Katra Vaishno Devi
Duration : 11 Nights / 12 Days
Price : On Request
You and your family can explore the valley of Kashmir at its best with a well plan. Countless devotees visit the holy shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi every year. We have a superb package that gives you an opportunity to visit Mata Vaishno in Katra and Golden Temple in Amritsar in a single trip. The 10 nights and 11 days trip starts from the Jammu airport or railway station, followed by a trek on foot or flight by helicopter to reach Vaishno Devi temple.
Next day awaits a trip to Patnitop that is famous for the Nag Temple, Chinar Garden, Skating Park and more. Next is a beautiful drive to Pehalgam where you can enjoy the alpine treks and immaculate nature. Then Srinagar awaits your arrival with beautiful shikaras and Mughal Gardens, and much more. Finally, the journey to Amritsar starts where you will get a wide range of things to see and do. This super exciting package ends with a drop at Amritsar railway station or the airport.
Day 1: Jammu Katra
Arrive at Jammu Airport or Railway Station. Pick Up by Cab. On arrival at Katra transfer to hotel. Rest of the day is free for rest or shopping. Dinner and Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2: Katra Mata Vaishno Darshan
Today early morning start 13 km trek by foot or alternatively take a morning 10 minutes flight by helicopter to reach Vaishno Devi Temple, have Darshan of Mata Vaishno Devi. After having Prasad proceed to Bhairo Baba Temple by horse and reach the helipad by horse to fly down to Katra. You can also walk down by foot to reach Katra. After returning Katra relax in the hotel. Overnight at hotel in Katra.
Day 3: Katra Patnitop (81 Km).
Morning after breakfast proceed towards Patnitop local sightseeing which includes Nag Temple and excursion to Nathatop and Sanasar. The hill resort of Patnitop is most suitable for the long walks in the lush green forest tracks where the chirping of birds, cool mountain breeze,panoramic beauty of the Chenab basin and never hot weather reinvigorates the souls of the people from plains and relieves the urbanities from the maddening crowd of their cities. Patnitop is famous for Chinar Garden, Picnic Spot and Skating Park. Dinner and overnight Stay at Patnitop.
Day 4: Patnitop, Pahalgam (173 Km).
Morning after breakfast drive to Pahalgam. On arrival transfer to Hotel. Pahalgam is also known as valley of shepherds, it is famous for its alpine treks, pristine nature and also is the starting point for Amarnath Yatra. Enjoy local sightseeing and leisure activities at Pahalgam. Dinner and Overnight Stay at Pahalgam.
Day 5: Pahalgam – Srinagar (88 Km).
Morning after breakfast drive to Srinagar, pride of the beautiful valley of Kashmir famous for its lakes dotted with Shikaras and the Mughal Gardens.Visit Avantipura Ruins & Anantnag Sulpher Springs enroute, Enjoy the bounty of Nature at Pahalgam, located on the bank of beautiful Ladder River. On arrival transfer to Houseboat. In afternoon Boat Shikara ride over the Lake including visit to Charchinar Floating Gardens, Vegetable Gardens and Islands. Dinner and Overnight Stay at Houseboat.
Day 6: Srinagar Local Sightseeing
Morning after breakfast go to visit famous Mughal Gardens (Nishat, Shalimar Cheshma Shahi ) , Shankaracharaya Temple, Old and New Srinagar city. Evening free for leisure. Dinner and Overnight stay at Houseboat.
Day 7: Srinagar-Sonamarg, Srinagar (79 Km).
Morning after breakfast go for day trip to Sonamarg. Sonmarg is one of the most beautiful drives from Srinagar. Sonmarg also called “Meadow of Gold” is located at a height of 2690 meters. You may take a pony ride (at your own cost) to Thajiwas Glacier where snow remains round the year. Afternoon return to Srinagar.Dinner and Overnight Stay at Hotel.
Day 8: Srinagar -Gulmarg-Srinagar (48 Km).
Morning after breakfast go to visit Gulmarg. Full day at leisure to take the leisurely walks on the lush green meadows of flowers with a backdrop of the snow capped mountains. Visit Shankra Charya Temple. Enjoy pony ride or Gondola ride (rope way) to Khillanmarg at your own cost, Optional horse riding or enjoy cable car ride. Evening return to Srinagar. Dinner and Overnight at Hotel.
Day 9: Srinagar, Amritsar (460 Km).
Morning after breakfast leave Srinagar and journey start to Amritsar. It will takes 10 hours to reach Amritsar. We enjoy enroute destination like: Sangam, Banihal, Panchal, Pantankot, Gurdasspur. On arrival transfer to hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.
Day 10: Amritsar Sightseeing
After breakfast. Start your full day city tour with the blessings of Golden Temple-the most important Sikh shrine which is also called Mecca for the Sikhs is a living symbol of the spiritual and historical traditions of the Sikhs.Then visit Jallianwala Bagh- where, on April 13, 1919, British and, Gurkha soldiers opened fire on an unarmed forbidden gathering, killing hundreds of civilians. After lunch visit Maharaja Ranjit Singh Summer Palace Museum- The summer place of Maharaja Ranjit Singh which is situated in the heart of Ram Bagh, Amritsar. After that visit Indo-Pak Wagah Border to watch Flag Retreat Ceremony- Wagah, an army outpost on Indo-Pak border 30 Kms from Amritsar where the daily highlight is the evening “Beating the Retreat” ceremony. Soldiers from both countries march in perfect drill, going through the steps of bringing down their respective national flags. As the sun goes down, nationalistic fervor rises and lights are switched on marking the end of the day amidst thunderous applause. Then return to hotel. Dinner and overnight stay in Amritsar.
Day 11: Droopig at Amritsar
Next morning check out from the hotel and drive to railway station/ airport and drop the guest there and pick your train and plane from there.
Welcome Drink on Arrival.
10 Nights Deluxe Accommodation on Four sharing.
MAP Meal Plan. (10 Breakfast, 10 Dinner)
Shikara Ride on Dal Lake once in a day while staying in Houseboat.
Transfer By Individual Tempo Traveller for 11 Days. (Sightseeing, Katra, Patnitop, Sonmarg, Pahalgam, Gulmarg, Srinagar, Amritsar.)
Pick up from Jammu and Drop from Amritsar.
Inclusive Of All Taxes.
Any monument entry fees / camera fees.
Any meal, which is not mentioned above.
Any activities and Personal Expense.
Any Air / Train fare.
Heater Charges Extra.