KASHMIR FAMILY TOUR

ou will be received by our executive in Katra. Start the day of your Vaishno Devi tour with a breakfast, then proceed to Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan- one of the most popular pilgrimage of India situated in Trikuta Hills. Your Yatra involves a trek of nearly 14 Kms from Ban Ganga Bridge in Katra. An alternate way to perform darshans is by battery operated cars from Arth Kuwari and ponies/palkis/helicopter. Book your Helicoptor rides in advance. Overnight stay at Katra. If time permits, visit Ardhkuwari & Bhairo Temple. Now a ropeway connects Vaishno Devi Bhavan to Bhairo Temple. After visiting the temples, return to the hotel in Katra and relax in your hotel.

Morning you will be proceed to Pahalgam. Pahalgam is ”VILLAGE OF SHEPHERDS “ Enroute visiting Patnitop Hills & the world famous Saffron growing fields , Awantipura ruins (9th century Pahalgam is famous for Indian film industry, some trekking routes & also base camp for Amarnath pilgrimage. Overnight stay at pahalgam.

Morning you will be taken for Sightseeing in Pahalgam. Aru valley, Betab Valley. Overnight stay at Pahalgam.

Today you will be taken to Srinagar. You will check in to Hotel and evening you will be taken for shopping in Local Market.

After the breakfast leave for day excursion to Sonmarg, which is a beautiful drive from Srinagar. On the way, you will stop at many beautiful spots. Continue driving to Sonamarg 2690 Mtrs (Meadow of Gold). One can enjoy horse riding to visit Thajiwas Glacier where snow remains round the year. Sonamarg is also known as Gateway to Ladakh. In the evening return to Srinagar for overnight stay at hotel. About Sonmarg : The ‘Meadow of Gold,’ Sonmarg boasts scenic beauty of nature. Sonmarg’s top attraction is Thajiwas Glacier, where can either trek or take a pony to reach. Apart from this, Sonmarg is known as the base for many treks to remote villages like Naranag and alpine lakes like Vishansar and Krishansar. It is an ideal place for trout fishing and river rafting as well. Overnight Stay at Srinagar.

Today early morning you will be taken to Doodhpathri or “Valley of Milk”, situated 40 kms from Srinagar is definitely an unexplored place in Kashmir. If you plan to visit Kashmir sometimes, you should take a little time off to visit this beautiful and enchanting place. You will certainly love the green meadows, pristine environment and serenity. Tosamaidan is another scenic pace you will visit on the way. Overnight stay at Srinagar.

After the breakfast in the morning, we will begin our countryside tour towards Gulmarg. We will drive past colorful villages and rice fields that will give you an insight into the rich culture of Kashmir. Gulmarg : Gulmarg is one of the top hill stations in India and is majorly known to have world’s highest golf course. It’s major attraction is Gulmarg Gondola, which is Asia’s largest cable car project. The beautiful destination in Kashmir is also quite popular for skiing and snowboarding in the winter season. The 08 minutes of ropeway ride on Gulmarg Gondola will take you past colorful shepherd hutments to the lower ridge of the Apharwat Peak. From here, you can click lots of pictures. After spending time here, we will descend to Gulmarg base. Overnight Stay at Gulmarg Hotel.

Morning Post Breakfast you will proceed to Srinagar. Today you will stay at Houseboat in Dal Lake. Visit the world-famous Mughal Gardens - Nishat Bagh (The garden of pleasure), Shalimar Bagh (Abode of love), and Chasme Shahi Garden, and also pay visit to the Shankaracharya Temple. Later in the evening proceed for shikara riding in Dal lake. Overnight stay at Houseboat in Srinagar.

Morning you will check out from Houseboat. You will be taken for local Shopping. Post lunch you will be drop at Srinagar airport/ Katra Railway station/ Jammu railway Station/airport.   For more details visit our website www.mmktourism.com