Overview
Note- This tour package is customizable, and you can change the itinerary as per your requirements and budget. Contact us for any change.
Highlights
- Darshan at Vaishno Devi cave temple
- Day's excursion to Gulmarg
- A day trip to Pahalgam
- Visit Sonamarg
Itinerary
After arrival at the Jammu Airport / Station, an IHPL representative helps you with an assisted transfer to Katra, the base for Vaishno Devi Yatra. As you reach Katra, check into the hotel. Then, relax before starting the trek to Vaishno Devi cave temple. Starting from Katra, the trek to the Darbar is around 14 km. The main four points you cross during the journey are Banganga, Adhkuwari, Saanjhi Chatt, and the Bhawan or temple. Once inside the gufa or the cave, have Darshan of the Maa Vaishno Devi- residing in the form of 3 pindies (idols), depicting Ma Sarswati, Ma Kali, and Ma Laxmi. Post-darshan, if you want, you can buy Prasad. Then, begin the backward trek to Katra.
Once you reach the hotel, relax and freshen up. The rest of the day is free to either relax or spend as per one's interest. One can visit the nearby market, taste the local food specialties, and so on. Post-dinner overnight stays in Katra.
After an early breakfast on the 3rd day, get transferred to Srinagar by road. Evening arrival in Srinagar, check-in at the hotel. The summer capital of Jammu-Kashmir state, Srinagar, is famous for its lakes, houseboats, and gardens. The evening is at leisure. Stay overnight.
Day 4, post breakfast, is scheduled for a day visit to Gulmarg. The road from Srinagar to Gulmarg via Tangmarg is an incredibly mesmerizing one. The snow-clad mountains and the mauve and white flowers growing on the side of the road offer a soothing sight to the eyes. As you reach Gulmarg, you are free to spend the day in the activities of your interest. Enjoy leisure walks or enjoy a ride in the world's second-highest Gondola ride in Gulmarg up to Khilanmarg. The view from the top is even more enchanting, back to Srinagar in the evening for an overnight.
On the 5th day of the tour, get all set for a day's visit to Pahalgam after breakfast. On the way, do not miss visiting the saffron fields. Admire the mesmerizing views driving through the pine forest. After reaching Pahalgam, you are free to indulge in leisure activities. Visit the local market to splurge on shopping, enjoy a horse ride, or partake in rafting in River Lidder. In the evening, return to Srinagar for dinner and overnight stay.
Post breakfast on day 6, the day is fixed for an excursion to Sonmarg. The drive from Srinagar to Sonmarg will be one of the most memorable. Known as the 'gateway to Ladakh,' Sonamarg offers a lot to its visitors. Enjoy a walk or a horse ride to the Thajiwas Glacier (at your own cost). Return to Srinagar in the evening for an overnight stay.
On the last day post breakfast, complete the check-out formalities. Then, partake in a half-day city tour of Srinagar, covering the prime attractions. Later, get an assisted transfer to the airport/railway station for your onward journey.
Cost
Cost Includes
- Accommodation using 03 Double Starting Room Category of Each Hotel.
- Daily Meals- 06 Breakfast & 06 Dinner in above-mentioned Hotel.
- Airport / hotel transfers + city tour + Drives as per the itinerary inclusive of Driver allowances, Parking, Toll Taxes, Parking by Non Air – Conditioned Toyota Innova/Similar.
- All currently applicable taxes, however, any other tax as and when levied by the Government shall be extra.
- Pick up & drop from Airport or Railway station.
- Shikara Ride for an hour.
Cost Excludes
- Air tickets/Train tickets.
- Darshan Tickets.
- Pony /Horses/ Sledging (it is done by Bargaining)
- Tips to waiters/drivers/any other person.
- Monument fees at all places and gardens.
- Thajwas glacier trip at Sonmarg(as this sightseeing is done by Local Taxi stand at Sonmarg only or by ponies and Is on direct payment basis).
- Aru , Betaab valley and Chandanwari trip at Pahalgam (as this sightseeing is done by Local Taxi stand at Pahalgam only and is on direct payment basis).
- Non-Veg item in Houseboat.
- Tickets for Gondola ride.
- Chain Vehicle for Tangmarg to Gulmarg during winter.
- Any other thing which is not mentioned in inclusions.
- Tour Itinerary can be changed depending upon the availability of Hotels/Houseboat.
- All personal nature like video camera, tip, table drink, etc and any other.
- Gondola @ Rs.950/- per person from Base to 01st Phase.
- Gondola @ Rs.1050/- per person from 01st Phase to 02nd Phase.
- Entry fees of Mughal Gardens @ Rs.100/- per person.
- Thajiwas glacier trip by Pony, zero point by union vehicle at Sonmarg.
- Aru, Chandanwari & Betaab Valley at Pahalgam @ Rs.2500/- per Union vehicle Max 06 Pax.
- Aru & Betaab Valley Entry Fees @ Rs.150/- Per head.
- Mineral water @ Rs.20/- per bottle.
- All taxes, hotel rates, transport rates, etc are as applicable on date. Any future hike on same would be charged extra.
- The above is only an offer and not confirmation of your bookings. We shall proceed with your
- Booking once we receive the payment from you & if we are not able to get the original hotels, shall provide equivalent / alternative hotels.
- Normal hotel check in /Check out time 8 am.
FAQs
The best time to see Snowfall is from December to February.
During May, June, July carry light woolen. During November, December, January, February need to wear heavy winter clothes. Rest other months’ during the normal cold season, need to wear winter clothes.
The most important places to visit in Kashmir are Srinagar, Sonmarg, Pahalgam, Gulmarg.
Kashmir is famous for its pilgrims. Every year thousands-lakhs of devotees take the Holy AmarnathJi Yatra in Kashmir and Mata Vaishnodevi yatra in Katra.
Amarnath yatra in Kashmir, which starts end of June from Skandshashti as per Hindu Calender and end in Rakhi Purnima . One can go to Amarnath via Baltal or via Pahalgam from Srinagar. Devotees do the worship of Lord Shiva to the Holy Cave Shrine of Shri Amarnathji.
Mata Vaishnodevi temple is located in Katra, This holy shrine is tucked into a beautiful, ancient cave high up on the sacred Trikuta Mountain. Throughout the year devotees coming there to do the worship of Goddess Mata Vaishnodevi . But , it’s become more crowded during NAVRATRIS.
You can get multicuisine option in the hotel restaurants. Tourists must try to have Kachaloo Chaat, Kaladi Kulcha , Khatta Meat, Dum Aloo, Kashmiri iPulao, Rogan Josh, Nadru Yakhni, Paneer Chaman, Matschgand, Gushtaba etc.
The best things to buy in Kashmir are Wooden Curved products, Poshmina Shawls, Handicrafts, antique copperware, Carpets, Shafrons, Dry foods etc.
You can enjoy the adventure activities like River Rafting, Paragliding, Golf, Skiing and Snowboarding, Gondala ride, Mountain biking etc. Trekking is done in high altitudes of Kashmir region.
The trip cost depends upon many factors like accommodations, places to visit, and much more that can influence the trip cost.
