Day 1: Arrival at Katra
Arrival pick-up from Katra Railway Station. Check into the hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Katra, Hotel Anurag
Day 2: Vaishno Devi Darshan
Early morning after breakfast, proceed for Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan. Trek down to Katra after darshan. Overnight stay at Katra.
Day 3: Katra to Srinagar
After breakfast check-out from hotel proceed to Srinagar. Overnight stay at houseboat.
Day 4: Srinagar - Gulmarg
After breakfast in the hotel, drive to Gulmarg "Meadow of Flowers" 2730 mts above sea level. The distance of 55 kms will be covered in about 3 hrs. Gulmarg has one of the best ski slopes in the world and 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). Overnight at the Gulmarg hotel.
Day 5: Srinagar local sightseeing - Stay in Houseboat
After breakfast check-out from hotel and check-in Houseboat. After proceed for Srinagar local sightseeing.
- Shankaracharya Temple - Cheshma Shahi - Royal Spring
- Pari Mahal - Palace of the Fairies
- Nishat Garden - Garden of Pleasure
- Shalimar - Garden of Love
Drive along the lake side on Boulevard on return visit a local handicrafts emporium for hand-knotted specialty silken carpets, shawls, jewelry ornaments. Overnight stay at Houseboat.
Day 6: Srinagar - Pahalgam
After breakfast in the hotel, drive proceeded to day trip "Valley of Shepherds". Start your day full trip to Pahalgam. The distance is about 100 kms, will be covered in about 4 or 5 hours. (Local sightseeing) - Pahalgam Hotel (70 kms, 6-7 hours approximately).
One can also enjoy a pony ride to nearby places like Chandanwadi, Betaab Valley 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 (own cost).
Overnight stay in the hotel.
Day 7: Pahalgam - Katra
Morning breakfast and check-out from the hotel, proceed to Katra, Hotel Anurag.
Day 8: Check-out
Breakfast and check-out the hotel.