Tour Code : AKSR0286Tour Type : FIT Package

KASHMIR WITH VAISHNODEVI7 Nights / 8 Days

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PACKAGE OVERVIEW

1Country 6Cities 8Days

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

Meal

7 Breakfast

7 Dinner

Visa & Taxes

5% GST EXTRA

Highlights

Daily Breakfast & Dinner.

All Transfers & Sightseeing By Private VehicleAs Per The Tour Itinerary.

Hotel Luxury Taxes.

AC Will Not Work In Hilly Area.

SIGHTSEEINGS OVERVIEW

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.

SIGHTSEEINGS

VAISHNODEVI TEMPLE KATRAVaishno Devi, also known as Mata Rani, Trikuta, Ambe and Vaishnavi is a manifestation of the Hindu Mother Goddess . Thewords "Maa" and "Mata" are commonly used in India for mother, and thus are often heavily used in connection with VaishnoDevi. Goddess Vaishnavi is the combined form of Goddess Parvati/Mahakali, Mahalakshmi, and Mahasaraswati. Vaishno DeviMandir 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 PAHALGAMBetaab valley is situated at a distance of 15 kilometers from Pahalgam in Anantnag district in India's northernmost state ofJammu and Kashmir. The valley got its name from the Sunny Deol-Amrita Singh hit debut film Betaab

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

SHALIMAR BAGH SRINAGARShalimar Bagh is a Mughal garden in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India, linked through a channel to the northeast of DalLake. It also known as Shalimar Gardens, Farah Baksh, and Faiz Baksh. The other famous shoreline garden in the vicinity isNishat Bagh, 'The Garden of Delight'. The Bagh was built by Mughal Emperor Jahangir for his wife Nur Jahan, in 1619. TheBagh 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 SONMARGThajiwas glacier at an altitude of 9,186 feet is a striking silvery scene set against emerald meadows and a clear blue sky. Insummers, you can take a half-day hike to numerous waterfalls around this glacier. The road will be long and the journey hardbut the captivating views make it worthwhile. On the way, have a friendly match with the local Gujjar kids who are almostalways ready for a friendly snowball fight!

GULMARG GONDOLA GULMARGGulmarg Gondola in Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir, an administered union territory of India is the second longest and secondhighest 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.

YOUR ITINERARY

Day1

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 ofVaishno 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 inthe 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. Iftime 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

Day2

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 FilmIndustry. Arrive Pahalgam and transfer to the hotel.Evening free for leisure. Dinner and Overnight stay in Pahalgam Hotel.

Breakfast Dinner

Day3

Pahalgam Sightseeing and ExplorationAfter 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 asHajan 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 andmountains. 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

Day4

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 inthe evening, proceed for a Shikara ride in Dal Lake.Overnight stay in Srinagar at the Houseboat.

Breakfast Dinner

Day5

Srinagar City SightseeingAfter 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 (Thegarden 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

Day6

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

Day7

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 ofKashmir. 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 alsofamous 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 mountainranges 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

Day8

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 beforereaching the airport. This often leads to long traffic jams right outside the airport.Tour End

Breakfast

HOTELS

KatraHotel Jai Ma Inn

KatraHotel The Royal Krishna

Katra

Hotel Devi Grand

PahalgamParadise Inn

PahalgamGrand Mumtaz Resort

PahalgamHotel Welcome Hotel Pine N Peke

SrinagarHotel Mannat

SrinagarHotel Regenta Central

SrinagarThe Orchard Retreat & Spa,

GulmargHotel Pine Spring

GulmargHotel Grand Mumtaz

GulmargHotel Heevan Retreat

INCLUSION/EXCLUSION

Inclusion

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 allcategories.(Room + Breakfast + Dinner)Above rates are net & non-commissionable.Above rates are valid for all nations.Above rates include all taxes & service charges.

Exclusion

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 thissightseeing is done by Local Taxi stand atSonmarg only or by ponies and is on directpayment basis).Aru, Betaab valley and Chandanwari trip atPahalgam (as this sightseeing is done by LocalTaxi stand at Pahalgam only and is on directpayment basis).Any other thing which is not mentioned ininclusions.Tour Itinerary can be changed depending upon theavailability of Hotels/Houseboat.Any meals except those listed in above inclusion

TRIP COST

Type Price

Double Sharing ( Per Person ) 23500/-INR

Triple Sharing ( Per Person ) 20500/-INR

Child With Bed ( Per Person ) ( above 05 – 10 yrs ) 16000/-INR

Child Without Bed ( Per Person ) ( above 02 – 05 yrs ) 13000/-INR* Note: 5% GST Additional On Total Tour Cost. T&C Apply at time of Booking.* Rates mentioned in the itinerary are based on Standard Rooms, supplement cost is applicable for Sea Facing / Lake Facing / Mountain Facing Rooms