Vaishno Devi Kashmir Family Trip 07 Night / 08 Days

Arrival at Jammu Airport / Railway station transfer to Katra check-in Night stay Jammu & Kashmir is lovingly called the Heaven on Earth. The land of Jammu and Kashmir is blessed with exquisite natural beauty. With the snow clad mountaintops, exotic orchards, lush green pastures, alpine forests and many more, the divine and delightful land of Jammu & Kashmir is a boon to the worldwide nature lovers.;

After Breakfast, proceed to Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra by Track late evening return back to hotel Night stay. The shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi is one of the most visited pilgrim sites in India. Situated at a height of 5,300 ft., the site is located inside a cave in a hill. Amidst the folds of the Trikuta Bhagwati hill at a height of 5,300 ft., in the state of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) this cave temple is at a distance of 61 kms from Jammu and the last 13 kms of the way have to be negotiated on foot by the yatris, as the devotees are called. Once at the entrance to the cave, the path turns into a narrow tunnel with a cold stream named the Charan Ganga running through it. The pilgrim has to wade through this to reach the sanctum sanctorum. The holy cave shrine of Vaishno Devi is nestled in a beautiful recess of the Trikuta Mountains forming a part of the lower Himalayas. It is located 61 km north of Jammu at a height of 5,200 feet above the sea level in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. In the cave there are images of three deitiesviz. the Mahakali, Mahalakshmi and Mahasaraswati.;

After Breakfast Check out from Hotel transfer to Pahalgam en route, you will have a rare opportunity to visit the Saffron fields. Also, visit Avantipura Ruins & Anantnag Sulpher Springs. On Arrival Check-in at Hotel You can enjoy leisurely walks through the pine forest along the river Lidder River. Night Stay at Hotel Pahalgam is not a mere hill-station. It’s a recreation resort. It’s like going into the lap of nature to do many things - one of the best - that "do-nothing". You want to have a romantic trip with your beloved, want to get together with you family, and have what they call a 'quality' family time, you want to do those little interesting things with the family and kids, like take a pony ride, just picnic next to a beautiful river, just lie down under the sun next to your 'hut' with fresh breeze blowing, and read a book, or have a game of cards;

After breakfast, check out from hotel visit Pahalgam. You can also visit Chandan Wari, Aru Vally, Baisaran Vally, and Aru Valley. (At your own cost) evening back to hotel night stay . Pahalgam is not a mere hill-station. It’s a recreation resort. It’s like going into the lap of nature to do many things - one of the best - that "do-nothing". You want to have a romantic trip with your beloved, want to get together with you family, and have what they call a 'quality' family time, you want to do those little interesting things with the family and kids, like take a pony ride, just picnic next to a beautiful river, just lie down under the sun next to your 'hut' with fresh breeze blowing, and read a book, or have a game of cards;

After breakfast check out from hotel transfer to Srinagar Proceed Srinagar sightseeing of Mughal gardens, Shalimar and Nishat Bagh, Pari Mahal, Shankarachariya Temple, evening return back to Houseboat. Dinner at Houseboat Night stay Mughal gardens are a group of gardens built by the Mughal in the Islamic style of architecture. This style was heavily influenced by the Persian gardens particularly the Charbagh structure. Significant use of rectilinear layouts is made within the walled enclosures. Some of the typical features include pools, fountains and canals inside the gardens. The Shikaras are about 15 ft long with a canopy for shade. The seats and backrest are heavily cushioned; you can relax and stretch out in “Moghul style” for your boat journeys. There are 2 boatmen to paddle in traditional style through the backwaters. They wear traditional dress, a “Phiron” or loose cap and always take their hubble-bubble pipe along and keep a constant supply of embers in their Kangris or portable heater. Shikaras are the most charming water taxis.;

After breakfast proceeds to Gulmarg in Gulmarg, you can enjoy Gondola ride to the high slopes (at your own cost). You can also enjoy the snow caped field view Evening back to Srinagar Night Stay at Srinagar Gulmarg is at an altitude of 8,500 ft and 51km west of Srinagar. It rests in a small valley with a backdrop of the lofty Pir Panjal range of the Himalaya Mountains As the area is under snow for 6 months of the year it is popular as a skiing area. It also has one of the best natural golf courses in the world. Pony trekking is available, as are plenty of walks for bird watchers in the meadows of alpine flowers. The Highland Park Hotel is on the western side. There are magnificent views of Nanga Parbat, ranked 9th highest mountain in the world.;

After breakfasts than drive through the local villages and Hills to reach the place called Sonmarg also known as “Meadows of Gold” Enjoy horse riding or local sightseeing (At your own cost). Evening Return back to Srinagar Night Stay Sonmarg, at an altitude of 3,000 meters above sea level, 87 km northeast of Srinagar. The drive to Sonmarg is though yet another spectacular facet of countryside in Kashmir, this time in Sindh Valley. The Sindh Valley is the largest tributary of the valley of Kashmir. It is upwards of sixty miles long, and valley and deep rock-girt gorge to open grassy meadowland and Village-dotted slopes;

After breakfast, check out from hotel transfer to Srinagar by road free time till departure to transfer to Srinagar Airport board your flight to back home with Sweet memories and best Wishes From Dharika Tourism Private Limited;