Kashmir with Vaishno Devi Darshan
ABHINANDAN TOURS AND TRAVELSKashmir with Vaishno Devi Darshan
Duration – 12 Days
Places Covered : SRINAGAR(4N) with Sonamarg , Gulmarg and Mughal Gardens – PAHELGAM (2N)with Betab Valley and Chandanwari – PATNITOP (1N) – KATRA (2N) with Vishnodebi.
| DAYS | PROGRAMME | NIGHT STAY |
| Day 1 | Leave Howrah Station by RAJDHANI EXPRES for NEW DELHI | Howrah |
| Day 2 | On Arrival at NEW DELHI We will proceed toward Delhi airport to Srinagar by air On Arrival at Srinagar airport our Vehicle will be waiting for our pickup at Srinagar airport, which will take us to hotel. Get the check-in at hotel, and overnight stay at hotel. | SRINAGAR |
| Day 3 |
After breakfast we will be moving toward our next location; the world of snow. It’s a 2 to 3hr drive from Srinagar to SONAMARG (85 Km), which means ‘meadow of gold’ has, as its backdrop, snowy mountains against a cerulean sky. |
SONAMARG |
| Day 4 | After breakfast proceed to enjoy the splendor of GULMARG (45 Km). Gulmarg is at 2730 mts. above the sea level. It has one of the best ski slopes in the world and highest golf course with 18 holes. If weather is clear one can enjoy Gondola cable car ride (Direct payment) upto Khilangmarg. Back to hotel. Evening free and overnight stay at hotel. | SRINAGAR |
| Day 5 | Have a breakfast at hotel, and after breakfast we will transfer to House boat at Dal lake & start our day of visiting the beautiful Mughal Gardens of Srinagar – Chashma Shai, Nishat Bag, Shalimar Bagh. we will also visit the local TULIP GARDEN and Temples the famous Hazratbal Mosque and Back to hotel, lunch. Evening free and overnight stay at the House boat at Dal lake |
SRINAGAR (Local Sightseeing) |
| Day 6 | After breakfast leave Srinagar for PAHELGAM (97 Km). On arrival at Pahalgam, check In to your hotel. Evening is free for leisure activities. Overnight stay will at the hotel in Pahalgam | PAHELGAM |
| Day 7 | After breakfast, excursion trip to Chandanwadi (starting point of Amarnath Yatra) & Betab Valley, located on the way to Chandanwadi. The valley was named Betaab after abollywood movie by the same name! Earlier known as Hajan Valley, after the release of the movie, it was renamed as major part of the movie was shot here. | PAHELGAM |
| Day 8 | After breakfast check out from Pahelgam and drive to PATNITOP (173 Km), the only hill station of Jammu district. On arrival, check into your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure to explore the nearby areas on foot or pony back (on direct payment). Overnight stay will be in the hotel. | PATNITOP |
| Day 9 | After breakfast check out from Patnitop for KATRA (87 Km). Lunch on the way. Drive to the small town of Katra. Located at the foothills of the Trikuta Mountain range. After arriving in Katra, check-in at the hotel. Visit the Registration Counter to get a computerized Yatra / Darshan Parchi, which is required to make the journey to the Vaishno Devi Temple. Thereafter, start your trek to the shrine, which is situated at an altitude of 5200 feet on top of a hill. The length of the journey is approximately 14 km on a well-laid path. However, the path being quite steep, a number of pilgrims opt for pony rides. The holy shrine is considered as one of the sacred pilgrimages centre’s of Hindus. | KATRA |
| Day 10 | After reaching the shrine, pay homage to Mata Vaishno Devi, who is believed to fulfil all desires of her devotees. Journey by Train (23.00 hrs.) Shri Shakti Exp for New Delhi. Overnight journey. | KATRA |
| Day 11 | Arrive New Delhi around at 10.00 am. Journey for Kolkata by Train or Air by the passenger’s choice. | Journey |
| Day 12 | Arrive Howrah / Sealdah and tour End (Train journey only). | HHW/SDAH |
| 3 Person in Double Bed Room | 2 Person in Double Bed Room | Child (4 to 10 yrs) | |
| Tour Price | Rs. 20,775 | Rs. 22,775 | Rs. 16,975 |