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Day 01: Delhi – Jammu- katra
Early in the morning receive you from delhi hotel/ residence and straight drive to katra, lunch and dinner on the way, upon arrival check into the hotel,
Day 02: Katra - Vaishnodevi Bhawan
Morning after breakfast proceed to Vaishnodevi Shrine (Approx. 13 km Trek) One can trek up to the Shrine if fitness permits, otherwise Pony or Palanquins are also available at an extra cost. Arrive at Vaishnodevi Bhawan. Wash and change before Mata Darshan. After Mata Vaishnodevi Darshan, proceed for Bhaironji Darshan (Optional).
Day 03: Katra
After Darhsan, arrive at Katra and proceed to hotel. Relax in the hotel.
Day 04: Katra – Jammu – Srinagar
After breakfast check out from the hotel and leave for srinagar, upon arrival you will be transferred to a Deluxe Houseboat. In the late afternoon, enjoy a Shikara ride on the Dal Lake and visit the Floating and Vegetable gardens etc. Also experience the walnut woodcarving and papier machie making demonstration. Enjoy the dinner and spend overnight in the Deluxe Houseboat.
Day 05: Srinagar- Local sight-seeing
In the morning, get ready for a trip to the picturesque Mughal Gardens. Visit Nishat Bagh or the Abode of pleasure, which was built by Asif Khan in 1632 AD. Asif Khan is the brother in law of the Moghal Emperor Jehangir. Also visit the charming Shalimar Bagh or the Abode of love. Shalimar Bagh was built by Jehangir for his wife Empress Noor Jehan. These gardens, situated on the bank of Dal Lake, have the Zabarwan Mountains in the background. The distance from Srinagar to the said gardens is near about 12 and 15 kms respectively. You can visit the carpet-weaving factory on the way. Enjoy the dinner and spend the night in the Deluxe Houseboat.
Day 06: Srinagar – Gulmarg
In the morning start for Gulmarg-the Meadow of Flowers, which is situated at an altitude of 2730 mts. above the sea level. It will take 2 hrs to reach Gulmarg, which is 60 kms far from Srinagar . Gulmarg has one of the best Ski slopes in the world and the highest golf course of the world with 18 holes. You can also enjoy the view of Nanga Parbhat, if the weather permits. There is an opportunity to enjoy a short trek upto Khilangmarg. The trek can be covered in about 3 to 4 hrs. Chair Lifts for mountain ride are also available. Lunch will be carried from the Houseboat. Have dinner and stay overnight in a hotel at Gulmarg.
Day 07: Gulmarg – Pahalgam
Leave Gulmarg after having early breakfast and drive to Pahalgam or the Valley of Shepherds via Srinagar . Drive through the eye-catching Saffron fields, visit Awantipura ruins, an 1100 years old temple of Lord Vishnu built by King Awantiwareman. Drive through the green pine forest and along the Lidder River . The total distance of about 140 kms will be covered in about 4 hrs. After reaching Pahalgam, you will be transferred to the hotel. Enjoy the lunch and dinner and spend overnight in the hotel at Pahalgam.
Day 08: Pahalgam
After Breakfast, Visit to Chandanwadi{at your own cost}, The snow Point (14 Kms) at your own cost or enjoy pony ride at your own cost, Return back to Pahalgam, rest of the day at leisure to explore the countryside and enjoy leisurely walks through the pine forest along the River Lidder. Dinner& overnight at the hotel.
Day 09: Pahalgam – Srinagar
This morning is at leisure. Later today you will be transferred back to Srinagar, rest of the day at leisure for shopping or shikara ride to Floating Market for shopping (Cost not included), overnight in the Houseboat
DAY 10: SRINAGAR – JAMMU
Morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and leave for Jammu, upon arrival check into the hotel, evening free for rest, dinner& over night stay at hotel, Jammu. the Duggar land where the past still has a living presence. A land of grand ancient temples, and beatiful palaces. All nestling in the foothills of the Himalayas. It is said that, on becoming King, the Suryavanshi Jambu Lochan went on a hunt and, crossing the Tawi, found a deer and a tiger drinking water from the same tank. His ministers explained that this meant that the soil of the place was so virtuous that no living creature bore enmity against another. Raja Jambu Lochan, who lived in the later vedic period, decided to found his capital, Jambupura, on his soil, on the right bank of the Tawi, overlooking his brother king Bahu~s fort. Today the temple of Maha Kali ( better known as Bahu or Bawey Wali Mata), located in the Bahufort, is considered second only to Mata Vaishno Devi in terms of mystical power. The present temple was built shortly after the coronation of Maharaja Gulab singh, in 1822. The existing fort, as well as the Manasabdar~s palace inside it, was constructed in 1820. Jammu is justly famous for its temples. Infact it is known as the city of temples and the every fame of its tends to overshadow its palaces, forts, forests and powerful ziarats. If Bahu Mata is the presiding deity of Jammu, the dargah of Peer Budhan Ali Shah is the other shrine that protects Jammuites. The other major tourist attraction is the Ragunath Temple Complex. Maharaja Gulab Singh began the construction of the Raghunath Mandir Complex in the crowded downtown Bazaar named after it, in 1851. It was left to his son, Ranbir Singh, to inagurate it six years later perhaps the most popular temple north of Benares, it contains representations of almost entire Hindu pantheon, though the emphassis falls on the various incarnations of Lord Vishnu. The complex houses a rich collection of ancient texts and manuscripts.
DAY 11: Jammu – Delhi
Morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and leave for Delhi, late in the evening drop you at Delhi airport to catch the flight for next destination.