Kashmir Vaishno Devi(7N8D)

Day 1: Arrival karta

•  Jammu Railway & Airport / railway station pickup transfer to hotel night stay at hotel katra.

Day 2: Katra - Vaishno Devi Darshan

• Early morning after breakfast, proceed for Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan
•  one of the most popular pilgrimages of India situated in the lap of Trikuta mountains across Katra town at an altitude of around 5200 feet.
• Yatra involves a trek of nearly 12 Kms from base camp at Katra known as Ban Ganga.
• Alternate way to perform darshans is by Ponies/Palkis/ Helicopter.
• If time permits, visit Bhairo Temple & return back to Katra in the evening
• Overnight stay at Katra

Day 3: Katra - Srinagar

• After breakfast towards to srinagar 240km'' journey to personel cab 6 hour's and night stay at Srinagar hotel.

Day 4: Srinagar- Gulmarg day trip

• Today after breakfast enjoy a picturesque drive to Gulmarg,
• the Meadow of Flowers, 2730 mts above sea level Gulmarg offers spectacular views of snow capped mountain peaks, conifer forests and green meadows; it is home to the highest 18 hole golf course of the world.
• Arrive Gulmarg and transfer to hotel.
• Enjoy a Gondola ride (Gandola ride is subject to weather conditions) to Khilanmarg (1st Phase) for a breathtaking view of Nanga Parbat.
• One can opt for gondola cable car ride for 2nd level too on direct payment basis, subject to availability and weather conditions .
• Thereafter time is free for activities on your own.
• You may enjoy an optional sledge ride on the snow covered slopes (on direct payment basis).
• Overnight stay at the tour of world famous Mughal Gardens i.e. Nishat Garden, Shalimar Garden and Cheshma Shahi.
• Night stay at Hotel

Day 5: Srinagar - Pahalgam

• Have breakfast and say bye to Gulmarg .
• Early in the morning leave for Pahalgam the 'valley of shepherds' which is situated at the confluence of the streams flowing from river Lidder and Sheeshnag Lake. En route visit the Awantipura ruins, an 1100 year old temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu and built by King Awantivarman. On arrival into Pahalgam enjoy the surrounding beauty or walk to Baisaren, which is about 2 km from Pahalgam. A small village set in pine and fir forest is pleasing and offers good view.Its Famous place for Indian Flim Industry.
• Pahalgam - Full day free at Pahalgam , you can self explore Aru valley,Betaab valley & Chandanwari by ponies or by Local car.
• Dinner & Overnight stay at Hotel in Pahalgam.

Day 6: Srinagar Sightseeing

• Today after breakfast enjoy a Srinagar sightseeing NISHAT GARDEN Located on the bank of the Dal Lake, with the Zaberwan Mountains as its backdrop
•  Nishat Bagh is a garden of bliss that commands a magnificent view of the lake beneath the snowcapped Pir Panjal mountain range that stands far away to the west of the valley.
• The Bagh was designed and built in 1633 by Asif Khan, elder brother of Nur Jehan.
• SHALIMAR GARDEN The Shalimar Bagh is the celebrated royal garden of Kashmir. The Emperor Jahangir was so fascinated with the garden that he called it "one of the sights of Kashmir." Shalimar Bagh is located on the northeast side of Lake Dal, approximately fifteen kilometers away from the center of Srinagar. It was laid out by Jahangir as Farah Baksh ("the delightful") in 1619, while he was founding the city of Srinagar.
•  Cheshma Shahi ( the royal spring), also called Cheshma Shahi, is one of the Mughal gardens built around a spring by Ali Mardan, a governor of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, in 1632. 
• The garden is located in the Zaberwan Range, near Rajbhawan (Governor's house) overlooking Dal Lake in Srinagar, Kashmir.

Day 7: Sonmarg Excursion (Drive: 100 km / 3 Hours)

• After breakfast drive to Sonmarg Valley Of mountains the distance of 90kms 3 hours drive,
• Sonmarg lies at the head of Sindh valley.
• The drive through here presents a Spectacular facet of the countryside.
• Today you can visit zero point and thajwas glacier(by your own expenses) and then overnight stay in hotel in Srinagar. 

Day 8:Departure from Srinagar

• Today will be last day of this exotic tour to Srinagar! After having breakfast in the hotel, you will finally be dropped at the railway station or the airport; the tour will end with your drop.

