Day 01: Jammu
- Katra
Arrive Jammu , Meet and assist on arrival and proceed straight
to Katra by Coach Arrive Katra and check in at Hotel. and
Overnight in Hotel.
Day 02 : Katra - Mata Vaishno Devi Darshan
Early Morning proceed to Vaishnodevi Shrine (Approx. 13 km
Trek ) One can trek up to the Shrine if fitness permits,
otherwise Pony or Palanquins are also available at an extra
cost. Arrive at Vaishnodevi Bhawan. Wash and change before
Mata Darshan. After Mata Vaishnodevi Darshan, proceed for
Bhaironji Darshan (Optional). After Darhsan back to Hotel, and
Rest and Overnight stay in Hotel.
Day 03 : Katra - Srinagar
Pickup from Katra Hotel and drive to Srinagar, evening on
arrival in Srinagar Check-in at Houseboat / Hotel. Overnight
Stay .
Day 4 : Srinagar - Local Sightseeing
After Breakfast full day Visit Mughal Gardens "Nishat" (The
Garden of Pleasure) and "Shalimar" (Abode of All) and Chesma
Shahi (Royal Spring). Drive along the Lake side on Boulevard
.On return visit a local Handicrafts Emporium for hand-knotted
specialty Silken carpets, shawls, jewellery ornaments. In
second half day Visit Shankracharya Temple. Evening Shikara
ride on Dal Lake visiting floating and Vegetable gardens etc.
Also witness walnut woodcarving and papier machine making
demonstration. Overnight in Deluxe Houseboats/Hotel.
Day 5 :
Srinagar - Sonamarg - Srinagar (84 km, 3 hrs One Way)
After breakfast drive to Sonamarg Enjoy full day trip to
Sonamarg (Meadow of Gold) also called Gateway to Laddakh.
Sonamarg with altitude of 2690 Meters is the most beautiful
drive from Srinagar. One can ride on horse to visit to
Thajewas Glacier where snow remains round the year. Return
back to Srinagar. Overnight Srinagar.
Day 6 :
Gulmarg - Pahalgam (140 km/4 hrs)
After Breakfast check out hotel and drive to the Pahalgam.
Valley of Shepherds. Reroute 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 7 :
Srinagar - Gulmarg - Srinagar (56 Km, 2 hrs One Way)
After Breakfast drive to Gulmarg, Full day excursion trip to
Gulmarg (2440 Meters above Sea level) - it is one of the most
beautiful hill station in this world and also called meadows
of flower. It has world highest golf course (World Highest)
and Gulmarg is also famous for winter sports skiing etc. Enjoy
guided sightseeing of Gulmarg also enjoy Gondola ride (Cable
car, own cost) from Gulmarg to Khilan. Return back to
Srinagar. Overnight Srinagar.
Day 8 : Srinagar
After breakfast, transfer to Srinagar airport for your onward
flight back home.