Overview

EMERALD OF INDIA

Set like a jewel in the Indian Sub-continent, The valley of Kashmir, is a land of abundant natural landscapes dotted with green lush forests, snowcapped peaks and beautiful green valley’s with a tinged of wildlife and blessings of a pleasant climate. Known for a long time as Paradise on earth and Venice of the east, the valley has attracted many travelers and conquerors to its wealthy natural lands and tropical greenery. Surrounded by a ring of mountains and hills, the valley looks like a natural fortress with secluded mountain resorts, sparkling lakes and magnificent flora and fauna. We take you on a tour to visit the famous Mughal gardens, drive through pine forests and explore the valley with luxurious stays in the houseboats and wooded villas.

Short Itinerary

Day 01  Arrival Delhi

Day 02 Delhi - Jammu - Katra (By Flight)

Day 03  Katra/ Vaihno Devi/Katra via Helicopter)

Day 04 Katra –Jammu-Srinagar (By Flight)

Day 05 Srinagar-Sonmarg

Day 06 Sonmarg-Baltal-Sonmarg

Day 07 Sonmarg-Srinagar

Day 08 Srinagar-Delhi

Day 09 Delhi-Out

Trip Facts

Itinerary Detail

Day 01  Arrival Delhi
As you will be arriving on Delhi airport our representative will be there to pick you up. Then you will be transfer to hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 02 Delhi - Jammu - Katra (By Flight)
Today on arrival Jammu and you will picked up from airport by Company’s Representative and drive to Katra. Katra is famous for Vaishno Devi Mandir. Vaishno Devi Mandir is one of the holiest Hindu temples dedicated to Shakti, located in the hill of Vaishno Devi, Jammu and Kashmir, India. In Hinduism, Vaishno Devi, also known as Mata Rani and Vaishnavi, is a manifestation of the Mother Goddess. On arrival in Katra check in the hotel. Get relaxed. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 03  Katra/ Vaihno Devi/Katra via Helicopter)
After breakfast get ready for darshan at Vaishno Devi by Trekking or by Helicopter. After darshan you will return to katra and transfer the hotel.  Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 04 Katra –Jammu-Srinagar (By Flight)
Morning after breakfast gets driven to Jammu airport for catch the flight to Srinagar. On arrival in Srinagar our representative will meet you and transfer to the hotel. Enjoy the Lunch at the Houseboats. Shikara ride to enjoy the scenic view of the Lake and visiting of the floating gardens. These gardens float on the edges of the lake and are used by farmers to grow vegetables like cucumbers, Basil, Mint and Pumpkins. During the winter the grass from these gardens are used to make famous Kashmiri matts called "Wagoo" Overnight stay at houseboat.

Day 05 Srinagar-Sonmarg
We drive today to explore a beautiful secluded mountain resort 87 km north of the valley. Driving through stony river beds and mud villages with a mesmerizing backdrop of the Himalayan range, the route takes us to the green valley of Sonamarg literally known as the golden meadow. We will arrive in the afternoon and after lunch go horse riding to the only famous glacier found here. The valley has a beautiful contrast of naked mountains, green fields and snow white glacier with water trickling beneath it. Overnight stay in Hotel.

Day 06 Sonmarg-Baltal-Sonmarg
Morning after breakfast you will be drive Balthal (45 Minutes’ drive). On arrival transfer you  to Baltaal to catch the helicopter to Amarnath Cave for darshan. Take a dip in the ice-cold water of Amarnath Stream, which flows, outside the cave. Inside the cave there is scenery of calm tranquility of white and glistering three massive Lingmas stand erect symbol of Lord Shiva, Parvathi and Ganesh. After darshan, proceed back to baltaal. You will be picked up from there and proceed to Sonamarg. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 07 Sonmarg-Srinagar
Morning after breakfast you will be drive Srinagar On arrival check in houseboat. Overnight stay at houseboat.

Day 08 Srinagar-Delhi
Morning after breakfast you will be drive to Srinagar airport for catch the flight to Delhi. As you will be arriving on Delhi airport our representative will be there to pick you up. Then you will be transfer to hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel

Day 09 Delhi-Out
Today you will be transferred to International Airport to take flight back home.

Date And Cost

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Your Program Duration = 9 Days
All the Prices are in GBP (£) Per Person.

Cost Includes

Tourist star standard hotels with breakfast
Houseboat in Srinagar with Breakfast & Dinner
All applicable taxes
All transfer and sightseeing as per itinerary
Driver allowance, toll, taxes, permit and all parking charges
Helicopter Tickets
All Taxes
Delhi – Jammu-Srinagar –Delhi

Cost Excludes

Things of personal nature
Travel Insurance
Tips
Meals other than mentioned in itinerary
Entry fees to the monuments
Anything extra which is not included in tour cost includes