailable, a hotel of similar standard is arranged.
Which meals are included on the Lolab and Bangus Valleys?
Breakfast, as per the package plan: breakfast at your hotel in Srinagar, Lolab Valley, Bangus and Srinagar each morning after an overnight stay, so 5 breakfasts (Day 2 to Day 6). Other meals are included only where specifically stated; lunch and dinner are otherwise at your own cost.
How do I book this package?
To book and confirm your tour, pay 35% of the total package cost as an advance; the balance is due before departure. A booking voucher is issued once payment is received.
How are extra adults and children charged?
Extra adult 35% and extra child 25% of the package cost (children below 5 complimentary).
Can the Lolab and Bangus Valleys itinerary be customized?
Yes. You can extend this 5-night trip, change hotels, add nights in Srinagar, Lolab Valley and Bangus, add sightseeing, or combine it with another Kashmir trip. Tell us in the enquiry form or on WhatsApp.
Planning your Kashmir trip
Best time: For sightseeing, March to October is the most comfortable time to visit Kashmir; choose December to February if you want snow.
Srinagar airport (SXR) has direct flights from Delhi and other major Indian cities. Our packages start with pick-up at Srinagar (or Jammu on road itineraries), with transfers and sightseeing as specified on each package; some include a private cab. Some local excursions — for example ponies at Sonmarg or the Gondola at Gulmarg — are paid locally.
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