AMAZING KASHMIR WITH KATRA

07 Nights/ 08 Days

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Day 01:Arrival in Jammu – Drive to Katra (50 kms / approx. 2 hours)

Meet our representative upon arrival at Jammu airport and proceed to katra from where Mata Vaishno Devi Temple is 13 kms trek-able. Inside the cave, there are 3 natural pindies representing Mata Saraswati, Lakshmi and Kaali. After reaching Katra, check-in at the hotel and prepare yourself for tomorrow’s trek. Overnight stay in Katra.

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Day 02: Trip to Mata Vaishno Devi

After breakfast, trek up to the Vaishno Devi shrine for Darshan. The shrine is approachable on foot or on ponies along a 13-km well-laid footpath. Return to Katra. Overnight stay at Katra.

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Day 03:Drive from Katra – Pahalgam (240 kms / approx. 6.5 hours)

After breakfast, proceed to Pahalgam, also called the Valley of Shepherds. On arrival, check-in at the hotel. In Pahalgam, admire the beauty of nature as you walk along the banks of River Lidder. Pahalgam is also famous for some trekking routes and is the base camp for the Amarnath Pilgrimage. Overnight at Pahalgam.

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Day 04: Sightseeing in Pahalgam

After breakfast, enjoy panoramic views of Pahalgam town and Lidder Valley. Start with Aru Valley which is a small village, 15 km upstream the Lidder River, The route is picturesque with ample campsites. This village is the starting point for treks to the Kolahoi glacier. Later, visit Chandanwari, 16 Km which is the starting point of sacred Amarnath Yatra. Chandanwari is famous for snow sledging on a snow bridge, enroute you can visit Hajan, an idyllic picnic spot and Betaab valley. Overnight at Pahalgam.

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Day 05:Drive from Pahalgam – Gulmarg (140 kms / approx. 4 hours)

After breakfast drive to Gulmarg, ‘Meadow of Flowers’ situated at an altitude of 2730 meters, full day at leisure to take walks on the lush green meadows of flowers with a backdrop of the snow-capped mountains. Dinner & overnight in the hotel.

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Day 06:Sightseeing in Gulmarg I Drive back to Srinagar (58 kms / approx. 3 hours)

After breakfast, enjoy local sightseeing of Gulmarg and Gondola-ride (cable car). Later, drive back to Srinagar. Arrive and check-in at the hotel. Spend evening at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay in Srinagar..

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Day 07:Sonamarg Excursion (One way 55 kms / approx. 2.5 hours)

After breakfast depart for full day excursion to the Sonamarg, ‘Meadow of Gold’ on Srinagar- Leh road, a gushing river is the highlight of this meadow, flowing down from snowy heights into the dense woodlands of firs and silver birches. Glaciers pour down from this stream from the Himalayas on to the many camping sites in Sonamarg. A thick forest- cover of sycamore, alpine flowers, silver birch, fir and pine, Sonamarg offers adventure in the form of treks, sledging, angling, alpine skiing and white water rafting. Upon arrival visit Thajiwas Glacier. Later return to Srinagar. Overnight stay at Srinagar in a houseboat.

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Day 08:Departure from Srinagar

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Srinagar airport for return flight back home.

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Inclusions

  • Accommodation in well-appointed rooms as mentioned in the above hotels or equivalent with the selected meal plan.
    • Gondola ride (up to Phase 1) in Gulmarg
    • Sightseeing as per itinerary by private tourist vehicle
    • Non AC Sumo Trip to Aru, Betaab Valley and Chandanwari
    • All transfers and sightseeing-using vehicle as mentioned
    • Driver allowances, toll taxes, Road Taxes and Parking charges and Govt. Service Tax.
  • Exclusions

  • Air tickets and airport taxes
    • Entrance fees to monuments and Gardens
    • Pony Ride Charges
    • Supplement cost for Vaishno Devi Yatra Ticket
    • Our vehicle is not allowed in Gulmarg & Pahalgam for local sightseeing, either the client can hire a local vehicle or pony from the market for local sightseeing.
    • Guide service
    • Items of personal nature like laundry, phone calls, tips to guides / drivers etc.
    • Camera / Video camera fees applicable at monument.