Duration: 8
Nights / 9 Days
Places to Visit: Jammu - Katra - Mata Vaishno Devi Darshan - Pahalgam - Srinagar
- Sonamarg - Gulmarg - Doodhpatri - Srinagar
Tour Package Details
Day 01:- Jammu to Katra (50kms/1.5hrs) or Katra arrival
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On arrival at Jammu Railway station or Airport / Katra railway station,
Meet and greet our friendly driver come representative and later drive to
Holy city Katra it home to holy shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi, It is
situated in Reasi district of Union territory Jammu and Kashmir, India.
Katra act as the base for devotees who visit Mata Vaishno devi. It one of
the most visited holy destination of India lakhs of pilgrims visit here
every month. On arrival check-in hotel in Katra, Rest of the evening free
for shopping or you can enjoy panoramic view of Katra. Night stay in Katra.
Day 02:- Katra Vaishno Devi darshan
Today early morning get ready and it will be most exciting day of your
entire you, Star trekking to Mata Vaishno devi main temple which 14kms
from Katra at the Trikuta Mountains, Mata Vaishno devi temple or Mata rani
temple is one of Holiest temple in India, Vaishno devi is Hindu Temple
dedicated to the Goddess Vaishnavi other form of Goddess Durga. Katra to
Vaishno Devi trekking normally takes 4-5 hrs each way, you have to get
yatra parchi or yatra token in Katra before trekking. Post Mata Vaishno
Devi darshan don't forget to visit Bhairo Baba Temple because without that
Mata Rani Darshan is incomplete, you can use now cable car to reach Bhairo
Baba Temple, Post Darshan return back to hotel in Katra for night stay.
Day 03 : Katra - Pahalgam ( 7- 8 hrs)
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After Breakfast check out Hotel and drive to Pahalgam, check in hotel,
evening free and sightseeing local like river view, markets. Overnight
stay in Hotel
Day 04 : Pahalgam - Srinagar (Around 3 hrs On way )
Early Morning after breakfast check out Hotel, and Visit to Aru Valley,
Betab Valley and Chandanwari, Baisaran Sightseeing, after
sightseeing back to Srinagar.
Aru Valley
Aru Valley is a small yet self-sufficient scenic village located 12 km
from Pahalgam. The drive up to the village is alluring too. The location
of the village among the grasslands, make this place a tourist delight. It
is reachable by walking along a mountain path. The village also serves as
the start point for trekking to Kolahoi glacier. Another long trek for the
serious trekker is to Sonmarg, which can be covered in 3 days! Besides,
the valley is also known to be a good site for camping. Instead of taking
the regular pony ride it is recommended that tourists explore the
surrounding valley on foot to get a full sense of its beauty.
Betaab Valley
Located on the way to Chandanwari, the valley was named Betaab after the
Bollywood movie by the same name! Earlier known as Hajan Valley, after the
release of the movie, it was renamed as major part of the movie was shot
here. Set amid picture perfect environs complete with snowcapped
mountains, gurgling streams, colorful willow trees & the warm sun; making
it an ideal for an artist’s canvas! The valley is a walk-able distance
from Pahalgam. The crystal clear & chilly water of the stream bubbling
down from the snowy hills is a delight; locals here drink this water too.
Baisaran and Tulian Lake are few nearby attractions that can be visited.
Chandanwari
Pahalgam to Chandanwari is easily accessible by taxi. From Chandanwari,
pilgrims need to continue their Yatra on foot or pony, which will take at
least 2 days to reach the cave and back, with an overnight stay in either
Shishnag or Panchtarni.
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Baisaran
Baisaran is also dubbed as ‘Mini Switzerland’ because of its long dark
meadows resembling the ones in Switzerland. The dense pine forest that
gives the green carpet look to the meadow provides a contrasting hue to
snow-capped peaks of the surrounding mountains. A major tourist place to
visit in Pahalgam, a voyage to the meadow is truly a treat for the senses.
Additionally, Baisaran valley is also an ideal campsite for trekkers who
want to move further up to Tulian Lake. Accessible through ponies from
Pahalgam, this off-beaten track of Jammu and Kashmir tourism offers
panoramic sights of the town and Lidder Valley.
