Special Kashmir

Jammu and Kashmir was a region formerly administered by India as a state from 1954 to 2019, constituting the southern and southeastern portion of the larger Kashmir region, which has been the subject of a dispute between India, Pakistan and China since the mid-20th century.

Day 1: Arrival to Katra
Pick up from Katra/Jammu Railway Station (48 kms). Check in at hotel. Dinner and Overnight Stay in Katra.

Day 2: Katra to Srinagar
After breakfast at hotel, check out from Katra and head towards Srinagar (300 kms). Check in at hotel/houseboat. Dinner and Overnight Stay in Srinagar.

Day 3: Sonmarg
After breakfast at hotel, proceed to Sonmarg (80 kms), a splendid scenic natural beauty drive from Srinagar. Take a pony ride (at your own cost) at Thajiwas Glacier wherein snow remains throughout the year. Visit to zero point. Return back to Srinagar. Dinner and Overnight Stay in Srinagar.

Day 4: Srinagar Local Sightseeing
After breakfast at hotel, enjoy Shikara Ride on Dal Lake. In the afternoon, visit Chashm-e-Shahi, Nishat, & Shalimar Bagh. Dinner and Overnight Stay in Srinagar.

Day 5: Gulmarg
After breakfast at hotel, proceed to Gulmarg (56 kms), a splendid scenic natural beauty drive from Srinagar. Take a pony ride (at your own cost) and enjoy a Gondola ride (cable car) to Khilanmarg (at your own cost). Return back to Srinagar. Dinner and Overnight Stay in Srinagar.

Day 6: Srinagar to Pahalgam
After breakfast at hotel, check out from hotel, and proceed to Chandanwari & Betaab Valley near Pahalgam (92 kms). Chandanwari is the starting point of annual Amarnath Yatra held in July and August. Located at an elevation of about 9,590 ft. the area is blessed with natural beauty and is renowned for its snow bridge and activities like trekking, hiking, pony, palanquin ride and snow sledging. Betaab Valley is named after Bollywood movie Betaab, shot right here. The picturesque landscape of snow-clad mountains, lush meadows, and splashing streams add to the beauty of the valley. Dinner and Overnight Stay in Pahalgam.

Day 7: Pahalgam Local Sightseeing
After breakfast at hotel, go for local sightseeing of Baisaran, Aru Valley (in taxi at your own cost), Bobby Bungalow, and Club House. Dinner and Overnight Stay in Pahalgam.

Day 8: Pahalgam to Katra
After breakfast, check out from hotel and proceed to Katra (265 kms). Dinner and Overnight Stay in Katra.

Day 9: Departure from Katra
After breakfast, check out from hotel. Drop at Jammu/Katra Railway Station. Proceed back to home by train.