Day 1: Arrival in Katra Arrival at Jammu Railway Station/Airport, you will be welcomed by Jain Trip to board your designated vehicle and drive to the small town of Katra. Located at the foothills of the Trikuta Mountainrange, this town is dotted with a number of guest houses, hotels, fast-food joints and retail stores. Owing to the presence of several hotels and a bustling marketplace, this town serves as a convenient base fortravellers as well as pilgrims heading to the holy shrine of VaishnoDevi. After arriving in Katra, check-in at the hotel and relax for a while. You may either relax in the hotel or stroll along the nearby market areas to shop for different items like woollen garments and hosiery. You can also visit the popular shrines of Katra – Banganga Temple and Dera Baba Banda.Thereafter, return to the hotel and get a good night’s sleep to wake up rejuvenated for a pilgrimage to the vaishnodevi temple. Day 2: Vaishno Devi Temple Visit the Registration Counter to get a computerized Yatra / Darshan Parchi, which is required to make the journey to the Vaishno Devi Temple. Thereafter, start your trek to the shrine, which is situated at an altitude of 5200 feet on top of a hill. The length of the journey is approximately 13 km on a well-laid path.However, the path being quite steep, a number of pilgrims opt for pony rides. The holy shrine is considered as one of the sacred pilgrimages centre’s of Hindus.After reaching the shrine, pay homage to Mata Vaishno Devi, who is believed to fulfil all desires of her devotees. Afterwards, head back to the hotel in Katra for an overnight stay. Day 3: Katra – Pahalgam (230 Km / 6 Hrs) Today after breakfast, check out from Katra and proceed for Pahalgam. On arrival at Pahalgam, check Into your hotel. Evening is free for leisure activities. Overnight stay will at the hotel in Pahalgam Day 4: Pahalgam Sightseeing After breakfast, at Pahalgam and Embark on an excursion to Chandanwadi (3288 meters), Betaab Valley and Aru Valley(on own cost) Surrounded by snow-covered mountain peaks and dense pine and deodar forests, this valley is the mouth of River Sheshnag. After your tour enjoy the evening at leisure. Have dinner and enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at your hotel. Day 5 :Pahalgam - Gulmarg After breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed for Gulmarg. En route visit Awantipura Ruins.Gulmarg is at 2730 mts. above the sea level. It has one of the best ski slopes in the world and highestgolf course with 18 holes. If weather is clear one can enjoy Gondola cable car ride (Direct payment) upto Khilangmarg. By evening drive back to Srinagar, overnight stay in Hotel. Day 6 :Gulmarg - Sringar (68 Km/2 Hrs) After breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed for Srinagar. On arrival, check into your houseboat.Later in the evening proceed for shikara ride in Dal Lake. Overnight stay at houseboat in Srinagar. Day 7: Srinagar Local Sightseeing After breakfast, enjoy Srinagar sightseeing covering Shankaracharya Hill temple and the famous Mughal Gardens (Chashme Shahi, Nishat Bagh & Shalimar Bagh). The day is free for shopping on your own.vernight at the hotel. Day 8 : Srinagar – Sonmarg – Srinagar After breakfast proceed for day tour of Sonmarg. It is situated at a height of 2740 meters (82 kms | 3)hours one way). Sonmarg lies in Sindh Valley streamed with flowers and surrounded by mountains. Troutand Mahseer fishing is popular here. Sonmarg is also the base for some interesting treks to the highaltitude Himalayan Lakes. By evening drive back to Srinagar, overnight stay in Srinagar. Day 9 : Srinagar –Yusmarg – Srinagar After breakfast proceed for day tour of Yousmarg (a meadow), mesmerizes tourists with its scenic beauty and mountains comparable to European Alps. Situated amidst Sang Safed valley, Yousmarg is reputed for having some unique spring flowers. It also has some of the highest peaks in PirPanjal range like Tatakoti 4725 mtrs and Sunset Peak 4746 mtrs. The mighty river Doodh Ganga makes this destination more thrilling. The natural slopes of Yousmarg offer skiing opportunities to experts. By evening drive back to Srinagar, overnight stay in Srinagar Day 10 – Departure After breakfast, check out of the hotel and proceed todrop at Srinagar /jammu. TOUR END WITH SWEET MEMORIES…… TOUR COST Per Person on Twin Sharing Basis INR Per CHILD HOTELS PLACE NO OF NIGHTS HOTELS MEAL PLAN TOUR COST INCLUDES COST EXCLUDES NOTES
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