KASHMIR WITH KATRA VASHNODEVI TOUR

Full day tour of Sonamarg (Meadows of gold). It has sheer scenic splendour. The very way-a metalled road snakes through massive mountains laden with forests and firs. After a breath-taking journey from Srinagar you come across Sindh meanders that are abounded with trout & Mahseer. Onwards the valley opens up to a meadow. Ponies can be hired for a trip up to Thajiwas glacier-a major attraction during the summer months. The importance of Sonamarg lies in the fact that it is the last halt on the Kashmir side for the drive from Srinagar to Leh. You will be fascinated to see snowy mountains against a cerulean sky against its backdrop. Overnight stay in Hotel.

Morning after breakfast, proceed full day trip to Gulmarg; one of the most beautiful summer/winter resorts in the valley. One can have a gondola (cable car) ride from Gulmarg to Khilanmarg to have a real view in natural beauty of the summer and full snow view in winter. You can have a pony ride in the open fields to seven springs and to a lake, which remains frozen until June.

Overnight stay in hotel at Gulmarg.

Morning after breakfast leave for Pahalgam via Avantipura ruins & Avantipura National Highway Bat Market. On arrival in Pahalgam check in Hotel. Pahalgam is one of the most beautiful and fascinating ideal resorts all the year round. It is the base for several treks in the region. Situated at the confluence of the Lidder River and set amidst fir and pine covered mountains, one can have a real feelings of Paradise. You can enjoy the pony ride to Shikargah & Baisaran, Overnight stay in Hotel at Pahalgam.

Morning leave for Katra (7-8 hrs. drive) 270 kms. Enroute pass the Jawahar Tunnel (3kms long under mountain which will take you 20-25 minutes time to cross the Jammu & Kashmir Regions), Ramban, Patnitop & Kud. On arrival in Katra check in Hotel.

Early morning leave for Darshan at Vaishnodeviji in the Trikuta Hills, by foot. The walk to the shrine is 12 kms {7 – 8 Hrs. minimum from one side} long. Return late in the evening / night to the Hotel. Overnight at hotel.

NOTE:

•  Besides walking guests can take Palki / Horse Riding / Helicopter service from Katra as per their choices.
• From Vaishnodevi Temple to Bhairon Ghati , since 2018 Ropeway Services also in force.

Morning leave for Jammu Airport / Railway Station to onward destination.