Pick up from Jammu Airport/Railway Station and drive towards Katra, enjoying a scenic drive of lush mountains.
After arriving in Katra, check-in to our hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Dinner and overnight stay in a hotel at Katra.
Day 2
Wake up early and post breakfast, proceed for yatra towards Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan from Katra.
This holy yatra involves a trek of nearly 12 kms from the base camp at Katra known as Ban Ganga. One can also reach Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan by hiring Ponies/Palkis/ Helicopter (at your own cost). After reaching the holy shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi, seek blessings at the Bhawan.
If time permits, visit Bhairav Temple & return back to Katra in the evening.
Dinner and overnight stay in a hotel at Katra.
Day 3
Wake up early and post brekfast, start your journey towards Srinagar.
Reach Srinagar, check-in to your cozy hotel and freshen-up.
Savour home-style cooked dinner and overnight stay in a hotel.
Day 4
Wake up early and post breakfast, begin your drive from Srinagar towards Gulmarg (World’s highest green golf course).
The drive past colorful villages and rice fields, gives you an insight of the rich cultural past of Kashmir.
After arriving in Gulmarg, experience Asia’s highest Gondola ride in Gulmarg (on your own) and get mesmerized by the stunning landscapes from Gulmarg to Kungdoor and Marry Shoulder.
In the evening, return back to Srinagar.
Savour home-style cooked dinner and overnight stay in a hotel in Srinagar.
Day 5
Wake up to a beautiful mountain morning and post breakfast, head out for local sightseeing tour in Srinagar.
Visit Hazratbal, Jama Masjid, the Mughal Gardens - Cheshmashahi (the royal spring), Nishat (The Garden of pleasure), and Shalimar (The Abode of Love).
In the evening, check-in to your cozy houseboat and enjoy a beautiful Shikara ride in Srinagar’s Dal Lake.
Savour home-style cooked dinner and overnight stay in a houseboat in Srinagar.
Day 6
Wake up early and post breakfast, begin your drive from Srinagar towards Sonmarg (Golden Meadow).
Sonmarg lies in Sindh Valley streamed with flowers and surrounded by mountains. Sonmarg acts as the base for some interesting treks to the high altitude Himalayan Lakes.
Enjoy horse riding upto Thajiwas glacier and sledge riding on snow (at your own cost).
In the evening, return back to Srinagar.
Day 7
Wake up early and post breakfast, drive from Srinagar to Pahalgam known as the 'valley of shepherds’.
Decorated with enchanting natural beauty, Pahalgam is nestled at the confluence of the streams flowing from river Lidder and Sheshnag Lake.
Enroute visit the Awantipura ruins, an 1100 year old temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu and built by King Awantivarma.
Today you can explore the beautiful Kashmir Valley, Baisaran and waterfall (by your own expenses) or Betaab Valley, and Aru Valley (by hiring a car on your own expenses).
After arriving in Pahalgam, check-in to our hotel and have some leisure.
Savour home-style cooked dinner and overnight stay in a hotel in Pahalgam.
Day 8
Wake up early and post breakfast, head out for local exploration of Pahalgam.
We’ll visit the scenic and rocky valleys of Chandanwadi, the astounding Snow Point which is situated around 14 kms from Pahalgam and enjoy a pony ride (on your own).
Drive back to Pahalgam and post some leisure, take a walk through the dense pine forest alongside the pristine Lidder River and extend your Pahalgam experience further, soaking in the stunning natural beauty of Kashmir.
Savour home-style cooked dinner and overnight stay in a hotel in Pahalgam.
Day 9
In the morning, say goodbye to your hosts in Jammu and leave for the airport/Railway.
Reach home with lots of amazing memories and unforgettable experiences.
Inclusions
All Transportation on Private Basis as per itinerary.
16 Meals: 8 Breakfasts & 8 Dinners, starting from Dinner on Day 1 till Breakfast on Day 9.
8 Nights Accommodation as per Double Sharing: Hotel in Katra, Hotel & Houseboat in Srinagar and Hotel in Pahalgam.
Complimentary Shikara Ride over Dal Lake.
Pick-up and Drop facility from as per the itinerary.
Reliable and experienced local drivers to drive in the difficult terrains.
Driver allowances, toll taxes, parking, state taxes.
Exclusions
Any extra meals apart from the ones mentioned under inclusions.
Cable Car/Pony Ride/Pitthu/Mule services on the yatra track at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine.
Transfer from Banganga to Vaishno Devi Temple.
Chained vehicle from Tangmarg to Gulmarg.
Visit to Ganderbal and Thajiwas Glacier.
Cable Car/Pony Ride in Gulmarg, Pahalgam & Sonamarg.
Travel Insurance, items of personal nature like porterage, tips, laundry etc.
Any entry fees, extra expenses for optional activities, watersports or tickets, unless quoted in Inclusions.
Any other costing involved due to circumstances like natural calamity, weather conditions, riots, roadblocks, landslides or any other forced circumstances which are out of our control.
Cost of snow-chained or 4*4 Vehicle if needed due to heavy snowfall.
Anything which is not mentioned in the above inclusions.