Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival Delhi
Arrival in Delhi. On arrival, assistance with traditional garland and Aarti Tikka (Tradition Indian welcome style) and transfer to Hotel. Day at leisure. Overnight in the hotel in Delhi.
Day 02: Delhi - Local Delhi - Jammu
After breakfast, a full day local city tour in Delhi covering Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, Red Fort (closed on Monday), Gandhi Memorial, India Gate, Parliament House, Humayun’s Tomb, Qutab Minar, Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana. Later in the evening, transfer to the railway station to board the train to Jammu. Overnight on the train journey.
Day 03: Jammu
Pick up from the railway station and transfer to the hotel. Check-in the hotel. After wash and change full day local city tour of Jammu covering Sri Raghunath Temple, Peer Khoh Cave, Bahu Fort, Bagh-E-Bahu. Overnight in the hotel at Jammu.
Day 04: Jammu - Pahalgam - 280 kms / 9 hrs drive
After breakfast, leave of Pahalgam the 'Valley of Shepherds'. On arrival in Pahalgam, check into your hotel. The rest of the evening is free to enjoy the surrounding beauty.
Day 05: Pahalgam - Srinagar - 100 kms / 4 hrs drive
After breakfast, a half-day local city tour at Pahalgam, later drive for Srinagar Enroute visit the Awantipura ruin, an 1100-year old temple built by King Awantivarman. The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. On arrival into Srinagar check into your hotel. Evening at leisure. Overnight in the hotel at Srinagar.
Day 06: Srinagar
After breakfast, a full day local city tour of Srinagar covering Nishat Bagh. Shalimar Bagh, Jamia Masjid, Pir Dastir Shrine, and Sri Partap Singh Museum. Evening at leisure and overnight in houseboat/hotel at Srinagar.
Day 07: Srinagar - Gulmarg - 60 kms / 2 hrs drive
After breakfast, a full-day excursion tour to Gulmarg - the 'Meadow of Flowers' is an apt term for this idyllic flower-laden meadow offering a spectacular view of towering snow-capped peaks covered with dense forests of tall conifers and gigantic fir and pine trees. Visit one of the world's highest golf course. Later come back to Srinagar. Overnight in the hotel/houseboat at Srinagar.
Day 08: Srinagar - Sonamarg - 90 kms / 3 hrs drive
After breakfast, full-day excursion to Sonamarg (Meadow of Gold). One can also enjoy there with ice skating and a pony ride. Later come back to Srinagar and overnight in the hotel at Srinagar.
Day 09: Srinagar - Katra - 280 kms / 9/10 hrs drive
Early morning depart for Katra. Lunch will be en route in a local restaurant/Dhaba. On arrival into Katra check into your hotel. Overnight in the hotel at Katra.
Day 10: Trek to Vaishno Devi - 14 kms by walk one way
After breakfast, trek to Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan (14 kms trek, 06 hrs by walk or helicopter facility from Katra to Bhawan is available or one can also go by horse ridding or by palanquins). Evening, Darshan of Mata Vaishno Devi Ji and after darshan proceeds for Bhairon Ji Darshan. Darshan of Bhairon Ji optional. If one wants to go there one can and 3 kms more trek from Vishno Devi Bhavan. Later start walking towards Katra.
Day 11: Katra - Jammu
Early morning depart for Katra. Lunch will be en route in a local restaurant/Dhaba. On arrival into Katra check into your hotel. Overnight in the hotel at Katra.
