Katra to Katra
Minimum 4 pax. Valid till ending Feb 2025.
Offer Cost per person @ 12,375 inr (original cost 13,750 pp)
DAY 1 : KATRA ARIVAL AND HOTEL STAY.
On arrival, you will be greeted by our representative/driver at Katra Railway Station and will be transferred to Katra Hotel. The base point of Vaishnodevi. Arrive in Katra and check into your hotel.
Rest of the evening will be free for leisure.
DAY 2 : KATRA TO VAISHNODEVI DARSHAN.
Start the 2nd day of your Vaishno Devi tour with a breakfast, then proceed to Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan- one of the most popular pilgrimage of India situated in Trikuta Hills. Yatra involves a trek of nearly 14 Kms from Ban Ganga Bridge in Katra. An alternate way to perform darshans is by battery operated cars, ponies/palkis/helicopter. If time permits, visit Ardhkuwari & Bhairo Temple. Now a ropeway connects Vaishno Devi Bhavan to Bhairo Temple. After visiting the temples, return to the hotel in Katra and relax in your hotel.
DAY 3 : KATRA TO PAHALGAM AND STAY IN PAHALGAM.
After breakfast drive to Pahalgam (Valley of Shepherds) The total distance of about 250 kms, will be covered in about 7 to 8 hrs. Pahalgam is situated at the union of the streams flowing from Sheshnag Lake and the Lidder River in the state of Jammu & Kashmir. Pahalgam is now Kashmir's premier resort; cool even during the height of summer when the maximum temperature does not exceed 25 degrees Celsius. Upon arrival check into the hotel.
Overnight stay at Pahalgam.
DAY 4 : PAHALGAM LOCAL SIGHTSEEING.
Full day at Pahalgam, in Pahalgam you can also visit Betaab valley (Betaab Valley is situated at a distance of 15 kilometers from Pahalgam he valley got its name from the Sunny Deol-Amrita Singh hit debut film Betaab. The valley surrounded by lush green meadows, snow clad mountains and covered with dense vegetation) and Aru Valley(Aru Valley is a small yet self-sufficient scenic village located 12 km from Pahalgam) or you can visit Chandanwari (Is situated at a distance of 16 km from Pahalgam, is the starting point of the yatra that takes place every year in the month of (July to August). A local Taxi has to be hired for these beautiful places.
Overnight stay at Pahalgam.
DAY 5 : PAHALGAM TO GULMARG DAY TRIP.
After breakfast, proceed to Gulmarg which is almost 3 hrs away from Pahalgam. Enjoy your day with local sightseeing which includes Gondola, Asia’s highest and longest cable car project. There is ample time to ride both stages on your own. Many try skiing on their own though coaches are available for hire. You can use the ski lift for skiing/snowboarding from hilltops. Gulmarg also boasts the highest Golf Course in the world with 18 holes.
Overnight stay at Srinagar Hotel.
DAY 7 : SRINAGAR TO SONMARG DAY TRIP.
After breakfast drive towards Sonmarg, which is the most beautiful drive from Srinagar. On the way, we stop at many beautiful spots. Continue to drive to Sonmarg 2690 Mtrs (Meadow of Gold). One can ride on horse to visit Thajiwas Glacier where snow remains around the year and Sonmarg is known as the Gateway of Ladakh. After full day excursion return to Srinagar for overnight Stay.
DAY 8 : DAY TRIP TO DOODHPATHRI.
The name "doodpathri'' means Valley of Milk. It is said that the famous saint of Kashmir Sheikh ul Aalam Sheikh Noor din Noorani has prayed here and once when he was in search of water in the meadows,to offer prayers, he pricked the ground with his stick to search for water and milk came out. He asked the milk that you can only be used for drinking and not performing ablution.Hearing this milk at once changed its state to water and the meadow got its name Doodpathri.The water which is at present flowing through the meadows has a milky appearance from the distance and remains very cold throughout the year.The lush green grasses over the vast meadows and silver shining streams running over the large stones further increase its beauty. Doodhpathri is sloping grassy landscapes with a diversity of multicolored flowers up to Chang. The famous Tosamaidanlies in the west of Doodpathri. Doodhpathri lies in a bowl shaped valley in the Pir Panjal Range of the Himalayas, at an altitude of 2,730 m (8,957 ft) above sea level. It is an alpine valley covered with snow clad mountains and the meadows of Pine Fir and Deodar. The natural meadows, which are covered with snow in winter, allow the growth of wild flowers such as daisies, forget-me-nots and butter cups during spring and summer. After full day excursion, return back to Srinagar for overnight stay.
