Pick up from Jammu airport/ railway Station and transfers to Katra. On reaching, check in at hotel, afternoon free for personal leisure. Overnight stay and dinner at hotel
After breakfast leave for Sight Seen of Katra .A It is asmall town located in foothills of Trikuta Mountains in Jammu and Kashmir, Katra is a popular pilgrimage for millions of Hindus. The town is in the vicinity of Mata Vaishno Devi Temple, situated in the Trikuta Mountains. Every year pilgrims undertake a challenging 13.5 km long trek to reach the shrine.Return back to Katra Dinner & Overnight stay at Hotel.
Morning after breakfast trek / horse ride from Katra to Mata Vaishnodevi Darshan (15.kms one way). Back at Katra for Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.
Early Morning after refreshment proceed to Shiv Khori. Shiv Khori is the Holy Cave and abode of Lord Shiva. Shiv Khori is situated at a distance of 70 Kms from Katra town. The cave is a real wonder to be seen and measures nearly half a kilometer in length with a 4 feet high naturally formed Shiv ling. After the divine darshan of Lord Shiva back toPatnitop town. Overnight stay at Patnitop.
Early Morning after refreshment proceeds to Patnitop. It is a famous Hill Station situated around 95 Kms from Katra town at an altitude of 2024 metres across which the Jammu-Srinagar Highway passes. Check in a Hotel. In the afternoon proceed to Sanasar (25 Kms from Patnitop). Sanasar is cup shaped meadow surrounded by gigantic conifers. Back to Hotel in the evening. Overnight stay at Patnitop.
Welcome to the Srinagar, the Lake City. On arrival at Srinagar Airport, being your tour of Kashmir – The Paradise'. You will be transferred to Pahalgham the 'valley of shepherds' which is situated at the confluence of the streams flowing from river Lidder and Sheeshnag Lake. En route visit the Awantipura ruins, an 1100 year old temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu and built by King Awantivarman. On arrival into Pahalgam enjoy the surrounding beauty or walk to Baisaren, which is about 2 km from Pahalgam. A small village set in pine and fir forest is pleasing and offers good view. Night halt at Hotel in Pahalgam.
Welcome to the Srinagar, the Lake City. On arrival at Srinagar Airport, being your tour of Kashmir – The Paradise'. You will be transferred to Pahalgham the 'valley of shepherds' which is situated at the confluence of the streams flowing from river Lidder and Sheeshnag Lake. En route visit the Awantipura ruins, an 1100 year old temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu and built by King Awantivarman. On arrival into Pahalgam enjoy the surrounding beauty or walk to Baisaren, which is about 2 km from Pahalgam. A small village set in pine and fir forest is pleasing and offers good view. Night halt at Hotel in Pahalgam.
Welcome to the Srinagar, the Lake City. On arrival at Srinagar Airport, being your tour of Kashmir – The Paradise'. You will be transferred to Pahalgham the 'valley of shepherds' which is situated at the confluence of the streams flowing from river Lidder and Sheeshnag Lake. En route visit the Awantipura ruins, an 1100 year old temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu and built by King Awantivarman. On arrival into Pahalgam enjoy the surrounding beauty or walk to Baisaren, which is about 2 km from Pahalgam. A small village set in pine and fir forest is pleasing and offers good view. Night halt at Hotel in Pahalgam.
In the morning u will proceed for Aru valley, and chandanwari by car . Aru is small village, 11 kms upstream the Lidder River, is a beautiful locality. The route is picturesque with ample campsites. This village is the starting point for treks to the Kolahoi glacier. The most beautiful of these is the huge, undulating meadow of Baisaran, surrounded by thickly wooded forests of pine .Hajan and Beetab valley on the way to chandanwari. Night halt at Hotel in Srinagar.
Today you embark on a full day excursion to the picturesque 'meadow of gold’ Sonamarg. Sonamarg is last stop of Kashmir district. From here starts the territory of ladhakh. Situated at an altitude of 2743m above sea level. The fast flowing Sindh River makes it popular for trout and masher fishing in summer. You can opt for a pony ride to one of the glaciers for some fun in snow and ice (by your own payment). Return to the Hotel in Srinagar in the evening and enjoy comfortable overnight stay.
After breakfast drive towards Gulmarg, the meadow of flowers. The route from Srinagar to Gulmarg is fascinating. You will be mesmerized by its beauty. Gulmarg is famous all over the world for Skiing and Snowboarding. During the British Raj, Gulmarg hosted the Britishers and Europeans and as such they created a European hill resort and named it Gulmarg. In Gulmarg you would be able to find European surroundings and 18-hole Golf Course. Night halt at Hotel in Srinagar.
After Breakfast, proceed for an excursion tour to Yusmarg. Yusmarg is a small meadow set in the heart of mountains to the south-west of Srinagar. It is an ideal picnic spot and the Nilnag Lake can be visited from here. A two hour drive from Srinagar (47 kms ) will take you to acres upon acres of grassy meadow ringed by forests of pine, and towering beyond them, awesome and majestic snow clad mountains. Later return to Srinagar. Dinner and overnight stay in Srinagar Houseboat.
After breakfast Proceed on a city tour visiting the Shankracharya temple situated on the highest hill of Srinagar, the famous Mughal Gardens-Chashmashahi, Nishat & Shalimar,Hazratbal Shrine. These gardens were Mughal Emperors concept of Paradise and today these are popular picnic spots. Also visit a handicraft shop where you can purchase local Hand Crafted items-Shawls, Jackets, Bed Covers, Paper Mache, Carpets & much more! In the evening leisurely stroll alongside the Dal Lake exploring the local markets. Overnight stay at the Houseboat.