Day 5 : Srinagar Local Sightseeing
After Breakfast Visit to Srinagar Sightseeing, Mugal Garden - Shalimar
Bagh, Nishat Bath, Chasme Shahi - Pari Mahal, and Visit to Shankra Chariya
Temple.
Nishat Bagh (Garden of Pleasure) The largest Mughal garden situated on the
banks of the world-famous Dal-Lake in the backdrop of Zabarwan hills
encircles the Dal Lake. Empress Noor Jahan’s brother Asif Khan laid the
Garden in 1633 AD. Nishat has seven terraces with a beautiful central
water course flowing right in the middle. These terraces rise dramatically
off the mountains from the eastern part of the lake.
Shalimar Bagh (Garden of Pleasure) – It was planted by Mughal emperor
Jehangir for Empress Noor Jahan in 1619 AD and later extended in 1727 A.D.
by Shah Jahan. Shaded by magnificent Chinar trees, the Shalimar is a
series of stone pavilions and flowing water with paint box bright flower
beds. The Garden blooms with innumerable varieties of flowers in spring
and autumn. After sightseeing check in Hotel and Overnight stay.
Day 06 : Srinagar - Sonamarg - Srinagar ( 76 kms One way)
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After breakfast check out houseboats and Drive to Sonamarg, and full day
excursion of Sonmarg which is one of the most beautiful drive from
Srinagar. Sonmarg also called Meadow of Gold is located at a height of
2690 meters.
You may take a pony ride (at your own cost) to Thajiwas Glacier where snow
remains round the year. Return to the Srinagar, Check in Hotel , and
Overnight stay in Hotel.
Day 07 : Srinagar – Gulmarg – Srinagar (8700 Feet, 52 kms, 1.5 hrs One
way)
After Breakfast chtransfer to Gulmarg called as “Meadow of Flowers” .
Gulmarg is 52 Kms from Srinagar at an altitude of 8700-ft. Gulmarg also
referred as Meadow of Flowers is a famous Ski Resort & the world’s highest
18 hole Golf Course. The place was prominent during the British time. You
can enjoy a Pony ride (Optional At your own cost).
Enjoy the scenic view of Kongdori (12,293 ft) first stage and Affarwat
Peak (13,780 ft) second Stage on a Cable Car Ride (Optional At your own
cost) .
By evening return to Srinagar. In Evening enjoy a Shikara Ride in Dal Lake
and witness the ride on lake, called Venice of India & experience the
aquatic life of Srinagar. Also see the scenic extravaganza of the Kashmir
and enjoy the profusion of colors in the Paradise on Earth. While
returning visit to the local crafts market and see the fine carved
hand-made articles from Paper Machine & wood of a walnut. Overnight stay
at the Hotel.
Day 08 : Srinagar - Doodhpathri - Srinagar (Around 2.5 hrs On way)
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After breakfast drive to Doodhpathri, Doodhpathri is a beautiful meadow
with emerald grass that looks like a green carpet. A beautiful river
dancing and reverberating with the wind flows in the middle of the meadow,
lending it a splendid charm and vibrancy. The place looks very beautiful
and pleasant. The green grass under the feet is really wonderful.
The road from Khansahib area in Badgam to the Doodhpathri is not in a good
condition. There is not a full-fledged market or any hotel in the area, so
the trip is always going to last for a day only and you need to pack your
lunch. Tea and snacks are available in the shops run by local people.
After sightseeing evening back to Srinagar and Overnight stay in Hotel.
Day 09 : Srinagar Airport Transfer
After Sightseeing check out hotel and transfer to Srinagar Airport / Bus
Stand.
PRICE ON REQUEST : - 9871273998
Above package includes:
- Pickup & Drop Srinagar Airport.
- Deluxe Houseboat in Dal Lake.
- Deluxe Hotel
- Double Sharing Rooms with Breakfast & Dinner.
- Veg or Non Veg Food.
- Welcome drink on arrival in Houseboat.
- One hour Shikara Ride on Dal Lake.
- All Sightseeing by Personal Car.
- All present applicable taxes.
Exclusions:
- Meal Plan (Lunch)
- Horse Ride
- Monument Fee
- Personal Expenses like Telephone, Fax, Internet, Laundry etc
- Any Expenses related to portage at hotels, airports, tips, room service,
insurance, wine, boating charge, guide, entrance fee, porters, palanquins,
or ponies
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