Kashmir with Vaishno Devi
Kashmir Tour:
Jammu & Kashmir is home to several valleys such as the Kashmir Valley, Chenab Valley, Sindh Valley and Lidder Valley. Some major tourist attractions in Jammu and Kashmir are Srinagar, the Mughal Gardens, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Patnitop and Jammu. Every year, thousands of Hindu pilgrims visit holy shrines of Vaishno Devi and Amarnath which has had significant impact on the state's economy.
Kashmir Valley is one of the top tourist destinations of India. Gulmarg, one of the most popular Ski Resort destinations in India, is also home to the world's highest green Golf Course. Tourism has declined in the past thirty years.
Jammu and Kashmir also has flower gardens and apple farms. It attracts tourists for its handicrafts and the Kashmiri Shawls.
Gulmarg
Gulmarg is the "heartland of winter sports in India" and was rated as Asia's seventh best ski destination. The town is accessible from Srinagar by road via Tangmarg.
The road climbs uphill in the last 12 kilometres to Gulmarg passing through forests of pine and fir. Winter sports like skiing, tobogganing, snowboarding and heli-skiing take place on the slopes of Mount Apharwat reachable by a Gondola Lift.
Jammu
Tourism is the largest industry in Jammu city. It is also a focal point for the pilgrims going to Vaishno Devi and Kashmir valley as it is second last railway terminal in North India. All the routes leading to Kashmir, Poonch, Doda and Laddakh start from Jammu city. So throughout the year, the city remains full of people from all the parts of India. Places of interest include old historic palaces like Mubarak Mandi Palace, Purani Mandi, Rani Park, Amar Mahal, Bahu Fort, Raghunath Temple, Ranbireshwar Temple, Karbala, Peer Meetha, Old city.
Pahalgam
Pahalgam, is a popular tourist destination and hill station. Its lush green meadows and pristine waters attract thousands of tourists from all over the world each year.It is located 45 kilometres (28 mi) from Anantnag on the banks of Lidder River at an altitude of 7,200 feet (2,200 m). Pahalgam is the headquarters of one of the five tehsils of Anantnag district.
Pahalgam is associated with the annual pilgrimage to the shrine Amarnath Yatra. Chandanwari, located 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) from Pahalgam. The town is the starting point of the yatra that takes place every year in the months of July–August, receiving hundreds of thousands of tourists. Because of its religious significance and role as a base camp, the town attracts 70% of visitors to the valley. This flood of tourists overwhelms some of the local infrastructure, especially waste management in the town.
Sonmarg
Sonamarg provides trekking routes leading to Vishansar Lake, Krishnasar Lake, Gangabal lake and Gadsar Lake in the Himalayas, which are stocked with snowtrout and brown trout. The Sind River meanders here and abounds with trout and mahseer. Ponies can be hired for the trip up to Thajiwas glacier, a major attraction during the summer months. The Yatra to the nearby Amarnath Temple begins in Sonamarg.
Baltal, 15 km east of Sonamarg, is a valley that lies at the foot of the Zoli La Pass. Trekkers can also reach the city of Leh - known as "the rooftop of the world" - by crossing over the Zoji La.
The Jammu and Kashmir tourism department organizes river rafting tournaments at Sonamarg throughout the year, which has recently seen the participation of teams from abroad.
Srinagar
Srinagar is one of several places that have been called the "Venice of the East" Lakes around the city include Dal Lake – noted for its houseboat – and Nigeen Lke. Apart from Dal Lake and Nigeen Lake, Wular Lake and Manasbal Lake both lie to the north of Srinagar. Wular Lake is one of the largest fresh water lakes in Asia.
Srinagar has some Mughal gardens, forming a part of those laid by the Mughal emperors across the Indian subcontinent. Those of Srinagar and its close vicinity include Chasma shahi (the royal fountains); Pari Mahal (the palace of the fairies); Nishat Bagh (the garden of spring); Shalimar Bagh; the Naseem Bagh. Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Botanical Garden is a botanical garden in the city, set up in 1969. The Indian government has included these gardens under "Mughal Gardens of Jammu and Kashmir" in the tentative list for sites to be included in world heritage sited.
