Wake up early, have a hearty breakfast, and start your journey towards Mata Vaishno Devi Temple, situated at the Trikuta Mountain Peak at an elevation of about 5,200 feet. The base camp Katra is located at an altitude of 2,500 feet above sea level. On the way, take breaks and replenish yourself with snacks and water. You will probably reach the gates of Vaishno Devi by afternoon and proceed for the darshan. After puja, aarti, and darshan, trek downhill towards the base camp. Reach Katra in the evening and proceed directly to the hotel for dinner.

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and transfer to Srinagar. Upon arrival, check in at your pre-booked hotel. Take a Shikara ride for 1 hour across the pristine Dal Lake and enjoy the water life of Srinagar. Visit the local crafts market and shop for walnut wood items. Stay overnight at a deluxe houseboat/hotel.

Today we will do a full day of local sightseeing, including a visit to the famous Mughal gardens of Nishat and Shalimar. Built over a period of 14 years, these gardens are a heritage left behind by the Mughal emperors. With a backdrop of the Zabarwan Mountains, the gardens boast green turfs, blooming flowers, and cascading water fountains. We will explore the gardens and later drive back to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

After breakfast, enjoy a full day excursion to Sonmarg, which is one of the most beautiful drives from Srinagar, located 98 km away. It takes about 3 hours to reach Sonmarg. Situated at an altitude of 2,743 m above sea level, Sonmarg is true to its name, meaning 'Meadow of Gold'. You may take a pony ride to Thajiwas Glacier, where snow remains year-round. Return to Srinagar houseboat/hotel by the evening for an overnight stay.

After breakfast, check out of the hotel in Srinagar and proceed to Gulmarg. Upon arrival, check in to the hotel. Gulmarg is one of the most beautiful resorts in the valley, located 52 km from Srinagar. It boasts Asia's highest and longest cable car project, the Gulmarg Gondola. You can also try skiing on your own. Dinner and overnight stay at the Srinagar hotel.

After breakfast, check out of the hotel in Gulmarg and proceed to Pahalgam. Upon arrival, check in to the hotel. Pahalgam offers breathtaking views of the Himalayas. Visit Chandanwari, Aru Valley, and Betaab Valley to enjoy the bounty of nature at Pahalgam on a direct payment basis. Dinner and overnight stay at the Pahalgam hotel.

After breakfast, check out of the hotel in Pahalgam and depart to Patnitop. Patnitop has attractions for nature lovers and adventure enthusiasts, including Madhatop, Nathatop, and beautiful Shiv Garh. Visit Hindu temples and sites like Gaurikund and Sudh Mahadev Mandir. Later, drop off at Jammu Airport/Railway station for departure.