Vaishno Devi & Kashmir

1^st Day|Katra

Morning To Noon : Pick up at Jammu Airport and drive to Katra (approx. 50 km / 2 hrs), the starting point for the holy Vaishno Devi yatra. Arrive and check in to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.

Evening : Overnight stay at Katra. Meals: Dinner

2^nd Day|Katra

Morning To Noon : After breakfast, begin your trek to visit the temple of Mata Vaishno Devi.

Evening : After darshan and pooja, return to Katra in the evening. Overnight stay at Katra. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

3^rd Day|Pahalgam

Morning To Noon : After breakfast, transfer by road to Pahalgam, the 'Valley of Shepherds'. Arrive and check in; rest of the day at leisure to explore the countryside and enjoy walks through the pine forest along the Lidder River

Evening : Overnight stay at Pahalgam. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

4^th Day|Pahalgam

Morning To Noon : After breakfast, Pahalgam sightseeing to Aru Valley and Chandanwari by local car (at your own cost)

Evening : Overnight stay at the hotel. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

5^th Day|Srinagar

Morning To Noon : After breakfast, drive to Srinagar and visit the famous Mughal Gardens – Chashme Shahi, Nishat and Shalimar – laid out in the 16th century along Dal Lake, Shankaracharya Temple on a hillock, Pari Mahal and the Botanical Garden

Evening : Overnight stay at the hotel. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

6^th Day|Srinagar

Morning To Noon : After breakfast, full-day excursion to Gulmarg, the 'Meadow of Flowers' (66 km / 2 hrs), at an altitude of 2,730 m

Evening : Evening return to Srinagar. Overnight stay at the hotel. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

7^th Day|Srinagar

Morning To Noon : After breakfast, excursion to Sonamarg (90 km / 3 hrs). The mountains around Sonamarg are covered with several glaciers, the most famous being the Thajiwas Glacier – a scenic river of ice set amid lush meadows, reached by a 3 km walk or pony ride

Evening : Overnight stay at the hotel. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

8^th Day|Srinagar (Houseboat)

Morning To Noon : After breakfast, transfer to houseboat. Free for a shikara ride to explore Dal Lake – its waterways, canals, floating gardens and vegetable gardens, water lilies, lotus flowers, floating vendors and handicraft centres

Evening : Overnight stay at houseboat. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

9^th Day|—

Morning To Noon : After breakfast, drop at Srinagar Airport. Tour ends with sweet memories.

Evening : Meals: Breakfast