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Detail
Itinerary
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 2 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 04 : Srinagar Local Sightseeing
After
breakfast proceed for full day tour of world famous Mughal
Gardens visiting the Nishat Bagh (The garden of pleasure)
and Shalimar Bagh (Adobe of love) , Shankaracharya Temple ,
Pari Mahal , Hazratbal Shrine .In the afternoon Shikara ride
on The Dal Lake to enjoy the beauty that God has graced this
city .
Kashmir was a favourite of the Mughal emperors who visited
it as often as they could. Cool and refreshing after the
plains of North India where the business of governance kept
them, they planted gardens with stepped terraces and flowing
watercourses. When they rested in their gardens, they dreamt
they were in paradise
You will get a view of some very interesting places around
the Lake. Overnight stay at Deluxe Houseboat / Hotel.
Day 05 :
Srinagar - Sonamarg - Srinagar (84 km, 3 hrs One Way)
After
Breakfast drive to Sonamarg, Sonamarg is a small and
beautiful hill resort. Sonamarg literally means the 'Meadow
of Gold' and is known so due to the flowers that
wraps the meadow in the spring.
In the earlier
days, Sonamarg lies on the main trading route into central
Asia. Sonamarg is the last major point in the Kashmir valley
before the Zoji La pass into Ladakh. 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. Gulmarg looks like a fantasy set in a film
and not surprisingly have been the venue of several films.
The valley of Gulmarg, a large meadow about 3-sq-kms in
area, stands at 2,730 metres, 56-km south west of Srinagar .
The name means 'Meadow Of Flowers' and in the spring it's
just that, a rolling meadow dotted with countless colourful
Bluebells, Daisies, Forget Me Not's and Buttercups. The
valley itself is about 3-km long and up to a km wide. 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/4 hrs)
After
Breakfast check out hotel and drive to the Pahalgam. Valley
of Shepherds. Pahalgam is 95 km. east of Srinagar, 2400 mt.
above sea level popular holiday resort. It is called
“Shepherds village” at the head of the Lidder valley. Best
place for trout fishing. Apart from angling, Pahalgam is
also known as the starting point for trekking. 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
After Breakfast, Visit to Chandanwadi (at your own cost),
The snow Point (14 Km) at your own cost or enjoy pony ride
at your own cost, Return back to Pahalgam, rest of the day
at leisure to explore the countryside and enjoy leisurely
walks through the pine forest along the River Lidder. Dinner
and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 09 : Pahalgam - Srinagar (94 km / 3 hrs)
After breakfast check out hotel and transfer to the Srinagar
Airport.
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