Vaishno Devi Amritsar Kashmir Tour Package
Starting Price
₹ 16500
Vaishno Devi Amritsar Kashmir Tour Package
overview
Intinerary
Pick up from Amritsar Railway Station transfer to hotel. Free at leisure. In the afternoon, visit India-Pakistan Wagah border and watch the famous retreat ceremony which is performed at this place every evening before sunset. Overnight stay at Amritsar.
Highlights:
• Welcome to Amritsar. Your tour begins • Indo-Pak Wagah Border Retreat ceremony.
After breakfast, visit famous Golden Temple which has a unique Sikh architecture. It is built at a level lower than the surrounding land level and has four gates. Thereafter, visit Jallian Wala Bagh which is adjacent to Golden Temple. Jallian Wala Bagh houses a memorial of national importance, established in 1951 to commemorate the massacre of peaceful celebrators on the occasion of the Punjabi New Year on April 13, 1919. Also, visit Durgiana Temple, Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum and Sadda Pind where you can experience the old world charm of Punjab through cultural performances, folk dances, local handicrafts, songs, stories and cuisine. In the afternoon, proceed for Katra (265 Kms/5-6 Hours) & transfer to hotel. Overnight stay at Katra.
Highlights:
• Golden Temple • Jallian Wala Bagh • Durgiana Temple • Maharaja Ranjeet Singh Museum • Saada Pind
Early morning, 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 upto Bhawan involves a trek of nearly 12 Kms from Katra base camp known as Ban Ganga & 2.5 Kms from Sanji Chhat which is dropping point for pilgrims boarding through Helicopter. You have to hire a local auto rikshaw for reaching Ban Ganga or Helipad available round the clock at very nominal charges. Battery cars, Cable cars, Ponies, Palkis, Pithoos, Porters etc. are other means of transport during yatra for assisting senior citizens, children and physically challenged persons. After performing darshans, if time permits, visit Bhairo Temple & return back to Katra in the evening. Overnight stay at Katra.
Highlights:
• Vaishno Devi darshans
Early morning after breakfast, check out from the hotel & proceed for Pahalgam (222 Kms) which is around 7-8 hours drive from Katra. Pahalgam was once the most popular hill station for the Indian Film Industry. This place is famous for its rich scenic beauty, healthy climate, vast meadows, adventure tourism and its breathtaking views. Enjoy the view of picturesque mountains and the Lidder river while on the way to Pahalgam. On the way, you will pass through Chenani – Nashri Tunnel which is the longest road tunnel in India with a length of 9.28 Kms & is first tunnel in the country with a fully integrated tunnel control system. Reach Pahalgam in the evening. Overnight stay at Pahalgam.
Highlights:
• Enjoy beautiful breathtaking view en route to Pahalgam • En route pass through Nashri Tunnel
After breakfast, explore the places around Pahalgam like Betab Valey, Aru Valley and Chandanwari by hiring a local taxi as outside tourist vehicles are not allowed there. Proceed for Srinagar in the evening. En route, visit the famous Martand Temple near Anantnag town. Overnight stay at Srinagar.
Highlights:
• Pahalgam SightSeeing • Trip to Aru Valley • Trip to Betab Valley • Trip to Chandanwari
After breakfast, visit the famous Shankryacharya Temple, Mughal Gardens viz; Shalimar Bagh, Nishat Bagh, Chashma Shahi etc. and other famous tourist places like Pari Mahal, Botanical Garden, Nehru Park etc. Enjoy Shikara ride in Dal Lake. Have evening walk through Boulevard Road on the banks of Dal Lake. Overnight stay at Srinagar.
Highlights:
• Mughal Gardens • Shikara Ride in Dal Lake • Tulip Garden • Shankryacharya Temple
After breakfast, proceed for Sonamarg which is situated at a distance of 85 Kms/2-3 Hours) on the Srinagar – Ladakh Road. The road passes through the picturesque town of Ganderbal (21 Kms) & Kangan (40 Kms) before reaching Sonamarg. Situated at an altitude of 2730 m, Sonamarg, which means – Meadow of Gold – has, as its backdrop, snowy mountains against a cerulean sky. The Sindh River that flows through the valley abounds with trout. You may have Pony ride while going to Thajiwas Glacier. Enjoy sledge riding on snowy mountains. Back to Srinagar in the evening. En route, visit the famous Kheer Bhawani Temple at Tulmulla village which is constructed over a sacred spring & is dedicated to Goddess Ragynea Bhagwati. Overnight stay at Srinagar..
Highlights:
• Horse Riding to Thajiwas Glacier • Kheer Bhawani temple en route • Sledging (In winters)
After breakfast, proceed for Gulmarg (54 Kms/2 Hours) which is the most famous & scenic hill resort of Kashmir. Free at leisure for rest of the day. You may enjoy horse riding on plush meadows. Have Gondola ride upto the peak heights of Khilanmarg for which tickets are available at J&K State Cable Car Corporation office in Gulmarg. Advance Gondola tickets may also be purchased from Tourist Reception Center (TRC), Srinagar or same may be booked online to avoid standing in long queues at ticket counters in Gulmarg. Back to Srinagar in the evening. Overnight stay at Srinagar.
Highlights:
• Horse Riding at plush meadows • Gondola Ride(cable car) • Sledging and Skiing (In winters)
Note:
- This tour package itinerary can be customized as per your requirement & budget.
Pricing
Note:
- Above cost is based on minimum six adults traveling together.
- This cost is indicative only. Actual cost may vary and will be provided on request.
Inclusives/Exclusives
- Inclusives
- Hotel/Houseboat Accommodation (As per the details given in the itinerary above)
- Breakfast and Dinner at Hotel/Houseboat during the stay
- All Transfers and Sightseeing by a Hatchback Car/Sedan Car/SUV Car/Tempo traveler/Bus (As per Plan & No. of PAX)
- 1 Night Stay in a Deluxe Houseboat at Srinagar (For Kashmir Packages)
- Complimentary Shikara Ride in Dal Lake
- Sightseeing as per the itinerary & suitability of time
- Children upto 5 years complimentary sharing same bed along with their parents
- All Taxes, Toll, Fuel, Parking, Driver Allowance & other charges of Cab
- Exclusives
- Any extra Adult or Child (> 5 years) other than mentioned in the Inclusives above (Same shall be directly charged at the Hotel/Houseboat/Camp)
- Air or Train fare, Any additional meals, Portages, Liquor, Laundry, Tips etc.
- Entry Tickets to Parks, Museums, Temples or any other place etc.
- Charges of Animal Riding, Cable Car & Shikara Ride, Water Rafting, Boating, Trekking etc.
- Charges of Room Heater at Hotel/Houseboat during winter season
- Insurance of any kind or any other expenditure incurred by the guests on account of illness, hospitalization or overstaying due to any reasons beyond our control
- Transportation cost for Extensive Sightseeing in Kashmir where outside tourist vehicles are not allowed (For Kashmir Packages)
- Additional cost of Snow Jeeps at heavy snowfall areas during peak winter months
- Any hike in Bus/Railway/Air fare if included in the package
- GST @ 5% of total Package Cost
- Anything not mentioned in Inclusives above
- Importnat Notes
- The Package cost quoted is comparable with the quality of Hotels/Houseboat & inclusives offered.
- This Package may be customized as per your requirement & budget.
- Hotel/Houseboat Check In/Check Out time 12.00 Noon or subject to availability
- Children above 12 years age shall be treated as adult.
- Hotel/Houseboat of similar category shall be provided in case of non-availability during peak season.
- AC of Cab will operate in plane areas only.