Overview

Katra or Katra Vaishno Devi, as it is popularly known, is a small town in Reasi district in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, India, situated in the foothills of the Trikuta Mountains, where the holy shrine of Vaishno Devi is located. It is located 42 km from the city of Jammu.

Pahalgam is a hill station in the north Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. Mountain trails run northeast to Amarnath Cave Temple, a Hindu shrine and site of the annual Amarnath Yatra pilgrimage. Overa Aru Wildlife Sanctuary is home to animals including brown bears and musk deer. Northeast, the Lidder River runs through scenic Betaab Valley. Southeast, Tulian Lake is flanked by mountain peaks and often frozen.

Gulmarg is a town, a hill station, a popular skiing destination and a notified area committee in the Baramulla district of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. The town is situated in the Pir Panjal Range in the western Himalayas.

Srinagar is the largest city and the summer capital of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. It lies in the Kashmir Valley on the banks of the Jhelum River, a tributary of the Indus, and Dal and Anchar lakes. The city is known for its natural environment, gardens, waterfronts and houseboats.

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Jammu | Transfer to Katra (55 kms)

Leisure

Transfers

Stay

On Arrival at Jammu airport or railway station, enjoy a drive to Katra which is about 1.5 hours to 2 hours away. On arrival in Katra, check into your hotel.

Day 2

Katra - Vaishno Devi Darshan (12 Kms)

Vaishno Devi

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Stay

You may leave for darshan in the Early morning, as per your choice. ( By Helicopter)For darshan, you'll be driven to Ban Ganga, which is the starting point of the 12.5 kms long yatra (journey) to Vaishno Devi. (depending on your preferences) can range from 7 hours to more than 20 hours. Once you return back to Ban Ganga, you’ll be driven to your hotel. Have a comfortable overnight stay at you hotel.

Day 3

Katra - Pahalgam

Lidder River Local sightseeing

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Transfers

Stay

After breakfast, depart for Pahalgam. (2440 Meters above Sea level). Drive through the green pine forest and along the Lidder River. On arrival at Pahalgam, check into your Hotel. Enjoy local sightseeing of Pahalgam. Overnight stay at Pahalgam.

Day 4

Local sightseeing in Pahalgam

Betaab Valley Chandanwari

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Stay

In Pahalgam, visit Betaab Valley and Chandanwari as well as take a horse riding trip to Baisaran meadows. After sightseeing around the mountain valley for most of the day.Over Night at Hotel In Pahalgam.

Day 5

Phalgham – Gulmarg

Golf Course Gondola

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Transfers

Stay

Gulmarg, called as “Meadow of Flowers”. Gulmarg is 53 Kms from Srinagar at an altitude of 8700-ft. Gulmarg also referred as Meadow of Flowers is a famous Ski Resort & the world’s highest 18 hole Golf Course. The place was prominent during the British time. Enjoy the scenic view of Kongdori on a Cable Car Ride – OPTIONAL (Gondola) Return to Srinagar for a Dinner & Overnight at the Hotel in Gulmarg.

Day 6

Gulmarg - Srinagar - local

Shankaracharya Temple Takht-e-Suleiman hill Nishat Bagh Dal Lake

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Transfers

Stay

Early Morning Transfer to Srinagar Local Sightseeing.Mughal Gardens consists of mainly of three gardens -Chashme shahi garden -Nishat Garden -Shalimar Garden .Shankaracharya Temple Takht-e-Suleiman hill, the Shankaracharya Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is supposed to be the oldest shrine of the Kashmir valley, Hazratbal Shrine- Situated opposite the Nishat Bagh on the banks of Dal Lake,Parimahal. In the afternoon Shikara ride on The Dal Lake to enjoy the beauty that God has graced this city with, which is often compared to Venice. You will get view of some very interesting places around the Lake. Overnight at Hotel in Srinagar.

Day 7

Srinagar – Sonamarg - Srinagar

Sonamarg

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Stay

After breakfast leave with full day excursion for Sonamarg. Situated at an altitude of 9000 Ft. Sonamarg – 84 Kms is also called as “The meadow of gold” has, as its backdrop, snowy mountains against a cerulean sky. The Sindh River that meanders through the valley abounds with trout andmahaseer. Ponies can be hired for the trip up to Thajiwas glacier, which is a major local attraction during the summer. Return for Dinner & overnight stay Hotel Srinagar.

Day 8

Srinagar - Jammu On Wards Destination

Departure

Breakfast

Transfers

In time transfer to airport to connect the flight/Railway Station for onwards destination.