Jammu & Kashmir with Vaishno Devi – 6N / 7D
Jammu-Katra-Srinagar-Pahalgam-Srinagar/Jammu
Jammu and Kashmir is the northernmost state of India. It is situated mostly in the Himalayan mountains. Jammu and Kashmir consists of three regions: Jammu, the Kashmir valley and Ladakh. Srinagar is the summer capital, and Jammu is the winter capital. While the Kashmir valley is famous for its beautiful mountainous landscape, Jammu’s numerous shrinesattract tens of thousands of Hindu pilgrims every year. Ladakh, also known as “LittleTibet”, is renowned for its remote mountain beauty and Buddhist culture. Vaishno Devi Mandiris one of the holy Hindu temples dedicated to Shakti, located in the hills of Vaishno Devi, Jammu and Kashmir,India. In Hinduism, Vaishno Devi, also known as Mata Rani and Vaishnavi, is a manifestation of the Mother Goddess.
Day 1:
Arrive at Jammu railway station. Pick up & leave for Katra (50 km 2 hrs). Katra is the starting point for Pilgrim Vaishno Mata Temple. Same day Night OR next day morning go for Vaishno Devi Darshan. Stay at Katra.
Day 2:
After breakfast check out from the hotel & leave for Srinagar (270 km 6 hrs). On the way visit to Patni Top, Nag Temple. Check In at hotel. Stay at Srinagar.
Day 3:
After breakfast visit Shankaracharya Temple. Take Shikara Ride (at extra cost) on the Dal Lake to visit Mughal Gardens, Nishat Bag, Shalimar Bag and Char Chinar inside the Dal Lake. Stay in Srinagar House Boat.
Day 4:
After breakfast check out from house boat & check in Srinagar Hotel. Post check in at hotel visit to Gulmarg (60 km 2 hrs). On the way view the apple orchards. Visit the Golf Course and enjoy the longest Cable car ride(Gondola Ride at extra cost) up to the Khilanmarg snow point. Stay at Srinagar.
Day 5:
After breakfast full day visit to Sonmarg (80 km 2 hrs) explore the Sindh Valley surrounded by mountains & meadows full of flowers. Stay at Srinagar.
Day 6:
After breakfast check out from Srinagar hotel & leave for Pahalgam (100 km 4 hrs). On the way visit to Avantipur ruins, Cricket bat factory and see Saffron fields & Chandanwari. Pahalgam is starting point for Amarnath Yatra. Night stay at Pahalgam.
Day 7:
After Breakfast check out from hotel. Drop to Jammu railway station/Srinagar airport.
