16 Days Kashmir - Vaishno Devi - Amarnath - Amritsar Tour

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Arrival Amritsar

  On Arrival at Amritsar International Airport, you will proceed for hotel and you will check in to your Hotel at Amritsar: - Amritsar is a city in the northwestern Indian state of Punjab, 28 kilometers from the border with Pakistan. At the center of its walled old town, the gilded Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib) is the holiest gurdwara (religious complex) of the Sikh religion. It’s at the end of a causeway, surrounded by the sacred Amrit Sarovar tank (lake), where pilgrims bathe. Overnight stay at Hotel Ramada.

  • Hotspots : Golden Temple
  • Themes : Forts and Palaces

• Day 2 : Amritsar Local Sightseeing

  Start your day by visiting the Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib) and immerse yourself in its serene ambiance. Explore the temple complex and witness the religious ceremonies. Enjoy a delicious Sikh breakfast at the Guru Ka Langar, where volunteers serve free meals to all visitors.
  Afternoon: 3. Visit the Jallianwala Bagh and pay homage to the victims of the tragic Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Explore the memorial and learn about its historical significance. Indulge in a traditional Punjabi lunch at a local restaurant, savoring popular dishes like Amritsari Kulcha, Chole Bhature, or Tandoori Chicken, later Make your way to the Wagah Border, located about 30 kilometers from Amritsar. Arrive early to secure a good spot in the spectator stands. Experience the electrifying Beating Retreat Ceremony that takes place every evening at the border. Enjoy the high-energy performances, patriotic fervor, and the flag-lowering ceremony. Feel the enthusiasm of the crowd as the border gates are opened and closed. Overnight stay at Hotel Ramada.

  • Hotspots : Golden Temple
  • Themes : Forts and Palaces

• Day 3 : Amritsar – Katra (206.5 Kms / 05 Hrs)

  After an early breakfast at your hotel, you will be transferred to Katra, Katra is a small town located in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is renowned as the base camp for the sacred pilgrimage to the holy shrine of Vaishno Devi, one of the most revered Hindu temples in the country. Situated at the foothills of the Trikuta Mountains, Katra serves as the starting point for the arduous trek to the shrine, attracting millions of devotees each yea Apart from being a pilgrimage destination, Katra also offers picturesque natural beauty. The surrounding mountains and lush greenery provide a serene atmosphere, making it an ideal place for relaxation and rejuvenation. Katra holds immense religious significance and serves as a gateway to spiritual bliss for devotees undertaking the Vaishno Devi pilgrimage. Its tranquil ambiance and devotion-filled atmosphere make it a unique and cherished destination for pilgrims from all over India and beyond. Overnight stay at Hotell Clarks Inn.

  • Themes : Forts and Palaces, Sightseeing

• Day 4 : Katra Vaishno Devi Dharshan

  Katra Vaishno Devi is a revered pilgrimage site located in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is home to the famous Vaishno Devi Temple, dedicated to the Hindu goddess Vaishnavi. Devotees undertake a challenging trek of approximately 14 kilometers from Katra to reach the temple, situated atop the Trikuta Mountains. The pilgrimage is believed to fulfill devotees' wishes and grant spiritual blessings. The journey through the scenic hills, caves, and shrines along the way adds to the mystique and devotion surrounding Vaishno Devi darshan. It remains a significant spiritual destination, attracting millions of pilgrims seeking divine blessings and a connection with their faith. Overnight stay at Hotel Clarks Inn.

  • Hotspots : Vaishno Devi Temple
  • Themes : Trekking, Sightseeing

• Day 5 : Katra - Patnitop (86 Kms / 2 Hrs)

  After an early breakfast at your hotel, you will be transferred to Patnitop: Patnitop is a picturesque hill station nestled in the Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir, India. Situated at an elevation of around 2,024 meters, it offers breathtaking views of the surrounding snow-capped mountains and lush green valleys. Patnitop is known for its pleasant climate, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and adventure enthusiasts. The town offers opportunities for trekking, paragliding, and skiing during the winter months. With its charming landscapes, pleasant weather, and serene ambiance, Patnitop serves as a perfect retreat for those seeking tranquility and natural beauty in the enchanting Kashmir region. Overnight stay at Hotel Samson.

