Day 01:Arrive
Jammu – Katra (50 km / 1hr drive)
Our services will start with your arrival at Jammu Railway
Station / airport, you will be met by our representative and
proceed to Katra. Check into the hotel & relax. Evening is
free at leisure. Overnight stay at Katra.
Day
02: Katra – Vaisnodevi Darshan – Katra
After breakfast, start your Holy Journey to Mata Vaisnodevi
Darshan. Mata Vaishno Devi temple is one of the holiest Hindu
temples dedicated to Shakti and is the second most visited
religious shrine in India after Tirupati Balaji Temple. Trek
to Mata Vaishno Devi shrine (14 km), ponies can also be
arranged by self (at your own cost) for the trek, return back
to Katra late in evening/night. Overnight stay at hotel in
Katra.
Day 03: Katra – Srinagar
After Breakfast Check out Hotel, and drive to Srinagar,
evening, check in Houseboat in Dal lake and overnight stay in
Houseboat.
Day 04 : Srinagar sightseeing
After
breakfast full day local sightseeing tour to famous Nishat
Garden known as 'Garden of pleasure' built in 16th century
(1633) by Mughal Emperor Asif Khan. Then visiting Shalimar
Garden known as 'Garden of love' built in 16th century (1619)
by Mughal Emperor Jahangir for his beloved wife Noor Jehan or
(Mehr-un-Nissa) also visit Chashme Shahi Later visit to famous
Pari Mahal, Shankaracharya temple situated on top of a hill
where you can have a view of whole Srinagar City. Later you
can visit the world famous Tulip garden in Srinagar. Enjoy
shopping at Kashmiri craft & art stores. Dinner & overnight at
Srinagar.
Day 05 : Srinagar – Sonamarg – Srinagar (170 km) Optional
After
breakfast,
full day tour of Sonamarg (meadow of gold), it has sheer
scenic splendor. The very way-a metalled road - snakes through
massive mountains laden with forests and firs. After a breath
taking journey from Srinagar you come across Sindh meanders
that are abounded with trout & Mahseer. Onwards the valley
opens up to a meadow. Ponies can be hired for a trip up to
Thajiwas glacier - a major attraction during the summer
months. Sonmarg's importance lies in the fact that it is the
last halt on the Kashmir side for the drive from Srinagar to
Leh. You will be fascinated to see snowy mountains against a
cerulean sky against its backdrop. Evening return back to
Srinagar. Dinner & Overnight stay at Srinagar.
Day 6 : Srinagar
– Gulmarg (56 km/2 hrs)
After Breakfast
drive to Gulmarg, Meadow of Flowers. Situated at an altitude
of 2730 meters, full day at leisure to take the leisurely
walks on the lush green meadows of flowers with a backdrop of
the snow capped mountains. Enjoy pony ride or Gondola ride
(rope way) to Khillanmarg at your own cost.
Dinner & overnight in the Gulmarg.
Day 7 : Gulmarg – Pahalgam (140 km/4½ hrs)
Today you will be transferred by road to Pahalgam. Valley
of Shepherds. Enroute you will have an rare opportunity to
visit the Saffron fields. Also visit Avantipura Ruins &
Anantnag Sulpher Springs enroute, Arrive and proceed to your
hotel, Dinner & overnight at the Pahalgam.
Day 8 : Pahalgam
After Breakfast,
Visit to Chandanwadi (at your own cost), The snow Point (14
Km) at your own cost or enjoy pony ride at your own cost,
Return back to Pahalgam, rest of the day at leisure to explore
the countryside and enjoy leisurely walks through the pine
forest along the River Lidder. Dinner and overnight stay at
the hotel. (Chandanwari sightseeing will be not included)
Day 9 : Pahalgam – Srinagar (94 km / 3 hrs)
This morning is at leisure. Later today you will be
transferred back to Srinagar, rest of the day at leisure for
shopping or shikara ride to Floating Market for shopping (Cost
not included), overnight in the Houseboat
Day 10 : Srinagar Departure
After breakfast, transfer to Srinagar airport for your
onward flight back home.
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