Kashmir Vaishno Devi Tour

Kashmir Vaishno Devi Tour
Duration : 6 Nights / 7 sDays
Destination Covered :Srinagar – Gulmarg – Pahalgam – Katra – Vaishno Devi – Jammu

DAY 01: ARRIVE SRINAGAR (BY SURFACE: 12 KMS – 45 MIN)
On arrival at Srinagar Airport. Meet and Greet by our company representative. Transfers to Srinagar hotel approx 45 min by road .Upon Check In Hotel and refresh yourself. Later proceed for Srinagar (Lake City) –Paradise like, Rivers, and lakes rimmed by houseboats and gardens in bloom. Visit important sights of Srinagar city Shankaracharya Temple and Mughal Gardens . Shankaracharya –it is devoted to lord Shiva situated on the highest hill of Srinagar. Later visit Garden of pleasure Nishat Bagh and Shalimar Bagh. Nishat Bagh- The largest Mughal garden situated on the banks of world famous Dal-Lake. Shalimar Bagh- Planted by Mughal emperor Jehangir .The Garden blooms with innumerable varieties of flowers in spring and autumn. Dinner and Overnight stay will be at Hotel.

DAY 02: SONMARG EXCURSION (BY SURFACE: 84 KMS – 3 HRS)ONE WAY
After breakfast at Hotel , proceed for full day excursion trip to Sonmarg approx 84 kms/ 3 Hours one way . Sonamarg is also known as Meadow of Gold – It is a place of enthralling beauty, lies in Sindh Valley, streamed with flowers, surrounded by mountains. It is a quiet alpine retreat surrounded with sycamore, silver birch, fir and pine trees and the last halt on the Kashmir side for the drive from Srinagar to Leh. After lunch at local restaurant, enjoy of magnificent view of mountains. You have using Horse ride instead of walk. Later return to Sonmarg to Srinagar. Dinner and Overnight stay will be at Srinagar Hotel.
DAY 03: GULMARG EXCURSION (BY SURFACE: 55 KMS – 1.5 HRS)
After breakfast at Hotel proceeds for a picturesque drive to Gulmarg -It is also known as Meadow of flowers. One of the most famous tourist destinations of Kashmir. It also has one of the world's highest green golf courses with 18 holes. You have option you can enjoy Gondola ride from high above Gulmarg, through pine-clad slopes is exhilarating. From Gulmarg a pony track leads upwards to Khilanmarg, Kangdori & seven springs, a couple of hours by pony longer on foot. After Lunch at Local restaurant. Enjoy magnificent view of mountains. Later return from Gulmarg to Srinagar. Dinner and Overnight stay will be at Srinagar hotel.

DAY 04: SRINAGAR TO PAHALGAM (BY SURFACE: 98 KMS – 3 HRS)ONE WAY)
After breakfast at hotel drive towards Pahalgam approx 98 kms / 3 Hours , en-route visit Saffron fields of Pampora and 1100 year Old Temple - Dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva .Awantipura Ruins which was built by King Avantivarman in 09th century AD. Later drive to Pahalgam through the pine forest, the confluence of the streams flowing from the river Lidder and Sheshnag . Pahalgam is also known of Valley of Shepherds. Surrounded with fragrant pine forests, the idyllic resort includes a golf course and spots for angling. After lunch at restaurant taste cuisine later proceed for magnificent view of mountains. You have option for Horse ride at Pahalgam . Enjoy horse ride visit The most beautiful of these is the huge, undulating meadow of Baisaran, surrounded by thickly wooded forests of pine. Dinner and Overnight stay will be at Pahalgam Hotel.
DAY 05:PAHALGAM – KATRA(BY SURFACE: 300 KMS – 9 HRS)
After breakfast at the hotel drive to Katra approx 300 kms /9 Hours . Upon arrival at Katra - lying in the foot of Trikuta Mountains for visiting the famous shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi, which is approachable on foot along a 13 Kms .Dinner and Overnight stay will be at Katra.
DAY 06 IN KATRA
Early proceed to Holy Shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi by foot which is approximately 13 kms trek up to the Shrine .You have other option Pony or Palanquins and Helicopter service till Sanji ChhatAfter the Darshan at Vaishno-devi Shrine, return to your hotel to rest.

DAY 07:KATRA – JAMMU DROP (BY SURFACE: 45 KMS – 60 MIN)
After breakfast proceed to Jammu Airport / Station approx 45 Kms / 1 hrs drive for onward Journey.
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