Cox and Kings
‘KASHMIR EXPERIENCE SUMMER’ 09 Days / 08 Nights
ITINERARY IN DETAIL Day01
Arrive Jammu - Katra (52 km / approx.1 hour 30 minutes drive) Welcome to your 'Kashmir Experience' tour! On arrival at the airport / railway station in Jammu, you will be met and transferred to Katra. On arrival, check-in to the hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure for independent activities.
Day02
Katra Trek to the shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi (On your own). As per your own preferred time, you may proceed to Banganga from where you can trek up the Mata Vaishno Devi Temple. It one of the most sacred Hindu shrines in India and is located at a height of 5,200 feet on the hills of the Trikuta range. The temple consists of a cave shrine dedicated to the Hindu goddess, Vaishno Devi.
Day03
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Katra - Patnitop (85 km / approx. 3 hours drive) Today, post breakfast, transfer to Patnitop. This hill station is mainly famous for its picturesque surroundings. On arrival, check-in to the hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to relax and enjoy the beauty of Patnitop. Also, there are options available for skiing. The gentle graded baby slopes of Patnitop are suitable enough for beginners.
Day04
Patnitop - Pahalgam (180 km / approx. 6 hours drive) Today, depart for Pahalgam, the 'Valley of Shepherds' which is situated at the confluence of streams flowing from the River Lidder and Sheshnag Lake. On arrival, check-in to the hotel and enjoy the surrounding beauty. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore this popular tourist destination.
Day05
Pahalgam The day is at leisure to admire the beauty of this quiet place. One can enjoy a pony ride to Chandanwari or simply walk along the Lidder River (on direct payment basis).
Day06
Pahalgam - Gulmarg (145 km / approx. 5 hours drive) This morning, proceed to Gulmarg. The beautiful town of Gulmarg is bordered by picturesque villages, willow trees, fast flowing streams and lush green meadows. Gulmarg -the 'Meadow of Flowers' is an apt term for this idyllic flower - laden spot, offering a spectacular view of towering snow capped peaks covered with dense forests of tall conifers, gigantic firs and pine trees.It is also a popular skiing destination. On arrival, check-in to the hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure for individual activities.
Day07
Gulmarg - Srinagar (53 km / approx. 2 hours drive)
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