We take you to the High Climbs in the Hills of Mata Vaishnodevi at Katra, offer an exciting trip to the Paradise on Earth – Kashmir
Overview
We take you to the High Climbs in the Hills of Mata Vaishnodevi at Katra, offer an exciting trip to the beautiful Hill stations and local sightseeing in Kashmir.
Itinerary
On arrival at Srinagar, you will be transferred to a Deluxe Houseboat. In the late afternoon, enjoy a Shikara ride on the Dal Lake and visit the Floating and Vegetable gardens etc. Also experience the walnut woodcarving and papier-machie making demonstration. Enjoy the dinner and spend overnight in the Deluxe Houseboat.
In the morning get ready for a trip to the picturesque Mughal Gardens. Visit Nishat Bagh or the Abode of pleasure which was built by Asif Khan in 1632 AD. Asif Khan is the brother in law of the Moghal Emperor Jehangir Also visit the charming Shalimar Bagh or the Abode of love. Shalimar Bagh was built by Jehangir for his wife Empress Noor Jehan. These gardens, situated on the bank of Dal Lake, have the Zabarwan Mountains in the background The distance from Srinagar to the said gardens is near about 12 and 15 kms respectively You can visit the carpet-weaving factory on the way. Enjoy the dinner and spend the night in the Deluxe Houseboat
In the morning start for Gulmarg-the Meadow of Flowers, which is situated at an altitude of 2730 mts above the sea level. It will take 2 hrs to reach Gulmarg, which is 60 kms far from Srinagar. Gulmarg has one of the best Ski slopes in the world and the highest golf course of the world with 18 holes. You can also enjoy the view of Nanga Parbhat, if the weather permits. There is an opportunity to enjoy a short trek upto Khilangmarg. The trek can be covered in about 3 to 4 hrs. Chair Lifts for mountain ride are also available. Lunch will be carried from the Houseboat. Have dinner and stay overnight in a hotel at Gulmarg.
Leave Gulmarg after having early breakfast and drive to Srinagar. Drive through the eye-catching Saffron fields visit Awantipura ruins, an 1100 years old temple of Lord Vishnu built by King Awantiwareman. Enjoy the lunch and dinner and spend and evening back to Srinagar and stay in Houseboats
Drive back to Srinagar from Pahalgam and you will be transferred to a Deluxe Houseboat Stay overniqht in the Deluxe Houseboat.
Early morning you will leave for Katra. After 6-7 hours drive, you will arrive at Katra and straight away check into a hotel. After a little freshening up, you will start tour walk towards the Vaishno Devi Ji temple. By midnight, you will return back to the hotel and stay for the night.
In the morning, you will be free for your personal activities. Thereafter, you will leave for the Jammu railway statio / Airport
Price Includes
- Accommodation 04 nights in Deluxe Houseboats at Srinagar & 01 night in Hotel Gulmarg and 01 Night in hotel at Katra.
- Rooms on double sharing.
- 06 breakfast & 06 dinner.
- Transportation by non AC cab.
- Applicable taxes.
Price Excludes
- Any air / rail fare
- Meals other than specified.
- Laundry.
- Any helicopter flight ticket charges / Pony ride charges.
- Any garden / shrine / temple / monument / entry fee.
- Mineral water / soft drink / wine etc.
- Guide.
