Kashmir Tour with Patnitop and Vaishno Devi 07N / 08D

An 8-day ex-Jammu journey blending devotion, lakes, valleys, and a hill-station breather. Start with 2 nights in Katra for Vaishno Devi darshan at Mata’s Bhawan via trek, pony, palki, or helicopter, plus Bhairavnath Temple. Drive to Pahalgam for 1 night of Betaab Valley, Aru Valley, and Lidder River meadows. Spend 2 nights in Srinagar for Dal Lake shikara ride, Mughal Gardens, Shankaracharya Temple, and take a day trip to Sonmarg for Thajiwas Glacier snow views. Return to Srinagar for 1 more night to relax and shop, then head to Patnitop for 1 night of pine forests, Nag Temple, and scenic viewpoints before driving back to Jammu. Includes 7N AC stays with breakfast + dinner, private cab from Jammu, sightseeing, guide, and gondola ticket. Perfect for families and pilgrims wanting Mata’s blessings plus Kashmir’s lakes + valleys + a peaceful pine-hill stay before drop.

• Day 01 : Arrive Jammu Station / Airport – transfer to Hotel(65 Kms,1.5 Hrs drive

  Scheduled arrive Jammu Airport/ Rly station, meet our representativeand proceed for Katra is the starting point of the Maa Vaishno Devi Temple. On reaching check into hotel. Rest of time free at leisure.
  Overnight stay in hotel.

• Day 02 : Vaishno Devi Darshan (No Transport service)

  Post breakfast at hotel you can start your yatra at evening to reach the Bhawan of Maa Vaishno Devi. You can walk for almost 14 kms on foot or take pony to reach the temple. Free for your own activities.
  
  Late night back to Hotel. Rest of time free at leisure / own activities. Dinner & overnight at hotel.

• Day 03 : Katra – Pahalgam (240Kms, 5.5/6.5 Hrs drive)

  This morning pick up from Katra hotel and transfer you to Pahalgam Hotel. In the afternoon arrive and check into hotel. Evening free for Leisure.
   Dinner and Overnight in Hotel.

• Day 04 : Pahalgam – Sightseeing / Srinagar (90 Kms,)

  After breakfast enjoys Inner-line sightseeing which include Aru Valley, Betaab Valley and Chandanwari by local union taxi (at own cost). Later visit Baisaran and surrounding hills etc. by the Pony Ride (at own cost). Post sightseeing depart for Srinagar. On reaching check into hotel.
  Overnight stay at hotel.

• Day 05 : Srinagar – Sonmarg Day Trip

  After breakfast full day excursion of Sonmarg which is one of the most beautiful drive from Srinagar. On reaching enjoy Snow adventures sports at your own cost. You may take a pony ride / Local Taxi (at your own cost) to Thajiwas Glacier where snow remains round the year. In the evening return back to Srinagar. Evening free for leisure.
  Dinner & overnight at Srinagar Hotel.

• Day 06 : Srinagar – Day Excursion to Gulmarg (55Kms, 1.5 Hrs drive)

  After breakfast embark the vehicle for Gulmarg. Following 1.5 hours drive arrive Gulmarg and experience the natural all around or take gondola ride (at your own cost) through which you can see complete snow Cape Mountain with International border between India & Pakistan. Later visit Gulmarg golf Course, church etc. Back to Srinagar.
  
  Afternoon proceed to local sightseeing including the Mughal Gardens like Cheshma Shahi garden, Nishat Bagh and Shalimar Bagh etc. & Hazratbal Shrine & local Market.
  
  Evening check into Houseboat. Enjoy Shikara Ride at Dal Lake.
  Dinner & overnight at Srinagar Houseboat.

• Day 07 : Srinagar – Patnitop (180 Kms, 5 Hrs drive)

  After Breakfast at hotel check out and depart for Patnitop. On reaching explore the sightseeing places and visit Sanasar and Nathatop. Lying in the lap of the fabled Pir Panjal ranges, Sanasar is surrounded by lush forests, and the Green Wilderness is but an hour away. Evening take an evening stroll to Nag Temple &Padora Enclave. Hire a pony to take a trip through the Pine trees and do not forget to take a camera along. Evening at leisure. Rest of time free at leisure.
  Overnight stay in Hotel.

• Day 08 : Patni top – Jammu (105 Kms, 4 Hrs drive) Departure (B/f only)

  After breakfast check out thehotel and depart for Jammu. On reaching scheduled transfer to Jammu Airport/ Rly stationto board the Flight/ Trainfor onward journey.
  Tour Ends with happy memories.