Itinerary
Day1 : Arrival at Jammu, transfers to Katra (60 kms/ 1.5 hrs) : Pick up from Jammu airport/ railway Station and transfers to Katra. On reaching, check in at hotel, afternoon free for personal leisure. Overnight stay and dinner at hotel.
Day2 : Vaishno Devi - Darshan Day : Morning after breakfast trek / horse ride from Katra to Mata Vaishnodevi Darshan (15.kms one way). Back at Katra for Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.
Day3 : Shivkhori day trip from Katra (70 kms, 2 hrs one way) : Morning after breakfast, drive from Katra to Shivkhori, Baba Dansar and Naudevi Darshan (95 kms/ 3-4 hrs). Back to Katra for Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.
Day4 : Katra to Srinagar enroute Patnitop (280kms/ 8 hrs) : After breakfast, check out from Srinagar and drive to Patnitop (90 kms 1.5 hrs), visit Patnitop, Naag Temple, Apple Garden and Nathatop. Later drive to Srinagar, check in at Hotel, Dinner and overnight stay at Srinagar.
Day5 : Srinagar city tour : After breakfast, we proceed for a half day city tour that includes visit to the famous Mughal gardens of Nishat and Shalimar, the Chasme Shahi Garden, Shalimar Bagh (Abode of love) and Shankaracharya Temple. We will explore the gardens and later drive back to the hotel for a dinner and Overnight stay at hotel.
Day6 : Yusmarg day trip (47 kms/ 2 hrs) : After breakfast, set out for an excursion to Yusmarg. Yusmarg, the meadow of Jesus is an apline valley located in Badgam district and covered by snow clad mountains and meadows of pine and fir. This valley mesmerizes tourists with its natural beauty. This is also popular for horse riding, fishing and for skiing during winter. After spending some quality time, return back to Srinagar for overnight stay.
Day7 : Manasbal Lake day trip (30 kms/ 1 hr) : After breakfast, drive to Manasbal Lake. The lake is paradise for bird watchers. This lake is surrounded by three villages Jarokbal, Kondabal and Gratbal. The beautiful lotuses blossom by the lakeside during July and August adds to the beauty of clear waters. Also visit Kheer Bhawani Temple. Later drive back to Srinagar for overnight stay.
Day8 : Srinagar to Sonmarg (85 kms/ 2 hrs) : After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Sonmarg (90 kms/3 hrs) enroute Kheer Bhawani Darshan. On arrival at Sonmarg, check in to your hotel. Spend the day at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay in hotel.
Day9 : Sonmarg to Gulmarg (128 kilometers / 2-3 hrs drive) : After breakfast in the morning, proceed towards Gulmarg. Arrive in Gulmarg early in the afternoon and check in at the hotel. Later, begin a short tour, boarding the Gondola cable car system (the 08 minutes ropeway). Descend back to Gulmarg after an hour and later indulge in some horse-riding. Stay overnight at hotel in Gulmarg.
Day10 : Gulmarg city tour : Begin a short tour, boarding the Gondola cable car system (the 08 minutes ropeway). Descend back to Gulmarg after an hour and later indulge in some horse-riding. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day11 : Gulmarg to Pahalgam (152 kilometers / 4-5 hrs drive) : After breakfast, check out from the hotel and we drive to Pahalgam via Pampore, Avantipura and the village of Bijbehara which remains famous as the bread basket of Kashmir. We switch from the national highway 1A at Khanabal and drive through the second largest city of Anantnag. From here the road turns scenic as we drive parallel on the Lidder river flowing from the opposite direction. In Pahalgam, check-in at the hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel in Pahalgam.
Day12 : Pahalgam city tour : In Pahalgam, visit Betaab Valley and Chandanwari as well as take a horse riding trip to Baisaran meadows.(at your own cost). After sightseeing, rest of the day will be at leisure for individual activities. Overnight in hotel.
Day13 : Pahalgam to Patnitop (180 kms/ 5 hrs) : After Breakfast, check out from Pahalgam Hotel and drive to Patnitop. Check in at your hotel and rest. Later visit, Naag Temple, Apple Garden and Nathatop. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day14 : Patnitop to Amritsar(300 kms/ 7 hrs) : After breakfast, check out from hotel and transfers to Amritsar. On arrival, check in at hotel. Visit the local markets in the evening. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day15 : Amritsar city tour : After breakfast, proceed for Golden Temple visit. After spending some peaceful time at temple, visit Jallianwala Bagh and Durgiana Mandir. In the afternoon, visit Wagah Border to attend the Beating Retreat ceremony held before sunset (reach the border by 4:30 p.m). Later in the evening, return to hotel. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day16 : Departure/transfers to Amritsar Airport/ Railway Station : After your breakfast, we will assist you with transfers to airport. Tour ends with memories of Ium Destination