KASHMIR WITH VAISHNO DEVI

  • Tour Code: AKSR0286
  • Tour Type: FIT Package
  • 6Cities
  • 8Days
  • 0Activities

Package Highlights

Daily Breakfast & Dinner.

All Transfers & Sightseeing By Private Vehicle As Per The Tour Itinerary.

Hotel Luxury Taxes.

AC Will Not Work In Hilly Area.

 

  • Meals

Sightseeing

Seek the divine blessings of Mata Vaishno Devi at Katra in Jammu and enjoy sightseeing in Kashmir with our Kashmir with Vaishno Devi Itinerary of 07 Nights 08 Days. Your tour starts from Katra by seeking blessings at Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan by trekking for 14 kilometers or by ponies/palki/helicopter ride. The major tourist destinations of Kashmir Valley covered by this tour are Pahalgam, Srinagar & Gulmarg. Major highlights are visiting Betaab Valley in Pahalgam, houseboat stay & sightseeing in Srinagar, horse ride to Thajiwas Glacier in Sonmarg & 8 minutes ropeway ride in Gulmarg, besides other enjoyable activities.

Accomodation

01 Night Hotel Accomodation at Katra

02 Nights Hotel Accomodation at pahalgam

03 Nights Hotel Accomodation at Srinagar

01 Night Hotel Accomodation at Gulmarg 

Meals

7 Breakfast

7 Dinner 

Arrival Jammu – Katra - Vaishno Devi Darshans (55 Km / Approx 02 Hours Drive)

Welcome to Jammu, the winter capital of Indian State Jammu and Kashmir. On Arrival, you will be greeted by representative/Driver and transferred to Katra, the base point of Vaishno Devi. Arrive at Katra and check into your hotel. After fresh-n-up and rest, proceed for Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan - one of the most popular pilgrimage of India situated in the lap of Trikuta mountains across Katra town, at an altitude of around 5200 feet.

Yatra involves a trek of nearly 14 Kms from base camp at Katra known as Ban Ganga. Alternate way to perform darshans is by battery operated cars, Ponies/Palkis/ Helicopter. If time permits, visit Ardhkuwari & Bhairo Temple, now you can go by ropeway from Vaishno Devi Bhavan to Bhairon temple.

After visiting the temples, return back to the hotel in Katra and relax for an overnight stay.

  • Dinner

Katra to Pahalgam (270 km / Approx 07 Hours Drive)

After Breakfast, drive to Pahalgam. Located at 2133 mts, it is also known as ‘The valley of Shepherds’ or ‘Trekker's Paradise’. Pahalgam is the most famous place for Indian Film Industry. Arrive Pahalgam and transfer to the hotel.

Evening free for leisure. Dinner and Overnight stay in Pahalgam Hotel.

  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

Pahalgam Sightseeing and Exploration

After breakfast, start the trip to Chandanwadi. Located on the way to Chandanwari, the valley was named Betaab after the Bollywood movie by the same name! Earlier known as Hajan Valley, after the release of the movie, it was renamed as a major part of the movie was shot here.

Post lunch (on your own) or as time permits, proceed for a trip to Aru Valley (on your own). Aru Valley is a tourist spot 11 km from Pahalgam noted for its scenic meadows and mountains. It is a base camp for trekking to the Kolahoi Glacier and Tarsar Lake. The village lies on the left bank of the Aru river, which is a tributary of the Lidder river.

Dinner & Overnight at the hotel in Pahalgam.

Note : In Pahalgam outside vehicles are not allowed for sightseeing. Only local taxis can roam around within Pahalgam city. All outside vehicles will pick up & drop from Hotel

  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

Pahalgam to Srinagar Houseboat (100 Km / Approx. 3½ Hour Drive)

After buffet breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Srinagar. Enroute visit Saffron fields, Awantipur ruins (1100 yrs old temple of Lord Vishnu built by King Awantiverma), see the beautiful countryside on the way and lots of rice fields. On arrival at Srinagar, transfer to the Houseboat. After check-in at the houseboat, you can relax for a while. Later in the evening, proceed for a Shikara ride in Dal Lake.

Overnight stay in Srinagar at the Houseboat.

  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

Srinagar City Sightseeing

After breakfast, check out from the houseboat and get transferred to the hotel. After check in, proceed to sightseeing tour of Srinagar. Visit Mughal Gardens, Nishat Bagh (The garden of pleasure), Shalimar Bagh (Abode of love), The Chasme Shahi Garden & Shankaracharya Temple. Evening is free for shopping.

Overnight stay in Srinagar at Srinagar Hotel.

  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

Srinagar – Excursion to Sonmarg (90 Kms / Approx 03 Hours Drive- One Way)

After breakfast at the houseboat/hotel, leave for a day excursion to Sonmarg, which is the most beautiful drive from Srinagar. On the way, you can stop at many beautiful spots. Continue drive to Sonmarg, located at 2,690 Mtrs (Meadow of Gold). One can ride on a horse to visit Thajiwas Glacier(on Pony) where snow remains round the year.

In the evening, return to Srinagar for an overnight stay at the hotel.

