Amritsar-Vaishno Devi & Jammu-Kashmir – 9N / 10D
Amritsar-Katra-Srinagar-Pahalgam-Srinagar/Jammu
Amritsar is a city in the north-western part of India. It is the spiritual centre for the Sikh religion and the administrative headquarters of the Amritsar district in the state of Punjab. It is home to the Harmandir Sahibthe spiritual and cultural center for the Sikh religion. This important Sikh shrine attracts more visitors than the Taj Mahal with more than 100,000 visitors on week days alone and is the most popular destination for Non-resident Indians (NRI) in the whole of India. This city is also known as for the tragic incident of Jallianwala Bagh massacre in 1919 under British Rule. 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 shrines attract 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 Amritsar railway station. Pick up and check in at Amritsar. Evening time free for shopping & leisure activities. Stay at Amritsar.
Day 2:
After breakfast visit to Golden Temple, Jaliyanwala Bag & Wadga Boarder (India-Pakistan). Stay at Amritsar.
Day 3:
After breakfast leave for Katra (260 km 7 hrs). Katra is the starting point for Pilgrim Vaisho Mata Temple. Same day night OR next day morning go for Vaishno Devi Dharshan. Stay at Katra.
Day 4:
After Vaishno Devi darshan come back to hotel. Have a rest. Day free for leisure activities. Stay at Katra.
Day 5:
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 6:
After breakfast go for Srinagar local sightseeing. Visit Shankaracharya Temple. Take Shikara Ride (at extra cost) on the Dal Lake to visit Mughal Gardens, Nishat Bag, Shalimar Bag, Char Chinar inside the Lake. Night stay at Srinagar House Boat.
Day 7:
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 8:
After breakfast full day visit to Sonmarg (80 km 2.5 hrs). Explore the Sindh valley surrounded by mountains & meadows full of flowers. Night stay at Srinagar.
Day 9:
After breakfast check out from Srinagar hotel & leave for Pahalgam (100 km 5 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 10:
After Breakfast check out from hotel. Drop to Jammu railway station/Srinagar airport.
