Summer Visit Pahalgam, Srinagar, Sonmarg, Gulmarg & Katra
7 Nights/ 8 Days
Days 1 :
Arrive Jammu | Onto Pahalgam
(270kms / approx. 7 hour drive)
Welcome to Jammu, the city of temples. On arrival at Jammu airport or railway station, begin your tour of 'Kashmir-Paradise on Earth' .You will drive to Pahalgam. Arrive Pahalgam and check into your hotel
Days 2: In Pahalgam
The day is at leisure to admire the beauty of this quiet place. One can enjoy a pony ride to nearby places like Chandanwari (ponies can be hired directly) or simply walk along the river, Lidder.
Days 3 : On to Srinagar
(97 kms / approx. 4 hour drive)
Today, you will drive to Srinagar. Enroute visit the Awantipura ruins, an 1100 year old temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. On arrival into Srinagar, check into your hotel / houseboat. In the afternoon visit the temple of Shankaracharya and the Mughal Gardens
Days 4 :Excursion to Sonmarg
(82 kms. / approx. 4 hour drive, one-way)
Today you will proceed on a day excursion to Sonmarg, the 'Meadow of Gold'. Enjoy a pony ride on the glacier (ponies can be hired directly)
Days 5 : Day Excursion to Gulmarg
(52 kms / approx. 2 hour drive, one-way)
Drive to Gulmarg, also known as the 'Meadow of Flowers'. Enjoy a fun-filled pony ride and gondola rides (on direct payment). Later, return to Srinagar. In the evening experience a romantic "shikara ride" on the Dal Lake.
Days 6 : On to Katra
(270 kms / approx. 7 hour drive)
This morning drive to Katra where you will check into your hotel on arrival. The evening is at leisure.
Days 7 : In Katra
Today embark on a 14 km trek to the Vaishnodevi Mata shrine (ponies can be hired on direct payment basis). After darshan you will return to your hotel late at night.
Days 8 :On to Jammu
Return home with happy memories(56 kms / approx 2 hour drive)
Today bid farewell to yours 'Kashmir-Paradise on Earth' tour, as you are transferred to Jammu airport or Jammu railway station for your onward journey.