Amritsar-Dalhousie-Khajjiar-Dharamshala-Katra(Vaishno Devi)-Srinagar-Pahalgam
12 Nights/13 Days
ITINERARY :
Day 01 : Amritsar
Arrive Amritsar Railway Station. On arrival reception at Railway Station and transfer to the select hotel. Evening visit India-Pakistan Attari Border to watch Flag Retreat Ceremony- Attari Wagah, an army Joint Check Post on India-Pakistan border 30 Kms from Amritsar where the daily highlight is the evening "Beating the Retreat" ceremony. Soldiers from both countries march in perfect drill, going through the steps of bringing down their respective national flags. Return to hotel. Overnight stay.
DAY 2 Amritsar
After Breakfast , Start your city tour with the blessings of Golden Temple-the most important sikh shrine also known as Harmandir Sahib and Darbar Sahib. Then visit Jallianwala Bagh- the place that reminds every Indian of the brutal and hearless massacre by british general Dyer.
Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum and Panorama in Ram Bagh
The landscaped garden with Summer palace of Maharaja Ranjit Singh in the center. The Maharaja later named it Ram Bagh. It has a museum with relics of Mughal era and hand drawn sketches and portraits of the ruling Sikhs.Rest of the day at your leisure for shopping etc. Return To Hotel, Overnight at Amritsar Hotel.
Day 03 : Amritsar – Dalhousie
After breakfast drive to Dalhousie. On arrival check in hotel. After that visit to Subhash Baoli, Satdhara, Panjpulla and churches Dalhousie. Evening return back to hotel. Over night stay at hotel.
Day 04 Dalhousie - Khajjiar - Dalhousie
After breakfast drive to Khajjiar. On visit to Khajjiar, where you can enjoy Horse riding (Optional) and enjoy the sceneries . Evening return back to hotel. Overnight stay at Dalhousie hotel.
Day 05 : Dalhousie – Dharmashala
After breakfast drive to Dharamshala. On arrival check in hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Dharamshala.
Day 06 : Dharamshala
After breakfast visit to Bhagsu Nag Temple, Dalai Lama Temple, then We visit Norbulingka Institute which is perhaps one of its best in the world. The institute has its own temple, Museum, Meditation Hall, One thousand, one hundred and seventy-three images of the Buddha decorate the forty-four foot high temple hall, afternoon enjoy a walk along the mall road, where Tibetan refugees display and sell their crafts. Overnight stay at hotel in Dharamsala.
Day 07 : Dharamshala – Katra
After breakfast drive to Katra. On arrival check in hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Katra.
Day 08 : Katra
After Breakfast, Start 13 Km trekking to Holy shrine for the Darshan of Mata ShriVaishno Devi Jee , ShriMaaVaishno Devi is believed to grant all the four boons {Dharm (Righteousness), Arth (Material Pursuits), Kaam (Contentment) and Moksh (Enlightenment)} to those who visit Her Holy Shrine. She is considered to fulfill anything and everything that a person wishes for in life, in a righteous way. It is an experience of all and every person , that no one goes empty handed from Her Great Pilgrimage. After the Darshan trek 13 km back to Katra or you can hire a horse. Overnight at Hotel in Katra.
Day 09 : Katra – Srinagar
After breakfast drive to Srinagar. On arrival check in hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Srinagar.
Day 10 : Srinagar
After Breakfast , Start your city tour of Srinagar visit world famous Mughal Gardens visiting the Nishat Bagh (The garden of pleasure) and Shalimar Bagh (Abode of love) and Tulip Garden ,Set in the foothills of the Zabarwan Mountains on the banks of the Dal Lake. In the afternoon Shikara ride(optional) on The Dal Lake to enjoy the beauty that God has graced this city with which is often compared to Venice. You will get a view of some very interesting places around the Lake. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 11: Srinagar - Gulmarg - Srinagar 112 Kms
Full day tour of Gulmarg which is one of the most beautiful summer resort in the valley. It is also popular for its golf course (in summer), the highest in the world and skiing during the winter season. Enjoy the splendor of nature and the snowy mountains. One can have Gondola ride (cable car) from Gulmarg to Khalinmarg In the evening return to Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 12 : Srinagar - Pahalgam
After breakfast drive to Pahalgam. On arrival check kin hotel. Afternoon visit to Pahalgam 2440 Mtrs (vale of Kashmir) on the way visit Saffron fields, Avantipur ruins and Anantnag sulpher spring. Pahalgam is the most famous place for Indian Film Industry. Enjoy the nature charm of the valley. In the evening return to hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Pahalgam.
Day 13 :- Pahalgam – Jammu drop
After breakfast drop at Jammu railway station for onward journey.