Duration: 11 Nights / 12 Days
Destinations: Delhi - Jammu - Katra - Vaishnodevi - Srinagar - Gulmarg - Sonmarg - Delhi
Transportation:Chauffer Driven Tourist Transport Non AC / AC
Itinerary
Day 01: Depart Delhi
Transfer to railway station and depart Delhi on previous night by overnight train Or Overnight drive to Jammu.
Day 02: Delhi - Jammu - Katra
Arrive Jammu by train/by road and transfer to Katra.
A distance of about 50 kms will be covered in about 2 hrs. On arrival in Katra transfer to hotel.
Overnight at Katra.
Day 03: Katra - Vaishnodevi - Katra.
Early morning climb for Darshan of Devi Vaishnodevi.
Trek to Vaishnodevi shrine for Darshan. The shrine is approachable by foot or by ponies, a 12 kms long well laid footpath.
Late evening return to Katra for Dinner & Overnight stay at hotel
Day 04: Katra - Srinagar
On arrival at Srinagar, you will be met by our representative and transfer you to Houseboat. Afternoon free for personal activities.
In the evening Shikara ride on Dal Lake to enjoy the sunset. overnight at Houseboat.
Day 05: Srinagar - Local sightseeing 50 Kms.
Half day tour of world famous Mughal Gardens visiting the Nisha t Bagh (The garden of pleasure) and Shalimar Bagh (Abode 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. You will get a view of some very interesting places around the Lake. Overnight at Houseboat.
Day 06: Srinagar/Gulmarg/Srinagar 112 Kms.
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 return to Houseboat. Overnight at Houseboat.
Day 07: Srinagar/Sonmarg/Srinagar 168 Kms.
Full day excursion to Sonmarg which is the most beautiful drive from Srinagar. On the way we stop at many beautiful spots. Continue drive to Sonmarg 2690 Mtrs (Meadow of Gold). One can ride on horse to visit to Thajiwas Glacier where snow remains round the year and Sonmarg is known as Gateway of Ladakh. In the evening return to Houseboat. Overnight at Houseboat.
Day 08: Srinagar/Pahalgam/Srinagar 186 Kms.
Full day excursion to Pahalgam 2440 Mtrs (vale of Kashmir) on the way visit Saffron fields, Avantipur ruins and Anantnag sulpher spring. Pahalgam is the most famous place for Indian Film Industry. Enjoy the nature charm of the valley. In the evening return back to Houseboat. Overnight at Houseboat.
Day 09: Srinagar
After early breakfast leave by car to see the famous Mughal Gardens, Shalimar Gardens and the Cheshma Shahi (The Royal Spring) built by Shah Jahan in 1636 AD, Nishat Bagh (The Garden of Pleasure) laid out by Jahangir for his beloved Noor Jahan in 1632 AD. Round off the trip with a visit to the Oriental Kashmir Carpet factory. Overnight stay on Houseboats.
Day 10: Srinagar
After breakfast, leave by car for half day sightseeing of Srinagar City visiting the Hari Parbat Fort, Jama Masjid (the Great Mosque built in 1313 AD) the old bazaar on the banks of the Jhelum and the Shah Hamdan Shrine.
Day 11: Srinagar
Day free for Shopping, overnight in houseboats.
Day 12: Srinagar-Delhi
Transfer for Train / Air to Delhi. Arrival transfer at Delhi to Hotel/Home/Airport/Railway Station. Srinagar - Delhi road distance is 876 Kms and over 24 Hrs drive.
