Day 1
Arrival at Srinagar Arrival at Srinagar Visit Dal Lake and enjoy a Shikara ride in the evening. If time permits, visit some local markets
Meals: Breakfast
Day 2
Sightseeing in Srinagar Day sightseeing in Srinagar visiting Mughal Gardens (Chesmashahi, Nishat and Shalimar), Jama Masjid, Shankaracharya Temple, Hari Parbat etc
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3
Gulmarg Gondola Visit. Possible excursion to Khilanmarg Go for the famous Gondola Ride (Asia's highest and longest cable car where online booking in advance is recommended). It’s a two-stage ropeway. The first stage transfers from Gulmarg to Kongdoori Station. The second stage takes skiers to a height of 3,747 m (12,293 ft). The timing of the Gondola is 10 AM to 5 PM (It's highly dependent upon the weather at both stages). Return in the afternoon to enjoy Pony ride and walking around the area OR visit Khilanmarg (nearby picnic spot) a fragrant valley, full of color and charm).
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4
Proceed to Pahalgam (100 kms - 4 hrs - 7000+ ft asl). Enroute visit Matrand Sun Temple. On arrival, if time permits walk around the area to local markets.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5
Undertake sightseeing around Pahalgam to spots like Baisaran, Tulian Lake, Chandanwari (16 kms - 8000+ ft asl - close range views) where you find snow even during summers, Betaab Valley and Aru Valley etc.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6
Proceed to Katra (254 kms - 9 hrs), a base point to visit renowned Vaishnodevi Pilgrimage, one of the most revered and visited temples in India.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7
Early morning starts for Vaishnodevi climb (Total 13 kms walk to the temple that takes about 4-5 hours). Enroute stops at Adhkwari Temple and darshan at Baba Bhaironath Temple is recommended). During summer and peak travel season it may be advisable to start the climb the previous evening. Once queue tickets are purchased the wait period could be half an hour to 3 hours depending on the rush. During season Yatra Parchi (entry tickets required to begin the uphill walk), it is better to purchase the tickets in advance to avoid time delay. Guests looking for Helidarshan (Helicopter ride, darshan and back), morning flights are recommeded for best weather and least uncertainty. Return by late evening.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8
Depart for the onward journey.
Meals: Breakfast
Cities | Night | Hotels | |
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Pahalgam | 2 | Paradise Retreat | |
Srinagar | 3 | Brown Palace | |
Katra | 2 | Devi Grand |
All Prices are in Indian Rupees.
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Tour prices are valid for Indian Nationals & Foreigners holding Indian Resident Permit.
NOTE: All distance featured are approximate