The Paradise On Earth - Kashmir with Vaishnodevi

Srinagar Houseboat 1 night, Pahalgam 2 nights, Srinagar 3 nights, Katra 2 nights
9 days

From

$ 492

per person

About the trip

Rightly called, 'Paradise on Earth', Kashmir offers sparkling snow-capped mountains, tranquil silver lakes, beautiful houseboats, valleys of flowers, amazing trekking options and splendid gardens.

Flights

Return flights from Ahmedabad to Srinagar

Accommodation

Cutty Sark Group Of Houseboats or Similar

1 nights in Srinagar Houseboat

Room Type: Standard Room
Meals Included: None

Hotel Pine Spring pahalgam or Similar

2 nights in Pahalgam

Room Type: Standard Room
Meals Included: None

Hotel Pine Spring - Nowgam or Similar

3 nights in Srinagar

Room Type: Standard Room
Meals Included: None

Hotel Subash International or Similar

2 nights in Katra

Room Type: Standard Room
Meals Included: None

Included in the price

Day-wise Itinerary

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Day 01 : Ahmedabad - Srinagar

  • In the morning, board your flight from Ahmedabad to Srinagar.
  • On arrival, you will be transferred to Jetty at Boulevard road. Upon arrival at the Jetty, transfer to your houseboat and check in. Enjoy 01 hour Shikara ride in Dal lake in the evening.
  • Enjoy dinner and a comfortable overnight stay at your houseboat.

Day 02 : Srinagar – Pahalgam (96km – 3 Hrs)

  • After breakfast, check out of the houseboat and proceed to Pahalgam.
  • Pahalgam is in Anantnag District. It is a popular tourist destination and many tourists visit Pahalgam every year. The town of Pahalgam (Village of Shepherds) offers breath taking views. Pahalgam is also the entry point for the famous Amarnath Cave, a holy site for Hindus. One can enjoy water rafting on the way.
  • On the way visit the Avantipur Ruins - the 1100 year old temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The site has two temples. The larger one, Shiva-Avantishvara, is marked by massive walls some half a mile beneath the town on the outskirts of village Jaubror. The subsidiary shrines are to the rear corner of the courtyard. But the complex has, over the years, lost its grandeur and has been reduced to ruins, though it is still visited by the devout.
  • Check in at the hotel on arrival, Evening at leisure. Enjoy dinner and a comfortable overnight stay at your hotel.

Day 03 : Local Sightseeing In Pahalgam

  • After breakfast, embark on an excursion to Chandanwadi 15km (3288 meters) and Betaab Valley. Surrounded by snow-covered mountain peaks and dense pine and deodar forests, this valley is the mouth of River Sheshnag. Back to Pahalgam by Lunch time.
  • After lunch embark on an excursion to Aru valley. It is located around 12km from Pahalgam, The Aru valley is noted for its scenic meadows. It is popular among the tourists for its peaceful environment and scenic beauty.
  • Enjoy dinner and a comfortable overnight stay at your hotel.

Day 04 : Pahalgam - Srinagar

  • After breakfast, check out of the hotel in Pahalgam and proceed to Srinagar. On arrival check into the hotel, After check-in begin your excursion to Shankaracharya Hill Temple and Mughal Gardens (Chashme Shahi, Nishat Bagh & Shalimar Bagh).
  • Enjoy dinner and a comfortable overnight stay at your hotel.

Day 05 : Day Visit To Gulmarg (56km 1.5hrs)

  • After breakfast, proceed to Gulmarg. Gulmarg is located at an average elevation of 2,690 m (8,825 ft). Spend the day witnessing the picturesque locales like the Golf Course (Golf kit and caddy charges optional & extra). Also take the exhilarating cable car ride to Khilanmarg Snow Point (Gondola ride is not included in the package and it strongly depends on weather conditions.)
  • Enjoy dinner and a comfortable overnight stay at your hotel.

Day 06 : Day Visit To Sonmarg (90km – 3hrs)

  • After breakfast, embark on an excursion to Sonmarg, which is situated at a height of 2740 meters (90 kms | 3 hours one way). Have lunch at the local restaurant. Return to Srinagar after your excursion, In the evening.
  • Enjoy dinner and a comfortable overnight night stay at your hotel.

Day 07 : Srinagar - Katra (280 Kms / 9 Hrs)

This morning after breakfast drive to Katra. Rest of the day is free for rest or shopping. overnight at the hotel.

Day 8:- Katra To Mata Vaishno Darshan (13 Kms)

This early morning start 13 km trek by foot or alternatively take a morning 10 minutes flight by helicopter to reach Vaishno Devi Temple, have Darshan of Mata Vaishno Devi. After having Prasad proceed to Bhairo Baba Temple by horse and reach the helipad by horse to fly down to Katra . You can also walk down by foot to reach Katra. After returning Katra relax in the hotel. Overnight at hotel in Katra.

Day 9:- Katra To Jammu

  • After buffet breakfast you will be transferred to Jammu airport to board flight for Ahmedabad.
  • Due to the extremely strict security measures at the airport during peak season, guests are requested to leave for the airport at least 3 hours prior to departure.

Exclusions

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  • Meals & beverages other than those specified in the inclusions. Any activity other than those mentioned in the inclusions. Expenses of personal expenses such as laundry, tips, mineral water, room service etc. Tickets for Gondola Ride, cost of local vehicles for additional sightseeing, pony hire charges, fur coat hire charges etc. Govt. Service Tax @3.09%

Starting From

$ 492

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