DAY 9 : SRINAGAR LOCAL TOUR.
After Breakfast you embark on a full day excursion to Srinagar local tour. You will visit famous Mughal gardens built by Mughal emperors like Shalimar garden, Nishat Garden etc. Embrace yourself while having Shikara ride in Dal lake. You can also visit Nehru park, Botanical garden etc as per suitable time. After full day excursion return back to hotel at Srinagar for overnight hault.
DAY 10 : JAMMU/KATRA STATION DROP.
In the morning transfer you on time to Jammu/Katra Station for way back to home or onwards journey. In this way your memorable tours and the splendor of Kashmir tour package ends, giving your lots of glorious reasons to Praise your journey and relish in the memories for lifetime.
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Inclusion:
2 Double rooms, 2 nights stay at Karta Hotel.
2 Double rooms, 2 nights stay at Pahalgam Hotel.
2 Double rooms, 4 nights stay at Srinagar Hotel.
EP (Rooms Only)
All sightseeing & transfers by non ac Sedan Car.
Toll, tax, driver allowance for all trips .
Excluded:
Gondola cable car to be booking online only.
Tickets to all gardens & monuments.
Arru Betaab Valley & Chanwari in Pahalgam .
Thajiwas Glacier / Zero point in Sonmarg.
Snow Jeep transfers from Tangmarg to Gulmarg to Tangmarg (If there is heavy snow).
Snow Jeep in Sonmarg From Gagangir (If there is heavy snow).
All optional items.
Important Notes:
1. No Cars are allowed to move inside the Gulmarg area, due to the issue of horse owner’s association.
2. We are not responsible for any local dealing of clients with Local market vendors or pony wala’s or Local guide in Gulmarg.
3. Shikara ride is not included in the package.
4. Advise your client to follow proper itinerary & if there is any miscommunication or you want any change in itinerary or you want any information : Kindly contact the concerned person whom you are dealing with in our office. As, we will not consider any complaint regarding the driver that they gave wrong information or something. So, it is better to call us or mail us and we will give you proper information about places or activities.
5. If it is about disposal, the car will be on disposal from 09:00 am to 05:30 pm with 1 place sightseeing a day.
6. If there is a night stay in Gulmarg then the car will drop the client at Hotel and if there is a day trip the car will drop the client at the parking.
7. Mineral water is chargeable in houseboat.
8. For Sonamarg visit during heavy snowfall vehicles go till Gagangir which is 10km's. away from sonamarg. If there is night stay in that case we will provide a stay in Srinagar. and a day visit to Sonamarg. As, maximum of hotels in Sonamarg close their operations after October.
· Kindly Note : Clients / Guests have to make direct payment for the below sightseeing points.
· In Pahalgam : Horse Riding, Chandanwari ,Betaab Valley, Aru Valley and Baisaran Valley.
· In Gulmarg : Horse Riding, Gondola Ride, Zorbing or any other sports activity.
· In Sonamarg : Thajiwas Glacier, Horse Riding & Zero Point.
Cost Does Not Include:
1. Item of personal nature viz, tips, laundry, room service, telephone, alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages, room heaters, boat rides, pony / horse rides, safaris, rafting, skiing, skating, cable car / ropeway rides, helicopter rides, additional sightseeing tours excursions not included in the itinerary, still or video camera fees etc.
2. Any kind of insurance, Air, Train or Bus fare from / to your originating city of stay, unless specified.
3. Lunch and personal expenses like entry ticket any, telephone laundry, or anything which is not mentioned above.
4. Any Tax & Government Service tax (5%).
5. Any Kind of Personal Expenses or Optional Tours / Extra Meals Ordered.