Itinerary :
Day 1: Bangalore to Srinagar Arrival
- Morning:Depart from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR), Bangalore, for Srinagar Airport (SXR).
- Afternoon:Arrive at Srinagar Airport. Transfer to your pre-booked hotel or houseboat on Dal Lake.
- Evening:Enjoy a Shikara ride on Dal Lake, experiencing the serene beauty and floating markets.
- Overnight:Stay in Srinagar (hotel/houseboat).
Day 2: Srinagar Local Sightseeing
- Morning:Visit the Mughal Gardens: Shalimar Bagh, Nishat Bagh, and Chashme Shahi.
- Afternoon:Explore the Shankaracharya Temple, offering panoramic views of Srinagar.
- Evening:Visit the Hazratbal Shrine, a significant Muslim pilgrimage site.li>
- Overnight:Stay in Srinagar.
Day 3: Srinagar to Gulmarg
- Morning:Drive from Srinagar to Gulmarg (approx. 56 km/2 hours).
- Afternoon:Enjoy the scenic beauty of Gulmarg. Take the Gondola ride (cable car) to Apharwat Peak for breathtaking views.
- Evening:Explore the local market and enjoy the serene atmosphere.
- Overnight:Stay in Gulmarg.
Day 4: Gulmarg to Pahalgam
- Morning:Drive from Gulmarg to Pahalgam (approx. 140 km/4-5 hours).
- Afternoon:Check into your hotel in Pahalgam. Explore the Lidder River and visit the beautiful Betaab Valley.
- Evening:Relax and enjoy the scenic beauty of Pahalgam.
- Overnight:Stay in Pahalgam..
Day 5: Pahalgam Sightseeing
- Morning:Visit Aru Valley and Chandanwari (base for the Amarnath Yatra).
- Afternoon:: Explore the local market, go for a pony ride, or enjoy some leisure time by the Lidder River
- Evening:Enjoy the peaceful environment of Pahalgam.
- Overnight:Stay in Pahalgam.
Day 6: Pahalgam to Srinagar
- Morning:Drive back to Srinagar from Pahalgam.
- Afternoon:Enjoy some free time for shopping or relaxing. You could visit the local markets for Kashmiri handicrafts, shawls, and spices
- Evening:Enjoy a kashmiri dinner.
- Overnight:Stay in Srinagar.
Day 7: Srinagar to Jammu (Flight/Road)
- Option 1 (Flight):Take a short flight from Srinagar to Jammu.
- Option 2 (Road):: Drive from Srinagar to Jammu (approx. 260 km/7-8 hours). This option provides scenic views but is a longer journey
- Afternoon/Evening:Check into your hotel in Jammu. Visit the Raghunath Temple and the Bahu Fort.
- Overnight:Stay in Jammu.
Day 8: Jammu Sightseeing/Vaishno Devi (Optional)
- Option 1 (Jammu):Explore more of Jammu, including the Amar Mahal Palace and the Mubarak Mandi Palace
- Option 2 (Vaishno Devi):If you're interested in a pilgrimage, you can take a trip to Vaishno Devi. This requires an overnight stay in Katra (the base camp)
- Travel to Katra.
- Begin the trek/pony/helicopter ride to Vaishno Devi Temple.
- Return to Katra/Jammu.
- Overnight:Stay in Jammu or Katra (if going to vaishno devi).
Day 9: Jammu to Bangalore Departure
- Morning:Depending on your flight schedule, you might have some free time for last-minute shopping.li>
- Afternoon:Transfer to Jammu Airport (IXJ) for your flight back to Bangalore.
- Evening/Night:Arrive at Kempegowda International Airport (BLR), Bangalore.