1. What is the story of this itinerary?

Created from my own Army family experiences in Jammu & Kashmir — including my father’s posting in Udhampur during the Kargil War — this itinerary follows a meaningful route that blends personal memories with the region’s most beautiful highlights.

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2. What are the hotels planned?

This is a luxury trip with 4 Star hotels at least in All places.
Final Hotel Shortlist will be shared to all customers before collecting payments.
Our Hotels cost on average is 8000 - 10000 per night.

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3. What type of meals do we expect?

We include 2 meals on all days . On Some days we will have Lunch as well .Let the Lunch's be a surprise we dont want to talk about it .

Many days we will return to our hotel for rest during the afternoon , you can have lunch directly by ordering A la carte in hotel ( on direct payment basis ) or have it during the tour in some outside outlet .

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4. Can we make some recommendations of Hotels / Sites?

Yes - we are waiting for your inputs — please note we only discuss this when the customer has confirmed their interest to travel.
All such recomendations have to be made over an email to sales@gopurple.in .

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5. Arrival and departure time restrictions

Our First day is Free , you can arrive any time . We will Pick you and drop you to the hotel for rest and acclimatization . Our Main itinerary begins the next day . On the Last day we can arrange a drop for you any time . Your coordinator for both pick up and drop is assigned to you in advance Most of the times the coordination is done by Hotels and we expect you to ensure they are informed about drops and re confirmed one day before departure

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6. What is a typical group size?

We are an old company, trying to build a new segment.
We hope to have a small group of like minded people.
The tour will operate for any size of 4 or more people.
Transport will be arranged accordingly.

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7. Are these trips escorted?

Yes we will either have a local guide or a trip leader from Purple on these trips.

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8. How do we book?

A small advance is followed by Hotel confirmations from our team.
You need to pay balance based on departure date.
Sales team will connect with you for this.

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9. What happens if I want to cancel this tour after advance payments?

Only 30% is cancellation fees for any booking till 8 days before arrival.

• We book hotels which have scope for cancellations with less charges
• Our cancellation charges include cancellations of train, transport, hotels, hard work of our team
• Refund is initiated within 21 days to the same account we have collected from
• If you decide to book with us within 12 months we will adjust 15% in your next booking
• In case cancellation is received within 8 days and at least 3 days before arrival – we will charge 50%
• There is no refund possible for last minute cancellations less than 3 days to arrival, still we will try our best to adjust a maximum in your next booking (less than 50%).

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10. What Weather can we expect ?

Summer (May–June)
Day temps ~ 36–40 °C (can go up to ~45 °C). Hot and dry

Monsoon(July – September)
10°C – 30°C

November – February (Winter & Peak Snow Season)
–4°C – 8°C

Winter (Dec–Feb)
Mild to cool: day temps ~ 10–15 °C; nights colder

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11. Do you book flights?

We do — we charge a small service fees (1000 pp).
We try to book refundable fares with maximum refunds possible in case of cancellations.
However you can book your own flights as well.

12. What should I pack?

Summer: Light woolens + comfortable clothing

Winter: Heavy woolens, jackets, gloves, caps, thermals

Snow areas: Waterproof shoes & jackets are recommended