Celestial Kashmir with Vaishno Devi

Arrival at Delhi. Board Train from New Delhi or Jammu in the evening.

Departure – Shree Shakti Exp (22461) at 19:05

Arrive at Jammu station and transfer to Srinagar. Lunch would be served on the way. In the Evening if time permits spend time in Dal lake. Dinner Will be served in hotel at night. Overnight stay at the houseboat.

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a day excursion to Sonmarg, which is the most beautiful drive from Srinagar. On the way, you can stop at many beautiful spots Continue to drive to Sonmarg, located at 2,690 Mtrs (Meadow of Gold).One can ride on a horse to visit Thajiwas Glacier (on Pony)where snow remains round the year or you can hire a syndicate vehicle to visit Zero Point the Border of Kashmir and Ladakh. In the evening, return to Srinagar, On the way visit Hazratbal and come back to hotel for an overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast in the morning, we will begin our country tour towards Gulmarg. The drive past colorful villages and rice fields, gives you an insight. Gulmarg is one of the most beautiful hill stations in the world and called Meadow of Flowers. It has the world’s highest golf course (World’s Highest) and is also famous for winter sports like skiing etc. You can enjoy a Gondola ride (Cable car, own cost) from Gulmarg to Khilanmarg. After a full day trip in Gulmarg, return to Srinagar, dinner and overnight stay in Srinagar hotel.

After breakfast in the morning we will proceed for Doodhpathri. It falls under Budgam district of Kashmir & is 45 km away from Srinagar.. It takes about 2 hours to reach there by car. The natural beauty of this place is absolutely mesmerizing. The lush green meadows have such an amazing appeal. The place is surrounded by tall conifers. The snow capped mountain range looms in the background alone side. The air is cool & crisp. The vistas are simply breathtaking. Back to srinagar for Overnight stay.

After breakfast check-out from hotel and heading for Pahalgam enroute visit Tulip Garden, Saffron Fields, Awantipura Ruins. See the beautiful country side on the way and lots of Rice Fields, Mughal Gardens, Nishat Bagh, Parimahal, Chasme Sahi, Shalimar bag (Abode of Love) and drop in Pahalgam hotel.

After breakfast start the trip for Chandanwadi located on the way to Chandanwari, the valley was named Betaab after the bollywood movie by the same name. Post lunch if time permits , proceed for a trip to Aru Valley. It is a base camp for trekking to the Kolahoi Glacier & Tarsar Lake. The village lies on the left bank of Aru River which is a tributary of the River Lidder.

After breakfast check-out from the hotel for Katra. In the evening proceed for the yatra to Vaishno Devi Temple(At Your Own). Yatra is almost 14km from the base camp of katra which is known as Ban Ganga. One can also avail the yatra by battery operated cars, Ponies/Palkis/Helicopters. If time permits, visit Ardhkuwari & Bhairon Temple. One can go by ropeway from Vaishno Devi Bhavan to Bhairon Temple.

After visiting the temple return to hotel in Katra and relax. We will board the train at 23:00 Hrs Shree Shakti Exp(22462)

 Reach Delhi & board the train in the evening at 17:40 Hrs Poorva Exp(12304)

Reach Kolkata with sweet memories.