Things To Carry:

• Day backpack (20 – 30 Ltrs): When you are on a local sightseeing tour, you are required to carry only a few necessary items and for that, you need a day backpack as you will leave your bigger one at your designated stay. 
• Floaters or Sandals: When you are spending your day at leisure, a good pair of sandals and floaters will help you to move freely.
• 1 Down Jacket / Main Jacket: It’s emphasized that you need to carry proper layers so you can avoid getting cold which is why you need to carry an insulated jacket that you can put on over your other clothes.
• 1 Pair of Thermal: Thermal is a piece of garment that helps in keeping your body warm in cold temperatures. It is a necessary item that you need when traveling to cold regions.
• Outdoor Shoes: A comfortable shoe is required when traveling outdoors, especially in the mountains. They shouldn’t be chunky, instead, they should be lightweight and sturdy.
• 3 Quick Dry Tees: You must keep at least three pairs of quick dry tees so that you can wash them in between stops for proper hygiene. 
• 3 Pair of Cotton Socks: Cotton socks are extremely comfortable to move around in and are lightweight as well which is why you can always count on a good pair of cotton socks while traveling. However, keep in mind to change them and avoid wearing them if they are moist.
• 1 Pair of Woolen Socks: A good pair of woolen socks, especially merino, are comfortable, limit odors and provide adequate insulation from the cold so you can wear them at night.
• 1 Poncho: A poncho is an evolved form of a raincoat that provides coverage to your body as well as your bag and ensures total water protection from the rain. 
• Quick-dry towel: A quick-dry towel will help in maintaining proper hygiene. It must dry quickly because the wet fabric will only increase the chance of bacterial growth.
• Gloves: Insulated gloves help in maintaining proper body heat in your hands.
• Sanitizer: Prevent the risk of infections and maintain proper hand hygiene by making sure you carry a hand sanitizer.
• Sun Cap: A lightweight sun cap with side flaps is perfect to keep your head cool and avoid sunburns on a sunny day. 
• Lip Balm: Your lips can become chapped due to the harsh cold winds so it's important to keep them moisturized.
• Cold Cream & Sun Screen (SPF 40+): To avoid sunburns and chafing, you need to put on sunscreen as well as cold cream.
• Water Bottle (1 Ltrs): Hydration is extremely important when it comes to traveling. Carrying a water bottle that you can refill with Himalayan water is a must.
• Bag for all your Toiletries: A bag with all your essentials including napkins, toothpaste, sanitizers, paper soap, etc should be carried in a ziplock bag. 
• Personal Basic Medical Kit: Carrying a medical kit with bandages, Dettol, and medication for headaches, nausea, etc is necessary.
• Sunglasses / People who use spectacles (Use Photochromic glasses instead of contact lenses): Photochromatic glasses are specs that are designed to transform into anti-glare shades depending upon exposure to the sun. They are good when it comes to eye protection but one can also opt for clip-on glasses etc.
• Mobile charger / Power bank: Although you'll get electricity at most places, it is always advisable to carry a charged power bank in case of emergencies.
• Documents: Identification proofs like Aadhar Card, and driver's License.
• Extra Polythene: In case your clothes get wet or your garments don’t dry, you can carry them in polythene. However, make sure that all the plastic that you are carrying into the woods leaves with you. Don’t litter.
• Camera: This should be obvious. To make sure that you get to capture all the great moments from your trip. Make sure that you have enough storage and some extra batteries as well.

Payment Details :

UPI ID: 7387523876@upi

Net banking :

• Name- RAJBALA YADAV
  Bank name - HDFC BANK 
  ACC No.- 50100308491863
  IFSC code- HDFC0002501
• Name- NITIN YADAV
  Bank name - PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK 
  ACC No.- 0530001500002688
  IFSC code- PUNB0053000

Please send a screenshot of the payment on WhatsApp number 7387523876   for confirmation, we will then share a form for the final booking procedure.

Cancellation Policy:

• If cancellations are made 30 days before the start date of the trip, 50% of the total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
• If cancellations are made within 0-30 days before the start date of the trip, 100% of the total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
• In case of unforeseen weather conditions or government restrictions, certain activities may be canceled and in such cases, our service partner will try his best to provide an alternate feasible activity.
• For all the above choices, you can transfer your tickets to your friends. We would be more than happy to have them on board and you could save your hard-earned money. 

Trekhievers Policies:

• Seats will be reserved only after full payment.
• Fees paid are non-refundable but transferable on the same event.
• A complete schedule of the trek will be given later to registered participants
• Organizers have all the right to modify or change the schedule in case
• Organizers hold the right to cancel any event and refund with prior notice.
• We strictly follow a no alcohol, no drugs, and no litter policy.

Disclaimer:

The tour is weather-based and depends on the weather conditions. There may be last-minute cancellations if weather conditions deteriorate.

Contact details:

• Nitin: 7387523876 | Akshay: 7397823876 | Pravin: 7208620046

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