  • Themes : Mountaineering

• Day 6 : Patnitop - Pahalgam (156 Kms / 5½ Hrs)

  After an early breakfast at your hotel, you will be transferred to Pahalgam Check inn at Hotel the Valley of Shepherds, situated at the confluence of the streams flowing from Sheshnag Lake and the Lidder River, situated at 2,130 meters. The tiny village of much popular Pahalgam is located at an altitude of 2,130 m and occupies a position on the banks of the river Lidder. Pahalgam is also the very famous destination where a number of earlier Bollywood films have been shot. It is interesting to know that Pahalgam in Jammu & Kashmir also is a part of Asia's only saffron growing area. Trout fishing in the Lidder River is a favorite pastime with travelers. The village also offers a number of hiking trails where you can come in close contact with nature and its mind-blowing creations. Summers (April to June) in Pahalgam are mild while winters (November to February) are cold. During the rainy season (July-August), a large number of pilgrims are headed here to visit the holy cave of Amarnath; the famous Amarnath Yatra begins from Pahalgam itself. Arrive and proceed to your hotel for check in, Overnight stay at hotel. Later you can proceed for Horse Riding to Mini Switzerland and other points which can be done only by pony On Direct Payment Basis (Baisaran) Approx. 2 ½ Hrs. keep it in mind that you are visiting the 'Jewel of the Lidder Valley', a wonderful collection of soul-stirring scenes.Often dubbed as ‘Mini Switzerland’ because of its long dark meadows resembling the ones in Switzerland, Baisaran is an eye-catching meadow, located just 5 km away from Pahalgam. The dense pine forest that gives the green carpet look to the meadow provides a contrasting hue to snow-capped peaks of the surrounding mountains. A major tourist place to visit in Pahalgam, a voyage to the meadow is truly a treat for the senses. Additionally, Baisaran is also an ideal campsite for trekkers who want to move further up to Tulian Lake. Accessible through ponies from Pahalgam, this off-beaten track of Jammu and Kashmir tourism offers panoramic sights of the town and Lidder Valley, Overnight stay at HotelEden Resort.

  • Hotspots : Tulian Lake
  • Themes : Mountaineering

• Day 7 : In Pahalgam Amarnath Dharshan

  After an early breakfast at your hotel, Amarnath Darshan is a revered Hindu pilgrimage located in the Himalayan region of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It involves a challenging trek to the holy Amarnath Cave, which houses a naturally formed ice lingam, symbolizing Lord Shiva. Devotees undertake this pilgrimage, enduring harsh terrains, freezing temperatures, and steep climbs, in a quest for spiritual enlightenment and blessings. The journey takes place during the summer months, with thousands of pilgrims flocking to the sacred cave. The Amarnath Darshan is a deeply spiritual and transformative experience, offering devotees a profound connection with their faith and the opportunity to seek divine blessings from Lord Shiva. Overnight stay at HotelEden Resort.

  • Themes : Mountaineering, Sightseeing

• Day 8 : In Pahalgam

  After breakfast at Hotel you will proceed for Major Tourist Attractions in Pahalgam the tiny but scenic village of Pahalgam offers a number of wonderful sites to see. Before you get yourself busy and indulge in light adventure options You will visit to the famous tourist attractions in Pahalgam, some of which are given below.
  
  Aru
  This charming meadow can be reached by walking along a mountain path. The river Lidder disappears at Gur Khumb and reappears after 27 mts. Pahalgam has lots of recreational activities especially trekking adventures. It offers wonderful treks, skiing, mountaineering and camping sites. Trekking can be undertaken to Kolahoi Glacier which is very beautiful via Aru village. Sledging at the frozen Glaciers is also offered by locals. You can take long walks in the jungles and explore rich flora and fauna. Pahalgam is the main base camp to Amarnath Cave. Alpine Skiing is also available at high altitudes. A Popular trek from Sonamarg to Pahalgam and trek to Chandanwari and Sheshnag Lake can also be undertaken. The Liddar River is popular among travelers interested in angling. Stretches of this river are suitable for trout fishing. Pahalgam has a golf course at 2400 meters above the sea level. Camping equipment, ponies and skiing equipment is readily available.
  
  Betaab Valley
  Named after movie Betaab, the valley is among the most popular tourist destination in Pahalgam, surrounded by lush green meadows, snow clad mountains and covered with dense vegetation. Facilities like Restaurant, Recreation, Lodging, Tree House and Amusement Rides for children are available. The Betaab Valley is located at a distance of 15 km from Pahalgam in the district of Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir. The valley owes its name to the film stars Sunny Deol-Amrita Singh hit debut film ‘Betaab’. The valley lies to the northeast of Pahalgam, in the middle of Pahalgam and Chandanwari, and is characterized by lush green meadows and snow-clad mountains.Overnight stay at Hotel Eden Resort.

