Kashmir with Vaishno Devi

Day by day

1. 1

   Arrival in Jammu · Transfer to Katra

   Welcomed in Jammu by our representative and transferred to Katra. Check in, freshen up and relax. Dinner and overnight in Katra.

2. 2

   Vaishno Devi darshan

   After breakfast, proceed to the Vaishno Devi shrine, an ascent of about 13 km. Walk if your fitness allows; ponies and palanquins are available at additional cost. Refresh at Bhawan before darshan, then, if you wish, continue to Bhairon Ji. Dinner and overnight in Katra.

3. 3

   Katra – Pahalgam

   After breakfast, drive to Pahalgam, the 'Valley of Shepherds', past the saffron fields of Pampore and the Awantipura ruins, a 1,100-year-old temple of Lord Vishnu. Wander beside the Lidder stream and along pony trails with mountain views. Overnight in Pahalgam.

4. 4

   Pahalgam – Srinagar · A night on Dal Lake

   Return to Srinagar and transfer in the evening to your houseboat. Freshen up and drift across Dal Lake on a Shikara in the evening light. Overnight aboard the houseboat.

5. 5

   Srinagar – Gulmarg – Srinagar

   A morning drive to Gulmarg, the 'Meadow of Flowers', at 2,730 metres, with ski slopes and one of the world's highest golf courses. When the weather allows, Nanga Parbat comes into view. Take the Gondola towards Khilanmarg (payable directly). Return to your Srinagar hotel for the night.

6. 6

   Srinagar – Sonamarg – Srinagar

   A day excursion to Sonamarg, the 'Meadow of Gold', in the Sindh Valley, the base for treks to the high Himalayan lakes. Ride to Thajiwas Glacier or sledge on the snow (payable directly). Overnight in Srinagar.

7. 7

   Departure

   Transfer to Srinagar airport. From the meadows of Gulmarg to the valleys of Pahalgam and Sonamarg, you leave with the memory of Kashmir's lakes, springs and mountain peaks.