Katra Tour Package
Duration : 08 Days / 07 Nights
Day 01 : Jammu
Jammu known as City of Temples, you will be welcomed at Airport or Railway station and then shifted to Hotel. Full day kept free for you to enjoy the Jammu City and the Tawi River to the fullest.
Day 02 : Jammu – Srinagar
Early in the morning you will shifted from the Hotel to the Bus Stand for a long drive to Srinagar. The journey will take you through breath taking mountains, Pine Forests and later to Asia’s longest Tunnel the Jawahar Tunnel where from you enter the Vale of Kashmir. You will pass through the Saffron fields with a nice breeze blushing against your face. On arrival to Srinagar, you will be shifted to a Super Deluxe Houseboat on the famous Dal Lake, valley’s most favorable place where you may see God’s Nature – Zabarwan Hills reflected in the beautiful waters of the 25 sq. kms lake.
Day 03 : Srinagar Local Sightseeing (50 kms)
The day will begin with a tour to Mughal Gardens like Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh, cheshma Shahi etc. The best thing about these gardens is the scenic beauty which cannot be described in words. We firmly believe in philosophy (Seeing is Believing). About Cheshma Shahi, It is being said that the water of spring quenches one’s thirst. The day will end up with a tour to shops in the city before retiring to bed in a hotel.
Day 04 : Srinagar – Gulmarg (50 kms)
Gulmarg – the Switzerland of Asia. This tourist spot is agog with activities round the clock. While the lush green meadows in summer will be a treat to your eyes, so the snowfall of winter has a soothing effect on your heart and mind. Those interested in catching the nature at heights can take a cable car ride so called Gandola. The services can be arranged by us for whom the tourist will have to pay as per the rates decided by the Govt. Return to hotel in the evening at Srinagar.
Day 05 : Srinagar – Sonmarg – Srinagar (196 kms)
Sonmarg lies at a distance of 100 kms from Srinagar. Away from scenic beauty of mountains, we take a break and move northeast of the valley towards the Sonmarg. It is time to see glaciers with beautiful stream flowing down from Ladakh mountains. This place is also known as Gateway to Ladakh. You may also take a horse ride to Thajwas glacier. Return as the sun sets and stay at Houseboat.
Day 06 : Pahalgam (100 kms)
It lies at a distance of 100 kms from Srinagar. Located in South Kashmir passing through the famous Saffron fields and a peep at the history of Awantipora ruins (where according to the Hindu mythology, Pandavas had spent their time after loosing their kingdom). As you approach the Pahalgam, music of water gushing from the Lidder Stream will strike your ears. It is an occasion when one’s soul is filled with peace. Some of the places will look familiar to you as these have been captured in various Hindi movies like Silsila, Betab, Karma etc. Back to Srinagar for an overnight stay in Hotel.
Day 07 : Srinagar – Katra (268 kms)
It is the time to say bye to the beautiful valley and we drive to Katra to visit Mata Vaishno Devi shrine. The devotees will have to start climbing towards the cave during night and return early in the morning.
Day 08 : Katra – Jammu (50 kms)
After completing the morning Darshan, you will be transferred to Airport / Railway station. We firmly believe that you will come back and give us an opportunity to serve you again.