Jammu –Katra- Srinagar
6 Nights/7 Days
Day 01: Jammu to katra
Arrival Transfer from Jammu to Katra and days at Leisure. O/N Hotel
Day 02: Katra. Mata Vaishno Devi Darshan evening back to Hotel. O/N Hotel
Day 03 : Katra to Srinagar
Drive early morning from Katra to Srinagar around 8 hours journey. Srinagar the summer capital of Jammu & Kashmir state on the banks of river Jehlum. Lakes and gardens are the charm of Srinagar city with the back drop of Hariparbat , Shankaracharya hill & Zabarvan ranges. O/N House boat
Day 04 : Drive Srinagar / Gulmarg / Srinagar
Full day excursion to Gulmarg the Meadow of Flowers. One of the most silent vallies in Kashmir. Very popular for its snow fall in the winter and a popular skiing destination. It is a smooth drive till Tangmarg 15 km short of Gulmarg when the Zig Zag route starts through the forest of pine tress. One of the most spectacular and pollution free drives. Gulmarg has one of the finest high altitude Golf courses of the world. Gulmarg is incomplete without a horse ride ane newly introduced Gandola lift which takes you 5 km to Kong Dori & Affarvat hills. After a days excursion around Gulmarg drive back to Srinagar. Stay over night
Day 05 : Drive Srinagar / Sonmarg / Srinagar
After breakfast proceed to Sonmarg via Kangan famous for trout fish. Sonmarg the meadow of Gold is one of the finest locations on the banks of river Sindh with the back drop of Zojila hill. It is an important gateway to Shree Amarnath Ji Yatra & Kargil via world second largest place Drass. Sonamarg is famous for its glaciers and river Sindh. Did you know the art of navigation was born in the river Sindh 5000 years ago. The very word navigation is derived from the Sanskrit word NAVGATIH. Stay over night.
Day 06 : Drive Srinagar / Pahalgam / Srinagar
After breakfast visit Pahalgam. One of the most panoramic meadows of Kashmir blessed with the enchanting Lidder River crossing through the meadow. It is a 3 hours spectacular drive from Srinagar to Pahalgam crossing though the Saffron fields at Pampore. Pampore is the only place blessed with the cultivation of Saffron in whole India. Also famous for the romantic episode of most popular king Baadshah & Habakhatoon a local farmers daughter. Further, ahead are Avantipura ruins the former capital of Kashmir under king Avantipuram. It is a beautiful drive through villages & farm land and will pass along the river Jehlum at certain points till you reach Martand natural springs. The crystal clear water of these springs has medicinal properties and home to only Sun temple on the top of hill in the valley. Stay overnight.
Day 07 : Srinagar Departure
After breakfast visit the famous Mughal gardens which are along the semi circular road along the Dallake with a spectacular view of the lake and Zabarvan hills at the back drop. These gardens are developed by Mughal emperor Jahangir when they fall in love with the valley and said “If there is heaven on earth. It is here, it is here, it is here “and later transfer to Airport for your flight back home.
Cost Per person for the entire tour will be RS. 14990/-
Cost Includes:
Transportation by Non A/C car as per the itinerary
All sightseeing and excursion as per the itinerary
Hotels mentioned or similar on MAPAI basis Katra/ Devi Grand, Srinagar/Deluxe House Boat
Cost Excludes:
Personal Expenses
Service tax
Entry Charges
Air Fare
Guide/Escort
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