  • Themes : Mountaineering

• Day 9 : Pahalgam – Gulmarg (140 Kms / 3 ½ Hrs)

  After an early breakfast at your hotel, you will be transferred to Gulmarg, a Meadow of Flowers situated at an altitude of 2730 meters. The best ski resort in the Himalayas, Gulmarg's legendary beauty, prime location and proximity to Srinagar naturally make it one of the premier hill spots in the country. Originally called 'Gaurimarg' by shepherds, its present name was given in the 16th century by Sultan Yusuf Shah, who was inspired by the sight of its grassy slopes emblazoned with wild flowers. The towering peaks above the meadow are covered with dense forests of tall conifers and gigantic fir and pine trees, all vying with each other to touch the azure skies. A clear day offers some breathtaking views from Gulmarg: fields of rice; clusters of walnut, pear and mulberry; meadows, ridges and forests that lead to the snow slopes. The journey to Gulmarg is equally exciting. The wide roads give beauty to flat expanses of rice fields, interspersed with picturesque villages. Gulmarg's international lush green golf course is the highest in the world. Equipment is available on hire for the visitor allured by the golf greens here. Gulmarg is also an important trekking base. Overnight stay at Hotel Hilltop Gulmarg.

  • Themes : Mountaineering

• Day 10 : In Gulmarg

  After breakfast at your hotel, You will enjoy the Gondola Ride up to Ist& 2nd Phase (Ist Phase Called Kongdoori & 2nd Phase called Affarwat ) The two-stage gondola lift ferries about 600 people per hour to and from Kongdoori Mountain, a shoulder of nearby Appharwrat Peak (4,200 m (13,780 ft)). The ropeway project is a joint venture of the Jammu and Kashmir government and French firm Pomagalski. The first stage transfers from the Gulmarg resort at 2,600 m (8,530 ft) to Kongdoori Station in the bowl-shaped Kongdori valley. The second stage of the ropeway, which has 36 cabins and 18 towers, takes skiers to a height of 3,747 m (12,293 ft) on Kongdoori Mountain, a shoulder of nearby Affarwat Peak (4,200 m (13,780 ft)).Overnight stay at Hotel Hilltop Gulmarg.

  • Themes : Mountaineering

• Day 11 : Gulmarg - Sonamarg (125 Kms/ 03 ½ Hrs one way)

  After an early breakfast at your hotel,you will be transferred to Sonamarg, Drive through the Sindh Valley, which presents yet another spectacular facet of countryside in Kashmir. Situated at an altitude of 2,730 meters, Sonamarg, the Meadow of Gold has, in its backdrop, snowy mountains against a cerulean sky.Overnight stay at Hotel Village Walk.

  • Themes : Mountaineering

• Day 12 : In Sonamarg

  After an early breakfast at your hotel ,You can visit Thajiwas Glacier, Sonamarg: -Please note for Local Sightseeing around Sonamarg such as visit to Thajiwas OR Zero Point, we do not include same in our packages as it can be done On Direct Payment Basis because they charge exorbitant rates not controlled by the Govtt.Visit to Thajiwas&Zero point is worth seeing,. For Thajiwas the prices also, negotiate the prices at least upto 30-40% and that too on your own. For hiring Ponies OR Sledges OR Jackets & Shoes etc. at Sonamarg, please recheck the prices before taking services, fix the prices after negotiations. For taking such services, please note down the shopkeepers / Pony Walla’s name and Phone Number, Overnight stay at Hotel Village Walk.

  • Themes : Mountaineering

• Day 13 : Sonamarg – Srinagar (80 Kms/ 02 ½ Hrs one way)

  After an early breakfast at your hotel, you will be transferred to Srinagar, Srinagar is the largest city and summer capital of the Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir, It lies in the Kashmir Valley on the banks of the Jhelum River, and Dal and Anchar lakes, between the Hari Parbat and Shankaracharya hills.The city is known for its natural environment, various gardens, waterfronts and houseboats. It is also known for traditional Kashmiri handicrafts like the Kashmir shawl (made of pashmina and cashmere wool), papier-mache, wood carving, carpet weaving, and jewel making, as well as for dried fruits.[13][14] It is the second-largest metropolitan area in the Himalayas (after Kathmandu, Nepal).Overnight stay at Hotel Lemon Tree.

  • Themes : Mountaineering

• Day 14 : Srinagar Local Sightseeing

  After breakfast at your hotel you are you will be visiting the world famous Mughal Gardens, built by Mughal Emperors.
  
  Mughal Gardens
  exquisitely laid out lawns, cascading fountains, bright flower beds, surrounded by the panorama of Dal lake in front of them, the gardens in Kashmir are astoundingly beautiful. The unity and harmony of design; innovative use of the site and plantings and the diverse mixture of colors, textures and plants impart a sense of ecstasy to the viewer. The Mughal gardens of Shalimar, Nishat, Chashmeshahi and others like Pari Mahal and Harwan are like Perfectly carved lawns with stepped terraces and flowing watercourses.
  
