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Jammu and Kashmir tour, A tour of Jammu and Kashmir with a visit to the holy shrine of Vaishno Devi is a popular pilgrimage tour in India. It offers a perfect blend of spirituality, natural beauty, and cultural immersion.
The tour typically starts in Jammu, which is the winter capital of Jammu and Kashmir. The first day can be spent exploring the city's historical landmarks like the Raghunath Temple, Bahu Fort, and Mubarak Mandi Palace. You can also visit the famous Amar Mahal Museum and Library, which houses a rich collection of artifacts and manuscripts.
On the second and third day of the tour, you can visit the holy shrine of Vaishno Devi, which is located in the Trikuta Mountains. The shrine is dedicated to the Hindu goddess Vaishno Devi and is one of the most popular pilgrimage destinations in India. The journey to the shrine involves a 12-kilometer trek, which can be completed on foot or by pony. Once you reach the shrine, you can seek the blessings of the goddess and explore the nearby attractions like the Bhairavnath Temple and the Ardh Kuwari Cave.
After the pilgrimage, you can head to Srinagar, which is the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir. The next two days can be spent exploring the city's natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. You can visit the famous Mughal Gardens, which are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and take a shikara ride on the serene Dal Lake. You can also visit the local markets to shop for souvenirs and try some of the local delicacies like Rogan Josh and Kashmiri Kahwa.
Jammu and Kashmir tour, The last two days of the tour can be spent exploring Gulmarg and Pahalgam, which are two of the most popular tourist destinations in Kashmir. Gulmarg is known for its beautiful ski resort and offers a perfect retreat for adventure lovers. Pahalgam, on the other hand, is known for its natural beauty and is a popular destination for trekking and camping. You can also visit the nearby Aru and Betaab valleys, which offer stunning views of the surrounding mountains.
Overall, a tour of Jammu and Kashmir with a visit to Vaishno Devi offers a perfect blend of spirituality, natural beauty, and cultural immersion. It is a great way to explore the region's rich heritage and experience the local culture and cuisine.
Tour Duration: 07 Nights / 08 Days
Overview:
- This Kashmir holiday package covers the most amazing destinations in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Starting from Sonamarg’s Thajiwas Glacier, covering Gulmarg Gondola with peaks, sightseeing in Pahalgam, Shikara ride on Dal Lake, Gardens of Srinagar, and the most visited pilgrimage in India of Mata Vaishno Devi. This is indeed one of the best hill station holiday packages of the world.
Destination Covered: Srinagar - Sonamarg - Gulmarg - Pahalgam - Katra - Jammu.
Tour Itinerary:
- Day 1: Arrive Srinagar Airport, transfer to Sonamarg-Welcome on Kashmir holidays! On arrival at Srinagar airport Plan Journeys’ rep will meet and greet at the airport. Later board your pre reserved private vehicle and proceed to Sonamarg. On arrival, check in to your hotel. Sonamarg – Meadow of Gold is famous for Thajiwas Glacier, which is a major attraction during summers and reachable by hiring ponies. In the afternoon you have a chance to visit this attraction. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Sonamarg.
- Day 2: Sonamarg to Srinagar- After breakfast at the Sonamarg hotel, check out and drive to Srinagar. On arrival check-in at pre booked Srinagar Hotel or Srinagar Houseboat. Later in the afternoon we will take you to the tour of the city of Lakes – Srinagar and visit the best collection of the gardens in the world – the Mughal Gardens namely Chashme Shahi – the Royal Spring, Nishat Bagh – the garden of bliss and largest of all Shalimar Bagh – Abode of Love. Later we will take you to a Shikara ride in Dal Lake for the most amazing views of Srinagar. Dinner and overnight accommodation in Srinagar.
- Day 3: Srinagar to Gulmarg- On third day of this Kashmir package, we will proceed to Gulmarg – Meadow of Flowers. One of the world’s best hill stations and skiing resorts with gondolas, which takes to a height of 14000 ft. in the Apharwat range. Observe the beauty of snowy peaks of Gulmarg all around you. After full day in snow fun, come back to your hotel in the evening. Dinner and overnight in hotel.
- Day 4: Gulmarg to Pahalgam- Today after breakfast at your hotel, check out and proceed to Pahalgam. On arrival check in to your pre booked hotel. On the banks of river Lidder, Pahalgam is a beautiful resort town with many picturesque locations often taken as an outdoor shooting site for many Bollywood hits. Later go for a walk around your resort. Dinner and overnight at your hotel in Pahalgam.
- Day 5: Things to do in Pahalgam-In morning breakfast at your hotel and later we will take you to enjoy the beautiful locations of Pahalgam like Betaab valley, Baisaran, Chandanwari, Aru valley, etc. for adventure enthusiasts there are many activities available here like white water rafting, trekking, angling, etc. dinner and overnight stay in Pahalgam hotel.
- Day 6: Things to do in Pahalgam- After an early breakfast in your hotel, check out and proceed for a long and beautiful drive to Katra. On arrival check-in at the Katra hotel. Rest of the day free to relax. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Katra.
- Day 7: Katra to Maa Vaishno Devi darshan- After an early breakfast in your Katra Hotel, start your full day trip to Mata Vaishno Devi Temple. Although the most visited route is by foot on to the mountains but if you want to go little faster, we can do your helicopter booking for Maa Vaishno Devi darshan too. Come back to your hotel in the evening. Dinner and overnight at your hotel.
- Day 8: Departure from Jammu.- Morning Breakfast at your Katra hotel. Later check out and proceed to the Jammu airport to board your flight to your onward destination. Come back with happy memories of this most selling Srinagar holiday package tour. Please share your kind feedback with us: contact@planjourneys.com .
➤ Accommodation as per the itinerary.
➤ An English-speaking driver cum guide.
➤ Private vehicle as per the flow of itinerary.
➤ Daily breakfast & dinner at the hotel.
➤ Shikara Ride in Dal Lake.
➤ Sightseeing in Sonamarg.
➤ Sightseeing in Gulmarg.
➤ Sightseeing in Pahalgam.
➤City tour of Srinagar.
➤All applicable hotel and toll taxes during the excursions.
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