VAISHNODEVI – KASHMIR

Dep from Bengaluru airport to Jammu. Arrival at Jammu airport and proceed towards Katra, overnight stay at Katra.

Morning proceed for VaishnomathaDarshan, (14kms by Pony, Doli or Helicopter). Evening back to hotel and overnight stay at Katra.

After breakfast check out from hotel, Proceed to Sinagar ( transfer to Jammu and drop to airport. By air to Srinagar or By road to Srinagar, Subject to condition & number of persons ). Night Halt at Srinagar.

After breakfast leave for Sonmarg “The meadow of gold. Situated at an altitude of 9000 Ft. Sonmarg is also called as “The meadow of gold”. Sonmarg lies in Sindh Valley streamed with flowers and surrounded by mountains. The place is also the base for some interesting treks to the high altitude of Himalayan Lake. Ponies can be hired for the trip up to Thajiwas glacier, which is a major local attraction during the summer. Evening back to Srinagar.Overnight stay in Hotel.

After breakfast drive to Gulmarg “Meadow of Flowers” 2730 Mts. above sea level. The distance of 56 kms will be covered in about 2 hrs. Gulmarg has one of the best Ski slopes in the world and highest golf course of the world with 18 holes. One can also have the view of Nanga Parbhat if weather permits. The view enroute from Tangmarg to Gulmarg is fascinating. One can also have a short trek uptoKhilangmarg which can be covered in about 3 to 4 hrs or enjoy the scenic view of Kongdori on a Cable Car Known as Gondola (on direct pay basis).Drive back to Srinagar. Overnight stay in Hotel.

After Breakfast drive to Pahalgam “Valley of Shepherds”. On arrival check in Hotel in Pahalgam enjoy the nature and admire the beauty of this quiet place and be in awe of the serene surroundings. One can also enjoy a pony ride to nearby places like Chandanwadi (on a direct hire basis) or if you are an avid nature lover you may take pleasure in a peaceful walk along the River Lidder. Pahalgam is famous for some trekking routes also & is the base camp for AmarnathPilgrimage.Overnight stay in Hotel.

After breakfast, drive to Srinagar and enjoy the site scene of the famous Mughal Gardens
CheshmaShahi “Royal Spring”
Shalimar “Garden of Love”
Nishat Garden “Garden of Pleasure”
Shankaracharya Temple.
On return visit a local Handicrafts Showroom for hand-knotted specialty silken carpets, shawls, jewelry ornaments.
also enjoy a 1 hrshikara ride in Dal Lake at Nehru Park on boulevard road.
Overnight stay in Houesboat.

After breakfast enjoy the morning in Srinagar and get ready for transfer to the Srinagar airport to board your scheduled flight for Bengaluru.