The Dream Destination

Validity: Till 30 Sep, 2010

9 Nights / 10 Days



THE DREAM DESTINATION
Duration:
10 Days / 09 Nights
Places to Visit: Jammu - Katra - Patnitop - Pahalgam- Gulmarg & Srinagar

Package Cost: Per Person on Twin Sharing basis in INR
TourHotel in UseMin 2 Pax.Min 4 Pax.Min 6 Pax.Extra AdultChild (5-11)
BudgetKatra: Hotel Varun17,999/-13,599/-11,999/-5,599/-3,999/-
Patnitop: Vardaan Resorts
Pahalgam: Hotel White House / Hotel Brown Palace
Gulmarg: Gulmarg Sahara
Srinagar: Diplomat
StandardKatra: Hotel Varun20,999/-16,499/-14,999/-6,499/-4,999/-
Patnitop: Vardaan Resorts
Pahalgam: Hotel Mantoo Cottages
Gulmarg: Hotel Poshwan
Srinagar: Deluxe Houseboat / Hotel Paradise
DeluxeKatra:Devi Grand26,599/-21,999/-20,999/-7,499/-5,999/-
Patnitop: Vardaan Resorts
Pahalgam: Mount View Hotel
Gulmarg: Gulmarg Resorts
Srinagar: Hotel Duke / Grand Habib
LuxuryKatra:Devi Grand30,999/-26,599/-24,199/-7,999/-5,999/-
Patnitop: Vardaan Resorts
Pahalgam: Mount View Hotel
Gulmarg: Gulmarg Resorts
Srinagar: The Residency
* Upgrade to Toyota Qualis for the full tour : Rs. 2,500/- Per Vehicle.

Tour Includes:-

  • Jammu - Katra - Patnitop - Pahalgam - Gulmarg - Srinagar transfers by Non A/C Car.
  • 02 nights & 03 days accommodation on twin sharing basis at Katra with breakfast.
  • 01 night & 02 days accommodation on twin sharing basis at Patnitop with breakfast.
  • 02 nights & 03 days accommodation on twin sharing basis at Pahalgam with 02 breakfasts & 02 dinners.
  • 01 night & 02 days accommodation on twin sharing basis at Gulmarg with 01 breakfast & 01 dinner.
  • 03 nights & 04 days accommodation on twin sharing basis at Srinagar with 03 breakfasts & 03 dinners.
  • Half day tour of Mughal Garden, Srinagar by Non A/C Car.
  • Shikara Ride on Dal Lake, {Once during the stay}
  • All applicable hotel taxes.

Tour Excludes:-

  • Any air or train fair-
  • Any camera fees, entrance & monuments fees.
  • Cable car ride at Gulmarg.
  • Meals other than specified
  • Guide charges.
  • Anything which is not mentioned "cost includes"
COMPLETE ITINERARY

Day 01: Jammu - Katra (50kms. 1hr drive)
Our services will start with your arrival at Jammu Railway Station / airport, you will be met by our representative and proceed to Katra.
Check in at the hotel & relax. Evening is free at leisure. Overnight stay at Katra.

Day 02: Katra - Vaisnodevi Darshan - Katra
After breakfast, start your Holy Journey to Mata Vaisnodevi Darshan. Trek to Mata Vaishno Devi shrine (14 kms), ponies can also be arranged by self {at your own cost} for the trek, return back to Katra late in evening/night, Mata Vaishno Devi temple is one of the holiest Hindu temples dedicated to Shakti and is the second most visited religious shrine in India after Tirupati Balaji Temple. Overnight stay at hotel in Katra.

Day 03: Katra - Patnitop(80 kms. 3hrs. drive)
After Breakfast, proceed to Patnitop from Katra . Patnitop ~ is a hill top tourist location in Udhampur district on the National Highway 1A, on the way from Udhampur to Srinagar . Patnitop is a distortion of the original name of "Patan Da Talab" meaning "Pond of the Princess". In olden times a pond existed in the meadows and the kings princess often used to have her bath there.
Proceed for local sightseeing which includes Nag Temple and excursion to Nathatop and Sanasar, Overnight stay at hotel in Patnitop

Day 04: Patnitop - Pahalgam (140kms. 4hrs)
After breakfast & Depart for Pahalgam. (2440 Meters above Sea level). Drive through the green pine forest and along the Lidder River . On arrival, Pahalgam check-in to your Hotel. Enjoy local sightseeing of Pahalgam. Overnight stay at Pahalgam. (Chandanwari sightseeing will be not included)

Day 05: Pahalgam
:After having your breakfast the rest day is free at leisure. Dinner & overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 06: Pahalgam - Gulmarg (140 Kms, 4 hours)
:After breakfast check out from the hotel & drive to Gulmarg.
(2440 Meters above Sea level) - it is one of the most beautiful hill station in this world and also called meadows of flower. It has world highest golf course and Gulmarg is also famous for winter sports skiing etc. On arrival, Gulmarg check-in to your Hotel .Afternoon enjoy guided sightseeing of Gulmarg also enjoy Gondola ride (Cable car, own cost) from Gulmarg to Khilan. Overnight stay at Gulmarg.

Day 07: Gulmarg - Srinagar (60 Kms - 2 Hrs. drive)
:After breakfast check out from the hotel & drive to Srinagar . Arrive Srinagar & check in your hotel / houseboat. Evening enjoy shikararide tour which will cover Charchinar, Floating Gardens , Canals etc. Dinner & Overnight Srinagar ..

Day 08: Srinagar
:Today enjoy half day sightseeing tour of Srinagar visit- World Famous Mugal Gardens covering the Nishat Bagh ( The Garden of Pleasure ) built by Asif Jahan in 1636 AD and Shalimar Bagh ( Adobe of Love) built by Mugal Emperor Jahangir for his beloved wife Nur Jahan in 1619 AD. Dinner & Overnight Srinagar.

Day 09: Srinagar - Sonamarg - Srinagar (170 Kms) Optional
:After breakfast, full day tour of Sonamarg (meadow of gold), It has sheer scenic splendor. The very way-a metalled road - snakes through massive mountains laden with forests and firs. After a breath - taking journey from Srinagar you come across Sindh meanders that are abounded with trout & Mahseer. Onwards the valley opens up to a meadow. Ponies can be hired for a trip up to Thajiwas glacier - a major attraction during the summer months. Sonmarg's importance lies in the fact that it is the last halt on the Kashmir side for the drive from Srinagar to Leh. You will be fascinated to see snowy mountains against a cerulean sky against its backdrop.
Evening return back to Srinagar . Dinner & Overnight stay at Srinagar

Day 10: Departure Day
:Transfer in time to the airport to connect onwards destination flight.

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