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Day 01: Srinagar
In the morning arrive at Srinagar airport or railway station.
Srinagar has been described by some visitors as the Venice of
the East. Upon arrival you will be met by representative and
transferred to the hotel.
Day 02: Srinagar
Today you will start your sightseeing in Srinagar. In your
sightseeing you will visit the famous Mughal gardens and
Shankaracharya temple in Srinagar. First of all you will visit
the Shankaracharya temple. This temple is located on a sharp
hill, 1,000 feet high and houses a small temple dedicated to
Lord Shiva. In the evening you will visit the Mughal gardens.
The two famous Mughal gardens are Nishat Bagh (the garden of
Pleasure) and Shalimar Bagh (abode of love) which are situated
on the banks of Dal lake.
Day 03: Srinagar - Sonamarg (about 85 km)
In the morning you will drive to Sonamarg. Sonamarg, a small
but uniquely beautiful hill resort, is located on the Ladakh
road. Sonamarg means the golden meadow. It derives its name
from the golden colour of its massed spring flowers. The main
attraction in Sonamarg are the Bisansar Lake, Krishnasagar
Lake and Nilagrad. In the afternoon arrive in Sonamarg.
Evening free for leisure in Sonamarg.
Day 04: Sonamarg
In the morning drive to Nilagrad. It is about 6 km away from
Sonamarg. Nilagrad is a mountain river that meets the Indus at
the Baltic colony. The water of the river is reddish in colour.
The Baltic thinks the water has curative power of many
diseases. After visiting the Nilagrad you will drive further
to visit the Bisansar Lake and Krishnasagar Lake. These two
beautiful lakes adds to the beauty of Sonamarg. On the way via
Nichinai Pass, stands the Bisansar Lake at an altitude of 4084
m, with its lovely natural beauty. Beside the lake is the
Krishnasagar Lake at an altitude of 3801 m, famous for Trout
fishing.
Day 05: Sonamarg - Gulmarg
In the morning after having breakfast drive to Gulmarg, the
meadow of flowers. During the British Raj, Gulmarg hosted the
Britishers and Europeans and as such they created a European
hill resort in Gulmarg. In Gulmarg you would be able to find
European surroundings and 18 hole Golf Course. Arrive in
Gulmarg by the afternoon. In the evening you can have a walk
through the green meadows with the snow covered mountains all
around. In Gulmarg while walking you only have to look down to
have a complete view of the valley and Srinagar. In Gulmarg
you can also have a fine view of Nanga Parbat, the naked
mountain which is over 26,000 feet and dominates the entire
region.
Day 06: Gulmarg
Today you will enjoy the pony ride from Gulmarg to Khilanmarg.
Khilanmarg is the spot for skiing in winters. You will reach
Khilanmarg on pony. In Khilanmarg you will enjoy the views of
the Kashmir valley and the Himalayan range. (If this trip is
during winters then you can also enjoy the Skiing and other
adventurous winter sports here)
Day 07: Gulmarg - Pahalgam (about 157 km)
In the morning after breakfast drive to Pahalgam. On the way
you will pass through pine forest and also visit the saffron
fields. Pahalgam is the popular hill resort of the Kashmir
valley. Pahalgam is situated at a height of 7,200 feet. It is
from Pahalgam that the pilgrims often take a Amarnath Yatra.
Arrive in Pahalgam by the afternoon.
Day 08: Pahalgam
Today in Pahalgam you can have a walk to Baisaren, which is
about 2 km from Pahalgam. This walk to a small village, set in
pine and fir forest will be pleasing. This place offers some
good views of the surroundings. If you want then you can also
go for further 11 km trekking to Tulian Lake (3353 m). This
lake is covered with ice for most of the year. Rest of the day
at leisure.
Day 09: Pahalgam - Patnitop (about 245 km)
In the morning you will drive from Pahalgm to Patnitop. This
famous hill resort is perched on a beautiful plateau at a
height of 2,024 meters on the Jammu–Srinagar highway. This
place is enveloped by wooded forests. It is ideal for long
walks, as a picnic spot and also offers breathtaking views of
the mountain-scape of the Chenab basin. During winter skiing
facilities are available here. Arrive in Patnitop by the
evening and transfer to Hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
Day 10: Patnitop
In the morning after having breakfast drive to Sanasar. This
meadow, which is about 15 km from Patnitop, is surrounded by
conifers. It is the place for peace and quiet. A golf course
is now being developed here. It also offers paragliding as an
option for adventure lovers. Enjoy the whole day at Sanasar.
Later drive back to hotel in Patnitop.
Day 11: Patnitop - Katra (about 80 km)
Today you will drive from Patnitop to Katra. Katra is the base
camp for the visitors to the shrine of the Goddess Vaishno
Devi situated in the Trikuta hills. This place is visited by
nearly four million tourists every year. Rest of the day free
for leisure.
Day 12: Katra - Vaishno Devi - Katra
Early in the morning proceed further to visit the Holy temple
of Vaishno Devi. This temple is situated on the top of the
Trikuta hill about 12 km away from Katra. To visit this temple
one has to hire a pony or travel by foot. Popular belief holds
that anybody who walks the Himalayan trail to her abode to ask
for a boon rarely goes back disappointed. After visiting the
temple return back to hotel in Katra the same day.
Day 13: Katra - Krimchi - Katra
Today you will drive from Katra to Shiv Khori or Krimchi.
Krimchi is the site of the oldest temples of Jammu. In Krimchi
you will visit some temples and later drive back to hotel in
Katra. Rest of the day free for shopping.
Day 14: Katra - Jammu
In the morning after having breakfast drive to Jammu. Transfer
to airport or railway station.
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