Cultural heritage, wildlife, coffee plantations, and hill station charm.
Itinerary :
Day 1: Bangalore to Jammu & Katra Arrival
- Morning :
- Fly from Bangalore (BLR) to Jammu (IXJ).
- Arrange for pre-booked transportation from Jammu Airport to Katra (approx. 1-2 hour drive).
- Afternoon:
- Check into your hotel in Katra.
- Rest and prepare for the Vaishno Devi trek.
- Evening:
- Begin the trek to Vaishno Devi Bhawan. You can choose to walk, ride a pony, or take a helicopter.
- Darshan at the Vaishno Devi shrine.
- vernight stay at Bhawan or return to Katra, depending on your pace.
Day 2: Katra to Srinagar
- Morning :
- If you stayed at Bhawan, descend to Katra.
- Complete any remaining Katra activities.
- Afternoon:
- oTravel from Katra to Srinagar (approx. 6-8 hour drive).
- This is a long drive, so plan for breaks.
- Evening:
- Check into a houseboat on Dal Lake or a hotel in Srinagar..
- Enjoy a Shikara ride on Dal Lake..
- Overnight stay in Srinagar.
Day 3: Srinagar Sightseeing
- Morning :
- Visit the Mughal Gardens: Shalimar Bagh, Nishat Bagh, and Chashme Shahi.
- Afternoon:
- Explore the Hazratbal Shrine.
- Visit the Shankaracharya Temple.
- Evening:
- Shopping for Kashmiri handicrafts and dry fruits.
- Overnight stay in Srinagar.
Day 4: Srinagar to Gulmarg
- Morning :
- Travel from Srinagar to Gulmarg (approx. 1-2 hour drive).
- Afternoon:
- Enjoy the scenic beauty of Gulmarg.
- Take the Gulmarg Gondola ride to Apharwat Peak.
- Enjoy snow activities depending on the season.
- Evening:
- Overnight stay in Gulmarg.
Day 5: Gulmarg to Pahalgam
- Morning :
- Enjoy the morning in Gulmarg.
- Travel from Gulmarg to Pahalgam(approx. 3-4 hour drive).
- Afternoon:
- Check into your hotel in Pahalgam..
- Explore the scenic beauty of Pahalgam, including the Lidder River and Betaab Valley.
- Evening:
- Enjoy a leisurely walk along the Lidder River..
- Overnight stay in Pahalgam..
Day 6: Pahalgam Sightseeing & back to Jammu
- Morning :
- Visit Aru Valley and Chandanwari (if accessible).
- Enjoy the natural beauty of Pahalgam.
- Afternoon:
- Begin the drive from Pahalgam to Jammu. (approx. 7-8 hour drive)
- Evening:
- Check into a hotel in Jammu.
- Rest and prepare for your departure.
Day 7: Jammu to Bangalore Departure
- Morning :
- Visit the Raghunath Temple in Jammu.
- Afternoon:
- Travel to Jammu Airport (IXJ).
- oFly from Jammu to Bangalore (BLR).