Captivating Kashmir with Vaishno Devi
Captivating Kashmir with Vaishno Devi
Itinerary
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Day1
Arrive Jammu – Katra ((50km / 2 hr approx)
Arrive at Jammu Airport, meet and greet the tour representatives, and then proceed to Katra. Reach Katra, Check into the hotel & relax. The evening is free at leisure. Overnight stay at Katra Hotel.
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Day2
Katra – Vaisnodevi Darshan – Katra
After breakfast, start your Holy Journey to Mata Vaisnodevi Darshan. Mata Vaishno Devi temple is one of the holiest Hindu temples dedicated to Shakti and is the second most visited religious shrine in India after Tirupati Balaji Temple. Trek to Mata Vaishno Devi shrine (14 km), ponies can also be arranged by self (at your own cost) for the trek, and return to Katra late in the evening/night. Overnight stay at Katra Hotel.
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Day3
Katra - Srinagar (222 kms. / 06 hrs)
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and Drive to Srinagar. On arrival at Srinagar, check in to the hotel in Srinagar, and the evening is free for leisure. Overnight stay at Srinagar hotel.
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Day4
Srinagar – Pahalgam - Srinagar (91Km / 2 hr 18 min)
After breakfast transfer to Pahalgam hotel, VILLAGE OF SHEPHERDS “ Pahalgam is known as the land of shepherds. The mountain town is located along the bank of River Lidder. Here you can visit many breathtaking places visiting the world-famous Saffron growing fields. Pahalgam is famous for the Indian film industry, some trekking routes & also a base camp for the Amarnath pilgrimage. One can visit Chandanwari, Betab Valley and Aru Valley (own cost) has fine Meadows of Picturesque scenery & starting point of trekking of Liddarwat, Kolahoi Glacier, and Tarsar Lake. Evening back to Srinagar and Overnight stay at Srinagar hotel.
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Day5
Srinagar - Gulmarg - Srinagar ( Distance 55 Km/ 1hr 36 mins )
After breakfast leave from hotel and proceed to Gulmarg. Gulmarg is also known as “Meadow Of Flowers “ & has a famous Golf course during summer (which is one of the highest 18-hole golf course in the world) & Ski Resort during winter. One can enjoy the breathtaking views of snow-clad mountains, a Gondola (cable car) ride from Gulmarg to Khilanmarg to have a real view of the natural beauty of the summer and a full snow view in winter. You can have a pony ride in the open fields to Seven Springs (own cost) and to a lake, which remains frozen until June. Evening back to Srinagar, Overnight stay at Srinagar Hotel.
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Day6
Srinagar local Sightseeing
On this day, Have a delicious breakfast and then check out from your hotel, Proceed to Srinagar Local Sightseeing, which includes: Pari Mahal, Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh, Chashmeshahi Bagh, Later visit to famous Shankaracharya Temple. Later, you can visit the world-famous Tulip Garden in Srinagar. Enjoy shopping at Kashmiri craft & art stores. Return to the houseboat & overnight stay at Srinagar Houseboat.
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Day7
Departure
After breakfast check-out from hotel and transfer to Srinagar Airport to board the flight for the onward destination. TOUR ENDS.....
Inclusions
| Destination | Included Hotel or Similar | Room Type | No of Nights |
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| Katra | Maa Trinayani Palace | Standard Room | 2 |
| Srinagar | Hotel Golden Sands / Royal Savoy | Standard Room | 3 |
| Srinagar Houseboat | New Mavis Houseboats | Standard Room | 1 |
| Vehicle | Description | No Of Days |
|---|---|---|
| Sedan | as per litinerary including parking, toll, driver allowance, interstate permit (Ac will not be working on Hills) | 7 |
| Meals | |
|---|---|
| Meals | Breakfast |
| Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| PACKAGE COST FOR 1 PERSON(S) | ₹ 37800 + GST = ₹ 39690 |
| TOTAL PACKAGE COST - 2 Adults, 0 Child( 1 Room ) | ₹ 75600 + GST = ₹ 79380 |
Exclusions
- Any meals other than those mentioned in inclusion.
- Any Airfare/Train fare.
- Any transportation which is not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Entrance fees to the amusement parks & boating charges.
- Any portage at Airport and Hotels, tips, insurance, beverages, mineral water, telephone charges, and all items of personal nature.
- Any services not specifically mentioned in the inclusions.
- Expenses caused by the factors beyond our control like rail and flight delays, road blocks, vehicle mal-functions, political disturbances, etc…
Terms & Conditions
- Adults (12+yeas)
- Child With Bed(5-11yeas)
- Child Whitout Bed
Cost per person
₹ 37800
Hotel Gallery
Travel Tip
- Mughal Gardens
- Skii Resorts in Gulmarg
- Pahalgam
- Non – Veg: Rista, Seekh kababs, Tabak Maz, Roganjosh, Yakhni
- Veg: Dum Aaloo & Chaman
- Boat ride on Dal Lake
- Fishing in Sonmarg
- Skiing in Gulmarg
- River rafting in Pahalgam
- Paragliding in Srinagar
- Golf in Srinagar or Gulmarg
- Pashmina shawls
- Papier-mâché items
- Kashmiri carpets
- Saffron
- Apples
- Pack your luggage as per the season you are travelling though shoes and jackets are available on rent
- Carry all necessary documents especially your ID Proof as the place being a little tight on military security
- Carry all your ATM and credit cards, and take care of your ready money also.
- All foreigners are required to register themselves at the Foreigners Regional Registration Office, at its Airport counter or at the Foreigners Regional Registration Office, Residency (Shervani) Road. Open: 10 AM to 4 PM.
- Most businesses shut for prayer at lunchtime on Friday.
- There are lengthy and multiple security checks. Also note that hand luggage, other than laptop and digital camera, is not permitted when departing from the airport.
- If you have a cell phone with a prepaid connection, your SIM will not work as roaming has been blocked in Kashmir due to security reasons (postpaid connections are fine)
- Kashmir is a conservative area and hence should be dressed appropriately.
- Woolen clothes
- Lip balms and moisturizers
- Batteries
- Wind proof jackets for Shikara rides
- Walking shoes (Shoes and jackets are available on rent)
- Umbrella
- Torch
- Kashmir’s 1st capital ‘Srinagar’ was founded by Emperor Ashoka
- Kashmir gave us our 1st Prime Minister
- 36 course meal Wazwan is Kashmiri Speciality
- Citizens of Kashmir have dual citizenship - Indian & Kashmiri
- 60% of the area of this state is ruled by India while Pakistan rules over 30% of the region and China occupied 10% of the region in 1962
- The state of Jammu & Kashmir has autonomy and is the only state in India that has its own flag
- Kashmir was created when Sage Kashyapa drained a huge lake
- The only floating post office is found in Kashmir
- It was the boat dwelling Hanji community who started building houseboats for English visitors since they were not allowed to own land in the state
