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.

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.

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.

Patnitop or Patni Top is a hilltop tourist location in Ramban district in the Jammu and Kashmir union territory of India, on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, 112 km from Jammu on the way from Udhampur to Srinagar. Situated on a plateau in the Shivalik belt of the Himalayas, Patnitop sits at an altitude of 2,024 m.

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Jammu | Transfer to Katra (55 kms)

Arrival

Transfers

Stay

Dinner

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 Darshan

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Stay

Dinner

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

Shiv Khori Darshan

Shiv Khori

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Stay

Dinner

Early Morning after refreshment proceed to Shiv Khori . Shiv Khori is the holy cave, this is the abode of Lord Shiva. This is situated at a distance of 70 Kms from Katra. Overnight stay at Katra.

Day 4

Katra - Srinagar : (285 Kms)

Lake

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Transfers

Stay

Dinner

Early Morning Transfer to srinagar .via Patnitop Check in Hotel Afternoon free to relax. Later in evening enjoy the beauty that God has graced this city, which is often compared to Venice. You will get a lovely view of some interesting places around the Lake. Overnight stay in Hotel.

Day 5

Srinagar- Sonamarg- Srinagar

Thajiwas glacier

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Stay

Dinner

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 and mahaseer. 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 6

Srinagar Gulmarg Srinagar 54 Kms – One Way 8700 ft 2 Hrs One Way

Cable Car Ride

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Stay

Dinner

Full Day return excursion to 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 Srinagar

Day 7

Srinagar -local : (40 Kms)

Shankaracharya Temple Nishat Garden

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Stay

Dinner

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 stay at Hotel.

Day 8

Srinagar- Pahalgam

Pahalgam

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Transfers

Stay

Dinner

After breakfast, we drive to Pahalgam via Pampore, Avantipura and the village of Bijbehara which remains famous as the bread basket of Kashmir. We switch from the national highway 1A at Khanabal and drive through the second largest city of Anantnag Full Day excursion to Pahalgam called as “Valley of Shepherds. On arrival Pahalgam, In Pahalgam, Enjoy the nature & walk around the banks of River Lidder.Pahalgam is famous for some trekking routes also & is the base camp for Amarnath Pilgrimage pm for a Dinner & Overnight at the Hotel

Day 9

Pahalgam-Patnitop

Patnitop

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Transfers

Stay

Dinner

After breakfast check out hotel and drive to Patnitop the famous spot & paradise for Honeymooners check in hotel free for excursion in Patnitop overnight at hotel with dinner.

Day 10

Departure

Breakfast

Transfers

Early Check out you will be transferred from Jammu Station Drop.