Charming Kashmir Tour
- Tour Duration: 9 Nights / 10 Days
- Travel Destinations: Amritsar, Katra, Gulmarg, Srinagar, Pahalgam, Sonmarg, Jammu
Itinerary
Day 01 Arrival amritsar
Upon arrival at Amritsar Airport /Railway station meet and Greet and transferred at hotel in Amritsar . Afternoon visit Indo-Pak, Attari 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 fervour rises and lights are switched on marking the end of the day amidst thunderous applause. Return to hotel. Overnight stay at Amritsar Hotel.
Day 02 Amritsar - Katra(242km 5/6 hrs)
After Breakfast , start your city tour, visit Golden Temple also called as Harmandir Sahib or Swarn Mandir, the most important sikh shrine. Visit Jallianwala Bagh where hundreds of unarmed innocent Indians was killed by a senior British military officer, on 13 April 1919. Afternoon drive to Katra via pathankot and Jammu reach katra in the evening, check in the hotel, overnight at Hotel in Katra.
Day 03 Katra
After Breakfast, Start trekking to Holy shrine 13.5 KM for the Darshan for Mata Shri Vaishno Devi Jee , Shri Mata Vaishno Devi is believed to grant all the four boons Dharm (Righteousness), Arth (Material Pursuits), Kaam (Contentment) and Moksh (Enlightenment)} to those who visit Her Holy Shrine. She is considered to fulfill anything and everything that a person wishes for in life, in a righteous way. It is an experience of all, that no one goes empty handed from Her Great Pilgrimage. After the Darshan return back in the evening. Overnight at Hotel in Katra.
Day 4 Katra - Srinagar(268kms 6/7hrs)
After breakfast drive for Srinagar .Reach Srinagar in the evening at arrival check in the Hotel .Overnight stay in Srinagar.
Day 5 Srinagar
After Breakfast start your half day tour of world famous Mughal Gardens visit the Nishat Bagh (The garden of pleasure) and Shalimar Bagh (Abode of love). 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. You will get a view of some very interesting places around the Lake. Overnight stay at Srinagar Hotel.
Day 6 Srinagar - Gulmarg - Srinagar( 112 Kms 2/3 hrs)
After Breakfast drive to Gulmarg, 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 Srinagar. Overnight at Hotel in Srinagar.
Day 7 Srinagar - Sonmarg - Srinagar(196 Kms 3/4hrs)
After Breakfast Drive to Sonamarg, Full day excursion to Sonmarg which is the most beautiful drive from Srinagar. Sonmarg 2690 Mtrs (Meadow of Gold). One can ride on horse to visit Thajiwas Glacier where snow remains round the year and Sonmarg is known as Gateway of Ladakh. In the evening return to Srinagar . Overnight at Srinagar Hotel.
Day 8 Srinagar - Pahalgam- Srinagar( 186 Kms 3/4hrs)
After Breakfast full day excursion to Pahalgam 2440 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 back to Srinagar. Overnight at Srinagar Hotel/Houseboat.
Day 9 Srinagar
After Breakfast full day at your leisure , enjoy shopping etc. Overnight at Hotel In Srinagar.
Day 10 Srinagar - Jammu (293 Kms 6/7hrs)
After Breakfast Drive for Jammu and arrive Jammu in the evening , transfer to Airport/Railway Station for your onwards destination.