Kashmir & Katra – 08 Nights & 09 Days

Day 01  Jammu – Katra – Vaishnodevi 
Arrive Jammu , Meet and assist on arrival and proceed straight to Katra. Arrive Katra and check in at Hotel. Day at leisure. 

Day 02: Katra
After breakfast at hotel, proceed to Vaishnodevi Shrine (Approx. 13 km Trek ) One can trek up to the Shrine if fitness permits, otherwise Pony or Palanquins are also available at an extra cost. Arrive at Vaishnodevi Bhawan. Wash and change before Mata Darshan. After Mata Vaishnodevi Darshan, proceed for Bhaironji Darshan.

Day 03: Katra – Srinagar 
After breakfast at hotel. Drive towards Srinagar via Patnitop, Jawahar Tunnel, Nashri Tunnel, Pampore - Saffron Fields evening arrival in Srinagar Check-in at House Boats, overnight in Houseboats.

Day 04:  Srinagar – Gulmarg – Srinagar – 112 Kms.
Morning proceed for full day tour of Gulmarg which is one of the most beautiful summer resort in the valley. It is also popular for its golf course (in summer), the highest in the world and skiing during the winter season. Enjoy the splendor of nature and the snowy mountains. One can have Gondola ride (cable car) from Gulmarg to Khalinmarg. In the evening return to Houseboat. Night stay at Houseboat.

Day 05: Srinagar – Pahalgam – Srinagar – 186 Kms.
Full day excursion to Pahalgam 440 Mtrs (vale of Kashmir) on the way visit Saffron fields, Avantipur ruins and Anantnag sulpher spring. Pahalgam is the most famous place for Indian Film Industry. Enjoy the nature charm of the valley. In the evening return to Houseboat. Night stay at Houseboat.

Day 06: Srinagar – Sonmarg – Srinagar – 196 Kms.
Full day excursion to Sonmarg which is the most beautiful drive from Srinagar. On the way stop at any beautiful spots. Continue drive to Sonmarg 2690Mtrs (Meadow of Gold). One can ride on horse to visit to Thajiwas Glacier where snow remains round the year and Sonmarg is known as Gateway of Ladakh. In the evening return to Houseboat. Night stay at Houseboat

Day 07: Local Sightseeing – Srinagar – 50 Kms.
After breakfast proceed for half day tour of world famous Mughal Gardens visiting the Nishat Bagh (The garden of pleasure) and Shalimar Bagh (Adobe of love). Return to houseboat for hot lunch. In the afternoon Shikara ride on The Dal Lake to enjoy the beauty that God has graced this city with which is often compared to Venice. Also get a view of some very interesting places around the Lake. In the evening Shikara ride on Dal Lake to enjoy the sunset. Night stay at Houseboat.

Day 08: Srinagar 
Breakfast at House boat later drive to Shanker acharya temple, evening back to Houseboat, overnight in Houseboats.

Day 09: Srinagar – Airport- Departure 
After breakfast leave for airport for your onward journey with sweet memories.

• All accommodation as per itinerary
• Meal Plan as per itinerary
• Shikara Ride over Dal Lake
• Pick up and drop from Srinagar Airport
• Toll Taxes & Service charges
• All Transportation on private basis

• Any meals other than those specified in ‘Inclusions’.
• Chained vehicle from Tangmarg to Gulmarg.
• Any additional expenses incurred due to any flight delay or cancellation, weather conditions, political closures, technical faults, etc.
• Expenses of personal nature such as tips, telephone calls, laundry, liquor etc.
• Guide & Entrance fees during sightseeing.
• Visit to Aru, Chandanwari, Baisaran, and Betab valleys.
• Visit to Ganderbal and Thajiwas Glacier.
• Expenses of watersports
• Cable Car / Pony Ride in Gulmarg, Pahalgam, & Sonamarg.