Perched peacefully in the Trikuta ranges of Jammu, Vaishno Devi is one of the most revered Hindu Pilgrimage sites in the country. The famous cave temple of Vaishno Devi is believed to be the home of Goddess Parvati or Goddess Shakti along with 33 other Hindu deities.
MAfter arrival in Jammu, pick up will be done from railway station/ airport. Drive to Katra, check in hotel. Local sightseeing will be done at Katra. Overnight stay at hotel in Katra.
After breakfast proceed further to visit the Holy temple of Vaishno Devi. This temple is situated on the top of the hill. To visit this temple one has to hire a pony or travel by foot. From Katra the Vaishno Devi pilgrimage is about 12 kms. After visiting the temple, return back to Katra on the same day. Overnight stay at hotel in Katra.
Early morning leaves for Srinagar. Enroute enjoy Kashmir Valley view. On the way you will stop Patnitop sightseeing. You will also be able to see the exceptionally beautiful Jawahar Lal Tunnel, the breath taking views of Ram Ban & Kud. Arrive Srinagar in the evening and check into hotel. Dinner and Overnight in hotel in Srinagar.
We begin our day with a sumptuous breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast we will drive to the majestic mountain resort of Sonmarg. The route towards Sonamarg takes us on a picturesque country side drive where we will come across rolling hills, green forests, clear water streams and blooming rice fields. We will zoom past the town of Kangan which handles all the local needs of this region. From Kangan, we will drive towards Mammar. We will once again alight from our vehicles at the tourist spot of Gagangir. The spot is built in the middle of the river Sindh and looks like an island with snow glaciers covering one or the other spot. In Sonamarg we will take a 3 hour walk or horseback trip on your own to the Thajwass glacier. After our return we will visit the small town market for some snacks or just pay a visit observing the local people going with their daily routine. We will drive back to Srinagar in the evening and transfer to the hotel for our overnight stay in Srinagar.
After breakfast in the morning, we will begin our country tour towards Gulmarg. The drive past colorful villages and rice fields, gives you an insight of the rich cultural past of Kashmir. We arrive at a small picturesue market town of Tangmarg and drive ahead on a scenic drive of 14 kilometers to Gulmarg. We arrive in Gulmarg early in the afternoon. Later we will begin a short tour around the meadow familarising ourselves with the beauty. In Gulmarg you can board the Gondola cable car system on your own, and ascend towards the Afarwatt Mountain range. The 08 minutes of ropeway will take you past colorful shepherd hutments to the lower ridge of the Afarwatt peak. From here you can click lots of photos of the nearby mountain ranges that stand tall like sentinels guarding the rich natural beauty of Kashmir valley. We descend back to Gulmarg base after an hour and drive towards Srinagar. We will stay at the hotel for overnight in Srinagar.
Today we will do some half a day of local sightseeing that includes a visit to the famous Mughal gardens of Nishat and Shalimar. Built in between a period of 14 years the two gardens are a heritage left behind by the erstwhile Mughals, whose taste for laying exquisite gardens was fascinating. With a backdrop of the sprawling Zabarwan Mountains, the gardens boast of green turfs, blooming flowers and cascading water fountains. We will explore the gardens and later drive back to the hotel for check out. We arrive at houseboat and check in. You will have shikara ride in the lake. This boat ride glides you past some wonderful vegetable gardens and aquatic life. Dinner and Overnight in houseboats.
We will begin our trip towards Pahalgam and drive on the National Highway 1A. This road connects the Valley to the rest of the country. We drive past the saffron fields of Pampore, the marvellous ruins of Avantipura and the village of Bijbehara which remains famous as the bread basket of Kashmir. You can even sample a few exotic breads sold by vendors near the road. We switch the the national highway at Khanabal and drive through the second largest city of Anantnag. From here the road turns scenic as we drive parallel on the Lidder river flowing from the opposite direction. In Pahalgam we check in at the hotel and later do some nature walks to unwind ourselves. Overnight in hotel in Pahalgam.
After breakfast, we will drive to Jammu for your return journey.
Accommodation on Twin or Triple sharing basis.
MAP Meal Plan (Breakfast and Dinner) in all hotel.
01 hour Shikara Ride in Dal Lake.
All transfer and Sightseeing by Separate A/C Private Vehicle.
Arrival and departure transfers.
Toll, Parking & Driver allowance.
Union Vehicle for Pick up from Jammu Railway Station /Airport.
Any international or domestic airfare & airport departure tax.
Any Porterage or Tips.
Only Postpaid Mobile Sim Card works in Jammu Kashmir
Gondola Ride/ Horse Ride (For Gulmarg Sightseeing), Union taxi charges / Horse Ride (For Sonmarg & Pahalgam Sightseeing).
Any extra meals rather than inclusion
Any guided sightseeing
Any personal expenses like, bar bills, telephone bills, tips, beverages, medical / travel insurance, still/video camera fee, costs or any other cost not included above.
Any extra sightseeing that is not mentioned in the tour program or where our vehicle is not allowed.
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