Srinagar, the summer seat of the government of the state of Jammu and Kashmir has long been one of India's most popular tourist destinations. Srinagar is one of the most scenic and picturesque places in India. It gets snow-laden winds coming down from the hills fairly early in winter. The lakes practically freeze over and yet, some of the iconic houseboats tethered to the icy banks still function.
1 night(s) in Katra
2 night(s) in Pahalgam
2 night(s) in Gulmarg
1 night(s) in Sonamarg
1 night(s) in Srinagar
Day 1: Arrival At Jammu & Proceed To Katra (2 Hrs)
Arrival: either at Jammu airport or railway station. Transfer to Katra, drive of 2 Hrs. Check in to Hotel. Leave for Mata Vaishnodevi Shrine located on Trikuta Hills, approach to Shrine by Foot / Pony / Helicopter (Charges Extra paid directly) back to Hotel by Afternoon. Rest in Evening or free time at leisure. Overnight stay at Katra.
Day 2: Katra To Pahalgam 245km (8 Hrs)
Early Morning after breakfast leave for Pahalgam, drive of 7 – 8 Hrs, en route Patnitop, 2.5 km long Jawahar Tunnel which connects Jammu & Kashmir, Pahalgam: Land of Shepherds, situated on the banks of Lidder river. Over night stay at Pahalgam.
Day 3: Pahalgam Sightseeing
After Breakfast get ready for sightseeing at Pahalgam visit to Chandanwari with Betab Valley and Aru Valley by local taxi later visit Baisaran, Dabyan & Kashmir Valley by pony at your own cost. Overnight stay at Pahalgam.
Day 4: Pahalgam To Gulmarg (4-5 Hrs)
After Breakfast leave from Pahalgam proceed towards to Gulmarg (156 km). The word gul means flowers, and thus the name Gulmarg stands for a Meadow of Flowers. One of the Best Hill Station with Highest Golf Ground in the World. Early in the afternoon; check in to hotel and begin a short tour, later indulge in some horse-riding then overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 5: Gulmarg Sightseeing
After breakfast you can take the exhilarating cable-car ride (Gondola Ride) to Khilangmarg or Apharwat Snow Point (Cable car ride and Pony ride are on direct payment) from top where you can have a magnificent view of peak of Naga Parbat (9th highest peak in the world – POK) One can enjoy Skiing & trekking on direct payment. Also visit Golf club the highest green golf course all over the country and return to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 6: Gulmarg To Sonamarg
After breakfast check out from hotel and proceed towards Sonamarg ('Meadow of Gold'). On reaching Sonamarg check in to hotel, if you wish to ride up to the glacier on a pony (ponies can be hired directly). After making the best of the day, return to hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 7: Sonamarg To Srinagar
Day 8: Departure From Srinagar
Morning after breakfast drop at Srinagar airport journey ends here.