Vaishno Devi - Kashmir Special - Group Tour

Day 1: Delhi

Arrive into Delhi Railway Station/Airport.
Welcome to your "Mata Vaishno Devi Tour" with "Srinagar & Amritsar".
Arihant Tours representative will meet & greet you & then transfer you to your hotel. Fresh-up & then proceed to visit India's Capital City- Delhi. Visit tourist places of interest like Qutab Minar, Lotus Temple, India Gate, Birla Temple, Raj Ghat and Indira Gandhi Memorial, Parliament House & Government Secretarial Building.
Overnight journey to Amritsar.

Meals : Lunch and Dinner

Day 2: Amritsar

Upon arrival, Check into hotel. Later visit Golden Temple, Jalianwala Bagh. Evening visit to Indo Pak Wagha Border and back to hotel. Overnight Stay. Overnight: Hotel.

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3: Amritsar - Katra

After lunch dep to katra. On arrival, check-in at the Hotel. Relax for a while and later start trek of approximately 12 km to reach the cave of Mata Vaishno Devi. Reach Maa Vaishno Devi Darbar. Check into rooms available at Bhawan for an overnight rest.
Overnight: Hotel.

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 4: Mata Vaishno Devi Temple & Bhairon Temple - Katra

Early morning takes Darshan (a view) of the goddess inside her holy cave. The cave does not contain any statues or photos. The cave houses three natural rock formations, called the Pindies that represent the three goddesses. The pindi in the middle represents Laxmi Mata, on the right is Kali Mata and on the left is Saraswati Mata. Vaishnodevi pilgrimage tour is considered to be one of the holiest pilgrimages in India. Then after visiting Bhairon Temple (2.5 km from the Bhawan) trek back to Katra. Reach Katra and check into your hotel for an overnight stay.
Overnight: Hotel.

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 5: Katra - Srinagar

Early morning leave for Srinagar. Enroute enjoy Kashmir Valley view. Arrive Srinagar in the evening and check into hotel.
Overnight: Hotel.

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 6: Srinagar

After breakfast sightseeing of the Mughal Gardens, visiting Nishat Bagh built by Asaf Khan, the brother- in-law of Emperor Jehangir in 1632 A.D. Shalimar Bagh was built by Jehangir for his wife Empress Nur Jahan. All the gardens are situated on the banks of the Dal Lake with the Zabarwan hills in the background. Enroute visit the gardens and a carpet weaving factory.
Overnight: Hotel.

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 7: Srinagar - Gulmarg - Srinagar

This morning proceed on a full day excursion to Gulmarg (58 kms / 2hrs). Visit the golf course and experience the longest cable car ride up to Khilanmarg snow point. Later drive back to Srinagar.
Overnight: Hotel.

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 8: Srinagar - Sonmarg - Srinagar

Full day excursion to Sonmarg which is the most beautiful drive from Srinagar. On the way stop at any beautiful spots. Continue drive to Sonmarg 2690Mtrs (Meadow of Gold). One can ride on horse to visit to Thajiwas Glacier where snow remains round the year and Sonmarg is known as Gateway of Ladakh. In the evening return to Houseboat. Night stay at Houseboat.

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 9: Srinagar - Pahalgam

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Pahalgam which is approximately 3-4 hours away. On the way, visit the Avantipur Ruins, the 1100-year old temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Check-in at the hotel and enjoy a delicious hot lunch. enjoy an excursion to Chandanwadi (3288mts) and Betaab Valley. The famous scenes from the popular movie Betaab were filmed at the Betaab Valley. Stay overnight at the hotel and enjoy the serene Pahalgam.

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 10: Pahalgam - Jammu

After breakfast dep to Jammu for onward journey.
Overnight stay at Jammu Hotel.

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner