Vaishnodevi with Serene Kashmir
Duration: 08 Days - 07 Nights
Highlights: Maa Vaishnodevi Darshan | Patnitop | Houseboat | Shikara Ride | Gulmarg Gondola | Sonamarg | Pahalgam |
Arrival at Jammu Airport / Katra Railway Station
Our service starts with your arrival at Jammu Airport / Katra Railway Station. On arrival meet our representative and transfer to hotel in Katra. Check in at hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
Vaishnodevi Darshan
After breakfast early morning trek for Vaishno Devi Darshan. After Darshan return to Katra. Rest day free for leisure. Overnight stay at hotel.
Katra - Srinagar via Patnitop
After Breakfast, proceed to Srinagar from Katra. Enroute visit Patnitop; a hill top tourist location in Udhampur district on the National Highway 1A, on the way from Udhampur to Srinagar. Patnitop is a distortion of the original name of \"Patan Da Talab\" meaning \"Pond of the Princess\". In olden times a pond existed in the meadows and the king’s princess often used to have her bath there. Proceed for local sightseeing which includes Nag Temple and excursion to Nathatop and Sanasar. Arrive at Srinagar by night and check in. Overnight stay at hotel.
Srinagar - Sonamarg - Srinagar
After breakfast leave for Sonamarg for a day trip. The name Sonamarg is derived from two Kashmiri words “Son†& “Marg†which mean “Gold†& “Meadowâ€, when put together it means “Meadow of Gold†The drive from Srinagar to Sonamarg is very beautiful as you will pass through some towns and villages and at many places you can enjoy the view of paddy fields with rivers flowing on one side. Arrive at Sonamarg you can visit Thajwas Glacier which is around 4 Kms from Sonamarg. A Local Taxi Or Pony Ride has to be hired (on your own Expenses). Back to Srinagar by evening. Overnight stay at hotel.
Srinagar - Gulmarg - Srinagar
Post breakfast proceed for full day excursion to Gulmarg also known as “Meadow of Flowersâ€; Discovered by the Kashmiri romantic poet in the 16th century who was inspired with its grassy slopes covered with wild flowers. In winter Gulmarg looks more beautiful due to heavy snow fall and turns into India's premier Ski Resort in winter. Gulmarg has one of the best ski slopes in the world and highest golf course with 18 holes, in Gulmarg you also can enjoy Gondola Cable Car (at your own expenses) which 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. By evening back to Srinagar. Overnight stay at hotel.
Srinagar - Pahalgam
After breakfast proceed to Pahalgam also known as “Valley of Shepherdsâ€. En-route visit Awantipura Ruins, Saffron Fields, Cricket Bat Factories and stop for white water rafting (at own cost). Arrive at Pahalgam and admire the beauty of this quiet place and be in awe of the serene surroundings. In Pahalgam hire pony or union taxi and you can visit Betaab valley (Betaab Valley is situated at a distance of 15 Kms from Pahalgam. Got its name from the Sunny Deol & Amrita Sight hit debut film Betaab. The valley surrounded by lush green meadows, snow clad Mountains and covered with dense vegetation. Then visit Aru Valley (Aru Valley is a small yet self-sufficient scenic village located 12 km from Pahalgam) or you can visit Chandanwari (Is situated at a distance of 16 km from Pahalgam, is the starting point of the yatra that takes place every year in the month of July to August). Overnight stay in Hotel.
Pahalgam - Srinagar & Sightseeing
After breakfast transfer to Srinagar. On arrival check in Houseboat. Later proceed for sightseeing. Visit Mughal Gardens, Shankarancharya Temple (Also known as the Jyesteshwara temple. It is on top of the Shankaracharya Hill on the Zabarwan Mountain It is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is at a height of 1,000 feet above the plain and overlooks the city of Srinagar). Also visit Pari Mahal 'Palace of Fairies' (is a seven terraced garden located at the top of Zabarwan mountain range over-looking city of Srinagar and south-west of Dal Lake). Then visit to Chasma Shahi (One of the Mughal gardens built in 1632 AD around a spring by Ali Mardan Khan, a governor of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan as per the orders of the Emperor, as a gift for his elder son Prince DaraShikoh). You will also visit Nishat Garden known as 'Garden of pleasure' built in 16th century (1633) by Mughal King Asif Khan. Then visit Shalimar Garden known as 'Garden of love' built in 16th century (1619) by Mughal King Jehangir for his beloved wife Noor Jehan or (Mehr-un-Nissa) evening enjoy SHIKARA RIDE on world famous Dal Lake in which you will cover, Floating Gardens, Vegetable Gardens, Golden Lake, Inner markets like Mena Bazar, and Canals etc, also enjoy the scenic view of Zabarwan Mountains. Evening free for leisure. Overnight stay in Houseboat.
Departure
After breakfast get transfer to Srinagar Airport for your return journey flight.