Kashmir with Vaishno Devi

7Nights / 8 Days

Kashmir

Tour Highlight

Srinagar - Mughal Gardens , Nishat Bagh , Shalimar Bagh and Chashmeshahi bagh, Dal Lake with the Zabarwan hills, Tulip Garden ( when open ) shakaracharya Hill.
Gulmarg - Highest golf course , Afarwatt Mountain range , Gondola cable car
ahalgam -Avantipur ,Pahalgam (The valley of shepherds) , Betab Vally , Aaru Vally.
Sonmarg - Glacier Point
Katra – Vaishno Devi

Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Srinagar

Upon arrival, meet our representative and take a transfer to the hotel. Spend the day at leisure on boulevard road which is one of the most famous road in Srinagar for tourists and is situated around the Dal lake surrounded by Zabarwan mountain ranges, also enjoy a 1 hr shikara ride in a beautiful Lake. Overnight stay in Houseboat. (Lunch, Dinner)

Day 2: Srinagar - Pahalgam (85 kms / 2:30 hours approximately)

After Breakfast Drive to Pahalgam “Valley of Shepherds”. On arrival check in at the Hotel in Pahalgam enjoy the nature and admire the beauty of this quiet place and be in awe of the serene surroundings. One can also enjoy a pony ride to nearby places like Chandanwadi (on a direct hire basis) or if you are an avid nature lover you may take pleasure in a peaceful walk along the River Lidder. Pahalgam is famous for some trekking routes also & is the base camp for Amarnath Pilgrimage. Overnight stay in Hotel. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 3: Pahalgam- Srinagar (85 kms / 2:30 hours approximately)

After breakfast, drive to Srinagar and enjoy the site scene of the famous Mughal Gardens Cheshma Shahi “Royal Spring” Shalimar “Garden of Love” Nishat Garden “Garden of Pleasure” Shankaracharya Temple. On return visit a local Handicrafts Showroom for hand-knotted specialty silken carpets, shawls, jewelry ornaments. Overnight stay in Hotel. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 4: Srinagar– Gulmarg - Srinagar(56 kms / 2 hours approximately)

After breakfast drive to Gulmarg “Meadow of Flowers” 2730 Mts. above sea level. Gulmarg has one of the best Ski slopes in the world and the highest golf course of the world with 18 holes. One can also have the view of Nanga Parbhat if weather permits. The view enroute from Tangmarg to Gulmarg is fascinating. One can also have a short trek upto Khilangmarg which can be covered in about 3 to 4 hrs or enjoy the scenic view of Kongdori on a Cable Car Known as Gondola (on your own). Drive back from Gulmarg to Srinagar, Overnight stay in Hotel. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 5: -Srinagar - Sonmarg – Srinagar (86 kms / 2:30 hours approximately)

After breakfast leave with a full day excursion for Sonmarg “The meadow of gold. Situated at an altitude of 9000 Ft. Sonmarg is at a distance of 86 Kms from Srinagar is also called “The meadow of gold” .Sonmarg lies in Sindh Valley streamed with flowers and surrounded by mountains. The place is also the base for some interesting treks to the high altitude of Himalayan Lake. Ponies can be hired for the trip up to Thajiwas glacier, which is a major local attraction during the summer. Drive back from Sonmarg to Srinagar. Overnight stay in Hotel. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 6: - Srinagar – Katra Vaishno Devi. (222.3 km / 6 Hours approximately)

After breakfast, check out from the hotel & proceed to Katra; which serves as the base for the pilgrimage to the holy shrine of Maa Vaishnodevi. Experience the beautiful hill journey on your way. Drive through the historical Nehru tunnel Chenani-Nashri Tunnel India’s longest road tunnel (approx 9 KM). On arrival check in at the hotel, Overnight at Katra. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 7: Katra – Vaishnodevi – Katra

Early in the morning, start the trek to Vaishnodevi Temple. Three Pindis which represent three Goddesses-Goddess Saraswati, Goddess Lakshmi and Goddess Kali, after darshan returns to the hotel. Overnight at Katra. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Remark:- For Vaishnodevi Helicopter Booking please refer to the attached link. Booking open 60 days prior to visit date. On same link you can book E – Rikshaw also.

https://online.maavaishnodevi.org/#/login

Day 8: - Katra - Jammu Departure

After breakfast check out from the hotel and proceed to Jammu. All tour guests will proceed to Jammu airport / railway station, to board your flight/train for your onward journey. Tour concludes at 1000 hrs in Jammu airport / railway station. (Breakfast)

Tour ends…

Hotel Accommodations:

1 Night Deluxe Houseboat – Srinagar

1 Night Pahalgam

3 Nights – Srinagar

2 Nights – Katra Vaishno Devi

Tour Price:

Title	Price (INR)	Net Price (INR)
Adult/Twin Sharing	39,900.00	39,900.00
Child with Mattress	35,900.00	35,900.00
Child without Mattress	31,900.00	31,900.00
Single Occupancy	49,900.00	49,900.00

Note : GST @ 5.00 % extra

Inclusion And Exclusion

Hotel/Houseboat accommodation on Double Twin sharing Basis.
Arrival and Departure from Srinagar Airport.
Non A/C Tempo Traveler for transfers as per Itinerary. • All Entry Tickets
All Meals Ex. Break Fast / Lunch And Dinner.
Daily 1 Ltr Water Bottle
Cable Car Ride (Gondola) in Gulmarg till Kandori.( Subject to Availability)
1 Hour Shikara ride in Dal lake.
Services of a Raj Holidays Tour Manager.
Driver Charges, Toll, Parking included
Meeting & Assistance on Arr. / Dept. by our representative.

Expenses of personal Nature such as Porterage (coolie charges), tips, laundry, telephone, table drinks, beverages etc
Pony ride in Gulmarg / Pahalgam. & other Misc. Charges
Trip to Aru & Chandanwari, betaab valley in Pahalgam , Zero point in Sonmarg & Bota Pathri & Drung in gulmarg as it is done by local taxi union.
Any other services not in the programme.
Any extra cost incurred on behalf of an individual due to illness, accident, hospitalisation, or any personal emergency
Railway or Air Ticket Charges.

Terms And Conditions

Cable car ticket booking has to be pre booked cannot be available on spot.
At Gulmarg vehicle will be stopped at Parking – from there guest can go by walk, pony, atv, union vehicle.
Incase vehicles not allowed to snow at Gulmarg, guest need to hire chain vehicle to reach Gulmarg from Tanmarg.
In J&K only post-paid mobile network (BSNL/ Jio/ airtel) will be working.
At Jammu airport/railway Station person will not be having Pla Card of guest name, Guest need to call our representative once he reach Jammu airport, guest will be handed our representative number in advance.
Guest will be given an emergency contact number of our person who will be having all knowledge of tour. Guest can contact that person if required.
Liquor and non veg not allowed in katraVaishnodevi.
Only 2 liquor shops are in Kashmir, it is suggested to carry liquor with themselves in check-in luggage

For all the services contracted, certain advance payment should be made to hold the booking, on confirmed basis & the balance amount paid 15 Days before commencement of the services. Management personnel's hold the right to decide upon the amount to be paid as advance payment, based on the nature of the service & the time left for the commencement of the service.
Apart from above in some cases like Special Train Journeys, hotels or resorts bookings during the peak season (X-Mas, New Year), full payment is required to be sent in advance