The Sher Garhi Palace houses administrative buildings from the state government. Another palace of the Maharajas, the Gulab Bhavan, has now become the Lalit Grand Palace hotel.
The Shankaracharya Temple lies on a hill top in the middle of the city.
Tour Duration: -
07 Nights 08 Days
Day 01: Arrival Jammu - Vaishno Devi
Welcome: - On Arrival at Jammu railway station/airport meet with our representative & assist then Proceed to Katra. On Arrival at katra check in the hotel for fresh up. After Refresh proceed to Mata Vaishnodevi Cave Darshan. Mata Vaishno Devi temple is one of the holiest Hindu temples dedicated to Shakti and is the second most visited religious shrine in India after Tirupati Balaji Temple. Trek to Mata Vaishno Devi shrine (14 km), ponies can also be arranged by self (at your own cost) Ovenight own accomodation.
Day 02: Mata Vaishno Devi - Katra
After Darshan Back to Katra, Take rest in Hotel & evening is free for own leisure, night stay in hotel.
Day 03: Jammu - Via Patnitop - Pahalgam (approx 250 Kms / 6 hrs)
After breakfast, leave from Jammu and drive to Pahalgam 2440Mtrs (Vale of Kashmir) By evening time reach Pahalgam which is the most famous place for India Film Industry. After lunch enjoy the nature charm of the valley. Day to enjoy the beauty of the Pahalgam valley. It is Kashmir's premier resort, cool even during the height of summer. Pahalgam is surrounded many places of interest, and because the resort is set between fairly steep hills, it is worth hiring a pony rather than walking. The most beautiful of these is the huge, undulating meadow of Baisaran, surrounded by thickly wooded forests of pine. Night stay in Pahalgam.
Day 04: Pahalgam
After morning breakfast day to enjoy the beauty of the Pahalgam valley. It is Kashmir's premier resort, cool even during the height of summer. Pahalgam is surrounded many places of interest, and because the resort is set between fairly steep hills, it is worth hiring a pony rather than walking. The most beautiful of these is the huge, undulating meadow of Baisaran, surrounded by thickly wooded forests of pine. Night stay in Pahalgam,.
Day 05: Pahalgam - Gulmarg (135 km / 3 hrs)
After healthy breakfast in the morning check out from the hotel and proceed to Gulmarg reach there and check in at the hotel, afternoon full day tour of Gulmarg which is one of the most beautiful summer resort in the valley. It is also popular for its golf course (in summer), the highest in the world and skiing during the winter season. Enjoy the splendor of nature and the snowy mountains. One can have Gondola ride (cable car) from Gulmarg to Khalinmarg. In the evening come back to the hotel, Night stay at Hotel..
Day 06: Gulmarg - Srinagar (approx 50 Km / 1 hr)
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Srinagar on the way visit enjoy scenic beauty of Kashmir valley and later transfer to Srinagar. Check-in to the houseboat and later proceed for half day sightseeing of Srinagar. In proceed for half day tour of world famous Mughal Gardens visiting the Nishat Bagh (The garden of pleasure) and Shalimar Bagh (Adobe of love). Return to houseboat for hot lunch. In the afternoon Shikara ride on The Dal Lake to enjoy the beauty that God has graced this city with which is often compared to Venice. Also get a view of some very interesting places around the Lake. In the evening Shikara ride on Dal Lake to enjoy the sunset. Night stay at Houseboat.
Day 07: Srinagar Sightseeing
After healthy breakfast in the morning check out from the hotel. Day is free for own leisure Activities. In the evening Shikara ride on Dal Lake to enjoy the sunset. Night stay at Houseboat.
Day 08: Srinagar Departure
After breakfast Check out from hotel and transfer to airport to board your flight back to home. Tour ends with sweet memories.
