Jammu & Kashmir is the jeweled crown of India with extravagant beauty of Himalayas. RajTaringini, the chronology of the Kashmir Kings written by Kalhana eulogises the beauty of Kashmir as "Kasmira Parvati Paroksh; Tat Swami ch Maheswara". Meaning Kashmir is as beautiful as Goddess Parvati manifest and its owner is Lord Shiva Himself.
The Mughal Emperor exclaimed "Gar Bar-ru-e-Zamin Ast; Hamin Ast, Hamin Ast Hamin Asto. Meaning if there is paradise on this earth: This is it, this is it, this is it. Jammu and Kashmir presents the distinction of multifaceted, variegated and unique cultural blend.
Jammu is the winter capital of the state and next in importance after Srinagar.
Most of the tourists who come to the Jammu region have the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine as their destination, which is quite close by. However, the spirit of holiness permeates through the entire city, so much so that Jammu is also known as the ‘City of Temples’.
The other major tourist attraction is the Raghunath Temple Complex, which is the largest temple in North India devoted to Lord Rama.
Jammu region is abode of gods and goddesses for which it bears the name, 'city of temples'.
The region has broadened the spheres of pilgrimage tourism for entire State.
The Valley of Kashmir has been a favorite destination of the travelers from early times. This destination has itself been a discovery of those who traversed her every corner in search of unexplored and virgin places. Each discovery has been spellbinding for every one, making it a; Paradise on earth'.
Day 01: Arrive Jammu
Arrive Jammu (City of Temples) upon arrival meet & instant transfer with assistance to Katra, check in hotel for overnight stay.
Day 02 : Katra-Vishno Devi-Katra
Leave after breakfast to Mata Vishno Devi Temple for darshan & return back in the evening to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 03 : Katra-Srinagar (225 kms.)
Leave after B/F from Katra for Srinagar.O/N stay in Dlx. House Boat/ Hotel
Day 04 : Srinagar - Local Sightseeing
Boat ride by (shikara) to explore the Dal-lake, waterways, backwaters, canals, Floating Gardens, Vegetable\ Gardens, Water Lillies, Lotus, Easily accessible Mobile Venders, Floating handicraft centres & inherited lifestyle of people living inside the Lake since decades. Return back to Dlx. houseboat/hotel for lunch.
Visit to famous Mughal Gardens Cheshma Shahi, Nishat, Shalimar collectivily known as Mughal Gardens are contribution of the great Mughals laidout in the 16th century & these fall along the bank of Dal-lake in the heart of Srinagar city & Shankrachariya Temple located on a hillock , thus providing panaromic view of entire city, along the famous Dal-lake & river Jehlum, enroute visiting handloom centres famous for production of Pashmina / Shahtoos shawls & world over reckoned carpets, evening return back to Dlx. Houseboat / hotel for dinner & overnight stay.
Day 05: Srinagar-Sonamarg-Srinagar (174 kms.)
Leave after breakfast for full day excursion(with pack lunch)to Sonamarg 87 kms. From Srinagar in the north-east of Srinagar at an altitude of 3000 mts.above sea level. The place offers incredible scenic beauty(while driving to Sonamarg) dense forests, Gigantic mountains.The place itself is a popular resort for mountaineers, rock climbers, besides an important halt on the way to Kargil(Ladakh)& provides the ideal base for various trekking routes, high mountain lakes, Glaciers & Shri Amarnath Ji Holy cave. Evening return back to Dlx. Houseboat / hotel for dinner & overnight stay.
Day 06: Srinagar –Gulmarg – Srinagar (112 kms.)
Leave after breakfast for full day excursion (with pack lunch) to Gulmarg.Evening .return back to Dlx. Houseboat / hotel for dinner & overnight stay.
Day 07: Srinagar-Pahalgam (96 kms.)
Leave after breakfast for full day excursion tour (with pack lunch) to pahalgam 96 kms. In the south-east of Srinagar situated at an altitude of 2130 mts.Above sea level. It is Kashmir’s most popular resort surrounded by high mountains, dense forests, high mountain lakes, it also offers 9 hole golf course, skiing, pony trails, Angling (rainbow & Brown trout) horse ridding Trekking (both hard & soft) & various places of interest in & around like Aru valley, Lidderwat valley, Kolhai Glacier, Shesh Nag, Chandanwari (route to Amarnath ji holy cave ), Baisam & Mamil famous for 9th old (Shiva Temple ) thus, happens to be a preffered spot among domestic tourists, check in Hotel & in the afternoon explore the surroundings with scenic view all around & return back to Hotel for dinner & overnight stay.
Day 08 : Pahalgam-Jammu (305 kms.)
Pahalgam-Jammu (Departure transfer to Air/Bus/Train terminal at Jammu to board the Flight/Bus/Train for onward daetination.
City |
Hotel A |
Hotel B |
Hotel C |
Srinagar |
Deluxe Houseboat |
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Pahalgam |
Mount View |
Heevan |
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Katra |
Asia The Vaishno Devi |
Asia Shripati |
Hotel Chirag Inter |
Include:
[1] Arrival / Dept Transfers with assistance
[2] All Transportation/Transfers/Sightseeings by Non A/C Qualis/Scorpio/Sumo Jeeps
[3] Accommodation at LEH Ladakh as per programs A-CATEGORY [Spic N Span,Namgyal Palace,City Palace,/DLX CAMP
[4] Accommodation at Pahalgam in Hotel ( Mount View / Heevan or Similar ) and at Gulmarg ( Royal Park / Pine Palace or similar)
[5] Dlx Camp at Uleytokpo on APAI Basis [ Uley Ethnic Resort/Alchi Resort/Similar/Guest House] [Dlx Camping]
[6] Dlx. Camp at Sarchu on APAI Basis [ Rashpian Camp/Similar]
[7] Accommodation at Katra in Hotel [ Asia The Vaishno Devi/Asia Shripati/Hotel Chirag Inter/Similar] on EP basis ( Room Only)
[8] Accommodation at Patnitop in Hotel Samson/Vardhaan /Similar] on applicable meal Plan
[9] Accommodation at Jammu in Hotel Premier / Suriya Excellecny / Hotel Vardhaan /Similar on applicable meal Plan
[10] Accommodation at Jispa will be in Hotel Ibex/Similar as per meal plan
[11] Accommodation at Manali in Hotel Banon Resorts /Manali Heights / Similar as per applicable meal Plan
[12] Boat Ride ( by Shikara ) on Lake-Dal [ 02 Hrs. Ride]
[13] To and Fro Shikara Crossings from shore to House Boat and vice versa
[14] All Hotel / Transport Taxes As Applicable including Services Taxes and VAT
[14] Toll Taxes, Passenger Taxes, Parking , Inner Line Permits
The Above Packages does not include :-
[1] Mughal Garden Entrance fee/Monument Entrance Fee.
[2] Temples and Monument entrance fee.
[3] Tips of personal nature
[4] Laundry
[5] Guide/Escort .
[6] Misc Expenditure.
[7] Any optional Tour / Trip other than mentioned in the tour program.
[8] Any Air/Train/Bus Fair.
[9] Unforeseen Eventualities.
[10] Gondola cable car Ride at Gulmarg.
[11] Horse / Pony ridding at Gulmarg / Pahalgam / Sonmarg.
[12] Local Sightseeing tour at Pahalgam [ Aru or Chandanwari] .
[13] Beverages.
[14] Any Optional tour not specified in tour itinerary.
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