Day | Iternary | Night Hold |
1 | Arrive Jammu & Drive to Katra (2 hrs.)
Meet on arrival at Jammu airport/ railway station and drive to Katra for Vaishnodevi Darshan. Vaishno Devi, also known as Mata Rani, Trikuta and Vaishnavi, is a manifestation of the Hindu Mother Goddess Mahalakshmi. The words "maa" and "mata" are commonly used in India for "mother", and thus are often used in connection with Vaishno Devi. Once you arrive at your Hotel, you will be duly checked in to your hotel for an overnight stay. Overnight at Katra . ( Note: Due to Jammu Union, Guest has to Come to Jammu Pick Up Point ( at their own cost) | Katra |
2 | Katra (Vaishnodevi Darshan)
Early morning start for Vaishnodevi climb (Total 13 kms walk to the temple that takes about 4-5 hours). Enroute stops at Adhkwari Temple and darshan at Baba Bhaironath Temple is recommended). During Summer and peak travel season it may be advisable to start the climb previous evening. Once queue tickets are purchased the wait period could be half an hour to 3 hours depending on the rush. During season Yatra Parchi (entry tickets required to beging the uphill walk), it is recommended to purchase in advance to avoid delays. Guests looking for Helidarshan (Helicopter ride, darshan and back), morning flights are recommeded for best weather and least uncertainity. Return by late evening. | Katra |
3 | Drive from Katra to Pahalgam (8 hrs approx)
After breakfast leave from Katra and drive towards Pahalgam. Pahalgam 2440 Mtrs (vale of Kashmir). It is 5 hours journey on way. On the way visit Saffron fields, Avantipur ruins and Anantnag sulpher spring. Bat village and apple orchilds. Pahalgam is the most famous place for Indian Film Industry. Enjoy the nature charm of the valley. In the evening enjoy the music of running water of river lidder and spend a few hours of evening on the back of river. Over Night at Hotele. O/N Pahalgam. Note : In Pahalgam : Horse Riding, Chandanwari ,Betaab Valley, Aru Valley and Baisaran Valley ( Cost Extra ) | Pahalgam |
4 | Drive from Pahalgam to Srinagar.( Stay in HouseBoat)
After breakfast drive towards Srinagar & local sightseeing of Srinagar City. Visit: - Mughal gardens: - Chesma Shahi (Mughal Spring), Nishat (The Garden of Bliss), Shalimar (The Abode of Love). Overnight stay at Srinagar. | Srinagar |
5 | Check out from Houseboat & transfer to Srinagar Hotel. Sightseeing to Srinagar.
After breakfast, this morning, check out from your houseboat & drive to your hotel. Also, visit Dal lake. Enjoy Shikara ride (optional) & local market here. Overnight at Srinagar. | Srinagar |
6 | Srinagar - Full day trip to Gulmarg ( GUL01)
After breakfast, this morning, Proceed to Gulmarg. In Gulmarg and take a ride in the world's highest cable car "Gondola" or enjoy your day by playing golf in the world’s highest golf course. Overnight stay at Srinagar. ( Gondola & Pony ride - Not Included ) Note : In Winter's , Snow Jeep transfers from Tangmarg to Gulmarg to Tangmarg: Applicable in Nov & Dec Month (Cost Extra) No Cars are allowed to move inside Gulmarg area, due to issue of horse owner’s association. | Srinagar |
7 | Srinagar - Full day trip to Sonmarg
After breakfast, transfer toSonmarg for a daytrip. Enroute see Hazratbal Shrine, Gagangir Tourist Village. The drive from Srinagar to Sonmarg is very beautiful as you will pass through some towns and villages, at many places you can enjoy the view of paddy fields with rivers flowing on one side. In Sonmarg you can visit Thajiwas Glacier which is around 4 Kms from Sonmarg, a local taxi has to be hired for it. The name Sonmarg is derived from two Kashmiri words “Son” & “Marg” which mean “Gold” & “Meadow”, when put together it means “Meadow of Gold”. Return to Srinagar in the evening after enjoying your day. Overnight stay at Srinagar. | Srinagar |
8 | Drop at Srinagar Airport/Railway Station
After breakfast, this morning, check out from your hotel and get transferred to Srinagar Airport/Railway Station for your onward journey. Tour Ends. | back to home |