Pilgrimage
Vaishno Devi, also known as Mata Rani, Trikuta, Ambe and Vaishnavi is a manifestation of the Hindu Mother Goddess. The words Maa and Mata are commonly used in India for mother, and thus are often heavily used in connection with Vaishno Devi.
Arrive Katra, Katra is the starting point for the Vaishno Devi pilgrimage pickup from Railway station transfer to hotel. Evening free for leisure Overnight stay at Katra.
Early in the morning proceedto visit the Holy temple of Vaishno Devi. This temple is situated on the top of the hill. To visit this temple one has to hire a pony or travel by foot. From Katra the Vaishno Devi pilgrimage is about 12 kms. After visiting the temple return back to Katra the same day. Overnight stay at Katra.
After breakfast check-out from hotel and drive to Pahalgam Valley of Shepherds Pahalgam is situated at the union of the streams flowing from Sheshnag Lake and the Lidder River in the state of Jammu & Kashmir. Pahalgam is now Kashmir premier resort cool even during the height of summer when the maximum temperature does not exceed 25 degrees Celsius, upon arrival check into the hotel. Overnight in hotel at Pahalgam.
After breakfast leave Pahalgam and start driving towards Gulmarg. Gulmarg (2730 Mtrs Above sea Level) ("Meadow of Flowers") is a town, a hill station, a popular skiing destination during winters. Relax and evening is at free at its leisure. Gulmarg is famous because of its "Gulmarg Gondola," one of the highest cable cars in the world (Direct Payment Basis). You can also visit Khilanmarg, the charming place in the Gulmarg that attracts everyone by its natural beauty. overnight in Gulmarg at Hotel.
After afternoon leave from Gulmarg and drive towards Srinagar, after a couple of hours of drive you will reach Srinagar go to Shankar Acharya Temple, Pari Mahal & shopping malls here check inn to Houseboat. Evening is at free at its leisure. Dinner & overnight in Srinagar at Houseboats.
After breakfast leave from Srinagar and drive towards Sonmarg. Sonmarg (2800Mtrs above sea level), which means meadow of gold has, as its backdrop, snowy mountains against a cerulean sky. The Sindh meanders along here and abounds with trout and mahseer, snow trout can be caught in the main river. The visitors can have access to snow which is furnished all over like a white carpet. Ponies can be hired for the trip up to Thajwas glacier a major attraction during the summer months. In the evening return back to Srinagar. overnight in Srinagar at Hotel.
After breakfast proceed to Srinagar Local Sightseeing visit, world famous Mughal Gardens ,Nishat Garden, Shalimar Garden and Cheshma Shahi. In the late Evening Shikara Ride on dal lake Upto 1 Hour.overnight stay at hotel.
After breakfast check out from hotel drop at Srinagar Airport for Onwards Journey.
