Kashmir with Katra
✅ Day 1: Jammu → Srinagar (By Road or Flight)
Option 1: Morning flight from Jammu to Srinagar (1 hr)
Option 2: Road trip via NH44 (approx. 8–10 hrs)
In Srinagar:
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Check-in at hotel or houseboat
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Enjoy a relaxing Shikara ride on Dal Lake
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Stroll in the Boulevard Road market
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Overnight in Srinagar
✅ Day 2: Srinagar → Sonamarg Day Trip
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Breakfast at hotel
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Drive to Sonamarg (85 km, ~2.5 hrs)
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Visit Thajiwas Glacier via pony ride or hike
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Scenic walks along Sindh River, optional river rafting (seasonal)
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Return to Srinagar in the evening
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Overnight in Srinagar
✅ Day 3: Srinagar → Gulmarg Day Trip
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Early morning drive to Gulmarg (55 km, ~2 hrs)
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Ride the Gondola cable car to Phase 1 (Kongdoori) / Phase 2 (Apharwat)
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Try ATV rides, skiing (winter) or a walk in golf course area
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Return to Srinagar by evening
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Overnight in Srinagar
✅ Day 4: Srinagar Local Sightseeing
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Visit:
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Mughal Gardens – Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh, Chashme Shahi
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Shankaracharya Temple (Panoramic view of Srinagar)
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Hazratbal Shrine, Pari Mahal
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Shopping at Lal Chowk or handicrafts emporium
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Optional: Traditional Kashmiri lunch (Wazwan-style)
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Overnight in Srinagar
✅ Day 5: Srinagar → Pahalgam
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Drive to Pahalgam (95 km, ~2.5–3 hrs)
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En route: Visit Saffron fields (seasonal), Avantipur ruins, Apple orchards
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In Pahalgam:
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Explore Aru Valley, Betaab Valley, or Chandanwari (by local cab)
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Optional pony rides or river-side walks
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Overnight in Pahalgam
✅ Day 6: Pahalgam → Katra
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Early morning drive to Katra (~7–8 hrs via Jammu bypass road)
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Check-in at hotel in Katra
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Rest, or optional evening visit to Banganga / market
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Overnight in Katra
✅ Day 7: Mata Vaishno Devi Darshan
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Early start for Vaishno Devi Yatra (~12 km trek one-way)
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Options: walk, pony, battery car, or helicopter (pre-booked)
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Return to Katra by late afternoon / evening
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Overnight in Katra (or optional drive to Jammu if you’re done early)
✅ Day 8: Katra → Jammu (Departure)
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Short drive to Jammu (~1.5 hrs)
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Optional visit to Raghunath Temple, Bahu Fort, or shopping at Raghunath Bazaar
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Departure via train, bus, or flight from Jammu
