This tour is also known as the “Pilgrimage and Paradise Tour” takes you to Paradise Kashmir after exhilarating Pilgrimage to Mata Vaishnodevi in Katra, Jammu. You get to experience real high and enjoy the holiday’s body, mind and soul.

Day 1: Jammu Pick-up to Katra
Meet and pick-up from Jammu and you will be escorted to Katra for Vaishnodevi Darshan . Vaishno Devi temple can be reached from Katra . Katra is a small but bustling town around 45 km. from Jammu.

Day 2: Vaishnodevi Darshan
Today you will visit Mata Vaishnodevi. The journey to the Holy Shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi is an enchanting journey of the places where Mata Vaishnavi had spent some time while observing various spiritual disciplines and penances. Overnight in Katra.

Day 3: Katra to Srinagar
In the morning, you will be escorted to Srinagar. The distance between Katra to Srinagar is approximately 270 kms and will be covered in about 6 hours. Overnight in Srinagar

Mughal Gardens and City Tour*

Besides the world famous Dal Lake Shikara ride, The Mughal Gardens are the best and most beautiful gardens in Kashmir which includes Shalimar Gardens, Nishat Garden and Cheshmashahi Garden. The Shalimar Garden is one of the largest gardens in Kashmir which was built by the Mughal Emperor Jehangir in the year 1619 A.D. Nishat Garden is also known as the “The Garden of Bliss” situated on the banks of the Picturesque Dal Lake, which was built by Mughal Emperor Asif Khan in the year 1633 AD. Cheshmashahi is a three terraced garden, which flows the Water of the Springs from the Zabarwan mountains.

*Day 4: Srinagar to Gulmarg

After a leisurely breakfast in Srinagar, drive to Gulmarg via Tangmarg. Tangmarg is a small village from Gulmarg which is known as the *Gateway to Gulmarg*.  Gulmarg *The Meadows of Flowers* is the India’s version of a ski resort. You can also take a Gondola Cable Car ride Upto Mount Apharwat which is around 14000 feets above the sea level.

*Day 5: Srinagar to Sonamarg

After breakfast in the Morning, drive to Sonamarg which is at a distance of about 83 kms from Srinagar (2 hours’ drive). A drive to Sonamarg via Sindh River is an enchanting one. Visit the Thajwas Glacier by pony/horses is at an altitude of around 9000 feets. You can also visit Zero Point Zojila also known as *The Gate of Ladakh*, where you enjoy snowboarding. You can see the snow here throughout the year. Drive back to Srinagar. Dinner and overnight stay in Srinagar

*Day 6: Srinagar to Pahalgam

After breakfast in morning, today you will make your way towards Pahalgam “The Valley of Shephards”. On the way, you can visit small town called Pampore, which is also known as the “Saffron Valley of Kashmir” where you can experience the saffron bloom. Visit the Apple garden known as “Apple valley” and also experience the Lidder River sight on the way. Spend the day in Pahalgam and explore the place at leisure. Pahalgam is very famous for Bollywood Film Shooting like Sunny Deol’s Betab, Salman Khan’s Bajrangi Bhaijan, Amitabh Bachan’s Satte Pe Satta and King Khan’s Jab Tak Hain Jaan and many more. There are an attractive options pony rides. You can do a horse riding to Baisaran Valley and Mini Switzerland at an additional cost. River rafting, which is seasonal & visit Aru valley, Betaab Valley & Chandanwari. Also explore Deer Park & Lidder River. Evening drive back to Srinagar Overnight in Pahalgam

*Day 7: Srinagar Airport Drop

After breakfast in the morning, you will be transferred to Srinagar airport for departure.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Please note that road sometimes from Tangmarg to Gulmarg (12 Kms) gets closed for all vehicles due to snow on hilly road. Snow Jeep which has chains tied tires is used from Tangmarg to Gulmarg. It is mandatory from December till mid of March every year. Snow jeep cost is not included in the rates mentioned.

Note:

Please be informed that commercial & private vehicle of Srinagar city are not allowed to do entire movement (sightseeing coverage of internal areas) in Pahalgam & Sonamarg which includes trip to Aru, Chandanwari & Betaab Valley in Pahalgam; Trip to Thajiwas Glacier in Sonamarg; Vehicle upto Gondola Station in Gulmarg (restriction of vehicle for excursion trips) due to local union restriction at these particular places. Therefore, local vehicle can be booked by us or directly on spot for internal mentioned places as per below supplement rate using 01 NAC Tavera / similar;