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You must make a trip here
to come across with experiences that excite, romanticize and chill
at the same time.
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Jammu kashmir Trip
Duration -08 Nights / 09 Days
Destination - Jammu - Katra - Patnitop - Pahalgam -
Gulmarg - Sonmarg - Srimagar
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Day
01 : Arrive at Jammu
Arrive at Jammu station / Airport. Jammu is the on rail connection to
reach Jammu & Kashmir where maximum trains come most from all major
parts of India. After arrive transfer to Katra the main town for Mata
Vaisnov Devi Darshans. Jammu is the gateway to Kashmir valley and
strategically located on river Tawi and on the foot hills of Pir Panjal
ranges. Jammu is popularly known as city of temples and the winter capital
of J&K . After arrival at Katra check into hotel. Later start your
trek for the Darshans at the Bhawan. After Darshans stay over night at
hotel.
Day 02 : Drive Katra / Patnitop
After a late breakfast leave for Patnitop which is on the national
highway to Kashmir and halfway to Srinagar summer capital of J&K
state. Patnitop nestled amidst Seojdhar & Peer Panchal ranges. Levish
meadows & mighty mountains welcome you if you leave the beaten track
and stray in to forested nooks & corners quietly, gently and
patiently. You will discover that Patnitop. Which is seen and left unseen.
Stay overnight.
Day 03 : Drive Patnitop / Phalgam
The places of interest in Patnitop is a visit to Natha top, Nag temple
etc. This morning after breakfast if time permits visit the Nathatop and
later drive to Phalgam. One of the most panoramic meadows of Kashmir
blessed with the enchanting Lidder River crossing through the meadow. It
is a 3 hours spectacular drive from Srinagar to Pahalgam crossing though
the Saffron fields at Pampore. Pampore is the only place blessed with the
cultivation of Saffron in whole India. Also famous for the romantic
episode of most popular king Baadshah & Habakhatoon a local farmers
daughter. Further, ahead are Avantipura ruins the former capital of
Kashmir under king Avantipuram. It is a beautiful drive through villages &
farm land and will pass along the river Jehlum at certain points till you
reach Martand natural springs. The crystal clear water of these springs
has medicinal properties and home to only Sun temple on the top of hill in
the valley. Stay overnight.
Day 04 : Pahalgam
Today full day at Pahalgam to relax and rejuvenate your body, mind &
soul. Visit the Pahalgam club for some recreations or simply relax on the
banks of Lidder Valley famous for its glacier cold water. Stay overnight.
Day 05 : Drive Pahalgam / Gulmarg
After breakfast drive to Gulmarg the Meadow of Flowers. One of the most
silent vallies in Kashmir. Very popular for its snow fall in the winter
and a popular skiing destination. It is a smooth drive till Tangmarg 15 km
short of Gulmarg when the Zig Zag route starts through the forest of pine
tress. One of the most spectacular and pollution free drives. Gulmarg has
one of the finest high altitude Golf courses of the world. Gulmarg is
incomplete without a horse ride ane newly introduced Gandola lift which
takes you 5 km to Kong Dori & Affarvat hills Stay over night.
Day 06 : Drive Gulmarg / Srinagar
Today leave for Srinagar the summer capital of Jammu & Kashmir state
on the banks of river Jehlum. Lakes and gardens are the charm of Srinagar
city with the back drop of Hariparbat , Shankaracharya hill & Zabarvan
ranges. On arrival transfer to hotel. Later in the after noon enjoy a
Shikara ride (A boat well decorated to the mood) on Dallake visiting. Stay
over night.
Day 07 : Darshans of Matta Kheerbhawani
After breakfast drive to Tulumula a near by place to Srinagar city to
visit one of the famous and sacred Hindu shrine of Mata Kheerbhawani. The
most sacred and auspicious Durga temple. It is said on the instructions of
Lord Rama the Goddess traveled from Lanka to this lagoon like place. As
she was carrying snakes with her she found this place most suitable as
surrounded by near by lakes and marshy lands. Later drive back to
Srinagar. Afternoon free for shopping and independent activities. Stay
overnight.
Day 08 : Drive Srinagar / Sonamarg / Srinagar
After breakfast proceed to Sonmarg via Kangan famous for trout fish.
Sonmarg the meadow of Gold is one of the finest locations on the banks of
river Sindh with the back drop of Zojila hill. It is an important gateway
to Shree Amarnath Ji Yatra & Kargil via world second largest place
Drass. Sonmarg is famous for its glaciers and river Sindh. Did you know
the art of navigation was born in the river Sindh 5000 years ago? The very
word navigation is derived from the Sanskrit word NAVGATIH. Stay over
night.
Day 09 : Srinagar Departure
After breakfast visit the famous Mughal gardens which are along the semi
circular road along the Dallake with a spectacular view of the lake and
Zabarvan hills at the back drop. These gardens are developed by Mughal
emperor Jahangir when they fall in love with the valley and said “If
there is heaven on earth. It is here, it is here, it is here “and
later transfer to Airport for your flight back home.
The Himalayas are not mere rocks and snows
but an ubfailing storehouse of adventure and beauty.
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You may not be a pilgrim at first hand but
you'll soon become one as you arrive here!
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Accommodations that come coupled with
galvanising environs for a stay of its kind...
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