Popularly known as the "Paradise on Earth", Jammu and Kashmir is world famous for its scenic splendor, snow-capped mountains, exquisite monuments, hospitable people and local handicrafts. Kashmir is dotted with the most beautiful mountain peaks, massive glaciers, splendid monasteries, blue lakes, rivers, forests, verdant meadows and tall pine trees. While sports like Skiing, golf, trekking, river rafting, paragliding, camping make the trip to Jammu and Kashmir more adventurous, Amarnath and Vaishno Devi attract a large number of pilgrims every year. Dal Lake, Kashmir Valley, Khardung La Pass, Gulmarg, Shalimar Bagh are some of the major attractions of the state. The unparalleled beauty and charm of the state and the sweetness of the residents will remain etched in your memory forever.
Arrival at Srinagar Airport and transfer to the hotel. Srinagar is famous for its beautiful Dal Lake, Kashmiri cuisine, scenic beauty, and houseboats. It is undoubtedly a fascinating city one should experience at least once in a lifetime. Afternoon proceed for visit to Mughal Gardens "Nishat" (The Garden of Pleasure) and "Shalimar" (Abode of All) and Chesma Shahi (Royal Spring) and Tulip Garden (Subject to operation). Drive along the Lake side on Boulevard. Overnight stay in Srinagar hotel.
After breakfast drive to Sonamarg, Located at an altitude of 2,740 m, Sonmarg is an ideal stopover for nature lovers who want to enjoy camping in a hill station. Known as the Meadow of Gold, Sonmarg is the gateway to Ladakh and is known for its verdant and picturesque valleys and snow-clad peaks. Visit to Thajiwas Glacier - located 3 km from Sonmarg and is known for its mystic views and its risky trek. The destination is Jammu and Kashmir's treasure with its magnificent frozen lake, mountains covered in a thicket of snow, its fir and pine trees, and alpine meadows and Zero Point - Good place to enjoy in snow & can use other activities snow bike, ski , slides etc. Return back to Srinagar & overnight at Srinagar hotel.
After Breakfast, transfer to Gulmarg called as “Meadow of Flowers” . Gulmarg is 52 Kms from Srinagar at an altitude of 8700-ft. Gulmarg also referred as Meadow of Flowers is a famous Ski Resort & the world’s highest 18 hole Golf Course. One of the main attractions in Gulmarg is the Gulmarg Gondola, the Highest Cable Car in the world. Evening return back Srinagar. Overnight stay in Srinagar hotel.
Please book Gulmarg Gondola tickets in advance : https://www.jammukashmircablecar.com/
Optional Sightseeing : Drung Waterfall - need to hire Union taxi approx. cost Rs. 3000/- Two way.
After breakfast, check out from Hotel & drive straight to Pahalgam. Known as the “Valley of Shepherds”. Pahalgam is famous for its scenic beauty and is the jewel of the picturesque Liddar valley in the high Himalayas. It provides an ideal setting for hiking, trekking, and fishing. Enjoy the nature & walk around the banks of River Lidder. Pahalgam is famous for some trekking routes also & is the base camp for Amarnath Pilgrimage. You can visit to Baisaran Or visit to Aru Valley, Chandanwari and Betab Valley (own your own cost). Overnight stay at Hotel in Pahalgam.
Today morning after breakfast check out from hotel and drive for Katra. On arrival check in into hotel. Overnight stay at Katra.
Early in the morning we proceed further to visit the Holy temple of Vaishno Devi. This temple is situated on the top of the hill. To visit this temple one has to hire a pony or travel by foot. From Katra the Vaishno Devi pilgrimage is about 12 kms. After visiting the temple we return back to Katra the same day. Overnight at Katra.
Please Note : Helicopter Tickets, Pony, Palakhi is not included in package.
# The vehicle is allowed to drop at your hotel and from there onwards one has to walk or can go by
ponies on direct payment.
Today morning drive for Amritsar - The second largest city of Punjab, Amritsar is colloquially known as Ambarsar. Amritsar is the spiritual and cultural centre of the Sikh Religion. Amritsar is home to Harmindir Sahib, popularly known as "the Golden Temple," one of Sikhism’s most spiritually significant and most visited gurudwaras. After fresh up Witness the Retreat Ceremony at Waga Border - is a road border between India and Pakistan. It is a famous tourist spot nowadays because of the famous beating retreat ceremony that is held every day before sunset. Almost 5,000 people visit the border to be a part of this ceremony. The flag ceremony is conducted by the Indian Border Security Force and Pakistan Rangers. Wagah Border in Amritsar is the only road border between India and Pakistan. The border lies on the Grand Trunk Road between the cities of Amritsar, India and Lahore, Pakistan. The border is located at a distance of 22 km from Lahore and 28 km from Amritsar. There is a ceremony that happens every day before sunset and people visit to see the ceremony with great patriotism. Evening visit to Golden Temple The legendary Golden Temple is actually just a small part of this huge gurdwara complex, known to Sikhs as Harmandir Sahib. Spiritually, the focus of attention is the tank that surrounds the gleaming central shrine – the Amrit Sarovar, from which Amritsar takes its name, excavated by the fourth Sikh guru, Ram Das, in 1577. Ringedby a marble walkway, the tank is said to have healing powers, and pilgrims come from across the world to bathe in its sacred waters. Visit the Jallianwala Bagh. Jallianwala Bagh is a public garden in Amritsar in the Punjab state of India, and houses a memorial of national importance, established in 1951 by the Government of India, to commemorate the massacre of peaceful celebrators including unarmed women and children by British occupying forces, on the occasion of the Punjabi New Year on April 13, 1919 in the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre. Colonial British Raj sources identified 379 fatalities and estimated about 1100 wounded. Civil Surgeon Dr. Smith indicated that there were 1,526 casualties. Overnight stay at Amritsar hotel.
Today after breakfast check out from hotel and transfer to Amritsar Airport & Railway Station for your onward journey!