7N / 8D
Pilgrimage
Houseboat
Breathtaking Kashmir With Vaishno Devi Darshan
Katra(2N) → Pahalgam(2N) → Gulmarg(1N) → Srinagar(2N)
$ 304
/personDetailed Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive in Jammu and Transfer to Katra
- Arrive in Jammu.
- Meet and get assistance on arrival at the railway station or airport and proceed straight to Katra by car.
- Arrive in Katra and check in at the hotel.
- Overnight stay in Katra.
Day 2 Vaishno Devi Darshan
- After breakfast, proceed for visit to “Mata Vaishnodevi” darshan.
- Depart to Bhawan by foot or ponies (to be arranged directly) or by chopper.
- After darshan, leave by chopper/ponies for Katra.
- Check-in at the hotel for rest.
- Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 3 Katra to Pahalgam
- Depart from Katra to Pahalgam, also called “Valley of Shepherds.
- En-route visit the Awantipura Ruins of 9th Century and Mattan Temple Complex.
- On arrival in Pahalgam check in at the hotel.
- In Pahalgam, enjoy nature and walk around the banks of River Lidder. Pahalgam is famous for some trekking routes also & is the base camp for Amarnath pilgrimage.
- Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 4 Explore Pahalgam
- Day free to explore the surroundings and sightseeing on your own.
- Overnight stay at the hotel
Day 5 Pahalgam to Gulmarg
- After breakfast, depart for Gulmarg, also referred to as “Meadow of Flowers” Gulmarg is 150 Kms from Pahalgam at an altitude of 8700-ft.
- Arrival in Gulmarg.
- Visit ski resort & the world’s highest 18 hole Golf Course.
- Enjoy the scenic view of Kongdori on a cable car ride (Gondola) - (Optional)
- Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 6 Gulmarg to Srinagar
- Depart from Gulmarg to Srinagar.
- In the afternoon, visit Mughal Gardens "Nishat" (The Garden of Pleasure) and "Shalimar" (Abode of All).
- Drive along the Lakeside on Boulevard.
- On the return visit a local Handicrafts Emporium for hand-knotted specialty silken carpets, shawls, jewelry ornaments.
- Visit Shankaracharya Temple.
- In the evening, enjoy a 01-hour boat ride on Dal Lake by a gondola Boat called ”Shikara”.
- Visit the local crafts market and see the fine carved hand-made articles from paper mache and wood of a walnut.
- Overnight at the Deluxe houseboat.
Day 7 Srinagar to Sonamarg and Back
- After breakfast leave for a full-day excursion at Sonamarg, also called 'The Meadow of Gold'. Sonamarg is situated at an altitude of 9000 Ft.
- Visit the Sindh River that meanders through the valley that abounds with trout and mahseer.
- Ponies can be hired for the trip up to Thajiwas glacier, which is a major local attraction during the summer.
- Return to Srinagar for dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 8 Departure
- Depart to Srinagar airport/Jammu to connect with the flight/train for onward destination.
Package Policies
- 07 nights accommodation on twin sharing / MAP.
- NAC Etios / Dzire for arrival and departure from Srinagar International Airport to hotel/houseboat and vice versa
- NAC Etios / Dzire for transfers from Srinagar – Pahalgam – Gulmarg & back.
- NAC Etios / Dzire for a full-day trip to Mughal Gardens and Shankaracharya temple.
- NAC Etios / Dzire for Full day excursion trip to Sonamarg.
- 01-hour boat ride (Shikara) on Dal Lake – Srinagar (04 Person to 01 Boat).
- Welcome drink on arrival
- Expenses of personal nature such as tips, telephone calls, laundry, etc.
- Any other item not specified in ‘inclusions’.
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Breathtaking Kashmir With Vaishno Devi Darshan
Katra(2N) → Pahalgam(2N) → Gulmarg(1N) → Srinagar(2N)
$ 304
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