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Female, Age Range: 20 - 25, Nagpur, India

Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir
Ankita, Nagpur, Posted Date: 29th May 2011

A cool relief in summers, Pahalgam is nested in the Lidder valley and is a mere 2-hr journey from..... A cool relief in summers, Pahalgam is nested in the Lidder valley and is a mere 2-hr journey from Srinagar. It is more famous as a base camp for Amarnath yatris, who flock the region in July. The days are sunny yet pleasant, coz the cool winds from the Himalayas and the Lidder river flow all the time. But the evenings, owing to the lack of sunlight and the warmth it brings, are chilly. But then, they sleep early here and get up late, hehe!! Enjoy! More » « Hide

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Senator Pine N Peak Pahalgam
5		rating
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We had booked a room at another hotel of their parent company but when we arrived, they said the... .. We had booked a room at another hotel of their parent company but when we arrived, they said the room wasn\'t available. But they said they would offer us a suite at a much better, 5-star hotel and that is how we landed at Senator Pine N Peak. The moment we entered our suite, we gushed out of happiness. It was large, comfy, and had a good view (good, not great coz the hotel is surrounded by pine trees; as much as the trees hide the hotel from the outside world, they also obscure view of the surrounding from inside the hotel). There was a heating system so as to make us warm in the chilly nights of Pahalgam. Hot water was available 24x7 in the bathroom. Plus all the nick-knacks that are essentially provided in a 5-star hotel. For example, I forgot to pack my toothbrush and was planning on buying one, but to my surprise, they had provided 2 brushes and toothpaste in addition to all the other bathroom essentials (soap. shampoo, body lotion, shaving kits). I had been to Kashmir before but this \'posh\' experience was altogether new for me. I was wary of street food and had starved myself on our road trip to Pahalgam from Srinagar hoping that the hotel food would be better. And this hotel didn\'t fail me! We ordered chicken biryani and club sandwiches and they were so good!! Must thank the chef there. All meals served at their restaurant live up to the expectations. Good Indian as well as continental fare. Plus the sightseeing and transport facility is at the beck of a call. The guys at the reception were very helpful in this matter. The housekeeping and room service is also good. There are pony rides for a nearby tour to the deer park, lavender park etc., rafting in the Lidder river or just lazying off in the morning sun sitting by the river. Great taxis (Innovas, Scorpios, etc) for far-away attractions. More » « Hide

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