Vaishno Devi and Amaranath

When she went to jungle for meditation, a man named Bhairavnath, enchanted by her beauty, started pestering her to marry him. She fled from the jungle to shun him. After being elusive for nine months she confronted him outside a cave and decapitated him. After being beheaded he sought for forgiveness and Vaishnodevi forgave him. Since then this is regarded as the temple of Bhairavnath. The credit of the unveiling of the cave goes to a Brahmin, Pandit Sridhar, who lived in Hansali village at the foothills of the Trikuta Mountains. Faced by circumstances he went to find Vaishnavi in the mountains, but instead found that Vaishnavi was transmuted into a eight armed beauty sitting on a lion, with a leg on each side. She imparted to him that she was an embodiment of Goddess Lakshmi, Kali and Saraswati. Since then this cave came to be regarded as the holy cave.

Day 01: Jammu-Katra (56Kms/2Hrs)

Arrive Jammu. Upon arrival you will be met by our representative and drive to Katra. The distance is about 56 kms, will be covered in about 2 hours, upon arrival in Katra Check into the hotel and leisurely spend your evening. Katra is the starting point for the Vaishno Devi pilgrimage. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 02: Katra ( Mata Vaishno Devi Ji)

After breakfast Early in the morning, we proceed by helicopter /walk/horses(own cost ) to visit the Holy temple of Vaishno Devi. This temple is situated on the top of the hill. From Katra, the Vaishno Devi pilgrimage is about 14 km. After visiting the temple we return back to Katra. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 03: Katra-Srinagar (280kms/8hours)

After breakfast we drive from Katra to Srinagar.The distance is about 280 kms, will be covered in about 8 to 9 hrs. Srinagar has been described by some visitors as the Venice of the East. This beautiful city was established by Emperor Ashoka some 2300 years ago. Srinagar is a lush green valley at 5,000ft. that abounds with beautiful lakes, rivers, gardens, fruit orchards and is surrounded by mighty snow-capped Himalayan peaks.

Day 04: Srinagar – Sonmarg

Morning free to leisure. Later drive towards Sonamarg for overnight stay. Check in Hotel in Sonamarg. Free for own activities. You can go to visit Thajiwas Glacier by hiring ponies or local car on directly basis. Later back to Hotel. Overnight in Sonmarg.

Day 05: Sonamarg - Neelgrat – Panjtarni – Neelgrat - Sonamarg

Early morning catch the helicopter from Neelgrat Helipad to Holycave. (The Helicopter stops 5 kms away from Holy cave since past 2 years.) Proceed for Darshan of Holy Amarnath ji and return back to Neelgrat by Helicopter and you will be drive back to Sonmarg Hotel. Overnight in Sonmarg.

Day 06: Sonmarg – Srinagar: (By Road, 83 Kms, 3 /4 Hours)

This morning after breakfast drive to Srinagar. Arrive and check in your Hotel. Later proceed to visit The City of Srinagar. The world famous Mughal Gardens visiting the Nishat Bagh (The garden of pleasure) and Shalimar Bagh (Abode of love), The Chasme Shahi Garden, Shankaracharya Temple, In the Evening Shikara ride on The Dal Lake to enjoy the beauty of the Charchinar, Floating Gardens.

Day 07: Srinagar (Pahalgam Same Day)

After Breakfast Drive to Pahalgam “Valley of Shepherds”. On arrival check in at hotel. In Pahalgam enjoy the nature and admire the beauty of this quiet place and be in awe of the serene surroundings. One can also enjoy a pony ride to nearby places like Chandanwadi (on a direct hire basis) or if you are an avid nature lover you may take pleasure in a peaceful walk along the River Lidder.

Day 08 :Srinagar (Gulmarg Same Day)

After breakfast Drive to Gulmarg “Meadow of Flowers” 2730 Mts. above sea level. The distance of 60 kms will be covered in about 2 hrs. Gulmarg has one of the best Ski slopes in the world and highest golf course of the world with 18 holes. One can also have the view of Nanga Parbhat if weather permits. The view enroute from Tangmarg to Gulmarg is fascinating.Overnight at the Hotel at Srinagar.

Day 09 : Srinagar – Departure

Today you will be picked up from your hotel and transfer to Airport to catch the flight to home.

• Visit Vaishno Devi Temple
• Visit Thajiwas Glacier
• Visit Amarnath Temple
• Visit Mughal Gardens
• Visit Nishat Bagh
• Visit Shalimar Bagh
• Visit Chasme Shahi Garden
• Visit Shankaracharya Temple
• Enjoy Shikara Ride on Dal Lake
• Excursion to Valley of Shepherds
• Excursion to Meadow of Flowers
• Visit Nanga Parbhat
• Visit Highest Golf Course of the World