  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

Srinagar to Gulmarg (60 km / Approx 2-3 Hours Drive)

After breakfast in the morning, we will begin our country tour towards Gulmarg. The drive past colorful villages and rice fields, gives you an insight of the rich cultural past of Kashmir. Gulmarg is one of the most beautiful hill stations in this world and also called Meadow of Flowers. It has the world’s highest Golf course (World’s Highest) and is also famous for winter sports like skiing etc. You can enjoy a Gondola ride (Cable car, own cost) from Gulmarg to Khilanmarg.

The 08 minutes of ropeway will take you past colorful shepherd hutments to the lower ridge of the Apharwat Peak. From here, you can click lots of photos of the nearby mountain ranges that stand tall like sentinels guarding the rich natural beauty of Kashmir valley. We descend back to Gulmarg base after an hour.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

Gulmarg to Srinagar Airport Drop (60 km / Approx 2-3 Hours Drive)

After buffet breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Srinagar Airport to board your flight for the respective hub with memorable experiences of Tour My India.

Important Information : Due to strict security, you are requested to leave from the hotel at least 4 hours before the departure time. You will have to pass 4 security barriers before reaching the airport. This often leads to long traffic jams right outside the airport.

Tour  End

  • Breakfast

Katra

  • Hotel Jai Ma Inn

    Standard

Pahalgam

  • Paradise Inn

    Standard

Srinagar

  • Hotel Mannat

    Standard

Gulmarg

  • Hotel Pine Spring

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Flight Name: Air India
Flight Number: Air India
Flight Class: Air India
Flight From Time: Air India
Flight From Address: Air India
From Day: Air India
Flight To Time: Air India
Flight To Address: Air India
To Day: Air India

VAISHNODEVI TEMPLE

KATRA
Vaishno Devi, also known as Mata Rani, Trikuta, Ambe and Vaishnavi is a manifestation of the Hindu Mother Goddess . The words "Maa" and "Mata" are commonly used in India for mother, and thus are often heavily used in connection with Vaishno Devi. Goddess Vaishnavi is the combined form of Goddess Parvati/Mahakali, Mahalakshmi, and Mahasaraswati. Vaishno Devi Mandir is a Hindu temple located in Katra at the Trikuta Mountains within the Indian Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Ever since the inception of Shrine Board in 1986

BETAAB VALLEY

PAHALGAM
Betaab valley is situated at a distance of 15 kilometers from Pahalgam in Anantnag district in India's northernmost state of Jammu and Kashmir. The valley got its name from the Sunny Deol-Amrita Singh hit debut film Betaab

DAL LAKE

SRINAGAR
Dal is a lake in Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is an urban lake, which is the second largest in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It is integral to tourism and recreation in Kashmir and is named the "Lake of Flowers",[1] "Jewel in the crown of Kashmir"[2] or "Srinagar's Jewel".[3] The lake is also an important source for commercial operations in fishing and water plant harvesting.

SHALIMAR BAGH

SRINAGAR
Shalimar Bagh is a Mughal garden in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India, linked through a channel to the northeast of Dal Lake. It also known as Shalimar Gardens, Farah Baksh, and Faiz Baksh. The other famous shoreline garden in the vicinity is Nishat Bagh, 'The Garden of Delight'. The Bagh was built by Mughal Emperor Jahangir for his wife Nur Jahan, in 1619. The Bagh is considered the high point of Mughal horticulture. It is now a public park and also referred to as the "Crown of Srinagar"

THAJIWAS GLACIER

SONMARG
Thajiwas glacier at an altitude of 9,186 feet is a striking silvery scene set against emerald meadows and a clear blue sky. In summers, you can take a half-day hike to numerous waterfalls around this glacier. The road will be long and the journey hard but the captivating views make it worthwhile. On the way, have a friendly match with the local Gujjar kids who are almost always ready for a friendly snowball fight!

GULMARG GONDOLA

GULMARG
Gulmarg Gondola in Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir, an administered union territory of India is the second longest and second highest cable car in the world. [1] Higher lines include the Dagu Glacier Gondola in Sichuan, China which reaches 4843 m, Jade Dragon (4506 m) in Yunnan, and the Mi Teleferico between El Alto and La Paz, in Bolivia.

Inclusions

    • All transfers and sightseeing’s by NAC Vehicle 
    • Nights as per mentioned in the itinerary.
    • All sightseeing’s as per mentioned itinerary.
    • Shikara ride upto 01 hour in Dal Lake.
    • Accommodation on MAPAI basis in all categories.(Room + Breakfast + Dinner)
    • Above rates are net & non-commissionable.
    • Above rates are valid for all nations.
    • Above rates include all taxes & service charges.




  • Exclusions

    • Air tickets/Train tickets.
    • Pony Ride/ 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).
    • Any other thing which is not mentioned in inclusions.
    • Tour Itinerary can be changed depending upon the availability of Hotels/Houseboat.
    • Any meals except those listed in above inclusion
  • Starting Price Per Adult

    23500/-INR

    Starting Price Per Adult

    23500/-INR
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