Itinerary -
Kashmir & Vaishnodevi Darshan 8N/9D ( 2N katra, 2N Srinagar, 2N Gulmarg, 2N Pahalgam)
Day 01 : Arrival - Jammu - Katra
At
arrival you will met our representative. He will assist and transfer
you to Katra for 02 nights stay. Katra is around 50 Kms from Jammu which
is around 2 hrs. Straight drive. Katra is the Pilgrimage to the most
popular Mata Vaishno Devi Temple. Katra is popularly known as Katra
Vaishno Devi, as it is the base camp for the pilgrims visiting the
sacred abode of Vaishno Devi. It is one of the Jammu and Kashmir popular
tourist spots and is visited by thousands of people.Overnight stay at
Hotel in Katra.
Day 02 : Katra - Devi Darshan - Katra
After
breakfast proceed on a Pilgrimage to the most popular Mata Vaishno Devi
Temple (Darshan of your own). Katra is popularly known as Katra Vaishno
Devi, as it is the base camp for the pilgrims visiting the sacred abode
of Vaishno Devi.Overnight stay at Hotel in Katra.
Day 03 : Katra - Srinagar
After
breakfast you will be transferred from Katra to Srinagar for 03 nights
stay. Srinagar is the largest city of Kashmir which is also the summer
capital of Jammu and Kashmir and due to its qualities it’s also a center
of attraction for tourist. Srinagar is spread over an area of 103.93sq
kms and its height above the sea level is 1730mtrs.This is a beautiful
tourist place with mixture of various castes, cultures and languages.
The main specialty about this city is its waterfalls and the gardens
made by Mughal emperors who represent the beauty of 4th and 5th
century.Overnight stay at Houseboat in Srinagar.
Day 04 : Srinagar - Local Sightseeing - Srinagar
After
breakfast leave for half day tour to Shankaracharya Tempe. Afternoon
tour to famous Nishat garden also Known as “Garden of Pleasure” built in
16th Century (1633) by the Mughal Emperor Asif Khan then visit to the
second wonderful garden known as Shalimar Garden also Known as Garden of
love built in 16th Century (1619) by the Mughal Emperor Shahjehan the
gardens are situated on the banks of the Dal Lake with the Zabarvan
hills in the background.Overnight stay at Houseboat in Srinagar.
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Day 04 : Srinagar - Sonamarg - Srinagar
After
breakfast leave for the full day tour of Sonamarg (Meadows of Gold),
Sonamarg lies at the head of the Sindh valley. The drive through here
presents a spectacular facet of the countryside; Sonamarg is the
beginning of the enchanted journey into a natural wonderland, Surrounded
by pine forest mountains up to 5300 meters high the valley is divided
by a spur of the "Thajwas Range Mountains" one can have a pony ride to
visit Thajwas Glacier where snow remains round the year the major
attraction at Sonamarg in summer months, Sonamarg is known as Gateway of
Leh and Ladakh.Overnight stay at Hotel in Srinagar.
Day 05 : Srinagar - Gulmarg
After
breakfast you will be transferred to Gulmarg for 02 night stay. Gulmarg
(8700 ft i.e. 2652 mts), known as 'Meadow of flowers”. Discovered by
the Kashmiri romantic poet in the 16th century who was inspired with its
grassy slopes covered with wild flowers. It is one of the India's
premier Hill resorts. Gulmarg today is not merely a mountain resort of
exceptional beauty - It also turns into India's premier Ski resort in
winter. The Gondola Cable Car offers rides to the upland meadows of
Kongdori and beyond to the top of Apharwat range to a height of 14000 ft
for viewing the Himalayan Peaks in summer and for downhill skiing in
winter. Overnight stay at Hotel in Gulmarg.
Day 06-In Gulmarg
Enjoy Full day in Gulmarg. Overnight stay in hotel.
Day 07 : Gulmarg - Pahalgam
After
breakfast leave from Srinagar towards Pahalgam (The Valley of
Shepherds) for 02 nights stay, one of the beautiful and fascinating
ideal resorts all the year. It is the base for several treks in the
region & for the Annual Pilgrimages to the cave shrine of Amarnath;
It is surrounded by 12 high snow capped peaks. Enroute, Visit the
Saffron Fields of Pampore, Awantipura Ruins (1100 years old Temple of
Lord Vishnu built by the King Awantivarman) & enjoy the beautiful
countryside life. After Lunch visit the places in Pahalgam by Pony ride
(at own cost) Debayan, Shikargah & Baisaran.Overnight stay at Hotel
in Pahalgam.
Day 08 : In Pahalgam
After
breakfast at the hotel, you can opt to spend your day of sightseeing by
driving to the picturesque Chandanwari and Betaab valley or ride by
horseback across the wildlife sanctuary towards Baisaran meadows. Rest
of the day will be at leisure for individual activities. Overnight stay
at Hotel in Pahalgam.
Day 09 : Pahalgam - Jammu Railway Station
After
breakfast you will be transferred to Jammu Railway Station for onwards
journey with the sweet memories of Holidays for life long.
Trip Ends With Sweet Memories !!!