  Shalimar Bagh
  Shalimar Bagh was built by Emperor Jehangir for his wife Nur Jahan, 'light of the world' in 1616. Although it is known today as the 'garden of love' it was originally named the Farah Bakhsh or 'delightful garden'. A chanal is lined with polished stones and is supplied with water from Harwan runs through the middle of the garden. The fourth terrace, by far the best, was once reserved for royal ladies. It included a pavilion made of black stone in the middle of the tank, which was used as a banquet hall. Shalimar Bagh has an air of seclusion and repose, and its rows of fountains and shaded trees seem to recede towards the snowcapped mountains. A Son Et Lumeiere or sound and light show is put on here every evening during the may to october tourist season.
  
  Nishat Bagh
  Nishat Bagh was built by Empress Nur Jahan's brother Asaf Khan. The largest of the Mughal gardens, Nishat has 12 terraces representing the 12 signs of the zodiac, which descend gradually and seem to almost merge into the lake. These terraces viewed along with the flower-beds, a riot of brilliant colors, present an unforgettable sight. Directly behind the garden is the GopiTirth, a small spring gushing forth crystal clear water, which feeds the garden water. Also found within its vicinity are some remains of Mughal period buildings including a double storey pavilion enclosed on two sides latticed windows.
  
  Chasma Shahi
  Cheshmashahi is the first Mughal Garden you will pass after Nehru Park. Smallest of the Srinagar Mughal gardens, the Chasma Shahi, or 'Royal Spring', are well up the hillside, above the Nehru Memorial Park. The fresh water spring in these pleasant, quieter gardens is reputed to have medicinal properties. The gardens were laid out in 1632 by Ali Mardan Khan and include three terraces, an aqueduct, waterfalls and fountains. The water from the spring supplies the fountains and then goes through the floor of the pavilion and falls to the lower terrace in a fine cascade of five meters, over a polished black stone chute. There is a small shrine, the Chasma Sahibi, near the gardens, which also has a fresh water spring. Evening Return Back to Hotel stay at Hotel Lemon Tree.

  • Hotspots : Dal Lake
  • Themes : Mountaineering

• Day 15 : Srinagar- Doodhpathri-Srinagar (47.7 Kms / 1 ½ Hrs)

  After an early breakfast at your hotel, you will be transferred for Day trip to Doodhpathri, It is located in the Khan Sahib area of Budgam district in Jammu and Kashmir. Situated at an altitude of 2,730 metres (8,960 ft) from sea level, it is located at a distance of 47.7 km from Jammu and Kashmir's summer capital, Srinagar, Doodhpathri lies in a bowl shaped valley in the Pir Panjal Range of the Himalayas, at an altitude of 2,730 m (8,957 ft) above sea level. It is an alpine valley covered with snow-clad mountains and meadows of pine, fir and deodar. The natural meadows, which are covered with snow in winter, allow the growth of wild flowers such as daisies, forget-me-nots, and buttercups during spring and summer.
  Main attraction of Doodhpathri is Tangnar, Mujpather, Dophkhal, Sochilpather, Palmaidan and Parihas.
  Tangnar (Lit; Gorge Of Pears) This place comes on the way 2 km (1.2 mi) before Doodhpathri. It is a beautiful place of small valleys with deodar and pine trees on small hills.
  Mujpathri Mujpathri (translation: Valley of Turnip) is a small hamlet 3 km (1.9 mi) from Doodhpathri, it is situated on the bank of river Shaliganga.
  Palmaidan Palmaidan (translation: Big stones ground) is named after the "Big Stones" because there are huge stones all around the ground. It situated at a distance of about 5 km (3.1 mi) from Doodhpathri and is the favorite spot of shepherds and cowboys where they gather in large numbers in summer and graze their cattle and livestock. It is a beautiful place with a small stream running on one side of the ground. The place is rich in deodar and pine trees.
  Diskhal Dikshal is a beautiful meadow on the top of the mountain and overlooks the Ashtaar glacier. It is around 10 km (6.2 mi) trek from Shaliganga Nallah in Doodhpathri.Evening Return Back to Srinagar Overnight stay at HotelLemon Tree.

  • Themes : Mountaineering

• Day 16 : Departure to Srinagar International Airport

  After Breakfast at Hotel, in time you will be transferred to Srinagar International Airport to board the flight to connect with onwards Destinations with the Sweet Memories of Kashmir.

  • Themes : Mountaineering

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