17 Seater Tempo Traveller Kashmir

What is the 17-seater Tempo Traveller?

The 17-seater is the largest vehicle on Soun Kashmir's list, and it exists for one reason: so that a big group can travel as one party instead of splitting between cars. It is a high-roof, air-conditioned van with push-back seats, built for long days on the road. The Tempo Traveller 17 page shows the listed rate, and you can ask the quote to name the vehicle for your dates.

If your group has fewer than twelve people, the 14-seater Tempo Traveller or the Tempo Traveller 13 may suit better. If you are not sure, tell us the headcount and the luggage and we recommend the right size.

When is one big vehicle better than two small ones?

Which groups choose it?

• Extended families and reunions, where grandparents, parents and children want to sit together.
• Pilgrim groups travelling to shrines and yatra bases, with fixed timings.
• Company outings and team retreats, where the whole team needs to arrive at the same moment.
• Wedding guests moving between a hotel, a venue and the airport.
• College and school tours, with a teacher or a group leader in the front seat.

What comforts come with it?

• Air conditioning, so everyone is comfortable in the summer heat.
• Push-back seats and good window views, which matter on scenic days.
• A raised roof that gives more headroom when getting in and out, which helps older guests.
• Charging points and a music system on some vehicles; ask what the assigned vehicle carries.
• Space for luggage, though seventeen guests with large suitcases may need a second vehicle or a luggage carrier.

Which routes does it cover?

• Sightseeing in the valley, from Srinagar to Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Sonmarg.
• The road from Srinagar to Leh, planned with night halts, for large groups who prefer one vehicle for the whole journey.
• Longer road journeys to Jammu and Katra for the Vaishno Devi yatra. See also our Vaishno Devi and Amarnath packages.
• Airport transfers for a big arrival, with the same vehicle on the day you fly out. See the Srinagar airport taxi.

Our own Srinagar Group Tour is listed at ₹18,350 and is a good starting point for a seven-day valley plan; the final price depends on group size and dates, and a Tempo Traveller can be added for a larger party.

What should you know about a large vehicle on mountain roads?

• Some lanes in the old city and some houseboat ghats are too narrow for a van this size, so we plan drop-off points and a short walk or a shikara for the last stretch.
• On winding roads the van moves slowly and needs a patient driver. Allow more time between stops than you would in a car.
• Viewpoints and parking areas can be crowded in the high season, so we plan stops for the quieter hours.
• Heavy rain or snow can close mountain roads for a day, and we build slack into the plan where we can.

What decides the fare?

The listed rate of ₹5,500 is the starting point for the 17-seater. The final fare depends on the length of the route, the number of days, the season and any night halts. Ask for what is included in writing, so a big group knows the total before the trip begins.

How do you book it?

1. 1Send the number of guests, the dates, the route and the amount of luggage.
2. 2Ask for the vehicle in a written quote.
3. 3Agree on the plan, and read the terms and conditions before you pay.
4. 4Ask for the driver's details before the trip; a planner is on call by phone and WhatsApp for the whole journey.