Wonderful Kashmir
8 Nights / 09 Days
Day-01:Jammu – Katra (50kms. 1hr drive)
Our services will start with your arrival at Jammu Railway Station / airport, you will be met by our representative and proceed to Katra. Check in at the hotel & relax. Evening is free at leisure. Overnight stay at Katra.
Day-02:Katra – Vaisnodevi Darshan – Katra
After breakfast, start your Holy Journey to Mata Vaisnodevi Darshan. Trek to Mata Vaishno Devi shrine (14 kms), ponies can also be arranged by self {at your own cost} for the trek, return back to Katra late in evening/night, Mata Vaishno Devi temple is one of the holiest Hindu temples dedicated to Shakti and is the second most visited religious shrine in India after Tirupati Balaji Temple. Overnight stay at hotel in Katra.
Day-03:Katra - Pahalgam(270. 7hrs. drive)
After Breakfast, proceed to Patnitop from Pahalgam .- (2440 Meters above Sea level). Drive through the green pine forest and along the Lidder River . On arrival, Pahalgam check-in to your Hotel. Enjoy local sightseeing of Pahalgam. Overnight stay at Pahalgam.
Day-05:Pahalgam
After having your breakfast the rest day is free at leisure. Take a tour of Aru ,Betab valley and Chandanwari (Overnight at Pahalgam).Dinner & overnight stay at Hotel.
Day-06:Pahalgam – Gulmarg (140 Kms, 4 hours)
After breakfast check out from the hotel & drive 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 and Gulmarg is also famous for winter sports skiing etc. On arrival, Gulmarg check-in to your Hotel .Afternoon enjoy guided sightseeing of Gulmarg also enjoy Gondola ride (Cable car, own cost) from Gulmarg to Khilanmarg. Overnight stay at Gulmarg.
Day-07:Gulmarg – Srinagar {60 Kms ~ 2 Hrs. drive}
After breakfast check out from the hotel & drive to Srinagar . Arrive Srinagar & check in your hotel / houseboat. Evening enjoy Shikararide tour. Dinner & Overnight Srinagar.
Day-08:Srinagar
Today enjoy half day sightseeing tour of Srinagar visit- World Famous Mugal Gardens covering the Nishat Bagh ( The Garden of Pleasure ) built by Asif Jahan in 1636 AD and Shalimar Bagh ( Adobe of Love) built by Mugal Emperor Jahangir for his beloved wife Nur Jahan in 1619 AD. Later todayw we shall be visiting Parimahal,Chashmashahi and Botanical Garden,Followed by Shankracharya.Dinner & Overnight Srinagar.
Day-09:Srinagar - Sonamarg – Srinagar {170 Kms}
After breakfast, full day tour of Sonamarg (meadow of gold), It has sheer scenic splendor. The very way-a metalled road - snakes through massive mountains laden with forests and firs. After a breath - taking journey from Srinagar you come across Sindh meanders that are abounded with trout & Mahseer. Onwards the valley opens up to a meadow. Ponies can be hired for a trip up to Thajiwas glacier - a major attraction during the summer months. Sonmarg's importance lies in the fact that it is the last halt on the Kashmir side for the drive from Srinagar to Leh. You will be fascinated to see snowy mountains against a cerulean sky against its backdrop. Evening return back to Srinagar . Dinner & Overnight stay at Srinagar .
Day-10:Srinagar Airport
Transfer in time to the airport to connect onwards destination flight.