VAISHNO DEVI WITH KASHMIR TOUR PACKAGE
Duration : 7 N / 8 D
Tour Overview
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: 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 04: 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 05: Srinagar - Sonamarg - Srinagar (84 km, 3 hrs One Way) After Breakfast drive to Sonamarg, Enjoy full day trip to Sonmarg (Meadow of Gold) also called Gateway to Laddakh. Sonmarg 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 06: Srinagar - Gulmarg (56 km/2 hrs) After breakfast check out hotel and drive to Gulmarg, Meadow of Flowers. Situated at an altitude of 2730 meters, full day at leisure to take the leisurely walks on the lush green meadows of flowers with a backdrop of the snow capped mountains. Enjoy pony ride or Gondola ride (rope way) to Khillanmarg at your own cost. Dinner & overnight in the Gulmarg.
Day 07: Gulmarg - Pahalgam (140 km/4½ 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 08:Pahalgam - Srinagar (94 km / 3 hrs) After breakfast check out hotel and transfer to the Srinagar Airport.
